The StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025 playoffs kicked off with a true clash of character: B8 and PARIVISION met in the upper bracket quarterfinal, with a semifinal ticket on the line. Both teams knew each other well — in their previous head-to-head encounters, B8 had a slight advantage, but this time PARIVISION proved they had significantly improved. The match ended with a convincing victory for the Russian side — 2:0.
Match Chronology
- Train (16:14, PARIVISION’s pick)
PARIVISION’s chosen map turned into a real thriller. B8 started strong — npl and headtr1ck created an early lead, closing the first half 8:4 in favor of the Ukrainians. It seemed they had a chance to secure the map. However, after the side switch, Belchonokk took control of the game, winning several key rounds, while Jame helped the team stay composed in the decisive moments. The map ended 16:14 for PARIVISION, who showed their ability to close out games under extreme pressure.
- Inferno (13:7, B8’s pick)
B8 hoped for a comeback on their own pick, but they looked lost. PARIVISION controlled the game entirely: XiELO and Jame consistently won duels, while AW excelled in defense, disrupting B8’s plans. B8 managed to keep it close in the first half (5:7), but after the switch their defense collapsed. PARIVISION quickly closed the map 13:7, sealing the series at 2:0.
Player statistics for the match
Match Best Player
The undisputed hero of the series was Andrey “BELCHONOKK” Yasinskiy:
- K-D: 44–28 (+16)
- ADR: 96.1
- Rating 3.0: 1.38
Belchonokk not only took on crucial entry duels but also set the tempo for his team, creating space for his teammates. His consistency across both maps laid the foundation for PARIVISION’s victory. XiELO (38–33, rating 1.27) also deserves recognition — his composure on Inferno was critical.
Team Performances
B8 – The Ukrainian squad showed spirit, but this time it wasn’t enough. npl (36–38, rating 1.01) and headtr1ck (29–28, rating 0.98) tried to keep the team in the game, but the struggles of the rest of the roster proved costly. Kensizor and esential were absent from the match, while alex666 was inconsistent in clutch moments. As a result, B8 lost their chance to reach the semifinals through the upper bracket and now face the pressure of the lower bracket.
PARIVISION – The Russians displayed true team maturity. Every player fulfilled their role: Belchonokk and Jame drove the offense, XiELO provided stability, while AW and nota offered smart support in defense. Their confidence in decisive moments gave them the crucial edge over B8.
Head-to-Head History
Before this match, B8 had 9 wins compared to PARIVISION’s 6 in previous encounters. But on the big LAN stage, PARIVISION managed to overturn the unfavorable record and secured one of their most important wins, advancing to the StarSeries Fall 2025 semifinals.
