Spirit and Falcons claimed decisive victories in the third round of the ESL Pro League Season 22 group stage. Spirit confidently defeated G2 (2:0), while Falcons overcame MOUZ (2:1) in a tense three-map series. Both teams finished their groups with a 3:0 record, securing direct spots in the tournament playoffs.
ESL PRO LEAGUE S22
The ESL Pro League is one of the key tournaments in the regular CS2 season, forming part of the ESL Pro Tour circuit. Advancing to the playoffs with a 3:0 record grants teams direct qualification to the quarterfinals and significant ESL World Ranking Points, which affect slot distribution in the year’s final events.
For Spirit, this marks another confirmation of their dominance in 2025, while for Falcons, it’s their first flawless group stage of the season — pushing them into the world’s top 2.
SPIRIT VS G2 — 2:0
- Dust2 (G2 pick) — 13:8 for Spirit
From the opening rounds, Spirit took control of the map. G2 tried to recover after a weak start, but key clutch rounds from donk and tN1R solidified Spirit’s advantage. - Mirage (Spirit pick) — 13:9 for Spirit
G2 won the opening rounds, but Spirit quickly adapted, broke their opponent’s economy, and closed out the match. The team demonstrated strong coordination and consistency against G2’s ineffective offense.
Player of the Match — Andrey “tN1R” Tatarinovich
- K-D: 38–22
- ADR: 89.7
- Rating 3.0: 1.65
Impact: The most effective player of the series, controlling the pace on both maps, winning clutch rounds, and posing a constant threat to G2. His consistency allowed Spirit to secure the lead early and maintain it throughout.
MOUZ VS FALCONS — 1:2
- Ancient (Falcons pick) — 13:9 for Falcons
Falcons started the series confidently, building a comfortable lead on the attacking side. m0NESY and kyousuke dominated key rounds, preventing MOUZ from imposing their playstyle. - Inferno (MOUZ pick) — 13:3 for MOUZ
MOUZ responded decisively — Spinx and xertioN completely shut down the opponents on defense, winning 10 out of 12 rounds in the first half. Falcons couldn’t break their discipline. - Nuke (decider) — 13:7 for Falcons
The outcome was decided on the final map. Falcons displayed composure and resilience, while TeSeS secured the final clutch 1v2 with just 1 HP, sealing the team’s third consecutive victory.
Player of the Match — Maxim “kyousuke” Lukin
- K-D: 51–37
- ADR: 93.7
- Rating 3.0: 1.39
Impact: A consistent presence on the server, delivering crucial frags in decisive moments. His leadership proved key to Falcons’ overall victory in the series.
VRS RANKINGS AFTER THE MATCHES
- Spirit: +38 points (1901 → 1939, #1 in the world)
- Falcons: +41 points (1890 → 1931, #2 in the world)
- G2: −11 points (1854 → 1843, #8)
- MOUZ: −11 points (1864 → 1853, #7)
Spirit strengthen their position as the world’s number one, while Falcons move up to second place, overtaking MOUZ.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE TEAMS
Spirit and Falcons have secured direct qualification to the ESL Pro League S22 quarterfinals, where they will face winners from the lower groups. Their flawless 3:0 run ensures them the best seeding in the bracket.
G2 and MOUZ, now at 2:1, remain in contention but must battle through the decisive Swiss rounds to avoid dropping into the lower bracket. Both teams risk losing their top-10 ESL Pro Tour standings.
