Spirit convincingly dismantled Virtus.pro in the quarterfinals of the BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2 LAN Finals, closing the series 2–0. The Best of 3 clash showcased both the individual brilliance and collective cohesion of the “Dragons,” while Virtus.pro struggled to find answers to their opponent’s relentless pace and aggression.
Ancient (Spirit’s pick) — 13:10
Spirit started the series on their map pick, but the opening half was far from ideal — they went into halftime trailing 3–9. However, after switching sides, they produced one of the most impressive comebacks of the tournament: ten consecutive defensive round wins, leaving Virtus.pro with no room to operate.
The key figures were donk and sh1ro — the former dominating in open duels, the latter shutting down site takes with precise AWP play. Map control, well-timed aggressive peeks, and flawless communication allowed Spirit to turn Ancient on its head and claim a 13:10 victory.
Overpass (Virtus.pro’s pick) — 13:3
The second map was a complete collapse for Virtus.pro. From the opening rounds, Spirit seized the initiative, executing aggressive site hits and forcing their opponents to constantly reposition. The first half ended with a crushing 10–2 scoreline, with VP managing to secure only a couple of rounds off individual plays from fame.
After the side switch, the “Dragons” swiftly wrapped things up by taking the final three rounds in a row. The contrast between Ancient — where VP still had a fighting chance — and Overpass, where they were utterly dismantled, underscored Spirit’s confidence and VP’s lack of it.
Player Statistics for the Match
Spirit’s Performance
This match was another testament to Spirit’s depth and versatility.
- donk put on an absolute show: 43–23 K/D, +20 kill differential, 113.2 ADR, and a 1.78 rating — the highest in the series. His presence in any position was lethal for Virtus.pro.
- zont1x and sh1ro played without drawing excessive attention but had a massive influence on the flow of rounds — timely trades, entry kills, and shutting down key positions.
- chopper, as captain, provided tactical flexibility, while zweih, despite a negative K/D, handled much of the “dirty work” by gathering information and creating space.
Virtus.pro’s Performance
Virtus.pro began the series with a promising first half on Ancient, but after losing the opening defensive rounds on Overpass, their game fell apart.
- fame (33–30, 1.23 rating) was the most consistent player, maintaining his level even in losing situations.
- Perfecto attempted to steady the team on Ancient but couldn’t turn the tide.
- FL1T and ICY couldn’t find their rhythm, while electroNic had one of his weakest showings in recent memory (13–27, 0.59 rating), which severely hurt the team’s chances.
Player of the Match — Danil “donk” Kryshkovets
donk once again showed the perfect blend of aggression and composure. On Ancient, he methodically broke down Virtus.pro’s defense, while on Overpass he was the main force dismantling their attacks — with pinpoint aim and unpredictable plays. Averaging over one kill per round, maintaining high stability, and posting a record Impact of 2.19, he was the undisputed driving force behind Spirit’s swift victory.
Spirit didn’t just win — they demonstrated an ability to break opponents psychologically, forcing them into an unfamiliar and uncomfortable style of play. This dominant form cements the “Dragons” as serious contenders for the BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2 title.
Virtus.pro, on the other hand, leave the tournament with a sense of missed opportunity: after a strong start on Ancient, they failed to maintain momentum and completely collapsed on their own map pick. This result should serve as a wake-up call to work not only on tactical execution but also on mental resilience in high-stakes matches.
