Virtus.pro finally secured a long-awaited victory at a LAN tournament. The “Bears” defeated Lynn Vision 2:0 in a decisive Swiss-stage match at FISSURE Playground 2, breaking a six-match losing streak that had lasted for more than a month and a half.
FISSURE PLAYGROUND 2
An international LAN tournament that brought together European and Asian teams. For Virtus.pro, this game was a match of survival: a loss would have meant elimination and a disastrous ranking drop, while a win offered a chance to reset their season. For Lynn Vision, it was an opportunity to strengthen their status at the top of Asia and test themselves against an experienced opponent.
ROAD TO THE MATCH
Lynn Vision came into the encounter after a series of mixed results: convincing wins against Rare Atom and B8 alternated with painful defeats to The MongolZ and G2. The Chinese squad wanted to prove they could compete with seasoned European rosters.
Virtus.pro, on the other hand, were in crisis. The team had lost to Astralis, Falcons, Spirit, GamerLegion, and MOUZ, with their last victory dating back to July. The lack of stability and confidence in their play fueled doubts about the team’s future. The match against Lynn Vision became VP’s chance either to save their season or to sink even deeper.
VP FINALLY WIN AGAIN
The victory over Lynn Vision was not just a series triumph for Virtus.pro but a breath of fresh air after a prolonged stretch of failure. Over 55 days without wins, the team had lost some fan trust and fallen into a dangerous spiral that could have led to an even greater ranking collapse and mental breakdown.
In this match, VP finally found balance between aggression and discipline. Veterans FL1T and Perfecto took initiative in decisive moments, while fame provided stability in his positions. This collective approach allowed the Bears to avoid the chaos that haunted them in previous matches.
Thanks to the win, VP climbed from 21st to 18th in the rankings and proved they can still fight. Tougher opponents lie ahead, but this success has already sent an important signal to the scene: it’s too early to count Virtus.pro out.
MATCH TIMELINE
- Dust2 — 19:17 (Lynn Vision’s pick)
The map turned into a true thriller. After an even first half (7:5 for Lynn Vision), VP showed character in the second half and pushed the game into overtime. There, FL1T and Perfecto’s individual plays in clutch situations proved decisive.
- Train — 13:10 (Virtus.pro’s pick)
On their own pick, Virtus.pro looked far more confident. Fame dominated mid control, and Perfecto consistently won his duels. While Lynn Vision tried to stay in the game, VP closed the map without late drama, sealing a 2:0 series.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH
The main hero of the series was Evgeniy “FL1T” Lebedev:
- K-D: 49–37 (+12)
- ADR: 94.1
- Rating 3.0: 1.26
- KAST: 79.7%
FL1T stopped enemy attacks at key moments, especially on Dust2, where his stability in overtime was the key to victory.
TEAM PERFORMANCES
Virtus.pro looked composed. FL1T (49–37, rating 1.26) and Perfecto (40–30, rating 1.25) set the pace, while fame (44–37, rating 1.10) added stability on his side of the map. T0R0 (35–38, rating 0.98) made occasional mistakes but compensated with important trades. ICY (29–29, rating 0.95) played carefully, fulfilling a support role.
Lynn Vision failed to deliver a cohesive team performance. Starry (43–38, rating 1.19) tried to carry the squad, but C4LLM3SU3 (34–41, rating 1.00) and z4kr (32–36, rating 0.96) couldn’t provide enough help. Westmelon (30–43, rating 0.70) especially struggled — his game on Dust2 ruined the Chinese squad’s chances at a comeback.
WHAT’S NEXT
Virtus.pro finally ended their losing streak and proved that the team is still alive. Stronger opponents now await them at FISSURE Playground 2, and these matches will determine whether the win over Lynn Vision marks the beginning of a new chapter — or just a short pause in the crisis.
