Team Vitality continued their strong run at BLAST Rivals 2026 Season 1, defeating G2 2-1 in the upper bracket final. After a hard-fought series across Mirage, Overpass, and Dust2, Vitality secured a semi-final spot, while G2 dropped to the quarter-finals.
Road to the playoffs
Vitality’s path in the tournament has been consistent and strong:
- 2-1 vs FUT
- 2-1 vs G2
They now move directly into the semi-finals, maintaining their upper bracket advantage.
G2’s journey has been more turbulent:
- 2-0 vs Astralis
- 1-2 vs Vitality
Despite a solid win earlier, they now fall to the quarter-finals and must fight through the lower bracket to stay alive.
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A three-map battle with a dominant finish
The series started on Mirage, where both teams delivered a close and high-level game. G2 pushed Vitality to the limit, but the French side edged it 16-13 thanks to stronger late-round execution and clutch moments.
Overpass became G2’s response. They managed to control the pace and punish Vitality’s mistakes, taking the map 13-11 and tying the series 1-1.
However, Dust2 turned into a statement from Vitality. They completely dismantled G2 with a dominant 13-3 performance, shutting down all attempts at resistance and closing the series in convincing fashion.
ZywOo leads the charge once again
Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut was the standout player of the match and once again proved why he remains one of the best in the world. He finished the series with:
- 56-42 K-D
- 81.6 ADR
- 76.8% KAST
- 1.34 rating
Strong support came from flameZ and mezii, while ropz provided stability in key rounds across all three maps.
VRS impact
The result also affected the Valve Regional Standings:
- Vitality: -2 points → remain #1 in VRS
- G2: -15 points → stay around #12 in VRS
Even with a small point drop, Vitality continue to hold the top position, while G2 lose valuable ground after the defeat.
Team reactions
Vitality celebrated the win on social media:
JUST SECURED ANOTHER TOP 4
G2 reacted with frustration after the loss:
Ending streaks > winning series
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What’s next
Vitality move forward as one of the main favorites for the title, continuing their dominant form in 2026. G2, meanwhile, must regroup quickly as they head into a must-win quarter-final match to keep their tournament hopes alive.
