{"id":307509,"date":"2025-11-30T19:33:47","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T19:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=307509"},"modified":"2025-11-30T19:33:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T19:33:47","slug":"first-team-confirmed-stage-3-budapest-major","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/first-team-confirmed-stage-3-budapest-major","title":{"rendered":"The First Team Advances to Stage 3 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

FaZe confidently secured their spot in Stage 3, defeating Ninjas in Pyjamas 2\u20130 and showcasing ice-cold control on Inferno and stability on Nuke. In the match for the \u201cgolden\u201d qualification slot, karrigan\u2019s squad looked stronger in every key moment, while NiP couldn\u2019t maintain their tempo despite coming into the game with strong momentum.<\/p>\n

Teams\u2019 Path Through the Tournament<\/h3>\n

FaZe completed the second stage without a single loss, defeating Aurora (13\u201310) and Passion UA (13\u201310) before reaching the Stage 3 decider, where they closed out NiP 2\u20130.
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Inferno \u2014 16:12. FaZe turn their map pick into confidence<\/h3>\n

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FaZe picked Inferno \u2014 and from the opening rounds, the choice proved justified. Twistzz and jL set the tempo in early duels, while NiP\u2019s chaos on the T-side quickly gave FaZe a comfortable 9:3 lead. After the side switch, NiP reduced the gap, but the clutches never came together: FaZe controlled retakes, tempo, and trades, closing the map 16:12 without panic or unnecessary risks.<\/p>\n

Nuke \u2014 16:12. NiP\u2019s pick, FaZe\u2019s control<\/h3>\n

Nuke was supposed to be NiP\u2019s chance, but FaZe showed exemplary preparation and reading of their opponent. Despite an early back-and-forth (5:7), FaZe seized momentum right after the side switch:<\/p>\n

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  • broky activated in key rounds<\/li>\n
  • frozen and jL shut down NiP\u2019s aggression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    NiP lacked the economy \u2014 and without it, Nuke becomes a trap. Final score: 16:12, FaZe seal the series 2\u20130.<\/p>\n

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    Twistzz \u2014 Match MVP<\/h3>\n