{"id":365793,"date":"2026-03-07T19:13:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T19:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=365793"},"modified":"2026-03-08T12:03:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T12:03:23","slug":"fut-defeat-heroic-epl-season-23-stage-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/fut-defeat-heroic-epl-season-23-stage-2","title":{"rendered":"FUT eliminate HEROIC momentum with EPL comeback"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>FUT secured an impressive 2\u20131 victory over HEROIC in the second Swiss round of ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2, bouncing back after dropping the second map and closing the series convincingly on Mirage. The Turkish roster dominated the opening map Nuke, briefly lost control on Ancient, but recovered strongly on the decider to seal the win. The result moves FUT to a 1\u20131 record in the Swiss stage, while HEROIC fall to 0\u20132 and face elimination danger.<\/p>\n<h3>Path through the tournament<\/h3>\n<p>Both teams entered this match with 0\u20131 records in the Swiss stage.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">FUT had lost their opening match 0\u20132 to Astralis, struggling to find momentum early in Stage 2.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">HEROIC also started the stage with a defeat, falling 1\u20132 to MOUZ in a competitive series.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With this result, FUT improve to a 1\u20131 record, keeping their playoff hopes alive, while HEROIC drop to 0\u20132, meaning their next match will be an elimination series.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <h3>read more<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/legacy-defeat-monte-epl-season-23-stage-2\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20260128_Adela-Sznajder_IEM-Krakow_01657.webp\" alt=\"dumau leads Legacy to convincing victory over Monte at EPL Season 23\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/legacy-defeat-monte-epl-season-23-stage-2\">dumau leads Legacy to convincing victory over Monte at EPL Season 23<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/legacy-defeat-monte-epl-season-23-stage-2\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1776909902#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1776909902#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1776909902#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Mar 07<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Nuke \u2014 FUT dominate the opener (13\u20133)<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-363631\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_2026-03-03_22-36-45.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1599\" height=\"1007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_2026-03-03_22-36-45.png 1599w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_2026-03-03_22-36-45-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_2026-03-03_22-36-45-1024x645.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_2026-03-03_22-36-45-768x484.png 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image_2026-03-03_22-36-45-1536x967.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1599px) 100vw, 1599px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The series started on Nuke, HEROIC\u2019s pick, but it quickly turned into a one-sided affair. FUT looked extremely prepared on the map. Their aggressive defensive setups completely shut down HEROIC\u2019s attempts to gain early map control. Krabeni and dem0n repeatedly found opening kills, giving FUT comfortable numerical advantages in many rounds.<\/p>\n<p>HEROIC struggled to break through FUT\u2019s defenses and were frequently forced into desperate late-round executions. FUT maintained full control throughout the map and closed Nuke 13\u20133 in dominant fashion.<\/p>\n<h3>Ancient \u2014 HEROIC respond (13\u20135)<\/h3>\n<p>HEROIC managed to stabilize the series on Ancient, FUT\u2019s map pick. The Scandinavian squad finally found their rhythm, with yxngstxr and Chr1zN delivering key impact rounds. HEROIC\u2019s defensive setups became far more structured, and they were able to shut down FUT\u2019s mid-round aggression.<\/p>\n<p>FUT struggled to gain consistent openings, while HEROIC steadily built a lead and eventually secured the map 13\u20135, tying the series and forcing a decider.<\/p>\n<h3>Mirage \u2014 FUT close the series (13\u20133)<\/h3>\n<p>The deciding map Mirage once again swung heavily in FUT\u2019s favor. Krabeni delivered a standout performance, consistently winning opening duels and creating space for his team. FUT\u2019s aggressive mid control repeatedly caught HEROIC off guard, allowing them to build an early lead.<\/p>\n<p>HEROIC were unable to recover from the slow start, and FUT comfortably closed the map 13\u20133, sealing the series 2\u20131.<\/p>\n<h3>Match statistics<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-365794\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot_337.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"581\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot_337.webp 581w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot_337-300x176.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Player of the Match \u2014 Aulon \u201cKrabeni\u201d Fazlija<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-365813\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Donut_PGL-12.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Donut_PGL-12.webp 1920w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Donut_PGL-12-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Donut_PGL-12-1024x577.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Donut_PGL-12-768x433.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Donut_PGL-12-1536x866.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Krabeni delivered the best individual performance of the match and was the key factor behind FUT\u2019s victory.<\/p>\n<p>Across the series he recorded:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">48\u201330 K-D<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">101.6 ADR<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">80.0% KAST<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">+3.06% swing<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">1.50 rating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>His aggressive rifling and consistent multi-kill rounds allowed FUT to control the tempo on both of their map wins.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VRS impact<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The result also affected the Valve Regional Standings (VRS).<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Following the victory, FUT gained +18 VRS points, strengthening their position in the global ranking race.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">For HEROIC, the loss resulted in a \u201313 VRS point change, further complicating their situation in the standings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Team reactions<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-364490\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PHOTO-02-1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PHOTO-02-1.webp 1280w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PHOTO-02-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PHOTO-02-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PHOTO-02-1-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Both teams reacted to the result on social media shortly after the match.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FUTesportsgg\/status\/2030356671147491451?s=20\">FUT<\/a> took a direct jab at their opponents, posting:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p>Calling our boys \u2018academy players\u2019 while being worse than an academy team is TRAGIC.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/heroicgg\/status\/2030354767659028884?s=20\">HEROIC<\/a>, meanwhile, acknowledged the defeat with a short message:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p>Couldn\u2019t find our footing, 0\u20132 in Stage 2.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<p>The contrasting reactions quickly spread across the community, highlighting the frustration for HEROIC and the confidence within the FUT camp.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <h3>read more<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/g2-comeback-defeat-navi-epl-season-23-stage-2\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PHOTO-02-13.webp\" alt=\"G2 complete comeback against NAVI to win Ancient decider at EPL Season 23\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/g2-comeback-defeat-navi-epl-season-23-stage-2\">G2 complete comeback against NAVI to win Ancient decider at EPL Season 23<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/g2-comeback-defeat-navi-epl-season-23-stage-2\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1776909902#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use 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Meanwhile, HEROIC fall to 0\u20132, meaning their next series will be a must-win match to stay alive in ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FUT secured an impressive 2\u20131 victory over HEROIC in the second Swiss round of ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2, bouncing back after dropping the second map and closing the series convincingly on Mirage. The Turkish roster dominated the opening map Nuke, briefly lost control on Ancient, but recovered strongly on the decider to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":366057,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[798,668,463],"class_list":["post-365793","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-esl-pro-league-season-23","tag-fut","tag-heroic"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>FUT stun HEROIC 2\u20131 to stay alive in EPL Season 23 Stage 2<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"FUT beat HEROIC at EPL Season 23 Stage 2 as Krabeni leads dominant Mirage decider to keep playoff hopes alive.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/fut-defeat-heroic-epl-season-23-stage-2\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"FUT stun HEROIC 2\u20131 to stay alive in EPL Season 23 Stage 2\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"FUT beat HEROIC at EPL Season 23 Stage 2 as Krabeni leads dominant Mirage decider to keep playoff hopes alive.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/fut-defeat-heroic-epl-season-23-stage-2\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"CS2 &amp; 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