{"id":366289,"date":"2026-03-08T22:02:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T22:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=366289"},"modified":"2026-03-08T22:02:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T22:02:07","slug":"spirit-sweep-g2-furia-eliminate-heroic-epl-s23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/spirit-sweep-g2-furia-eliminate-heroic-epl-s23","title":{"rendered":"Spirit crush G2 as FURIA eliminate HEROIC at EPL Season 23"},"content":{"rendered":"

Two decisive series closed another dramatic day of ESL Pro League Season 23 \u2013 Stage 2. Team Spirit defeated G2 2\u20130 to secure a playoff spot, while FURIA eliminated HEROIC after a hard-fought three-map series. Throughout the match against G2, Spirit looked composed and efficient across both maps. Meanwhile, FURIA survived a tense elimination battle where momentum shifted multiple times before the Brazilian side ultimately closed the series on Inferno.<\/p>\n

Path through the tournament<\/h3>\n

These results had major implications for the Swiss standings.<\/p>\n

Following the victory, Team Spirit finished the stage 3\u20130, becoming one of the first teams to secure early playoff qualification. Meanwhile, G2 drop to the 2\u20131 bracket, where they still have two chances to reach the playoffs.<\/p>\n

At the same time, FURIA improved to 2\u20132, keeping their tournament run alive after surviving the elimination series. Unfortunately for HEROIC, the defeat ends their ESL Pro League Season 23 campaign, as the team exits the tournament with a 2\u20133 record.<\/p>\n\n

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Spirit 2\u20130 G2<\/h3>\n

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Team Spirit delivered a controlled performance in the qualification match against G2, securing their place in the ESL Pro League playoffs.<\/p>\n

Ancient \u2014 Spirit control the pace (13\u20139)<\/h3>\n

The series opened on Ancient, G2\u2019s map pick, but Spirit quickly disrupted their opponent\u2019s game plan. Danil \u201cdonk\u201d Kryshkovets dominated early duels, while strong mid control repeatedly limited G2\u2019s ability to set up executes. Despite several solid rounds from SunPayus, G2 struggled to maintain consistent pressure. As a result, Spirit steadily built their advantage and eventually closed the map 13\u20139.<\/p>\n

Anubis \u2014 closing the series (13\u201310)<\/h3>\n

The second map, Anubis, proved far more competitive. This time G2 showed improved coordination and managed to keep the scoreline close through several strong mid-round calls. However, Spirit remained calm in late-round situations and consistently converted key post-plant scenarios. Ultimately, those moments allowed them to secure the 13\u201310 victory and complete the 2\u20130 series win.<\/p>\n

Match statistics<\/h3>\n

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Player of the Match \u2014 Danil \u201cdonk\u201d Kryshkovets<\/h3>\n

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Across two maps:<\/p>\n