{"id":367460,"date":"2026-03-10T21:31:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T21:31:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=367460"},"modified":"2026-03-10T21:31:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T21:31:46","slug":"fut-eliminate-g2-epl-season-23-stage-2-playoffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/fut-eliminate-g2-epl-season-23-stage-2-playoffs","title":{"rendered":"FUT claw their way into EPL playoffs after comeback vs G2"},"content":{"rendered":"

FUT secured one of the final playoff spots at ESL Pro League Season 23 \u2013 Stage 2, defeating G2 2\u20131 in a decisive Swiss round match between two teams holding a 2\u20132 record. The winner advanced to the LAN finals, while the loser was eliminated from the tournament. After losing the opening map, FUT mounted a comeback on Dust2 and Overpass to complete the reverse series and knock G2 out of the event.<\/p>\n

Path through the tournament<\/h3>\n

The result marked the end of the Swiss stage journey for both teams.<\/p>\n

For FUT, the victory secured a 3\u20132 record, allowing them to claim one of the final playoff spots at ESL Pro League Season 23. Earlier in the stage, FUT recorded wins against HEROIC, B8, and now G2, while suffering defeats against 3DMAX and FURIA.<\/p>\n

For G2, the loss ends their tournament run with a 2\u20133 record. The team started the stage with victories over FaZe and Natus Vincere, but consecutive losses to Aurora, Spirit, and finally FUT eliminated them from the playoff race.<\/p>\n\n

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G2 1\u20132 FUT<\/h3>\n

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Mirage \u2014 G2 strike first (13\u20134)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The series began on Mirage, FUT\u2019s map pick, but G2 immediately took control of the game. Strong defensive setups and confident mid control allowed G2 to dictate the pace early on. Mat\u00fa\u0161 \u201cMATYS\u201d \u0160imko and Mario \u201cmalbsMd\u201d Samayoa consistently shut down FUT\u2019s attempts to gain map control, helping G2 secure a dominant 13\u20134 victory.<\/p>\n

Dust2 \u2014 FUT respond (13\u201311)<\/strong><\/p>\n

FUT bounced back on Dust2, where the map remained competitive throughout most of the game. Several key mid-round plays from D\u017eiugas \u201cdziugss\u201d Steponavi\u010dius and Nikita \u201ccmtry\u201d Samolotov helped FUT keep the scoreline close before eventually taking control late in the match. The European squad managed to edge out G2 13\u201311, tying the series and forcing a decider.<\/p>\n

Overpass \u2014 FUT complete the comeback (13\u201311)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The deciding map Overpass proved to be the most competitive of the series. Both teams traded rounds for much of the game, but FUT gradually gained momentum in the second half. Crucial late-round executions and strong defensive holds ultimately allowed them to close the map 13\u201311, completing the 2\u20131 comeback victory.<\/p>\n

Match statistics<\/h3>\n

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Player of the Match \u2014 Mat\u00fa\u0161 \u201cMATYS\u201d \u0160imko<\/h3>\n

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Across three maps:<\/p>\n