{"id":371343,"date":"2026-03-15T16:03:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T16:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=371343"},"modified":"2026-03-15T21:33:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T21:33:52","slug":"astralis-defeat-fut-third-place-epl-season-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/astralis-defeat-fut-third-place-epl-season-23","title":{"rendered":"Astralis battle past FUT to claim EPL Season 23 third place"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Astralis claimed third place at ESL Pro League Season 23 after defeating FUT 2\u20131 in the third-place decider. The Danish squad recovered after dropping the opening map and delivered two strong performances on Ancient and Overpass to close the series and finish the tournament on a high note. FUT had started the match with momentum, but Astralis gradually took control of the series thanks to strong individual performances and improved structure on the final two maps.<\/p>\n<h3>Path through the tournament<\/h3>\n<p>Both teams had already delivered strong performances earlier in the playoffs before meeting in the third-place decider.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Astralis reached the match after a tough semifinal loss to Aurora, following an impressive victory over Spirit in the quarterfinals. Despite missing out on the grand final, the Danish roster managed to bounce back and finish the event in third place.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">FUT, meanwhile, had made one of the most surprising runs of the tournament. The squad defeated MOUZ in the earlier playoff stage and later eliminated G2 before reaching the semifinals, where they were stopped by Natus Vincere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Although their run ended just short of the podium, FUT still secured a respectable fourth-place finish in their first ESL Pro League playoffs appearance.<\/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\/texta-receives-a-ban-after-the-incident-at-dfrag-wildcard-lan\">\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\/03\/Texta_at_ESL_Pro_League_S21.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Texta receives a ban after the incident at DFRAG Wildcard LAN\">\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\/texta-receives-a-ban-after-the-incident-at-dfrag-wildcard-lan\">Texta receives a ban after the incident at DFRAG Wildcard LAN<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/texta-receives-a-ban-after-the-incident-at-dfrag-wildcard-lan\">\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=1777458943#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=1777458943#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=1777458943#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 15<\/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>FUT 1\u20132 Astralis<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/HDdGUdwW0AAuqE_?format=jpg&amp;name=large\" alt=\"Image\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dust2 \u2014 FUT strike first (13\u20138)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The series opened on Dust2, FUT\u2019s map pick, and the European roster immediately looked comfortable. Early-round aggression and well-timed executes allowed FUT to gain control of the pace.<\/p>\n<p>Laurentiu \u201clauNX\u201d \u021a\u00e2rlea and D\u017eiugas \u201cdziugss\u201d Steponavi\u010dius provided consistent impact throughout the map, helping FUT build a steady lead. Astralis struggled to find openings on their T side, and despite a few late-round attempts to recover, FUT secured the opener 13\u20138.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ancient \u2014 Astralis respond (13\u20134)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Astralis answered convincingly on Ancient, their map pick. The Danish team dominated the early rounds, establishing strong defensive setups that completely shut down FUT\u2019s attacking attempts.<\/p>\n<p>With Victor \u201cStaehr\u201d Staehr and phzy leading the fragging output, Astralis controlled the tempo of the game and quickly built a large advantage. FUT failed to find solutions against Astralis\u2019 aggressive defensive rotations, allowing the Danes to close the map comfortably 13\u20134 and tie the series.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overpass \u2014 Astralis close the series (16\u201312)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The decider Overpass turned into the most competitive map of the series. Both teams traded rounds early, with FUT managing to keep the score close thanks to several well-executed mid-round plays.<\/p>\n<p>However, as the game progressed, Astralis began to take control. Their defensive setups became increasingly effective, while clutch moments from phzy and Staehr helped secure crucial late rounds.<\/p>\n<p>After a tense second half, Astralis eventually closed the map 16\u201312, sealing the 2\u20131 series victory and third place at ESL Pro League Season 23.<\/p>\n<h3>Match statistics<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-371360\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot_352.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"582\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot_352.webp 582w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot_352-300x177.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Player of the Match \u2014 Love \u201cphzy\u201d Smidebrant<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/HDdjI6LXwAAgHlJ?format=jpg&amp;name=large\" alt=\"Image\"><\/p>\n<p>Across three maps:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">56\u201336 K-D<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">94.7 ADR<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">81.8% KAST<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">1.68 rating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Swedish AWPer delivered an outstanding performance throughout the series, consistently finding opening picks and controlling key rounds for Astralis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VRS impact<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The result also affected the Valve Regional Standings (VRS).<\/p>\n<p>Astralis gained +32 VRS points, strengthening their position around the top ten of the global rankings. Meanwhile, FUT lost \u22129 VRS points, slightly dropping them in the standings after finishing fourth at the event.<\/p>\n<h3>Team reactions<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pbs.twimg.com\/media\/HDZAOWaboAAFGCY?format=jpg&amp;name=large\" alt=\"Image\"><\/p>\n<p>Both teams quickly reacted to the result on social media after the series concluded. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AstralisCS\/status\/2033204437368307995?s=20\">Astralis<\/a> celebrated securing the podium finish, thanking fans for their support during the playoffs:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p>3RD PLACE at #ESLProLeague . Thank you all for cheering at the first Arena playoffs of the team! We are so excited to see where we will go from here.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<p>The organization also praised the players following the victory, highlighting the team effort behind the result. <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FUTesportsgg\/status\/2033203547609747807?s=20\">FUT<\/a>, meanwhile, reflected on their deep tournament run and thanked supporters despite the defeat:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p>Our ESL Pro League S23 run ends here, in 4th place. Thanks for your incredible support!<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\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\/spirit-crisis-epl-loss-astralis-community-reaction\">\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\/55056273157_571739d86b_k-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\u201cThey forgot how to play\u201d: OverDrive reacts to Spirit\u2019s EPL collapse\">\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\/spirit-crisis-epl-loss-astralis-community-reaction\">\u201cThey forgot how to play\u201d: OverDrive reacts to Spirit\u2019s EPL collapse<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/spirit-crisis-epl-loss-astralis-community-reaction\">\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=1777458943#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=1777458943#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=1777458943#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 15<\/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>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>While Astralis leave ESL Pro League Season 23 with a podium finish and renewed confidence, FUT\u2019s playoff run also marked a major milestone for the team. Reaching the top four of one of Counter-Strike\u2019s biggest tournaments signals significant progress and suggests the roster could become a serious contender in upcoming Tier-1 events.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Astralis claimed third place at ESL Pro League Season 23 after defeating FUT 2\u20131 in the third-place decider. The Danish squad recovered after dropping the opening map and delivered two strong performances on Ancient and Overpass to close the series and finish the tournament on a high note. FUT had started the match with momentum, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":371381,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[496,798,668],"class_list":["post-371343","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-astralis","tag-esl-pro-league-season-23","tag-fut"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Astralis defeat FUT to secure third place at EPL Season 23<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Astralis defeat FUT in the ESL Pro League Season 23 third-place match, securing a podium finish after strong maps on Ancient and Overpass.\" \/>\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\/astralis-defeat-fut-third-place-epl-season-23\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Astralis defeat FUT to secure third place at EPL Season 23\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Astralis defeat FUT in the ESL Pro League Season 23 third-place match, securing a podium finish after strong maps on Ancient and Overpass.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/astralis-defeat-fut-third-place-epl-season-23\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"CS2 &amp; 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