{"id":373549,"date":"2026-03-22T22:53:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T22:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=373549"},"modified":"2026-03-23T11:56:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T11:56:15","slug":"spirit-advance-to-the-lower-final-blast-open-rotterdam-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/spirit-advance-to-the-lower-final-blast-open-rotterdam-2026","title":{"rendered":"Spirit advance to the lower final \u2014 BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

When a favorite finds itself in an elimination match, more is expected than just a win \u2014 full control over the series is required. These are the matches that show how ready a team is to close out an opponent quickly and leave no room for an upset.<\/p>\n

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BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 is held in a group stage format (GSL, Bo3) followed by progression to the playoffs. Lower bracket matches have elimination status: a win keeps a team in contention, while a loss means elimination.<\/p>\n

In the Group B lower bracket semi-final, Spirit faced 9z \u2014 a series that determined who would keep their chances of advancing through the lower bracket and who would end their tournament run.<\/p>\n\n

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How the match unfolded \u2014 Spirit vs 9z<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Series score: 2:0 in favor of Spirit<\/p>\n

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  1. Overpass (pick 9z) \u2014 13:6
    \n9z failed to capitalize on their map pick. From the very start, Spirit imposed a comfortable pace, consistently won key engagements, and gradually took full control of the map. Already on the first map, it became clear that the favorite was better prepared for the series.<\/li>\n
  2. Dust2 (pick Spirit) \u2014 13:6
    \nOn their own pick, Spirit only reinforced their advantage. The team confidently broke down the opponent\u2019s defense and played far more composed in critical moments. 9z were unable to offer enough tools for a comeback, and the series ended without a third map.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Player of the Match \u2014 Danil \u201cdonk\u201d Kryshkovets (Spirit)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    • K\u2013D: 44\u201322<\/li>\n
    • ADR: 109.7<\/li>\n
    • Rating 3.0: 1.78<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Key contribution: a dominant individual performance across two maps, high damage output, and complete control of key aim duels throughout the series.<\/p>\n