{"id":383179,"date":"2026-04-13T22:53:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T22:53:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=383179"},"modified":"2026-04-13T22:53:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T22:53:33","slug":"furia-defeated-passion-ua-in-group-b-iem-rio-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/furia-defeated-passion-ua-in-group-b-iem-rio-2026","title":{"rendered":"FURIA defeated Passion UA in Group B \u2014 IEM Rio 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Opening matches in a group often answer the main question before the series even reaches its halfway point: who is truly ready to impose their game, and who is not yet able to keep up with the tournament\u2019s pace. This is especially noticeable when the favorite does not just win, but completely takes control of both maps.<\/p>\n

Tournament context<\/strong><\/h2>\n

IEM Rio 2026 is played in a group stage format with double-elimination Bo3. In the opening upper-bracket matches, a win moves a team into the upper semi-finals, while a loss immediately sends it to lower round 1, where there is almost no room left for another mistake.<\/p>\n

In Group B, one of the opening matches was the series between FURIA and Passion UA. For both teams, this was a chance to immediately establish themselves in the upper side of the bracket and take an important step toward the fight for a playoff berth.<\/p>\n\n

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How the match unfolded \u2014 FURIA vs Passion UA<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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

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  1. Inferno (Passion UA\u2019s pick) \u2014 13:3
    \nPassion UA failed to convert their own pick. FURIA took control of the map very quickly, did not allow their opponent to settle into a comfortable rhythm, and effectively removed any questions about the first map long before the end.<\/li>\n
  2. Mirage (FURIA\u2019s pick) \u2014 13:7
    \nOn their own choice, the Brazilian roster did not let the advantage slip away. Passion UA looked slightly better than on Inferno, but FURIA\u2019s overall game structure remained stronger, and the series was confidently closed out without a third map.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Player statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Player of the Match \u2014 Mareks \u201cYEKINDAR\u201d Ga\u013cinskis (FURIA)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    • K\u2013D: 32\u201317<\/li>\n
    • ADR: 107.3<\/li>\n
    • Rating 3.0: 1.76<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Key contribution: the strongest individual performance of the match, constant pressure in shooting duels, and a major role in FURIA\u2019s complete control over the course of both maps.<\/p>\n