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\n \n How Valve’s new Sticker System hurt IEM Cologne Major teams <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n<\/div>\nHow the matches unfolded \u2014 DENDELE vs FaZe<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:1 in favor of FaZe<\/p>\n
\n- Nuke (DENDELE\u2019s pick) \u2014 2:13
\nFaZe completely destroyed the opponent\u2019s plan on its own map choice. DENDELE took only two rounds and could not create a single stable stretch that would have allowed them to get back into the game.<\/li>\n - Mirage (FaZe\u2019s pick) \u2014 13:10
\nDENDELE responded on the opponent\u2019s map and kept the intrigue alive in the series. The Brazilian roster played the decisive rounds better and took advantage of FaZe\u2019s instability, moving the match to a third map.<\/li>\n - Cache \u2014 7:13
\nOn the deciding map, FaZe regained control of the game. The team adapted faster to the opponent\u2019s tempo, created a comfortable advantage, and did not allow DENDELE to repeat the upset after their victory over FURIA in Stage 1.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/doc_2026-07-25_23-02-11.png\")
Player statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 Jakub \u201cjcobbb\u201d Pietruszewski (FaZe)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 49\u201335<\/li>\n
- ADR: 85.9<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.40<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: jcobbb became FaZe\u2019s most consistent player across all three maps and gave the team the necessary advantage in key duels.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- FaZe \u2014 +9 pt \u2192 1626 pt
\nThe victory moved FaZe up to 15th place in the ranking. The team did not play a flawless series, but qualification for the LAN Finals and a positive VRS result became an important outcome of the day.<\/li>\n - DENDELE \u2014 -8 pt \u2192 1444 pt
\nAfter the sensational victory over FURIA, the Brazilian roster could not get past another favorite. DENDELE lost eight points but kept 28th position.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/55243193311_ce56248545_k.jpg\")
Photo Copyright by BLAST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLiquid vs G2<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:0 in favor of Liquid<\/p>\n
\n- Anubis (Liquid\u2019s pick) \u2014 13:6
\nLiquid immediately imposed their own scenario on the opponent and confidently converted their own pick. G2 could not stabilize their defense, while Liquid steadily increased their advantage and closed the map without a nervous ending.<\/li>\n - Mirage (G2\u2019s pick) \u2014 13:5
\nOn G2\u2019s pick, Liquid\u2019s advantage became even more convincing. The team controlled the tempo, won most of the important duels, and did not give the opponent a chance to take the series to Inferno.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/doc_2026-07-25_23-02-16.png\")
Player statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 Jonathan \u201cEliGE\u201d Jablonowski (Liquid)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 36\u201321<\/li>\n
- ADR: 97.4<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.45<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: EliGE became Liquid\u2019s main firepower, finished both maps with high impact, and helped the team eliminate a top-seeded opponent for the second time in a row after their victory over Vitality.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Liquid \u2014 +36 pt \u2192 1307 pt
\nThe victory over G2 brought Liquid the biggest increase among the day\u2019s winners. The team rose to 40th place, while two consecutive wins over Vitality and G2 significantly strengthened its ranking position.<\/li>\n - G2 \u2014 -29 pt \u2192 1715 pt
\nThe 0:2 defeat was painful for G2 both in tournament and ranking context. The team lost 29 points and dropped to 11th place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/20260602_Viola-Schuldner_IEM-Cologne_01489.jpg\")
Photo Copyright by ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHOTU vs Astralis<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:1 in favor of Astralis<\/p>\n
\n- Cache (HOTU\u2019s pick) \u2014 1:13
\nAstralis played an almost flawless opening map. HOTU could not take advantage of their own pick and won only one round, finding themselves under constant pressure from the Danish roster.<\/li>\n - Nuke (Astralis\u2019 pick) \u2014 13:7
\nHOTU unexpectedly responded on the opponent\u2019s map. The team played the key episodes better, stopped Astralis\u2019 attempts to get back into the game, and leveled the score in the series.<\/li>\n - Ancient \u2014 10:13
\nOn the deciding map, the battle remained competitive until the final stretches. Astralis played the ending more consistently, did not allow HOTU to complete the comeback, and secured a ticket to the LAN Finals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/doc_2026-07-25_23-02-22.png\")
Player statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 Jakob \u201cjabbi\u201d Nygaard (Astralis)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 59\u201336<\/li>\n
- ADR: 98.4<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.48<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: jabbi delivered the strongest individual result of the series and became the main factor behind Astralis\u2019 advantage on the first and third maps.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Astralis \u2014 +11 pt \u2192 1512 pt
\nAstralis gained 11 points and moved up to 22nd position. Despite dropping a map, the Danish roster completed the main task and qualified for the LAN Finals.<\/li>\n - HOTU \u2014 -10 pt \u2192 1368 pt
\nHOTU managed to recover after the blowout on Cache, but did not complete the comeback. The team lost ten points and remained in 34th place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/55239460273_43018dec75_k.jpg\")
Photo Copyright by BLAST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFOKUS vs MOUZ<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:0 in favor of MOUZ<\/p>\n
\n- Dust2 (FOKUS\u2019 pick) \u2014 10:13
\nFOKUS managed to put up a fight on their own map, but MOUZ played the decisive part of the match better. The favorite\u2019s experience showed in the key rounds, where the team did not allow the opponent to deliver an upset.<\/li>\n - Mirage (MOUZ\u2019s pick) \u2014 8:13
\nOn their own pick, MOUZ acted more confidently. The team quickly gained control of the map, kept the advantage until the end, and closed the series without needing to play Cache.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/doc_2026-07-25_23-02-26.png\")
Player statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 \u00c1d\u00e1m \u201ctorzsi\u201d Torzs\u00e1s (MOUZ)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 36\u201318<\/li>\n
- ADR: 76.9<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.49<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: torzsi finished the series with a twofold frag advantage and gave MOUZ stability in the most important rounds of both maps.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- MOUZ \u2014 +2 pt \u2192 1779 pt
\nThe victory over a lower-seeded opponent brought MOUZ only two points. The team kept eighth position, but the main result was reaching the final stage.<\/li>\n - FOKUS \u2014 -2 pt \u2192 1277 pt
\nFOKUS lost two points and remained in 44th place. The team created competition on Dust2, but could not take a single map.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nWhat\u2019s next?<\/strong><\/h2>\nFaZe, Liquid, Astralis, and MOUZ become the first four participants of the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 LAN Finals. At the final stage, eight teams will continue the fight in a single-elimination bracket.<\/p>\n
DENDELE, G2, HOTU, and FOKUS end their tournament runs. The most notable result of the day was Liquid\u2019s victory, as after their sensational win over Vitality, they eliminated G2 just as convincingly.<\/p>\n\n
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How the matches unfolded \u2014 DENDELE vs FaZe<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:1 in favor of FaZe<\/p>\n
\n- Nuke (DENDELE\u2019s pick) \u2014 2:13
\nFaZe completely destroyed the opponent\u2019s plan on its own map choice. DENDELE took only two rounds and could not create a single stable stretch that would have allowed them to get back into the game.<\/li>\n - Mirage (FaZe\u2019s pick) \u2014 13:10
\nDENDELE responded on the opponent\u2019s map and kept the intrigue alive in the series. The Brazilian roster played the decisive rounds better and took advantage of FaZe\u2019s instability, moving the match to a third map.<\/li>\n - Cache \u2014 7:13
\nOn the deciding map, FaZe regained control of the game. The team adapted faster to the opponent\u2019s tempo, created a comfortable advantage, and did not allow DENDELE to repeat the upset after their victory over FURIA in Stage 1.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 Jakub \u201cjcobbb\u201d Pietruszewski (FaZe)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 49\u201335<\/li>\n
- ADR: 85.9<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.40<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: jcobbb became FaZe\u2019s most consistent player across all three maps and gave the team the necessary advantage in key duels.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- FaZe \u2014 +9 pt \u2192 1626 pt
\nThe victory moved FaZe up to 15th place in the ranking. The team did not play a flawless series, but qualification for the LAN Finals and a positive VRS result became an important outcome of the day.<\/li>\n - DENDELE \u2014 -8 pt \u2192 1444 pt
\nAfter the sensational victory over FURIA, the Brazilian roster could not get past another favorite. DENDELE lost eight points but kept 28th position.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPhoto Copyright by BLAST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLiquid vs G2<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:0 in favor of Liquid<\/p>\n
\n- Anubis (Liquid\u2019s pick) \u2014 13:6
\nLiquid immediately imposed their own scenario on the opponent and confidently converted their own pick. G2 could not stabilize their defense, while Liquid steadily increased their advantage and closed the map without a nervous ending.<\/li>\n - Mirage (G2\u2019s pick) \u2014 13:5
\nOn G2\u2019s pick, Liquid\u2019s advantage became even more convincing. The team controlled the tempo, won most of the important duels, and did not give the opponent a chance to take the series to Inferno.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 Jonathan \u201cEliGE\u201d Jablonowski (Liquid)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 36\u201321<\/li>\n
- ADR: 97.4<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.45<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: EliGE became Liquid\u2019s main firepower, finished both maps with high impact, and helped the team eliminate a top-seeded opponent for the second time in a row after their victory over Vitality.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Liquid \u2014 +36 pt \u2192 1307 pt
\nThe victory over G2 brought Liquid the biggest increase among the day\u2019s winners. The team rose to 40th place, while two consecutive wins over Vitality and G2 significantly strengthened its ranking position.<\/li>\n - G2 \u2014 -29 pt \u2192 1715 pt
\nThe 0:2 defeat was painful for G2 both in tournament and ranking context. The team lost 29 points and dropped to 11th place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPhoto Copyright by ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHOTU vs Astralis<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:1 in favor of Astralis<\/p>\n
\n- Cache (HOTU\u2019s pick) \u2014 1:13
\nAstralis played an almost flawless opening map. HOTU could not take advantage of their own pick and won only one round, finding themselves under constant pressure from the Danish roster.<\/li>\n - Nuke (Astralis\u2019 pick) \u2014 13:7
\nHOTU unexpectedly responded on the opponent\u2019s map. The team played the key episodes better, stopped Astralis\u2019 attempts to get back into the game, and leveled the score in the series.<\/li>\n - Ancient \u2014 10:13
\nOn the deciding map, the battle remained competitive until the final stretches. Astralis played the ending more consistently, did not allow HOTU to complete the comeback, and secured a ticket to the LAN Finals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 Jakob \u201cjabbi\u201d Nygaard (Astralis)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 59\u201336<\/li>\n
- ADR: 98.4<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.48<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: jabbi delivered the strongest individual result of the series and became the main factor behind Astralis\u2019 advantage on the first and third maps.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Astralis \u2014 +11 pt \u2192 1512 pt
\nAstralis gained 11 points and moved up to 22nd position. Despite dropping a map, the Danish roster completed the main task and qualified for the LAN Finals.<\/li>\n - HOTU \u2014 -10 pt \u2192 1368 pt
\nHOTU managed to recover after the blowout on Cache, but did not complete the comeback. The team lost ten points and remained in 34th place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPhoto Copyright by BLAST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFOKUS vs MOUZ<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:0 in favor of MOUZ<\/p>\n
\n- Dust2 (FOKUS\u2019 pick) \u2014 10:13
\nFOKUS managed to put up a fight on their own map, but MOUZ played the decisive part of the match better. The favorite\u2019s experience showed in the key rounds, where the team did not allow the opponent to deliver an upset.<\/li>\n - Mirage (MOUZ\u2019s pick) \u2014 8:13
\nOn their own pick, MOUZ acted more confidently. The team quickly gained control of the map, kept the advantage until the end, and closed the series without needing to play Cache.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 \u00c1d\u00e1m \u201ctorzsi\u201d Torzs\u00e1s (MOUZ)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 36\u201318<\/li>\n
- ADR: 76.9<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.49<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: torzsi finished the series with a twofold frag advantage and gave MOUZ stability in the most important rounds of both maps.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- MOUZ \u2014 +2 pt \u2192 1779 pt
\nThe victory over a lower-seeded opponent brought MOUZ only two points. The team kept eighth position, but the main result was reaching the final stage.<\/li>\n - FOKUS \u2014 -2 pt \u2192 1277 pt
\nFOKUS lost two points and remained in 44th place. The team created competition on Dust2, but could not take a single map.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nWhat\u2019s next?<\/strong><\/h2>\nFaZe, Liquid, Astralis, and MOUZ become the first four participants of the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 LAN Finals. At the final stage, eight teams will continue the fight in a single-elimination bracket.<\/p>\n
DENDELE, G2, HOTU, and FOKUS end their tournament runs. The most notable result of the day was Liquid\u2019s victory, as after their sensational win over Vitality, they eliminated G2 just as convincingly.<\/p>\n\n
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\nFaZe completely destroyed the opponent\u2019s plan on its own map choice. DENDELE took only two rounds and could not create a single stable stretch that would have allowed them to get back into the game.<\/li>\n
\nDENDELE responded on the opponent\u2019s map and kept the intrigue alive in the series. The Brazilian roster played the decisive rounds better and took advantage of FaZe\u2019s instability, moving the match to a third map.<\/li>\n
\nOn the deciding map, FaZe regained control of the game. The team adapted faster to the opponent\u2019s tempo, created a comfortable advantage, and did not allow DENDELE to repeat the upset after their victory over FURIA in Stage 1.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Player of the Match \u2014 Jakub \u201cjcobbb\u201d Pietruszewski (FaZe)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 49\u201335<\/li>\n
- ADR: 85.9<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.40<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: jcobbb became FaZe\u2019s most consistent player across all three maps and gave the team the necessary advantage in key duels.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- FaZe \u2014 +9 pt \u2192 1626 pt
\nThe victory moved FaZe up to 15th place in the ranking. The team did not play a flawless series, but qualification for the LAN Finals and a positive VRS result became an important outcome of the day.<\/li>\n - DENDELE \u2014 -8 pt \u2192 1444 pt
\nAfter the sensational victory over FURIA, the Brazilian roster could not get past another favorite. DENDELE lost eight points but kept 28th position.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPhoto Copyright by BLAST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLiquid vs G2<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:0 in favor of Liquid<\/p>\n
\n- Anubis (Liquid\u2019s pick) \u2014 13:6
\nLiquid immediately imposed their own scenario on the opponent and confidently converted their own pick. G2 could not stabilize their defense, while Liquid steadily increased their advantage and closed the map without a nervous ending.<\/li>\n - Mirage (G2\u2019s pick) \u2014 13:5
\nOn G2\u2019s pick, Liquid\u2019s advantage became even more convincing. The team controlled the tempo, won most of the important duels, and did not give the opponent a chance to take the series to Inferno.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 Jonathan \u201cEliGE\u201d Jablonowski (Liquid)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 36\u201321<\/li>\n
- ADR: 97.4<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.45<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: EliGE became Liquid\u2019s main firepower, finished both maps with high impact, and helped the team eliminate a top-seeded opponent for the second time in a row after their victory over Vitality.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Liquid \u2014 +36 pt \u2192 1307 pt
\nThe victory over G2 brought Liquid the biggest increase among the day\u2019s winners. The team rose to 40th place, while two consecutive wins over Vitality and G2 significantly strengthened its ranking position.<\/li>\n - G2 \u2014 -29 pt \u2192 1715 pt
\nThe 0:2 defeat was painful for G2 both in tournament and ranking context. The team lost 29 points and dropped to 11th place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPhoto Copyright by ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHOTU vs Astralis<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:1 in favor of Astralis<\/p>\n
\n- Cache (HOTU\u2019s pick) \u2014 1:13
\nAstralis played an almost flawless opening map. HOTU could not take advantage of their own pick and won only one round, finding themselves under constant pressure from the Danish roster.<\/li>\n - Nuke (Astralis\u2019 pick) \u2014 13:7
\nHOTU unexpectedly responded on the opponent\u2019s map. The team played the key episodes better, stopped Astralis\u2019 attempts to get back into the game, and leveled the score in the series.<\/li>\n - Ancient \u2014 10:13
\nOn the deciding map, the battle remained competitive until the final stretches. Astralis played the ending more consistently, did not allow HOTU to complete the comeback, and secured a ticket to the LAN Finals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 Jakob \u201cjabbi\u201d Nygaard (Astralis)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 59\u201336<\/li>\n
- ADR: 98.4<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.48<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: jabbi delivered the strongest individual result of the series and became the main factor behind Astralis\u2019 advantage on the first and third maps.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Astralis \u2014 +11 pt \u2192 1512 pt
\nAstralis gained 11 points and moved up to 22nd position. Despite dropping a map, the Danish roster completed the main task and qualified for the LAN Finals.<\/li>\n - HOTU \u2014 -10 pt \u2192 1368 pt
\nHOTU managed to recover after the blowout on Cache, but did not complete the comeback. The team lost ten points and remained in 34th place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPhoto Copyright by BLAST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFOKUS vs MOUZ<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:0 in favor of MOUZ<\/p>\n
\n- Dust2 (FOKUS\u2019 pick) \u2014 10:13
\nFOKUS managed to put up a fight on their own map, but MOUZ played the decisive part of the match better. The favorite\u2019s experience showed in the key rounds, where the team did not allow the opponent to deliver an upset.<\/li>\n - Mirage (MOUZ\u2019s pick) \u2014 8:13
\nOn their own pick, MOUZ acted more confidently. The team quickly gained control of the map, kept the advantage until the end, and closed the series without needing to play Cache.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 \u00c1d\u00e1m \u201ctorzsi\u201d Torzs\u00e1s (MOUZ)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 36\u201318<\/li>\n
- ADR: 76.9<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.49<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: torzsi finished the series with a twofold frag advantage and gave MOUZ stability in the most important rounds of both maps.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- MOUZ \u2014 +2 pt \u2192 1779 pt
\nThe victory over a lower-seeded opponent brought MOUZ only two points. The team kept eighth position, but the main result was reaching the final stage.<\/li>\n - FOKUS \u2014 -2 pt \u2192 1277 pt
\nFOKUS lost two points and remained in 44th place. The team created competition on Dust2, but could not take a single map.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nWhat\u2019s next?<\/strong><\/h2>\nFaZe, Liquid, Astralis, and MOUZ become the first four participants of the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 LAN Finals. At the final stage, eight teams will continue the fight in a single-elimination bracket.<\/p>\n
DENDELE, G2, HOTU, and FOKUS end their tournament runs. The most notable result of the day was Liquid\u2019s victory, as after their sensational win over Vitality, they eliminated G2 just as convincingly.<\/p>\n\n
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Key contribution: jcobbb became FaZe\u2019s most consistent player across all three maps and gave the team the necessary advantage in key duels.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- FaZe \u2014 +9 pt \u2192 1626 pt
\nThe victory moved FaZe up to 15th place in the ranking. The team did not play a flawless series, but qualification for the LAN Finals and a positive VRS result became an important outcome of the day.<\/li>\n - DENDELE \u2014 -8 pt \u2192 1444 pt
\nAfter the sensational victory over FURIA, the Brazilian roster could not get past another favorite. DENDELE lost eight points but kept 28th position.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPhoto Copyright by BLAST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nLiquid vs G2<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:0 in favor of Liquid<\/p>\n
\n- Anubis (Liquid\u2019s pick) \u2014 13:6
\nLiquid immediately imposed their own scenario on the opponent and confidently converted their own pick. G2 could not stabilize their defense, while Liquid steadily increased their advantage and closed the map without a nervous ending.<\/li>\n - Mirage (G2\u2019s pick) \u2014 13:5
\nOn G2\u2019s pick, Liquid\u2019s advantage became even more convincing. The team controlled the tempo, won most of the important duels, and did not give the opponent a chance to take the series to Inferno.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 Jonathan \u201cEliGE\u201d Jablonowski (Liquid)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 36\u201321<\/li>\n
- ADR: 97.4<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.45<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: EliGE became Liquid\u2019s main firepower, finished both maps with high impact, and helped the team eliminate a top-seeded opponent for the second time in a row after their victory over Vitality.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Liquid \u2014 +36 pt \u2192 1307 pt
\nThe victory over G2 brought Liquid the biggest increase among the day\u2019s winners. The team rose to 40th place, while two consecutive wins over Vitality and G2 significantly strengthened its ranking position.<\/li>\n - G2 \u2014 -29 pt \u2192 1715 pt
\nThe 0:2 defeat was painful for G2 both in tournament and ranking context. The team lost 29 points and dropped to 11th place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPhoto Copyright by ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHOTU vs Astralis<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:1 in favor of Astralis<\/p>\n
\n- Cache (HOTU\u2019s pick) \u2014 1:13
\nAstralis played an almost flawless opening map. HOTU could not take advantage of their own pick and won only one round, finding themselves under constant pressure from the Danish roster.<\/li>\n - Nuke (Astralis\u2019 pick) \u2014 13:7
\nHOTU unexpectedly responded on the opponent\u2019s map. The team played the key episodes better, stopped Astralis\u2019 attempts to get back into the game, and leveled the score in the series.<\/li>\n - Ancient \u2014 10:13
\nOn the deciding map, the battle remained competitive until the final stretches. Astralis played the ending more consistently, did not allow HOTU to complete the comeback, and secured a ticket to the LAN Finals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 Jakob \u201cjabbi\u201d Nygaard (Astralis)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 59\u201336<\/li>\n
- ADR: 98.4<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.48<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: jabbi delivered the strongest individual result of the series and became the main factor behind Astralis\u2019 advantage on the first and third maps.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Astralis \u2014 +11 pt \u2192 1512 pt
\nAstralis gained 11 points and moved up to 22nd position. Despite dropping a map, the Danish roster completed the main task and qualified for the LAN Finals.<\/li>\n - HOTU \u2014 -10 pt \u2192 1368 pt
\nHOTU managed to recover after the blowout on Cache, but did not complete the comeback. The team lost ten points and remained in 34th place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPhoto Copyright by BLAST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFOKUS vs MOUZ<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:0 in favor of MOUZ<\/p>\n
\n- Dust2 (FOKUS\u2019 pick) \u2014 10:13
\nFOKUS managed to put up a fight on their own map, but MOUZ played the decisive part of the match better. The favorite\u2019s experience showed in the key rounds, where the team did not allow the opponent to deliver an upset.<\/li>\n - Mirage (MOUZ\u2019s pick) \u2014 8:13
\nOn their own pick, MOUZ acted more confidently. The team quickly gained control of the map, kept the advantage until the end, and closed the series without needing to play Cache.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 \u00c1d\u00e1m \u201ctorzsi\u201d Torzs\u00e1s (MOUZ)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 36\u201318<\/li>\n
- ADR: 76.9<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.49<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: torzsi finished the series with a twofold frag advantage and gave MOUZ stability in the most important rounds of both maps.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- MOUZ \u2014 +2 pt \u2192 1779 pt
\nThe victory over a lower-seeded opponent brought MOUZ only two points. The team kept eighth position, but the main result was reaching the final stage.<\/li>\n - FOKUS \u2014 -2 pt \u2192 1277 pt
\nFOKUS lost two points and remained in 44th place. The team created competition on Dust2, but could not take a single map.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nWhat\u2019s next?<\/strong><\/h2>\nFaZe, Liquid, Astralis, and MOUZ become the first four participants of the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 LAN Finals. At the final stage, eight teams will continue the fight in a single-elimination bracket.<\/p>\n
DENDELE, G2, HOTU, and FOKUS end their tournament runs. The most notable result of the day was Liquid\u2019s victory, as after their sensational win over Vitality, they eliminated G2 just as convincingly.<\/p>\n\n
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\nThe victory moved FaZe up to 15th place in the ranking. The team did not play a flawless series, but qualification for the LAN Finals and a positive VRS result became an important outcome of the day.<\/li>\n
\nAfter the sensational victory over FURIA, the Brazilian roster could not get past another favorite. DENDELE lost eight points but kept 28th position.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Liquid vs G2<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:0 in favor of Liquid<\/p>\n
\n- Anubis (Liquid\u2019s pick) \u2014 13:6
\nLiquid immediately imposed their own scenario on the opponent and confidently converted their own pick. G2 could not stabilize their defense, while Liquid steadily increased their advantage and closed the map without a nervous ending.<\/li>\n - Mirage (G2\u2019s pick) \u2014 13:5
\nOn G2\u2019s pick, Liquid\u2019s advantage became even more convincing. The team controlled the tempo, won most of the important duels, and did not give the opponent a chance to take the series to Inferno.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 Jonathan \u201cEliGE\u201d Jablonowski (Liquid)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 36\u201321<\/li>\n
- ADR: 97.4<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.45<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: EliGE became Liquid\u2019s main firepower, finished both maps with high impact, and helped the team eliminate a top-seeded opponent for the second time in a row after their victory over Vitality.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Liquid \u2014 +36 pt \u2192 1307 pt
\nThe victory over G2 brought Liquid the biggest increase among the day\u2019s winners. The team rose to 40th place, while two consecutive wins over Vitality and G2 significantly strengthened its ranking position.<\/li>\n - G2 \u2014 -29 pt \u2192 1715 pt
\nThe 0:2 defeat was painful for G2 both in tournament and ranking context. The team lost 29 points and dropped to 11th place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPhoto Copyright by ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHOTU vs Astralis<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:1 in favor of Astralis<\/p>\n
\n- Cache (HOTU\u2019s pick) \u2014 1:13
\nAstralis played an almost flawless opening map. HOTU could not take advantage of their own pick and won only one round, finding themselves under constant pressure from the Danish roster.<\/li>\n - Nuke (Astralis\u2019 pick) \u2014 13:7
\nHOTU unexpectedly responded on the opponent\u2019s map. The team played the key episodes better, stopped Astralis\u2019 attempts to get back into the game, and leveled the score in the series.<\/li>\n - Ancient \u2014 10:13
\nOn the deciding map, the battle remained competitive until the final stretches. Astralis played the ending more consistently, did not allow HOTU to complete the comeback, and secured a ticket to the LAN Finals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 Jakob \u201cjabbi\u201d Nygaard (Astralis)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 59\u201336<\/li>\n
- ADR: 98.4<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.48<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: jabbi delivered the strongest individual result of the series and became the main factor behind Astralis\u2019 advantage on the first and third maps.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Astralis \u2014 +11 pt \u2192 1512 pt
\nAstralis gained 11 points and moved up to 22nd position. Despite dropping a map, the Danish roster completed the main task and qualified for the LAN Finals.<\/li>\n - HOTU \u2014 -10 pt \u2192 1368 pt
\nHOTU managed to recover after the blowout on Cache, but did not complete the comeback. The team lost ten points and remained in 34th place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPhoto Copyright by BLAST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFOKUS vs MOUZ<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:0 in favor of MOUZ<\/p>\n
\n- Dust2 (FOKUS\u2019 pick) \u2014 10:13
\nFOKUS managed to put up a fight on their own map, but MOUZ played the decisive part of the match better. The favorite\u2019s experience showed in the key rounds, where the team did not allow the opponent to deliver an upset.<\/li>\n - Mirage (MOUZ\u2019s pick) \u2014 8:13
\nOn their own pick, MOUZ acted more confidently. The team quickly gained control of the map, kept the advantage until the end, and closed the series without needing to play Cache.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 \u00c1d\u00e1m \u201ctorzsi\u201d Torzs\u00e1s (MOUZ)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 36\u201318<\/li>\n
- ADR: 76.9<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.49<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: torzsi finished the series with a twofold frag advantage and gave MOUZ stability in the most important rounds of both maps.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- MOUZ \u2014 +2 pt \u2192 1779 pt
\nThe victory over a lower-seeded opponent brought MOUZ only two points. The team kept eighth position, but the main result was reaching the final stage.<\/li>\n - FOKUS \u2014 -2 pt \u2192 1277 pt
\nFOKUS lost two points and remained in 44th place. The team created competition on Dust2, but could not take a single map.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nWhat\u2019s next?<\/strong><\/h2>\nFaZe, Liquid, Astralis, and MOUZ become the first four participants of the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 LAN Finals. At the final stage, eight teams will continue the fight in a single-elimination bracket.<\/p>\n
DENDELE, G2, HOTU, and FOKUS end their tournament runs. The most notable result of the day was Liquid\u2019s victory, as after their sensational win over Vitality, they eliminated G2 just as convincingly.<\/p>\n\n
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\nLiquid immediately imposed their own scenario on the opponent and confidently converted their own pick. G2 could not stabilize their defense, while Liquid steadily increased their advantage and closed the map without a nervous ending.<\/li>\n
\nOn G2\u2019s pick, Liquid\u2019s advantage became even more convincing. The team controlled the tempo, won most of the important duels, and did not give the opponent a chance to take the series to Inferno.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Player of the Match \u2014 Jonathan \u201cEliGE\u201d Jablonowski (Liquid)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 36\u201321<\/li>\n
- ADR: 97.4<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.45<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: EliGE became Liquid\u2019s main firepower, finished both maps with high impact, and helped the team eliminate a top-seeded opponent for the second time in a row after their victory over Vitality.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Liquid \u2014 +36 pt \u2192 1307 pt
\nThe victory over G2 brought Liquid the biggest increase among the day\u2019s winners. The team rose to 40th place, while two consecutive wins over Vitality and G2 significantly strengthened its ranking position.<\/li>\n - G2 \u2014 -29 pt \u2192 1715 pt
\nThe 0:2 defeat was painful for G2 both in tournament and ranking context. The team lost 29 points and dropped to 11th place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPhoto Copyright by ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHOTU vs Astralis<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:1 in favor of Astralis<\/p>\n
\n- Cache (HOTU\u2019s pick) \u2014 1:13
\nAstralis played an almost flawless opening map. HOTU could not take advantage of their own pick and won only one round, finding themselves under constant pressure from the Danish roster.<\/li>\n - Nuke (Astralis\u2019 pick) \u2014 13:7
\nHOTU unexpectedly responded on the opponent\u2019s map. The team played the key episodes better, stopped Astralis\u2019 attempts to get back into the game, and leveled the score in the series.<\/li>\n - Ancient \u2014 10:13
\nOn the deciding map, the battle remained competitive until the final stretches. Astralis played the ending more consistently, did not allow HOTU to complete the comeback, and secured a ticket to the LAN Finals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 Jakob \u201cjabbi\u201d Nygaard (Astralis)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 59\u201336<\/li>\n
- ADR: 98.4<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.48<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: jabbi delivered the strongest individual result of the series and became the main factor behind Astralis\u2019 advantage on the first and third maps.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Astralis \u2014 +11 pt \u2192 1512 pt
\nAstralis gained 11 points and moved up to 22nd position. Despite dropping a map, the Danish roster completed the main task and qualified for the LAN Finals.<\/li>\n - HOTU \u2014 -10 pt \u2192 1368 pt
\nHOTU managed to recover after the blowout on Cache, but did not complete the comeback. The team lost ten points and remained in 34th place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPhoto Copyright by BLAST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFOKUS vs MOUZ<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:0 in favor of MOUZ<\/p>\n
\n- Dust2 (FOKUS\u2019 pick) \u2014 10:13
\nFOKUS managed to put up a fight on their own map, but MOUZ played the decisive part of the match better. The favorite\u2019s experience showed in the key rounds, where the team did not allow the opponent to deliver an upset.<\/li>\n - Mirage (MOUZ\u2019s pick) \u2014 8:13
\nOn their own pick, MOUZ acted more confidently. The team quickly gained control of the map, kept the advantage until the end, and closed the series without needing to play Cache.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 \u00c1d\u00e1m \u201ctorzsi\u201d Torzs\u00e1s (MOUZ)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 36\u201318<\/li>\n
- ADR: 76.9<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.49<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: torzsi finished the series with a twofold frag advantage and gave MOUZ stability in the most important rounds of both maps.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- MOUZ \u2014 +2 pt \u2192 1779 pt
\nThe victory over a lower-seeded opponent brought MOUZ only two points. The team kept eighth position, but the main result was reaching the final stage.<\/li>\n - FOKUS \u2014 -2 pt \u2192 1277 pt
\nFOKUS lost two points and remained in 44th place. The team created competition on Dust2, but could not take a single map.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nWhat\u2019s next?<\/strong><\/h2>\nFaZe, Liquid, Astralis, and MOUZ become the first four participants of the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 LAN Finals. At the final stage, eight teams will continue the fight in a single-elimination bracket.<\/p>\n
DENDELE, G2, HOTU, and FOKUS end their tournament runs. The most notable result of the day was Liquid\u2019s victory, as after their sensational win over Vitality, they eliminated G2 just as convincingly.<\/p>\n\n
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Key contribution: EliGE became Liquid\u2019s main firepower, finished both maps with high impact, and helped the team eliminate a top-seeded opponent for the second time in a row after their victory over Vitality.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Liquid \u2014 +36 pt \u2192 1307 pt
\nThe victory over G2 brought Liquid the biggest increase among the day\u2019s winners. The team rose to 40th place, while two consecutive wins over Vitality and G2 significantly strengthened its ranking position.<\/li>\n - G2 \u2014 -29 pt \u2192 1715 pt
\nThe 0:2 defeat was painful for G2 both in tournament and ranking context. The team lost 29 points and dropped to 11th place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPhoto Copyright by ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHOTU vs Astralis<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:1 in favor of Astralis<\/p>\n
\n- Cache (HOTU\u2019s pick) \u2014 1:13
\nAstralis played an almost flawless opening map. HOTU could not take advantage of their own pick and won only one round, finding themselves under constant pressure from the Danish roster.<\/li>\n - Nuke (Astralis\u2019 pick) \u2014 13:7
\nHOTU unexpectedly responded on the opponent\u2019s map. The team played the key episodes better, stopped Astralis\u2019 attempts to get back into the game, and leveled the score in the series.<\/li>\n - Ancient \u2014 10:13
\nOn the deciding map, the battle remained competitive until the final stretches. Astralis played the ending more consistently, did not allow HOTU to complete the comeback, and secured a ticket to the LAN Finals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 Jakob \u201cjabbi\u201d Nygaard (Astralis)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 59\u201336<\/li>\n
- ADR: 98.4<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.48<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: jabbi delivered the strongest individual result of the series and became the main factor behind Astralis\u2019 advantage on the first and third maps.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Astralis \u2014 +11 pt \u2192 1512 pt
\nAstralis gained 11 points and moved up to 22nd position. Despite dropping a map, the Danish roster completed the main task and qualified for the LAN Finals.<\/li>\n - HOTU \u2014 -10 pt \u2192 1368 pt
\nHOTU managed to recover after the blowout on Cache, but did not complete the comeback. The team lost ten points and remained in 34th place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPhoto Copyright by BLAST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFOKUS vs MOUZ<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:0 in favor of MOUZ<\/p>\n
\n- Dust2 (FOKUS\u2019 pick) \u2014 10:13
\nFOKUS managed to put up a fight on their own map, but MOUZ played the decisive part of the match better. The favorite\u2019s experience showed in the key rounds, where the team did not allow the opponent to deliver an upset.<\/li>\n - Mirage (MOUZ\u2019s pick) \u2014 8:13
\nOn their own pick, MOUZ acted more confidently. The team quickly gained control of the map, kept the advantage until the end, and closed the series without needing to play Cache.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 \u00c1d\u00e1m \u201ctorzsi\u201d Torzs\u00e1s (MOUZ)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 36\u201318<\/li>\n
- ADR: 76.9<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.49<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: torzsi finished the series with a twofold frag advantage and gave MOUZ stability in the most important rounds of both maps.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- MOUZ \u2014 +2 pt \u2192 1779 pt
\nThe victory over a lower-seeded opponent brought MOUZ only two points. The team kept eighth position, but the main result was reaching the final stage.<\/li>\n - FOKUS \u2014 -2 pt \u2192 1277 pt
\nFOKUS lost two points and remained in 44th place. The team created competition on Dust2, but could not take a single map.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nWhat\u2019s next?<\/strong><\/h2>\nFaZe, Liquid, Astralis, and MOUZ become the first four participants of the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 LAN Finals. At the final stage, eight teams will continue the fight in a single-elimination bracket.<\/p>\n
DENDELE, G2, HOTU, and FOKUS end their tournament runs. The most notable result of the day was Liquid\u2019s victory, as after their sensational win over Vitality, they eliminated G2 just as convincingly.<\/p>\n\n
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\nThe victory over G2 brought Liquid the biggest increase among the day\u2019s winners. The team rose to 40th place, while two consecutive wins over Vitality and G2 significantly strengthened its ranking position.<\/li>\n
\nThe 0:2 defeat was painful for G2 both in tournament and ranking context. The team lost 29 points and dropped to 11th place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
HOTU vs Astralis<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:1 in favor of Astralis<\/p>\n
\n- Cache (HOTU\u2019s pick) \u2014 1:13
\nAstralis played an almost flawless opening map. HOTU could not take advantage of their own pick and won only one round, finding themselves under constant pressure from the Danish roster.<\/li>\n - Nuke (Astralis\u2019 pick) \u2014 13:7
\nHOTU unexpectedly responded on the opponent\u2019s map. The team played the key episodes better, stopped Astralis\u2019 attempts to get back into the game, and leveled the score in the series.<\/li>\n - Ancient \u2014 10:13
\nOn the deciding map, the battle remained competitive until the final stretches. Astralis played the ending more consistently, did not allow HOTU to complete the comeback, and secured a ticket to the LAN Finals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 Jakob \u201cjabbi\u201d Nygaard (Astralis)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 59\u201336<\/li>\n
- ADR: 98.4<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.48<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: jabbi delivered the strongest individual result of the series and became the main factor behind Astralis\u2019 advantage on the first and third maps.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Astralis \u2014 +11 pt \u2192 1512 pt
\nAstralis gained 11 points and moved up to 22nd position. Despite dropping a map, the Danish roster completed the main task and qualified for the LAN Finals.<\/li>\n - HOTU \u2014 -10 pt \u2192 1368 pt
\nHOTU managed to recover after the blowout on Cache, but did not complete the comeback. The team lost ten points and remained in 34th place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPhoto Copyright by BLAST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFOKUS vs MOUZ<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:0 in favor of MOUZ<\/p>\n
\n- Dust2 (FOKUS\u2019 pick) \u2014 10:13
\nFOKUS managed to put up a fight on their own map, but MOUZ played the decisive part of the match better. The favorite\u2019s experience showed in the key rounds, where the team did not allow the opponent to deliver an upset.<\/li>\n - Mirage (MOUZ\u2019s pick) \u2014 8:13
\nOn their own pick, MOUZ acted more confidently. The team quickly gained control of the map, kept the advantage until the end, and closed the series without needing to play Cache.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 \u00c1d\u00e1m \u201ctorzsi\u201d Torzs\u00e1s (MOUZ)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 36\u201318<\/li>\n
- ADR: 76.9<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.49<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: torzsi finished the series with a twofold frag advantage and gave MOUZ stability in the most important rounds of both maps.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- MOUZ \u2014 +2 pt \u2192 1779 pt
\nThe victory over a lower-seeded opponent brought MOUZ only two points. The team kept eighth position, but the main result was reaching the final stage.<\/li>\n - FOKUS \u2014 -2 pt \u2192 1277 pt
\nFOKUS lost two points and remained in 44th place. The team created competition on Dust2, but could not take a single map.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nWhat\u2019s next?<\/strong><\/h2>\nFaZe, Liquid, Astralis, and MOUZ become the first four participants of the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 LAN Finals. At the final stage, eight teams will continue the fight in a single-elimination bracket.<\/p>\n
DENDELE, G2, HOTU, and FOKUS end their tournament runs. The most notable result of the day was Liquid\u2019s victory, as after their sensational win over Vitality, they eliminated G2 just as convincingly.<\/p>\n\n
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\nAstralis played an almost flawless opening map. HOTU could not take advantage of their own pick and won only one round, finding themselves under constant pressure from the Danish roster.<\/li>\n
\nHOTU unexpectedly responded on the opponent\u2019s map. The team played the key episodes better, stopped Astralis\u2019 attempts to get back into the game, and leveled the score in the series.<\/li>\n
\nOn the deciding map, the battle remained competitive until the final stretches. Astralis played the ending more consistently, did not allow HOTU to complete the comeback, and secured a ticket to the LAN Finals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Player of the Match \u2014 Jakob \u201cjabbi\u201d Nygaard (Astralis)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 59\u201336<\/li>\n
- ADR: 98.4<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.48<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: jabbi delivered the strongest individual result of the series and became the main factor behind Astralis\u2019 advantage on the first and third maps.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Astralis \u2014 +11 pt \u2192 1512 pt
\nAstralis gained 11 points and moved up to 22nd position. Despite dropping a map, the Danish roster completed the main task and qualified for the LAN Finals.<\/li>\n - HOTU \u2014 -10 pt \u2192 1368 pt
\nHOTU managed to recover after the blowout on Cache, but did not complete the comeback. The team lost ten points and remained in 34th place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPhoto Copyright by BLAST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFOKUS vs MOUZ<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:0 in favor of MOUZ<\/p>\n
\n- Dust2 (FOKUS\u2019 pick) \u2014 10:13
\nFOKUS managed to put up a fight on their own map, but MOUZ played the decisive part of the match better. The favorite\u2019s experience showed in the key rounds, where the team did not allow the opponent to deliver an upset.<\/li>\n - Mirage (MOUZ\u2019s pick) \u2014 8:13
\nOn their own pick, MOUZ acted more confidently. The team quickly gained control of the map, kept the advantage until the end, and closed the series without needing to play Cache.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 \u00c1d\u00e1m \u201ctorzsi\u201d Torzs\u00e1s (MOUZ)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 36\u201318<\/li>\n
- ADR: 76.9<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.49<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: torzsi finished the series with a twofold frag advantage and gave MOUZ stability in the most important rounds of both maps.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- MOUZ \u2014 +2 pt \u2192 1779 pt
\nThe victory over a lower-seeded opponent brought MOUZ only two points. The team kept eighth position, but the main result was reaching the final stage.<\/li>\n - FOKUS \u2014 -2 pt \u2192 1277 pt
\nFOKUS lost two points and remained in 44th place. The team created competition on Dust2, but could not take a single map.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nWhat\u2019s next?<\/strong><\/h2>\nFaZe, Liquid, Astralis, and MOUZ become the first four participants of the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 LAN Finals. At the final stage, eight teams will continue the fight in a single-elimination bracket.<\/p>\n
DENDELE, G2, HOTU, and FOKUS end their tournament runs. The most notable result of the day was Liquid\u2019s victory, as after their sensational win over Vitality, they eliminated G2 just as convincingly.<\/p>\n\n
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Key contribution: jabbi delivered the strongest individual result of the series and became the main factor behind Astralis\u2019 advantage on the first and third maps.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- Astralis \u2014 +11 pt \u2192 1512 pt
\nAstralis gained 11 points and moved up to 22nd position. Despite dropping a map, the Danish roster completed the main task and qualified for the LAN Finals.<\/li>\n - HOTU \u2014 -10 pt \u2192 1368 pt
\nHOTU managed to recover after the blowout on Cache, but did not complete the comeback. The team lost ten points and remained in 34th place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPhoto Copyright by BLAST<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFOKUS vs MOUZ<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:0 in favor of MOUZ<\/p>\n
\n- Dust2 (FOKUS\u2019 pick) \u2014 10:13
\nFOKUS managed to put up a fight on their own map, but MOUZ played the decisive part of the match better. The favorite\u2019s experience showed in the key rounds, where the team did not allow the opponent to deliver an upset.<\/li>\n - Mirage (MOUZ\u2019s pick) \u2014 8:13
\nOn their own pick, MOUZ acted more confidently. The team quickly gained control of the map, kept the advantage until the end, and closed the series without needing to play Cache.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 \u00c1d\u00e1m \u201ctorzsi\u201d Torzs\u00e1s (MOUZ)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 36\u201318<\/li>\n
- ADR: 76.9<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.49<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: torzsi finished the series with a twofold frag advantage and gave MOUZ stability in the most important rounds of both maps.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- MOUZ \u2014 +2 pt \u2192 1779 pt
\nThe victory over a lower-seeded opponent brought MOUZ only two points. The team kept eighth position, but the main result was reaching the final stage.<\/li>\n - FOKUS \u2014 -2 pt \u2192 1277 pt
\nFOKUS lost two points and remained in 44th place. The team created competition on Dust2, but could not take a single map.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nWhat\u2019s next?<\/strong><\/h2>\nFaZe, Liquid, Astralis, and MOUZ become the first four participants of the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 LAN Finals. At the final stage, eight teams will continue the fight in a single-elimination bracket.<\/p>\n
DENDELE, G2, HOTU, and FOKUS end their tournament runs. The most notable result of the day was Liquid\u2019s victory, as after their sensational win over Vitality, they eliminated G2 just as convincingly.<\/p>\n\n
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\nAstralis gained 11 points and moved up to 22nd position. Despite dropping a map, the Danish roster completed the main task and qualified for the LAN Finals.<\/li>\n
\nHOTU managed to recover after the blowout on Cache, but did not complete the comeback. The team lost ten points and remained in 34th place.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
FOKUS vs MOUZ<\/strong><\/h2>\nSeries score: 2:0 in favor of MOUZ<\/p>\n
\n- Dust2 (FOKUS\u2019 pick) \u2014 10:13
\nFOKUS managed to put up a fight on their own map, but MOUZ played the decisive part of the match better. The favorite\u2019s experience showed in the key rounds, where the team did not allow the opponent to deliver an upset.<\/li>\n - Mirage (MOUZ\u2019s pick) \u2014 8:13
\nOn their own pick, MOUZ acted more confidently. The team quickly gained control of the map, kept the advantage until the end, and closed the series without needing to play Cache.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPlayer of the Match \u2014 \u00c1d\u00e1m \u201ctorzsi\u201d Torzs\u00e1s (MOUZ)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 36\u201318<\/li>\n
- ADR: 76.9<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.49<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: torzsi finished the series with a twofold frag advantage and gave MOUZ stability in the most important rounds of both maps.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- MOUZ \u2014 +2 pt \u2192 1779 pt
\nThe victory over a lower-seeded opponent brought MOUZ only two points. The team kept eighth position, but the main result was reaching the final stage.<\/li>\n - FOKUS \u2014 -2 pt \u2192 1277 pt
\nFOKUS lost two points and remained in 44th place. The team created competition on Dust2, but could not take a single map.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nWhat\u2019s next?<\/strong><\/h2>\nFaZe, Liquid, Astralis, and MOUZ become the first four participants of the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 LAN Finals. At the final stage, eight teams will continue the fight in a single-elimination bracket.<\/p>\n
DENDELE, G2, HOTU, and FOKUS end their tournament runs. The most notable result of the day was Liquid\u2019s victory, as after their sensational win over Vitality, they eliminated G2 just as convincingly.<\/p>\n\n
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\nFOKUS managed to put up a fight on their own map, but MOUZ played the decisive part of the match better. The favorite\u2019s experience showed in the key rounds, where the team did not allow the opponent to deliver an upset.<\/li>\n
\nOn their own pick, MOUZ acted more confidently. The team quickly gained control of the map, kept the advantage until the end, and closed the series without needing to play Cache.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Player of the Match \u2014 \u00c1d\u00e1m \u201ctorzsi\u201d Torzs\u00e1s (MOUZ)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- K\u2013D: 36\u201318<\/li>\n
- ADR: 76.9<\/li>\n
- Rating 3.0: 1.49<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Key contribution: torzsi finished the series with a twofold frag advantage and gave MOUZ stability in the most important rounds of both maps.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- MOUZ \u2014 +2 pt \u2192 1779 pt
\nThe victory over a lower-seeded opponent brought MOUZ only two points. The team kept eighth position, but the main result was reaching the final stage.<\/li>\n - FOKUS \u2014 -2 pt \u2192 1277 pt
\nFOKUS lost two points and remained in 44th place. The team created competition on Dust2, but could not take a single map.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nWhat\u2019s next?<\/strong><\/h2>\nFaZe, Liquid, Astralis, and MOUZ become the first four participants of the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 LAN Finals. At the final stage, eight teams will continue the fight in a single-elimination bracket.<\/p>\n
DENDELE, G2, HOTU, and FOKUS end their tournament runs. The most notable result of the day was Liquid\u2019s victory, as after their sensational win over Vitality, they eliminated G2 just as convincingly.<\/p>\n\n
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Key contribution: torzsi finished the series with a twofold frag advantage and gave MOUZ stability in the most important rounds of both maps.<\/p>\n
VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n- MOUZ \u2014 +2 pt \u2192 1779 pt
\nThe victory over a lower-seeded opponent brought MOUZ only two points. The team kept eighth position, but the main result was reaching the final stage.<\/li>\n - FOKUS \u2014 -2 pt \u2192 1277 pt
\nFOKUS lost two points and remained in 44th place. The team created competition on Dust2, but could not take a single map.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nWhat\u2019s next?<\/strong><\/h2>\nFaZe, Liquid, Astralis, and MOUZ become the first four participants of the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 LAN Finals. At the final stage, eight teams will continue the fight in a single-elimination bracket.<\/p>\n
DENDELE, G2, HOTU, and FOKUS end their tournament runs. The most notable result of the day was Liquid\u2019s victory, as after their sensational win over Vitality, they eliminated G2 just as convincingly.<\/p>\n\n
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\nThe victory over a lower-seeded opponent brought MOUZ only two points. The team kept eighth position, but the main result was reaching the final stage.<\/li>\n
\nFOKUS lost two points and remained in 44th place. The team created competition on Dust2, but could not take a single map.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
What\u2019s next?<\/strong><\/h2>\nFaZe, Liquid, Astralis, and MOUZ become the first four participants of the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 LAN Finals. At the final stage, eight teams will continue the fight in a single-elimination bracket.<\/p>\n
DENDELE, G2, HOTU, and FOKUS end their tournament runs. The most notable result of the day was Liquid\u2019s victory, as after their sensational win over Vitality, they eliminated G2 just as convincingly.<\/p>\n\n
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