Vitality secured their spot in the semifinals of the Esports World Cup 2025 with a commanding 2:0 victory over TYLOO in the quarterfinals. The French side left their opponents no chance on Inferno and calmly closed out the series on Nuke. The standout player of the match was ZywOo, whose incredible statistics once again confirmed his superstar status on the global stage. Up next for Vitality is a highly anticipated clash against The MongolZ — a chance for revenge after their recent defeat at the BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2 Finals.
Road on the Tournament
TYLOO arrived at the Esports World Cup 2025 in strong form, having recently claimed the championship title at FISSURE Playground 1. Their journey to the quarterfinals included a stunning upset — the Asian squad eliminated Astralis with a 2:1 victory. This marked a clear sign of the team’s progress and their ability to challenge even the most experienced opponents.
Vitality, on the other hand, entered the playoffs as clear favorites. Their first challenge came against Team Liquid, where the French giants showed resilience. Despite Liquid’s attempts at a comeback, Vitality closed out the series 2:0, never allowing their opponents to seize control.
The Quarterfinal Match
The opening map, Inferno, was TYLOO’s pick, but they failed to capitalize on it. Vitality immediately dictated the pace and left no room for resistance — the first half ended with a crushing 10:2 scoreline. In the second half, the French side calmly finished the job, sealing the map 13:4 and stripping TYLOO of any hope of a comeback.
On Nuke, Vitality’s choice, the first half was more balanced, finishing 6:6. However, once sides switched, the French defense looked rock-solid, shutting down every attempt from TYLOO to break through. In the end, there was no upset — Vitality took the series and advanced to the semifinals, while TYLOO bowed out of the tournament.
Player of the Match
Unsurprisingly, the MVP of the quarterfinal was Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut. His performance set the benchmark for individual brilliance: ADR — 116.8, Swing — +10.11%, and an overall rating of 1.94, which is outstanding even by his own lofty standards.
Thanks to his consistency and ability to deliver in key rounds, ZywOo effectively erased any chance of a TYLOO upset. His impact on the match was decisive, once again underlining his status as the main star of Vitality.
Battle for Revenge
Vitality now face a highly charged semifinal matchup against The MongolZ. The two teams last met just recently at the BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2 Finals, where the Mongolian squad came out on top — adding extra spice to the upcoming clash.
For Vitality, this will be a golden opportunity to take revenge and prove they’ve learned from their past mistakes. With ZywOo in stellar form and the team’s cohesion at a peak, the French side will approach this semifinal with maximum focus and motivation.
Upcoming Matches
Friday, Quarterfinals
- HEROIC vs Aurora — 17:30 EEST
- Falcons vs MOUZ — 20:45 EEST
Saturday, Semifinals
- Vitality vs The MongolZ — 17:30 EEST
- TBA vs TBA — 20:45 EEST
