StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025 delivered a quarterfinal that was expected to be close but turned into total domination. Ninjas in Pyjamas and OG clashed in the upper bracket playoffs with a semifinal ticket on the line. Despite all predictions of a tough fight, NiP showed absolute control and closed the series 2:0, sending OG to the lower bracket.
Match Chronology
- Ancient (13:7, OG’s pick)
OG started the series confidently by picking Ancient, a map where they had looked comfortable in previous rounds. But NiP immediately broke that script. The first half ended 8:4 in favor of the Swedish-Ukrainian squad. After the side switch, OG looked lost: NiP calmly shut down every approach, and r1nkle with the AWP became the decisive factor of the map. Final score — 13:7, and NiP delivered the first blow in the series.
- Train (13:10, NiP’s pick)
On their own pick, Ninjas in Pyjamas also didn’t allow the opponent to impose their style. While OG fought for rounds and managed to cut the gap, the first half still ended 7:5 for NiP. In the second half, OG tried to bring the game back — spooke and nicoodoz picked up some crucial rounds. But in decisive moments, NiP showed discipline: Snappi and kXcspersky held key positions effectively, while r1nkle once again sealed the deal. Final score — 13:10, 2:0 in the series, and a well-deserved ticket to the semifinals.
Player statistics for the match
Match Best Player
The standout player was Artem “r1nkle” Moroz, who delivered a phenomenal performance:
- K-D: 40–18 (+22)
- ADR: 95.4
- Rating 3.0: 1.58
R1nkle showed flawless consistency, took on the majority of entry duels, and repeatedly saved his team in clutch moments. His confidence with the AWP was the key to NiP’s victory and made him the undisputed star of the match.
Team Performances
Ninjas in Pyjamas – The team looked as cohesive as ever. Snappi commanded the game and provided structure, sjuush added stability in trades, and kXcspersky continued to show progress with solid support. But the main factor was r1nkle — the Ukrainian AWPer who outshone everyone with his individual brilliance.
OG – disappointed both individually and collectively. Nicoodoz and adamb had poor performances, while Chr1zN never found his role on the map. The lack of a clear plan and defensive failures on both maps left OG helpless. This performance raised more questions than answers about the team’s future.
Ninjas in Pyjamas convincingly defeated OG 2:0 and advanced to the StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025 semifinals. For NiP, this was a defining moment — the team demonstrated both maturity and individual firepower, establishing themselves as real contenders for the title.
OG, meanwhile, now drop to the lower bracket, where they will fight for survival. They will need to rethink their approach and find a way to regain confidence if they want to stay in the championship race.
