Brazilian team FURIA (#6 in the world, #3 VRS) confidently defeated The MongolZ (#2 in the world, #5 VRS) with a 2–0 score (19–15 Dust2, 13–11 Mirage) in the Group A winners’ match at the Thunderpick World Championship 2025. With this victory, FURIA finished the group stage with a 2–1 record and advanced directly to the semifinals, while The MongolZ dropped to the decider match, where they will face 9z for the final playoff spot.
How the match unfolded
- Dust2 (FURIA’s pick) — 19:15. The Brazilians took the first map thanks to consistency in key moments. Danil “molodoy” Golubenko became FURIA’s main weapon (47–30 K–D, Rating 1.26), clutching crucial rounds and securing the advantage in overtime. KSCERATO and YEKINDAR maintained constant pressure on both sites, preventing The MongolZ from finding their rhythm.
- Mirage (The MongolZ’s pick) — 13:11. The Mongolian squad started strong (8:4), but after the side switch, FURIA seized control. With solid defense and precise play from yuurih, the team went on a streak of nine consecutive round wins. Despite comeback attempts from Senzu and 910, the Brazilians’ disciplined positional play closed the match 2–0.
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Player of the Match — Danil “molodoy” Golubenko
- K–D: 47–30
- ADR: 78.4
- Rating 3.0: 1.26
- KAST: 81%
Molodoy delivered a brilliant series, combining aggression with composure. His consistent form continues to be the key factor in FURIA’s success — especially on Dust2, where he won multiple 1v2 clutches that turned the map in their favor.
VRS rating after the match
- FURIA gained +8 VRS points (1898 → 1906) and remained at #3.
- The MongolZ lost –27 points (1888 → 1861), dropping from #4 to #6.
This victory solidified FURIA’s global ranking, while for The MongolZ, it’s a serious setback ahead of their decisive elimination match.
Tournament context
The Thunderpick World Championship 2025 is a major LAN event with a $850,000 prize pool, part of the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) system. Its results directly affect qualification for the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025. The group stage follows the GSL format, where two wins guarantee progression to the next stage, and two losses send teams to elimination matches.
What’s next for the teams
FURIA moves on to the semifinals, where they will face the winner of Group B’s decider match. The victory over The MongolZ reinforces their status as Latin America’s top representative at the tournament, placing them just one step away from the grand final.
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The MongolZ drop to the decider match against 9z — a crucial battle for a team that only recently topped the world rankings. A loss could be devastating, while a win would keep their title hopes alive.
Match summary
FURIA continues to impress with confident and coordinated play, blending youth and experience under the leadership of Sidde Macedo. Molodoy has become the driving force of the roster, proving that FURIA are once again ready to fight for an international title. For The MongolZ, the next match will be a true test of character — only victory will keep their championship dreams alive.
