The Turkish team Aurora continues its journey at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, defeating the Ukrainian squad B8 with a 2:1 score in an intense quarterfinal match. This victory secured them a place in the semifinals, where today, October 31, they will face GamerLegion. For B8, this loss marks the end of their participation in the tournament.
Tournament context
PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 is one of the most prestigious tournaments of the year, taking place in Bucharest, Romania, from October 26 to November 1, 2025. Sixteen teams are competing for a total prize pool of $1,250,000.
The event is part of the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) system — its results impact the allocation of qualification slots for the next Major. The format features a Swiss System group stage followed by playoffs to determine the champion.
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How the match unfolded — Aurora vs B8
Aurora defeated B8 with a 2:1 score (13:10 Dust2, 8:13 Mirage, 13:3 Overpass), demonstrating excellent preparation and composure in key moments.
- Dust2 (Aurora pick) — 13:10. The opening map was tense. Both teams played aggressively, but Wicadia and woxic took control in the second half, leaving no chance for the Ukrainians to stage a comeback.
- Mirage (B8 pick) — 8:13. The Ukrainian team brought back intrigue with a coordinated performance from esent1al and npl, who together won several crucial rounds.
- Overpass (decider) — 13:3. Aurora dominated from the very beginning, leaving no room for their opponents. XANTARES and Wicadia provided stability and tempo, allowing the team to close out the series confidently.
Player of the Match — Özgür “woxic” Eker
- K–D: 46–34
- ADR: 77.9
- Rating 3.0: 1.39
- KAST: 76.7%
The legendary sniper woxic became the true driving force behind Aurora in this match, earning 72.2% of fan votes. His experience and composure in critical rounds gave the team the stability and decisive edge they needed across all three maps.
VRS rating after the match — Aurora vs B8
- Aurora: +7 points (1785 → 1792 VRS), climbing from #9 to #8 in the world ranking.
- B8: –9 points (1605 → 1596 VRS), dropping from #16 to #18.
Aurora strengthen their position among the world’s top 10 teams, while B8, after this loss, finish in 5th–8th place, earning $31,250 in prize money and gaining valuable LAN experience against top-tier opponents.
What’s next for the teams
Aurora advance to the semifinals, where today, October 31 at 16:00 (CET), they will face GamerLegion. This promises to be a thrilling match between two teams that have shown outstanding form during the playoffs.
B8 conclude their tournament run, finishing in 5th–8th place. For the Ukrainian lineup, this remains a successful performance on a major international stage, confirming their potential to compete against the world’s top 10 teams.
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Match summary
Aurora continue their run at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, demonstrating consistency and roster depth. The victory over B8 was the logical result of their progress in team chemistry and discipline.
For B8, this marks the end of the tournament, but not the end of their story. The team leaves a positive impression thanks to their resilience, strong individual performances, and ability to challenge tournament favorites.
Up next is the semifinal between Aurora and GamerLegion, which will take place on October 31 at 16:00 (CET). The winner will earn a place in the grand final of PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, where $200,000 and crucial VRS points influencing qualification for the next CS2 Major will be on the line.
