The BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2 semifinal unfolded under complete FURIA control. FalleN’s squad confidently swept paiN 2–0 and advanced to yet another big final without any unnecessary drama. PaiN tried to put up a fight, but the difference in level was obvious: FURIA played calmly, maturely, and with absolute discipline. The star of the series was KSCERATO, who delivered one of his best matches of the season — a 2.10 rating and 111 ADR.
Road to the Semifinal
- FURIA — a confident march to the final with zero missteps
FURIA played one of their most stable tournaments of the season. They started with an important 2–1 victory over paiN, then defeated Vitality 2–1 in a match where the Brazilians once again showcased their structured, mature, and tempo-controlled style. In the semifinal, the team closed out paiN 2–0 without resistance: domination on Nuke, calm clutch work on Overpass, and total confidence in key moments. FURIA are now a team moving toward the trophy at a truly championship pace.
- paiN — a group stage comeback, but a semifinal collapse
For paiN, the tournament was a wave of ups and downs: a 1–2 loss to FURIA in the opener, followed by a strong rebound — a confident 2–1 win over TYLOO and a clean 2–0 over Passion UA, securing their place in the semifinal. But once again, the same old issue surfaced: paiN can beat top teams, just not when the pressure is at its peak. FURIA outclassed them in structure, tempo, and discipline, ending their run just short of the final.
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Nuke — 13:3
FURIA immediately suffocated their opponent on their own map pick. paiN’s classic ramp executions collapsed against YEKINDAR and molodoy — both reading timings so precisely that paiN had no real backup plan. On defense, KSCERATO took over the entire map: he won every key duel, held an 11.70% swing, dominated clutch situations, and maintained flawless positional discipline. His 24 kills became the backbone of FURIA’s economic advantage — the team played with complete freedom from start to finish. paiN, meanwhile, couldn’t secure stable map control, lost every 50/50 retake, and looked lost in mid-rounds. 13–3 — a score that made one thing clear: today FURIA were on another level.
Overpass — 16:12
This was the map of hope for paiN — and the most competitive part of the series. Biguzera’s squad finally came alive: snow began winning difficult duels, dgt held deep B positions, and nqz tried to push through AWP pressure. But their structure kept collapsing whenever crucial rounds came into play. FURIA, on the other hand, became stronger precisely at the peaks of tension. At 12–12, it was once again KSCERATO who lifted the team: exceptional play under pressure and full control of the closing rounds. 16–12 — paiN fought hard, but the difference in class was decisive.
Match Statistics
Match MVP — KSCERATO (2.10 rating)
A performance that reminded everyone why he is one of the best riflers in the world:
- 46–21 K-D
- 111 ADR
- +11.70% swing
- 81.8% KAST
- 1.56 MK rating
His form looked not just dominant — it looked championship-worthy. It feels like KSCERATO is entering a phase where he consistently drags FURIA to something resembling their 2019 dominance, but now in the new CS2 era.
Series Context: A Brazilian Derby Without Intrigue
Over the past six months, FURIA and paiN have met 12 times, with the current balance:
- FURIA: 7 wins
- paiN: 5 wins
- 1 OT
But the main pattern is different. FURIA win when the stakes are highest. Three Major-stage matches, two finals, and now this BLAST Rivals semifinal. PaiN always fight — but FURIA consistently win the decisive rounds.
VRS Impact
- FURIA: +3 pts → World #1
- paiN: –3 pts → World #15
FURIA almost guarantee several more weeks at the top. Their season looks historic: victories over Vitality, Falcons, paiN, The MongolZ — all their direct competitors.
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Final Verdict
FURIA enter the grand final as the absolute favorite. The team looks balanced in every dimension: structure, economy, discipline, and individual form. paiN head home knowing they can fight — but the top-10 ceiling remains unbroken. FURIA activate championship mode. paiN fall again when it matters most. And now — everyone waits to see who dares challenge the Brazilian machine in the final.
