
Astralis and BIG One Step Away from BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025
At the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 European Regional Qualifier, another series of matches concluded, resulting in teams being distributed into 2-1 and 1-2 pools. The day was intense: in three out of four matches, teams reached a tie, with only one ending in a decisive victory.
BC.Game vs BIG
The first match of the day was between BC.Game and BIG on Ancient. Despite a strong start from BC.Game—10 consecutive rounds after being down 0-2—the German team made a heroic comeback. After the score reached 10-2 in favor of BC.Game, BIG leveled the game to 12-12 and clinched a 16-14 victory in overtime. The match was a true thriller, showcasing BIG 's character and resilience.
BetBoom Team vs Fnatic
Next up were BetBoom Team and Fnatic , playing on Mirage. In the first half, BetBoom had a slight edge (7-5), but Fnatic responded with a mirror series after switching sides. At 12-12, overtime began, where BetBoom took three consecutive rounds and then another crucial one—ending 16-13 in their favor.
9 Pandas vs SAW
9 Pandas and SAW also put on a spectacular show on Ancient. The first half ended in a 6-6 tie. After switching sides, the score was even again at 10-10, but 9 Pandas kept their cool, won two rounds in a row, conceded one, and then secured the crucial last one—13-11. A confident victory in a close contest.
Astralis vs ENCE
Astralis displayed the most dominant performance against ENCE on Train. The Danish team simply crushed their opponent: 9-3 in the first half, followed by three more consecutive rounds and a 13-3 victory. One of the most one-sided matches of the stage.
The BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025: European Regional Qualifier takes place from April 14 to 17. The entire tournament is held online. Participants compete for six slots at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. You can follow the results and progress of the tournament via this link.