Spirit reverse sweeps G2 to reach BLAST Rivals semifinals as playoff bracket is finalized

Spirit reverse sweeps G2 to reach BLAST Rivals semifinals as playoff bracket is finalized

Spirit defeated G2 2–1 in the BLAST Rivals Group B WINNERS ’ match, securing a direct semifinal berth after recovering from an opening-map loss.

Spirit lost Mirage 9–13, then took Nuke 13–6 and Ancient 13–5.

Mirage: G2 carries its momentum forward

G2 followed its upset of Mouz with another strong opening performance.

Spirit held a narrow 7–5 halftime lead, but MATYS and Nertz combined for 28 kills in the second Half as G2’s defense prevented Spirit from building attacking momentum.

Nuke and Ancient: Spirit ’s response

Donk drove Spirit ’s early advantage on Nuke, reaching 18 kills during an 8–2 start .

G2 briefly threatened a recovery, but a Spirit low-buy Victory began a seven-round winning run that settled the map.

Ancient then featured major contributions from sh1ro and tN1R , who combined for 26 first- Half kills. Spirit maintained control after the switch and completed the comeback.

sh1ro finished the series with 53 kills, 35 deaths and a 1.29 rating. Donk added 56–39.

Quarterfinals confirmed — November 13, UTC+7

Vitality faces Mouz at 15:00, followed by G2 against Falcons at 17:30.

Spirit will face the Vitality – Mouz winner in the semifinals. FURIA Esports awaits the winner of G2– Falcons .