FaZe 2–1 Fluxo
Match Progression
Inferno (13:6 FaZe)
FaZe immediately took control of the game: confident defense, stable retakes, and individual skill allowed them to close the first map without unnecessary nerves.
Nuke (13:7 Fluxo )
Fluxo showed their best side, winning key clutches and completely outplaying FaZe on the T-side. The Brazilians tied the score on maps, creating intrigue before the decisive Mirage.
Mirage (13:10 FaZe)
FaZe started poorly, but after the side switch, they delivered an incredible comeback 9–2. Strong micro-moments and stable site entries closed the match in favor of the European lineup.
Match MVP: Russel “Twistzz” Van Dulken
- 51–43 K/D
- ADR 88
- 16 opening duels
- Rating - 6.8
The Canadian star was the key driver for FaZe on all three maps, especially in the crucial rounds of Mirage.
What's Next?
- FaZe advances to Stage 2.
- Fluxo finishes the tournament in 9th-11th place in Stage 1.
Match Progression
NRG were forced to play with daps instead of nitr0, and it significantly affected their team decisions.
Nuke (13:8 Imperial )
The Imperials pushed the pace, read the opponent well, and took decisive rounds in the second half (7–2).
Train (13:5 Imperial )
Match MVP: noway
- 38–18 K/D
- ADR 93
- 12 multikills
- Rating - 7.4
noway delivered one of the best individual matches of the entire Stage 1, effectively setting the pace on both maps single-handedly.
What's Next?
PARIVISION 2–1 Legacy
Match Progression
Ancient (13:9 PARIVISION )
The Russian team demonstrated excellent tempo control, switching between aggression and slow rounds at the right moments.
Inferno (13:5 Legacy )
Legacy responded with one of the best maps of the tournament: dominant defense and complete superiority in shooting.
Dust2 (19:16 PARIVISION )
A real thriller with overtimes. PARIVISION pulled out several hopeless rounds and managed to turn the game around in OT.
Match MVP: latto
- 63–43 K/D
- ADR 91
- Rating - 7.3
Despite the loss, latto was the standout player of the series, keeping Legacy in the game until the very end.
What's Next?
- PARIVISION advances to Stage 2.
- Legacy ends their participation, finishing in 9th-11th place.
