Vitality sweep FUT 2-0 to claim final BLAST Open Porto playoff spot
Vitality sweep FUT 2-0 to claim final BLAST Open Porto playoff spot
Vitality secured the final playoff berth at BLAST Open Porto after defeating FUT 2:0 in the Group B lower-bracket final.
The victory completed a strong recovery from Vitality after their opening defeat to Inner Circle , with the team winning three consecutive elimination series to reach the playoffs.
Vitality 2:0 FUT
FUT started well on Anubis and briefly built an early advantage.
ZywOo then shifted the momentum with a 1v3 clutch during an eco round, helping Vitality level the score before halftime.
Vitality controlled the second half and closed Anubis 13:7.
Dust2 followed with an even stronger start.
Vitality built a 9:3 halftime lead and repeatedly punished FUT's aggressive plays before completing the map 13:8.
apEX steps up
apEX delivered one of his strongest individual performances of the tournament and finished the series with 101.7 ADR.
ZywOo , jL and ropz also produced important multi-kill rounds as Vitality controlled both maps.
The result sends Vitality to Porto as the sixth and final playoff team, while FUT are eliminated after finishing one victory short of the arena stage.
