Both teams grappled with subpar CT sides during the matchup; however, FURIA exhibited just enough prowess to secure the win.
FURIA managed to overcome NRG with a 2-1 victory, advancing further in the ESL Pro League and sending the North American squad home. Despite leading on all three maps due to NRG’s vulnerabilities on CT, both teams struggled significantly with their own defenses.
FURIA relied on remarkable individual contributions to clinch victories on Train and Mirage, with Kaike “KSCERATO” Cerato proving pivotal on the former and Felipe “skullz” Medeiros stepping up on the latter.
FURIA’s inconsistent start to 2025 continued as they entered IEM Katowice Stage 2 with victories over lesser opponents then faced immediate eliminations against much stronger teams. Their current form at ESL Pro League includes a victory over Lynn Vision but losses to SAW and MIBR, landing them in a precarious position.
“skullz finds vital 3K to rescue a 2v3”
Further challenges await as NRG reflects on difficult matchups and aims to regroup ahead of IEM Dallas, recognizing potential improvement in their future matches.
