XANTARES secured 49 frags in a hard-fought 25-22 victory, marking the first time a Turkish team appears at the Spodek Arena.

Eternal Fire survived an intense battle with FaZe, with a standout performance on Anubis (13-4) and an exhilarating match on Nuke that went into quadruple overtime.

After losing a strong lead, XANTARES’s crucial sprays and clutches ensured the team’s victory, and he ended with a remarkable 49-32 kill-death ratio.

“We had good anti-strats on CT side, like we knew how they play” said XANTARES. “Overall sometimes we played not so good on the T side, but we will improve for the arena.”
Translation: “We need to enhance our strategies moving forward.”

Engin ‘MAJ3R’ Küpeli emphasized the importance of team morale, attributing their success to the team’s improved dynamics and cohesion, saying:

“He’s a funny guy, he helps eliminate stress, a crucial part especially in tense moments like overtime.”
Translation: “His humor helps us to maintain a positive atmosphere during high-pressure situations.”

FaZe, despite their elimination, showed resilience, with karrigan acknowledging their fight during the match while looking forward to future opportunities.