100 Thieves Shock Falcons at BLAST Bounty Season 2, Complete Reverse Comeback to Eliminate Cologne Champions

22.07.2026 - 23:35

100 Thieves Shock Falcons at BLAST Bounty Season 2, Complete Reverse Comeback to Eliminate Cologne Champions

The opening stage of BLAST Bounty Season 2 produced its biggest surprise yet as 100 Thieves defeated Falcons 2-1, knocking the recently crowned Cologne Major champions out of the tournament after an extraordinary comeback on the deciding map.

After being thoroughly outplayed on Nuke and trailing 3-9 at halftime on Anubis, 100 Thieves recovered with an almost flawless T-side before William "sirah" Kjærsgaard closed the series with a decisive 1v3 clutch that denied Falcons overtime.

Quick Summary

Item	Details
Match	100 Thieves vs Falcons
Event	BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2
Stage	Stage 1 – Round of 32
Result	100 Thieves 2-1 Falcons
Maps	Nuke (4-13), Dust2 (13-7), Anubis (13-11)
Biggest Moment	100 Thieves recover from 3-9 halftime deficit on Anubis
Match-winning Play	sirah's 1v3 clutch on final round
Status	Official

How 100 Thieves Eliminated Falcons

Few expected Falcons to exit in their opening series.

The European superteam entered the tournament as one of the favorites after winning the Cologne Major and immediately looked comfortable by dominating Nuke. Falcons controlled the opening map from the defensive side, with Nikola "NiKo" Kovač helping establish a commanding performance that ended 13-4.

Everything changed on Dust2.

100 Thieves responded with a dramatically improved performance led by Alex "poiii" Nyholm Sundgren, while veterans device and rain contributed multiple key rounds and clutch victories. The series was leveled after a convincing 13-7 win that shifted momentum entirely.

The deciding map, Anubis, appeared to be heading in Falcons' favor.

Powered by an outstanding opening half from Ilya "m0NESY" Osipov, Falcons built a 9-3 halftime advantage after at one stage leading 7-0. With one of the world's strongest lineups firmly in control, few expected the comeback that followed.

Instead, 100 Thieves completely transformed after switching to the T side.

Their new in-game leader Jack "Gizmy" von Spreckelsen called an efficient attacking half as 100 Thieves won eight consecutive rounds to reach match point. Falcons briefly threatened overtime thanks to late multi-kill rounds from Finn "karrigan" Andersen, but sirah's composed 1v3 clutch ended the comeback and sealed one of the biggest surprises of the event so far.

Match Timeline

Time	Event
Map 1	Falcons dominate Nuke 13-4
Map 2	100 Thieves answer with 13-7 victory on Dust2
Early Map 3	Falcons race to a 7-0 lead
Halftime	Falcons lead 9-3 on Anubis
Second Half	100 Thieves win eight straight T rounds
Final Round	sirah wins decisive 1v3 clutch
Result	100 Thieves eliminate Falcons

Key Match Details

Category	Information
Series Score	2-1 for 100 Thieves
Decider	Anubis
Largest Deficit Overcome	3-9 halftime
Falcons' Highlight	m0NESY's dominant first half on Anubis
100 Thieves Standout	poiii's impact across Dust2
Clutch of the Match	sirah 1v3

Background

The match carried additional significance because it marked Falcons' first tournament following their Cologne Major championship.

Despite entering as one of the strongest teams in the world, Falcons were selected by the lower-seeded 100 Thieves under BLAST Bounty's unique draft format, where lower seeds choose their higher-ranked opponents. The decision immediately became one of the tournament's defining storylines after the upset.

For 100 Thieves, the victory represents an important early statement with their rebuilt roster featuring experienced veterans alongside younger talent.

Tactical Impact

Although one series never defines a team's long-term level, several tactical trends stood out:

100 Thieves adapted significantly after Nuke.
Their T-side on Anubis became increasingly structured as the map progressed.
Gizmy's mid-round calling appeared considerably more effective after halftime.
Falcons struggled to halt momentum once 100 Thieves established economy control.
Multiple clutch rounds ultimately proved more influential than raw firepower alone.

These observations are based on the match itself rather than official team statements.

Tournament Impact

This result instantly becomes one of the headline stories of the opening stage.

For Falcons:

Early elimination ends their first event after winning Cologne.
Questions will naturally arise regarding consistency after their Major triumph.

For 100 Thieves:

Confidence receives a significant boost.
The roster earns one of its biggest victories to date.
The win validates the decision to challenge one of the tournament favorites through the Bounty selection format.

What Changes Now

100 Thieves

Advance deeper into BLAST Bounty Season 2.
Gain momentum after defeating one of the world's strongest teams.
Continue building chemistry around their updated lineup.

Falcons

Exit the tournament earlier than expected.
Shift focus toward upcoming competitions.
Review issues that surfaced after controlling but failing to close the deciding map.

What to Watch Next

Key storylines moving forward include:

Can 100 Thieves maintain this level against stronger opposition later in the bracket?
How quickly will Falcons recover after their first event as reigning Major champions?
Will 100 Thieves' new leadership continue producing successful T-side performances?
Can this upset become the breakthrough moment for the organization's latest roster?

Upcoming opponent for 100 Thieves: TBD.