Aurora Sweep 1win to Reach ESL Pro League Season 24 Semi-Finals

Aurora are through to the ESL Pro League Season 24 semi-finals after eliminating 1win with a 2-0 victory in their quarter-final at the Spodek Arena in Katowice.

Aurora took 1win’s Dust2 pick 13-9 before controlling their own Anubis pick 13-8. Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo led the series with 39 kills and a 1.59 HLTV Rating 3.0, while Wicadia and woxic both finished on 1.27 ratings.

The victory sets up a semi-final against Vitality on October 10 after Dan “apEX” Madesclaire’s team swept PARIVISION in the following quarter-final.

Quick Summary

Detail	Result
Match	Aurora vs. 1win
Event	ESL Pro League Season 24
Stage	Quarter-final
Date	October 9, 2026
Location	Spodek Arena, Katowice, Poland
Format	Best-of-three LAN
Final score	Aurora 2-0 1win
Dust2	Aurora 13-9 1win
Anubis	Aurora 13-8 1win
Decider	Mirage — not played
Top-rated player	Jimpphat — 1.59 Rating 3.0
Aurora’s next opponent	Vitality
Confirmation	Confirmed result

Aurora vs. 1win: What Happened?

Aurora entered the ESL Pro League Season 24 playoffs after navigating the Swiss stage with a 3-1 record.

Their quarter-final opponent had followed exactly the same route in terms of record, but 1win’s run carried significant upset value. After losing their opener to Vitality, nafany’s team recovered with victories over G2 and Legacy before sweeping Spirit 2-0 to qualify for the playoffs.

That momentum did not survive the quarter-final.

1win removed Nuke and Aurora banned Ancient before 1win selected Dust2. Aurora chose Anubis, while Mirage was left as the potential deciding map.

No decider was required.

Dust2: Aurora steal 1win’s map pick

1win started Dust2 with ArtFr0st scoring three kills in the opening pistol, but Aurora immediately prevented their opponent from establishing control.

Wicadia and Jimpphat produced MP9 doubles in the following round, and Aurora converted that response into an 8-4 first-half advantage.

1win responded after the side switch.

The Russian side won the second pistol and reduced the deficit, but one of the map’s defining moments arrived when Aurora won with Deagles before 1win could draw level.

XANTARES later secured a last-second kill during an A-site attack to put Aurora at 11-8.

fame answered with an ace to prolong Dust2, but woxic shut down the comeback attempt with a 1v2 clutch in the following round.

Aurora closed 1win’s pick 13-9.

Anubis: Aurora build a huge first-half lead

Anubis was considerably more one-sided early.

Wicadia opened Aurora’s map pick with three kills using Dual Berettas in the pistol round. From there, Aurora conceded only two rounds during the first half and entered the break ahead 10-2.

1win again won the second pistol and attempted to build a comeback.

The deficit, however, proved too large.

Aurora put together two crucial rounds to reach match point, including a 1v1 victory from woxic. 1win managed three further rounds before Aurora ended the series with a fast A-site attack during a force-buy.

Anubis finished 13-8, completing the 2-0 quarter-final sweep.

Key Match Details

Category	Aurora	1win
Series score	2	0
Dust2	13	9
Anubis	13	8
Maps won	2	0
Best individual rating	Jimpphat — 1.59	fame — 1.41
Best individual K-D	Jimpphat — 39-29	fame — 37-33
Result	Semi-finals	Eliminated

Statistics via HLTV Rating 3.0.

Jimpphat leads Aurora past 1win

Jimpphat produced the standout individual performance of the series.

The Finnish rifler recorded 39 kills against 29 deaths, 85.3 ADR, an 81.4% KAST and a 1.59 Rating 3.0 across the two maps. HLTV’s match page also lists him as the player of the match.

Aurora were not dependent on one player, however.

Wicadia finished at 1.27, woxic matched him with a 1.27 rating, and XANTARES posted 1.19. That left four Aurora players above a 1.00 series rating.

For 1win, fame was the clear statistical standout with 37 kills, 90.5 ADR and a 1.41 rating.

ArtFr0st also finished above 1.00 at 1.06, but Ax1Le, BELCHONOKK and nafany all ended the series below that mark.

Player Performance

Aurora player	K-D	ADR	KAST	Rating 3.0
Jimpphat	39-29	85.3	81.4%	1.59
Wicadia	34-26	72.8	67.4%	1.27
woxic	33-27	83.8	74.4%	1.27
XANTARES	36-27	87.9	76.7%	1.19
kyxsan	21-31	68.3	76.7%	0.95

 

Aurora’s Road to the EPL Semi-Finals

Aurora's playoff run was built on a 3-1 Swiss-stage campaign.

Date	Opponent	Result	Stage
Oct. 3	9z	2-0	Swiss stage
Oct. 4	Falcons	0-2	Swiss stage
Oct. 5	BETBOOM	2-1	Swiss stage
Oct. 6	FURIA	2-1	Swiss stage
Oct. 9	1win	2-0	Quarter-final
Oct. 10	Vitality	TBD	Semi-final

Aurora recovered from their only tournament loss against Falcons by defeating BETBOOM and FURIA in consecutive series before sweeping 1win.

1win’s EPL Run Ends After Three Major Group-Stage Wins

The final score should not obscure the significance of 1win’s tournament.

They entered the playoffs after one of the more notable Swiss-stage recoveries at EPL Season 24.

Vitality beat 1win 2-0 in their opener. Rather than dropping out of contention, 1win responded by defeating G2 2-1, Legacy 2-0 and Spirit 2-0.

The Spirit result was particularly significant: 1win defeated the then-No. 1-ranked side without dropping a map to secure their playoff berth.

Their tournament therefore ends in the quarter-finals, but only after a 3-1 Swiss record and victories over several established international opponents.

Why Aurora’s Win Matters

Aurora are now one series away from the ESL Pro League Season 24 grand final.

The tournament features 16 teams and a $1 million prize pool, with the playoffs taking place at the Spodek Arena in Katowice.

More importantly, the 1win victory continues Aurora’s recovery after their loss to Falcons.

Since that defeat, Aurora have beaten BETBOOM, FURIA and 1win in succession.

The quarter-final also demonstrated that Aurora could punish an opponent that entered the playoffs with genuine momentum. 1win had just recorded three consecutive series victories, including their 2-0 win over Spirit.

Tactical Takeaways From Aurora vs. 1win

Aurora’s victory was not built around a single type of round.

On Dust2, their ability to immediately answer 1win’s pistol-round victory prevented the Russian team from translating its opening advantage into early economic control. Later, Aurora’s Deagle round disrupted 1win just as the map was becoming competitive.

Anubis followed a different pattern.

Aurora established such a large first-half cushion that 1win’s improved second half never fully threatened the series. The 10-2 halftime score gave kyxsan’s team considerable room to absorb lost rounds before closing 13-8.

The series also showed Aurora finding impact across multiple players rather than relying exclusively on XANTARES. Jimpphat topped the server, while Wicadia and woxic both posted 1.27 ratings.

Any broader claim about a permanent tactical shift would require a larger sample, but the quarter-final demonstrated multiple sources of individual impact.

Ranking and VRS Context

At the time of the quarter-final, HLTV’s match page listed Aurora at No. 9 in the HLTV world ranking and No. 6 in VRS, while 1win were shown at No. 33 in HLTV’s ranking and No. 15 in VRS.

Those positions are time-sensitive and should be treated as a snapshot rather than permanent values.

1win’s EPL run had already improved their Major outlook before the quarter-final. Following their victory over Spirit, HLTV reported that they had moved to 14th in the VRS ranking used at that point and strengthened their chances of receiving a Singapore Major invitation.

Because VRS positions and Major qualification projections can change as new results enter the system, this article should be updated rather than presenting those snapshots as fixed qualification outcomes.

What Changes Now?

For Aurora, the tournament continues.

Their quarter-final victory places them in the final four alongside the other surviving EPL teams.

For 1win, the ESL Pro League Season 24 run is over. Their next confirmed event or match following EPL should be listed as TBD unless separately verified.

There are no roster changes implied by the result.

Aurora Will Face Vitality in the Semi-Final

The next challenge is already confirmed.

Vitality defeated PARIVISION 2-0 in their quarter-final, winning Inferno 13-2 and Dust2 13-10. That result set up Aurora vs. Vitality in the semi-finals on October 10.

The matchup carries recent history.

Aurora and Vitality met twice at StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2026 in September. Aurora won their first meeting 2-1 in the upper-bracket final, before Vitality answered by beating Aurora 3-1 in the grand final.

That makes the EPL semi-final their third series against each other in less than a month.

Next match: Aurora vs. Vitality
Event: ESL Pro League Season 24
Stage: Semi-final
Date: October 10, 2026
Scheduled time: 15:45 event-local time according to HLTV at verification
Status: Scheduled

What to Watch Next

The central question is whether Aurora can reproduce the balance they showed against 1win when facing Vitality.

Jimpphat’s form is an obvious storyline after his 1.59-rated quarter-final, but Aurora will likely need contributions throughout the lineup against an opponent that entered the semi-final after sweeping PARIVISION.

The recent head-to-head also gives the matchup additional relevance. Aurora have already shown they can beat Vitality in a best-of-three, while Vitality won the more recent best-of-five final.

Aurora’s map pool will therefore be worth watching closely, particularly after their convincing Anubis performance against 1win.

Related Teams, Players and Events

Aurora: Semi-finalist at ESL Pro League Season 24. The current lineup features XANTARES, woxic, Wicadia, Jimpphat and kyxsan, with Ashley “ash” Battye listed as coach.

1win: Quarter-finalist whose run included victories over G2, Legacy and Spirit.

Jimpphat: Aurora’s highest-rated player in the quarter-final against 1win with a 1.59 Rating 3.0.

fame: 1win’s best-rated player in the series, finishing with a 1.41 rating despite the defeat.

Vitality: Aurora’s confirmed semi-final opponent after defeating PARIVISION.

ESL Pro League Season 24: A 16-team, $1 million event running from October 3-11 in Katowice, Poland.

FAQ

Did Aurora beat 1win at ESL Pro League Season 24?

Yes. Aurora defeated 1win 2-0 in the ESL Pro League Season 24 quarter-final on October 9, winning Dust2 13-9 and Anubis 13-8.

Who was the best player in Aurora vs. 1win?

Jimpphat led Aurora with 39 kills, 85.3 ADR and a 1.59 HLTV Rating 3.0 across the two maps.

Who will Aurora play in the EPL Season 24 semi-final?

Aurora will face Vitality, who defeated PARIVISION 2-0 in their quarter-final.

How did 1win reach the EPL playoffs?

1win recovered from an opening defeat against Vitality by beating G2, Legacy and Spirit consecutively, finishing the Swiss stage 3-1.

When is Aurora vs. Vitality?

The ESL Pro League Season 24 semi-final is scheduled for October 10, 2026. HLTV listed the match for 15:45 event-local time when this article was verified.