Aurora Reach EWC Grand Final as XANTARES Leads 2–0 Win Over Falcons

Aurora Reach EWC Grand Final as XANTARES Leads 2–0 Win Over Falcons

Aurora have secured their spot in the Esports World Cup 2025 grand final with a decisive 2–0 semi-final victory against Falcons. The result promises a compelling showdown against The MongolZ in Riyadh.

Match Highlights & Performance

• Map 1 – Inferno: Aurora dominated early, riding a powerful T-side to a 9–3 half, ultimately wrapping up the map at 13–6

• Map 2 – Train: Falcons responded briefly, trimming it to 5–7, but Aurora regained control. A signature 1v3 clutch from MAJ3R turned the tide, culminating in a hard-fought 13–11 close for the series win.

Standout Players

• XANTARES was the driving force, serving as the high-impact rifler and securing most kills and damage across both maps.

• MAJ3R delivered when it mattered most, notably his game-defining 1v3 clutch on Train.

Strategic Turnaround & Team Resurgence

Engin "MAJ3R" Küpeli attributed their resurgence to revived team dynamics following XANTARES’s return. He highlighted extensive map rehearsals with stand-in xfl0ud, followed by comprehensive strategic recalibration once XANTARES rejoined. This reinvigoration has now positioned Aurora just one match away from a title.

Road to the Final & Next Matchups

• This marks Aurora’s first grand final since aligning under the Aurora brand in April— their previous final appearance came back in January at the BLAST Bounty Season 1 Finals, where they finished as runner-up.

• Grand Final Opponent: Aurora will face The MongolZ, a familiar adversary having met in multiple quarter-finals in 2025. The MongolZ have already demonstrated top-tier form, including a Major final appearance and successive victories over Team Vitality.

• Falcons will compete in the third-place decider against Vitality. This marks their first meeting since the addition of Maxim “kyousuke” Lukin to Falcons’ roster.

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