Falcons beat FURIA at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 — kyousuke says win gives team playoff confidence

Falcons beat FURIA at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 — kyousuke says win gives team playoff confidence

Team Falcons secured a playoff spot at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 after defeating FURIA 2–1 in the Round 3 winners’ match of the group stage. The victory marked an important milestone for the international roster, as it ended a losing streak against the Brazilian team and confirmed their place in the knockout stage.

Falcons opened the series with a narrow 14–16 loss on Mirage, but quickly recovered with a dominant 13–5 win on Inferno before closing the decider Anubis 13–11.

The result guarantees Falcons a place in the playoff bracket of the $625,000 CS2 event in Romania.

kyousuke reacts: “This win will give us confidence in playoffs”

Falcons rifler Maxim “kyousuke” Lukin highlighted the mental boost the team gained from the victory.

“Very happy with the win — I think it will give us confidence in the playoffs.”

The statement reflects a recurring theme around Falcons in recent months: the team consistently reaches late stages of tournaments but aims to convert deep runs into titles.

In a previous interview, kyousuke admitted Falcons want to move beyond repeated top-three finishes:

“We’ve made playoffs four tournaments in a row. I know we’re the ‘kings of third place.’ We need to do something about it.”

This latest playoff qualification continues that streak — and raises expectations ahead of the knockout stage.

m0NESY celebrates playoff qualification with NiKo birthday message

Falcons AWPer Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov reacted to the win with a light-hearted social media post:

“A little gift for Nikola for his birthday.”

The comment referred to teammate NiKo, underlining the strong chemistry inside the Falcons lineup.

Falcons roster storyline: building confidence and synergy

Falcons’ progress in CS2 has been closely tied to the integration of young talent and the leadership of experienced stars.

NiKo previously explained the team’s commitment to developing kyousuke:

“I’m ready to help him. He’s a young star, and we believe he can become one of the strongest players in the world.”

m0NESY also commented on the adaptation process within the international roster:

“He has already integrated into the work process. Communication may still be difficult, but that’s normal.”

These statements reinforce why Falcons players consistently mention confidence and teamwork after important wins.

What the result means for FURIA

Despite the loss, FURIA remained in contention in the Swiss stage and moved to Round 4, where they would face PARIVISION in a decisive playoff qualification match.

Falcons vs FURIA — why this win matters for the CS2 scene

This series could be a turning point for Falcons for several reasons:

1. First win vs FURIA in recent meetings
Breaking a difficult matchup is a major psychological boost before playoffs.

2. Strong comeback after losing Mirage
The team showed resilience by dominating Inferno and closing Anubis under pressure.

3. Momentum ahead of the playoff bracket
Falcons continue their streak of deep tournament runs and now aim to convert consistency into a championship.