Falcons reach first grand final with kyousuke after 2–0 win over MOUZ

Falcons reach first grand final with kyousuke after 2–0 win over MOUZ

Falcons have secured their first grand final appearance since integrating Maxim “kyousuke” Lukin into the roster, outplaying MOUZ 2–0 in the ESL Pro League Season 22’s penultimate stage. The clean sweep included 16–13 on Inferno and 13–7 on Ancient, delivering one of Falcons’ most confident performances in recent memory. 

This result not only marks a milestone for the team’s trajectory but underscores how well kyousuke has blended into a high-pressure lineup. Falcons’ current world ranking (as of this event) is #7, according to HLTV. 

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Match breakdown & tactical highlights

Map 1: Inferno (16–13)

Falcons kicked off on Inferno, edging out a close affair. Their CT half suffocated MOUZ’s pace pushes, leveraging clean utility usage and structured defense. On the T side, they capitalized on multi-duel wins and late-round picks to dismantle MOUZ’s retake setups. The map was tight throughout, but Falcons showed composure in the clutch rounds.

Map 2: Ancient (13–7)

With Inferno secured, Falcons came out strong on Ancient. Their CT rounds were dominant, with MOUZ struggling to break site control. Falcons effectively rotated, minimized wasted utility, and punished aggression. By mid-game, the momentum firmly shifted their way, and they closed it out decisively.

Notably, MOUZ seemed to drop off individually—several key stars underperformed compared to prior rounds, giving Falcons breathing room to execute.

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The kyousuke effect & roster dynamics

Kyousuke (Maxim Lukin) is relatively new to Falcons, having joined in 2025. His integration has been watched closely. According to his player profile, he’s only been with the team a few months but already impacting results. 

In post-match remarks, he said:

“It feels awesome. The way we played… we had really good maps in this tournament, but without Inferno. Inferno for us was always not a super good map, but other maps I feel very comfortable…” 

He also noted it was a hard match on Inferno, but credited m0NESY heavily:

“In the end it was Ilya m0NESY prime, he helped us a lot.” 

That sentiment rings true when looking at Falcons’ roster stats: m0NESY, NiKo, TeSeS, kyxsan, and kyousuke form a stacked lineup, with each bringing elite skill. 

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Implications & what comes next

Grand final in sight

With this win, Falcons reach the grand final of EPL S22, a first since kyousuke’s arrival. This run validates both the roster moves the organization has made and the faith placed in their young talent.

Momentum & confidence boost

Overcoming a strong MOUZ side with conviction builds momentum. Falcons showed they can close maps under pressure, which is essential heading into the final. Their successes here also may resolve lingering questions about chemistry or role clarity after roster adjustments.

Tests ahead

• Maintaining consistency: A grand final is a different beast—Falcons will need to keep their composure and adapt.

• Clutch execution: They must ensure they don’t drop pistol rounds or late retakes, which have been Achilles’ heels in previous matches.

• Opponent performance: The final likely will be against a resilient opponent (Vitality or FaZe), meaning any weakness could be punished.