Falcons vs TYLOO: Falcons Dominate to Reach BLAST Open Rotterdam Group A Lower Final

Falcons defeated TYLOO 2-1 at BLAST Open Rotterdam, bouncing back from a narrow opening-map loss to secure a spot in the Group A lower-bracket final against FURIA.

Falcons Overcome Inferno Loss to Crush TYLOO

Falcons delivered a dominant reverse performance against TYLOO, winning the series 2-1 (14-16 Inferno, 13-1 Ancient, 13-2 Mirage) to stay alive in BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 Group A.

The European squad initially struggled on Inferno, where TYLOO edged out a tight overtime victory. Despite strong moments from NiKo, including a crucial multi-kill to force overtime, Falcons were unable to close the map as JamYoung stepped up with key plays to secure the opener for the Chinese side.

However, what followed was a complete one-sided display.

Falcons Dominate Ancient and Mirage

After losing Inferno, Falcons responded with overwhelming force:

• Ancient (13-1): Falcons stormed to an 11-1 CT half, shutting down TYLOO entirely
• Mirage (13-2): Another 11-1 half sealed one of the most dominant finishes of the tournament

NiKo and kyousuke led the charge as Falcons dismantled TYLOO with aggressive and precise play, leaving no room for recovery.

TeSeS: “We Are Really Strong Mentally”

After the match, TeSeS highlighted the team’s resilience in an interview with HLTV:

“We can go from one map playing like shit ... and then we can play super good the next one.”

He also emphasized Falcons’ mentality as a key strength:

“We need to do better, but I think this team is really strong mentally and we can handle it.”

Road to the Lower-Bracket Final

Falcons entered this elimination match after losing to NAVI, who secured a playoff spot by defeating them 2-1 earlier in the tournament.

Now, Falcons move on to face FURIA in the Group A lower-bracket final — a decisive match for the final playoff qualification spot.

FURIA advanced after eliminating NRG 2-1, with standout performances including a career-best map from molodoy on Nuke.

TYLOO’s Strong Run Ends Despite Upset Over FaZe

Although eliminated, TYLOO impressed throughout the event.

The Chinese squad previously shocked the tournament by knocking out FaZe in a 2-1 upset, showcasing their growing strength on the international stage.

This performance aligns with earlier comments from JamYoung, who stated:

“I believe that Chinese Counter-Strike will get even better.”

What’s Next: Falcons vs FURIA

Falcons’ dominant win keeps their BLAST Open Rotterdam hopes alive, but their toughest test may still lie ahead.

Their upcoming clash against FURIA will decide the final Group A playoff spot, making it one of the most important matches of the tournament.