Round Three Matches Locked In at FISSURE Playground 2

Round Three Matches Locked In at FISSURE Playground 2

With two rounds completed in the Swiss group stage, FISSURE Playground 2 has advanced to its third round, featuring crucial matchups that either push teams toward playoff qualification or put them on the brink of elimination. The matches for Round 3 are scheduled for September 15, 2025. 

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Highlight Matches & What They Mean

2-0 Pool Matches — Playoff Qualification on the Line

• Falcons vs FaZe: This is the marquee opener of the day. Both teams are undefeated (2-0), and the winner secures a spot in the playoffs.

• Aurora vs FURIA: Another high stakes clash. FURIA comes in with momentum, while Aurora aims to stay perfect and also lock in early playoff status.

Do-Or-Die Elimination Matches

• Liquid vs HEROIC: This is Liquid’s final match with Russel “Twistzz” Van Dulken before his exit from Liquid. A loss here would knock them out.

• Virtus.pro vs Lynn Vision: For Virtus.pro, this is the first match with Ilya “Perfecto” Zalutskiy as in-game leader. They must win to avoid elimination.

1-1 Matches — Pressure Increasing

These are matchups between teams who have split wins/losses in previous two rounds. Winning helps stay alive; losing puts you one step from the exit. Some of these include:

• TYLOO vs The MongolZ

• 3DMAX vs GamerLegion

• Legacy vs G2

• Astralis vs paiN 

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Why Round Three is Critical

• Playoffs and Elimination: This round is the first time teams are guaranteed that a win will advance them to the playoffs (if coming in 2-0), or, if they are 0-2, puts them on the brink of being eliminated. The stakes are high in every match.

• Twistzz’s Last Stand with Liquid: Twistzz is scheduled to leave Liquid after FISSURE Playground 2. Liquid’s match vs HEROIC isn’t just about staying alive—it’s his final appearance in Liquid colors at this event.

• IGL Debuts and Strategic Shifts: Virtus.pro will be playing under a new leadership structure with Perfecto as IGL. Rounds like these test new leadership and synergy under pressure.

• VRS Points Are on the Line: Each match affects Valve Regional Standings (VRS), which are crucial for Major invites and seeding. Undefeated 2-0 matches push teams toward strong VRS haul, while 0-2 matches threaten to leave them with very little.

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Broader Context

• Event Format & Stakes: FISSURE Playground 2 is a 16-team LAN event in Belgrade with a swiss group stage followed by single elimination playoffs.

• Prize Pool & Invitations: The total prize pool is US$1,250,000, split between player and club shares. Top placements also offer VRS weight and potential Major implications.

• Team Form:

  • FURIA is riding high; their previous results and momentum make them favourites in their matchups.

  • Falcons and FaZe both have shown strong performances in earlier rounds.

  • Liquid’s roster turbulence, especially with Twistzz leaving, adds to their pressure.

  • Lynn Vision and others in the bottom half must juggle desperation and hopes of comeback.