Frozen Leads FaZe to 2-0 Win Over paiN at FISSURE Playground 2, Despite Brazilian Comebacks

Frozen Leads FaZe to 2-0 Win Over paiN at FISSURE Playground 2, Despite Brazilian Comebacks

FaZe made a strong start at FISSURE Playground 2 by beating paiN 2-0 in their Swiss Round 1 match on September 13, 2025. The match maps were Nuke (13-11) and Mirage (13-8). FaZe’s victory came even though paiN made multiple attempts to fight back. Key performances came from David “frozen” Čerňanský, Helvijs “broky” Saukants, and newcomer Jakub “jcobbb” Pietruszewski. 

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Match Format & Map Picks

• This was a Best-of-3 LAN match, part of the Swiss Stage in FISSURE Playground 2.

• The map veto/pick process went as follows: paiN removed Ancient, FaZe removed Inferno. Then paiN picked Nuke, FaZe picked Mirage. Dust2 and Overpass were removed later. Train remained as the leftover map, but was not played.

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Key Players & Performance

• David “frozen” Čerňanský had a standout showing, especially on FaZe’s map pick (Mirage). He posted a rating of 1.58 across the series. In the Mirage match in particular, he had an 18-0 start.

• Helvijs “broky” Saukants stepped up on Nuke, contributing strong rounds and AWP kills, helping FaZe secure map control during key moments.

• Jakub “jcobbb” Pietruszewski, a newer addition, delivered solid fragging on Mirage, providing FaZe with depth in their star lineup. He’s shown a good adaptation to FaZe’s system in this match.

• From paiN, despite the loss, players like nqz, dgt, dav1deuS, snow, and biguzera had moments of pressure, especially on Nuke, but could not sustain the pace brought by FaZe.

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Turning Points & Tactical Observations

• On Nuke: paiN had some strong defensive rounds, particularly in the second half, but FaZe’s Whisper-like pace and strong mid-round decision making allowed them to close out tight rounds.

• On Mirage, frozen’s opening runs and initial dominance made paiN’s task harder. Once FaZe built momentum, paiN’s attempts at comeback were sporadic and FaZe used utility and positional play well.

• FaZe’s map veto strategy also paid dividends: choosing Mirage (a strong map for them) and handling paiN’s choice of Nuke well.

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Implications & Significance

• With this win, FaZe move into the 1-0 pool of the Swiss format, giving them early breathing room. Losses in early rounds can force tougher matches later in the bracket.

• For paiN, this loss puts them at 0-1 in Swiss Round 1. They'll need strong performances in upcoming matches to avoid falling into the elimination bracket.

• frozen’s performance consolidates his reputation as one of the reliable riflers in FaZe’s lineup, especially in high-pressure LAN matches. His rating and opening frag potential will be major assets for FaZe going forward.

• The match demonstrated that FaZe’s newer roster additions (like jcobbb) are integrating well and contributing meaningfully. This depth will be important as the LAN event continues and matchups get tougher.

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Broader Context: FISSURE Playground 2 & Team Status

• FISSURE Playground 2 is a significant LAN tournament with a Swiss group stage followed by playoffs. LAN environment brings out different pressure and advantages vs online.

• FaZe are among the higher-ranked teams in the VRS system, expected to contend deep in the tournament. Their win over paiN helps reinforce expectations. paiN also ranked closely but needed to prove consistency.

• The stakes include not just match wins but VRS points, tournament seeding, and momentum for future LAN events (including Majors). Strong starts are valuable.