FURIA Lift the BLAST Rivals Trophy After Fourth Straight Win Over Falcons

FURIA Lift the BLAST Rivals Trophy After Fourth Straight Win Over Falcons

In a best-of-five grand final held on 16 November 2025 in Hong Kong, FURIA defeated Team Falcons 3-1 to claim the BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2 title — their fourth straight victory in this season’s head-to-head series against Falcons. 
This victory adds another trophy to FURIA’s cabinet, marking their fourth title since the summer break and reinforcing their position as one of the elite squads ahead of the upcoming Major in Budapest. 

How the Final Unfolded

The first map, Inferno, started in surprising fashion as Falcons dominated early, claiming a blowout 13-3 to go up 1-0 in the series. 
However, FURIA responded with three consecutive map wins:

• On Nuke, they bounced back, taking the map 13-9.

• On Train, FURIA narrowly edged Falcons 19-15.

• The decider, Mirage, saw FURIA secure the series with a 19-16 victory.
  These maps demonstrated FURIA’s ability not only to recover from a strong start by their opponent, but to impose their style of play in high-stakes situations.

Fourth Time’s the Charm — For FURIA, At Least

What makes this win even more telling is the broader pattern: FURIA have now beaten Falcons for the fourth consecutive time this season, including previous meetings in the group stage of IEM Cologne, the semi-final at FPG2, and IEM Chengdu. 
For Falcons, this is yet another near-miss: they reached the final and faced FURIA yet again, but could not break the pattern. Had they managed to neutralise FURIA’s comeback ability this time around, the outcome might have been different.

What This Win Means for FURIA

This trophy win is more than a title—it is a statement. With the roster featuring anchor players like FalleN, KSCERATO and rising stars like molodoy and YEKINDAR, they have reached a dominant stride.
According to KSCERATO:

“It feels good… Who would have guessed that with six or seven months with this team, we would win four tournaments with dominance?” 
With four trophies in a semester, they are entering the Major cycle with momentum and as a team to beat.

Falcons’ Challenge: Momentum Without the Crown

For Team Falcons, the run to the final still underlines a strong performance. They overcame teams like Vitality in the semis to book their place in the decider. 
However, failing to close out against FURIA once more raises questions about their ability to win the biggest moments. Even when taking a dominant first map, they could not maintain control. Perhaps the deeper issue is strategic adaptation, composure, or simply the opponent being a hair ahead in critical rounds.

Tactical and Narrative Highlights

• Starting thrust vs comeback resilience: Falcons’ explosive inferno start showed their potential, but FURIA’s comeback streak maintained its pattern of resilience.

• Decisive rounds and momentum swings: On Train, FURIA clinched crucial late rounds to shift the series. The 19-15 map suggests battles went deep and Falcon’s push nearly succeeded.

• Roster chemistry and continuity: FURIA’s additions of YEKINDAR and molodoy paid dividends, adding aggression and flexibility to an experienced Brazilian core.

• Mental edge and history: Having beaten Falcons three times already this season grants FURIA a psychological and experiential edge. Falcons remain hungry but still chasing.

Broader Context: Pre-Major Momentum

With the StarLadder Budapest Major coming up, this result places FURIA firmly as favourites for the upcoming cycle. Analysts and prediction models had already leaned their way: Blix.gg estimated approximately a 60-40 split in FURIA’s favour entering the match. 
For the Counter-Strike 2 landscape, this win underscores the emergence of FURIA as a dominant force.

Looking Ahead

What’s next for both teams?

• FURIA will aim to carry this momentum into the Major, but KSCERATO cautions: “You can lose to everyone at the Major, so we have to focus on ourselves and f**k everyone else.”

• Falcons must reflect on what’s stopping them from converting finals into trophies. Whether it’s strategic flexibility, mental resilience, or simply a roster upgrade, the challenge is clear.

• For the CS2 competitive scene, the match marks one of the year’s major narrative arcs: the recurring rivalry of FURIA vs Falcons, and the broader question of who can topple the Brazilians.

In Summary

FURIA’s 3-1 win over Team Falcons in the BLAST Rivals 2025 S2 grand final is both an extension of their head-to-head dominance and a clear marker of their championship-ready form. Falcons, despite showing flashes of brilliance, still fall short of the summit. As the Major looms, FURIA ride high; Falcons remain poised, but yet to claim the breakthrough.