FURIA edge FUT as molodoy delivers star performance to secure final BLAST Bounty Finals spot

FURIA edge FUT as molodoy delivers star performance to secure final BLAST Bounty Finals spot

FURIA Esports claimed the last remaining berth at the BLAST Bounty Season 1 Finals after surviving a tough 2–1 series against FUT Esports, powered by a standout performance from Danil “molodoy” Golubenko.

The Brazilian side closed the series on Dust2 (13–11) after trading maps on Anubis (13–10) and Overpass (5–13), ensuring their qualification for the upcoming LAN Finals.

Match significance rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (9/10)

This was not just another online series. With only one Finals slot left, the match carried direct qualification stakes, and any slip-up would have eliminated FURIA from the BLAST Bounty title race.

Series MVP: molodoy proves decisive once again

Molodoy was the clear difference-maker throughout the series, finishing with:

63–40 K-D

1.46 HLTV Rating

37 kills on Dust2 alone (1.65 Rating)

Whenever FURIA found themselves under pressure, the young AWPer stepped up, especially on the decider map where his opening picks and mid-round control prevented FUT from completing the upset.

HLTV highlighted that FURIA struggled whenever molodoy was neutralized, underlining how central he has become to the team’s structure.

FUT Esports push FURIA to the limit

Despite the loss, FUT Esports showed resilience and composure well beyond expectations.

Key performers:

Džiugas “dziugss” Steponavičius: 51–39, 1.41 Rating

Aulon “Krabeni” Fazlija: 53–45, 1.30 Rating

FUT dominated Overpass, traditionally one of FURIA’s comfort maps, and nearly swung the series through multiple high-impact clutches, including a crucial 1v4 that kept their Finals hopes alive until the very end.

Tactical concerns remain for FURIA

While qualification is secured, concerns linger ahead of the LAN stage. FURIA’s inability to consistently convert advantages and their heavy reliance on individual heroics were evident across the series.

HLTV’s broader BLAST Bounty coverage noted that FURIA have looked far from convincing, a worrying sign as they prepare to face elite opposition at the Finals.

BLAST Bounty Season 1 Finals: what’s next?

Online stage: January 13–18

LAN Finals: January 22–25

Format highlight: Draft-style opponent selection rewards higher seeds

With this win, the Finals lineup is now complete, and FURIA enter the LAN phase with momentum, but also clear areas to address.

molodoy’s rise continues

Molodoy’s performance reinforces his rapid rise within the tier-one scene. In recent interviews, the 19-year-old emphasized that individual accolades are secondary to team success, repeatedly stressing his focus on winning trophies rather than chasing awards.

His impact against FUT further cements him as one of FURIA’s most important long-term pieces.