G2 Secure Lower Bracket Final at BLAST Open London with Convincing Win Over FlyQuest

G2 Secure Lower Bracket Final at BLAST Open London with Convincing Win Over FlyQuest
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On August 31, 2025, G2 Esports delivered a dominant performance to eliminate FlyQuest and advance to the lower bracket final of the online stage of BLAST Open London. G2 secured the 2‑0 victory with convincing scorelines of 13–4 on Mirage and 13–6 on Ancient.
With their win, G2 moves on to face Team Spirit in the lower bracket final, with the winner earning a spot in the LAN finals in London.
Match Highlights & Standout Players
On Mirage, G2 asserted control early, shutting FlyQuest down quickly.
On Ancient, they maintained a steady advantage to close the match.
The match stats underline G2’s dominance:
G2 achieved a team rating of 1.34 vs. FlyQuest’s 0.69
huNter‑ posted a stellar 1.63 rating, topping the rating charts and delivering high-level performance
SunPayus (G2) contributed significantly too, with the most kills (33) and the second-best rating (1.60)
Context & Stakes
G2 now has just one more match standing between them and qualification for the LAN finals—a win over Spirit would secure their spot.
FlyQuest’s journey in the tournament ends, placing them 9th–12th overall, along with NAVI and GamerLegion; the team will also take home $7,500 in prize money.
Additional Context & Commentary
There are currently no direct quotes from players or team representatives in the principal coverage by HLTV.org, and no other reliable media sources have published player comments yet. I refrained from fabricating any statements.
However, community reactions reflect some insights:
From Reddit:
“Feel for FlyQuest atm, they clearly still need more practice or time together with this lineup to settle into a good position and start performing stronger.”
This comment suggests that FlyQuest may be struggling with team cohesion or practice time with their current roster.
Summary
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Result: G2 defeated FlyQuest 2–0 (Mirage 13–4, Ancient 13–6).
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Key performers: huNter‑ (1.63 rating), SunPayus (33 kills, 1.60 rating).
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Next match: G2 faces Spirit in the lower bracket final for a spot in the LAN finals.
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FlyQuest’s outcome: Eliminated, finishing between 9th–12th and earning $7,500.
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Fan insight: FlyQuest may need more time together as a lineup to perform consistently.