Legacy Send FURIA to 1-2 Pool at EPL

Legacy Send FURIA to 1-2 Pool at EPL

Legacy delivered a striking upset at ESL Pro League Season 22 – Stage 1, defeating the Brazilian side FURIA 2–0 in a Swiss-round match and sending them to the 1–2 bracket. 

The match took place on Dust2 and Mirage, with Legacy taking both maps 13–9 and 13–11 respectively. 

Match Overview & Key Moments

FURIA, who entered the match as one of the stronger names in the tournament, were far from their best. They frequently squandered advantageous advantages—rounds in which they had better economy or manpower—falling prey to risky plays and strategic missteps. 

On Dust2, despite securing a favorable 13–9 first-kill differential and forcing Legacy into second round buys, FURIA were unable to convert the early momentum into map control.

On Mirage, the narrative was similar. FURIA did manage a few clutch rounds, but their stars Kaike “KSCERATO” Cerato and Danil “molodoy” Golubenko struggled to find consistency. 

Legacy’s Eduardo “dumau” Wolkmer stood out, pushing his team forward with aggressive T-side pressure and claiming crucial rounds at key moments. 

YEKINDAR also had a highlight: a flashy Tec-9 play that energized the crowd and swung momentum. 

Before the match, FURIA had enjoyed dominance on Mirage—reportedly posting a 90% win rate on Mirage over the past three months. That legacy made the result even more surprising.

After the match, FURIA’s in-game leader Lucas “lux” Meneghini addressed the team’s Mirage struggles:

“We weren’t playing a good Mirage and stayed up until the late hours trying to figure out how to play these guys, how to play the Mirage, because we were struggling a lot on CT. I’m really happy with our evolution.” 

Broader Implications & Related Headlines

FURIA’s path in the tournament already looked tricky. They had fallen in their opening Swiss match to HOTU, who stunned them 2–0 and scooped 55 VRS points in the process. 

That earlier loss and the defeat to Legacy leave FURIA in a precarious position—they now must fight through the lower bracket to stay alive in Stage 1. 

On the flip side, Legacy had stumbled in their first match of the event (losing to B8) but used this win as a springboard to try and claw themselves into Stage 2 contention. 

Additional Context & Player Notes

FURIA’s roster underwent notable changes earlier in 2025, bringing in YEKINDAR and molodoy to form an international mix.

Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo transitioned into a rifler-anchor role from a more traditional AWP role, aiming to adapt FURIA’s style to compete with top teams. He acknowledged that anchoring solo sites is especially challenging:

“I have ideas on what I should do, but when sh*t starts coming in, it’s very different. You have to be used to it … anchoring sites is a very difficult job.”

The loss to Legacy underscores how volatile this new roster can be, particularly on their CT halves and in rounds where they must maintain economic or numerical advantages.