Round Three at FISSURE Playground 2: Crucial Matches Ahead

Round Three at FISSURE Playground 2: Crucial Matches Ahead

As FISSURE Playground 2 enters its third round, several teams are battling for survival while others are just one win away from the playoffs.

The primary match of the day features Falcons vs. FaZe, both sitting at 2‑0 in the Swiss‑stage groups, with a playoff spot on the line. Similarly, Aurora will face FURIA in another 2‑0 clash, with both teams looking to cement their place.

On the other side of the bracket, teams that are winless are under pressure. Liquid, in their final matches with Russel “Twistzz” Van Dulken, faces HEROIC, hoping to stay alive in the tournament. Virtus.pro must avoid elimination as they make their official debut with Ilya “Perfecto” Zalutskiy as in‑game leader; they take on Lynn Vision in a do‑or‑die match.

There are also several mid‑pool matches (1‑1) that could swing momentum, including:

TYLOO vs The MongolZ

3DMAX vs GamerLegion

Legacy vs G2

Astralis vs paiN

In the 0‑2 bracket, apart from the Liquid vs. HEROIC and Virtus.pro vs. Lynn Vision matches, the fate of some teams hangs by a thread.

Additional Context & Notable Performances

The tournament follows a Swiss Stage format: best‑of‑three matches, with the first five rounds determining who advances. Teams with 3 wins move on to the playoffs; 3 losses mean elimination. 

The event takes place in the Belgrade Arena, Serbia, running from September 12 to 21, 2025, with a total prize pool of USD 1,250,000. 

Key results from previous rounds:

Falcons have been dominant: after a heavy win over Virtus.pro (13‑1, 13‑2) in Round 1 and a tight 2‑0 over Legacy (13‑4, 19‑16 OT) in Round 2. 

FURIA edged out Liquid in Round 2 in a 2‑1 match; KSCERATO was standout, registering a +22 kill‑death differential. 

Legacy nearly lost to HEROIC in the opener but managed to reverse the momentum in Mirage (went to overtime 12‑12 then won) and sealed it on Dust2. 

Aurora beat TYLOO 2‑0 in Round 2 with very close scores on both maps (Inferno 13‑10, Mirage 13‑11). 

What to Watch

• Can Falcons maintain their strong start and take down FaZe, who themselves are also 2‑0 but may be less dominating in round differential?

• How will Virtus.pro perform with Perfecto as IGL in a high‑pressure elimination match? Their composure here could define their tournament.

• Liquid, with much to prove, especially in their matches with Twistzz in the lineup, are in a precarious position. A loss likely ends their run.

• The mid‑tier 1‑1 matches are crucial: a win can give momentum and breathing room; a loss pulls a team toward desperation.