VP Fight Off Elimination, Send Lynn Vision Home at FISSURE Playground 2

VP Fight Off Elimination, Send Lynn Vision Home at FISSURE Playground 2

Virtus.pro have narrowly avoided early elimination from FISSURE Playground 2 by defeating Lynn Vision (LVG) in an elimination match. With this win, VP gain much-needed Valve Regional Standings (VRS) points and secure their place in the tournament’s Swiss stage progression. Meanwhile, Lynn Vision finished with an 0-3 record and are officially eliminated. 

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Match Details & Scoreline

• The match was played on September 15, 2025, as part of Round 3 of the Swiss stage, where teams with 0-2 records face each other in elimination matches.

• The maps contested were Dust2 and Train. VP took both maps, winning Dust2 19-17 after an overtime battle, then closing out on Train with a 13-10 margin.

• Key players stood out: Evgenii “FL1T” Lebedev delivered strong fragging across both maps and was one of VP’s top performers in the match. Perfecto also contributed significantly.

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VRS, Tournament Implications & Stakes

• As Lynn Vision was ranked #14 in the VRS at the time, the win gives Virtus.pro 62 VRS points, which moves them up to 18th place in the standings. This is especially critical given that VRS ranking impacts Major invitations and seeding.

• For Lynn Vision, the result marks the end of their FISSURE Playground 2 run — they failed to win a match across three rounds, losing previously to G2 Esports and The MongolZ before their final defeat to VP.

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Broader Context & VP’s Road Ahead

• The Swiss stage format of FISSURE Playground 2 means that teams must get at least three wins to reach the playoffs. Teams with 0-2 records are under pressure: loss in Round 3 means elimination.

• For Virtus.pro, this win is a required step to stay alive. While not yet in a safe spot, they gain momentum and maintain hopes toward advancing further.

• For fans watching VP, there are signs of resilience. The close margins in Dust2 indicate VP’s ability to withstand pressure: the team needed to come up clutch in critical rounds and managed to do so.

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What This Means for Lynn Vision

• They leave the event without a single win (0-3), which impacts both their VRS standing and their prestige in international LAN events.

• Despite their losses, there was competitive spirit, especially on Dust2, which went to overtime. Although it didn’t swing in their favor, it shows some fight. Still, results fell short of expectations.