"Vitality" Stuns FaZe to Reach ESL Pro League Final in Thrilling Three-Map Battle

Vitality secured their spot in the ESL Pro League Season 22 grand final by defeating FaZe in a thrilling three-map series: Mirage (20–22), Inferno (13–9), and Dust2 (13–8) 

Match Highlights

Mirage: FaZe initiated the match with aggressive force-buy strategies, leading to a 4–3 advantage. Vitality responded with nine consecutive rounds, establishing an 11–3 lead. FaZe mounted a comeback, pushing the game into triple overtime. Despite Vitality having nine map points, FaZe managed to secure the map 22–20.

Inferno: FaZe started strong, taking a 4–1 lead. However, Vitality's resilience shone through, especially after a crucial unarmored pistol round win. The turning point came when Vitality's offense dominated, securing eight consecutive rounds. Robin "ropz" Kool's 1v2 clutch in the final round sealed the map for Vitality.

Dust2: FaZe's early momentum was halted by Vitality's strategic plays. Vitality's control over key areas and effective rotations led them to a 13–8 victory, clinching the series.

Player Performances

Vitality: Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut showcased exceptional skill, delivering critical rounds and maintaining composure under pressure. William "mezii" Merriman emphasized the unpredictability of FaZe, stating, "A normal FaZe game, it's always crazy coming up against these guys. They definitely have some magic about them, I don't know what it is".

FaZe: Despite the loss, FaZe's resilience was evident. Players like Twistzz and ropz delivered standout performances, with Twistzz's 1v2 clutch on Inferno being a highlight.

Upcoming Matches

Grand Final: Vitality will face Falcons in the best-of-five grand final on Sunday at 17:00.

Third-Place Decider: FaZe will compete against MOUZ for the third-place position.

This victory marks a significant achievement for Vitality, propelling them into the grand final and ending FaZe's impressive run in the tournament