Vitality Survive OT Thriller Against Spirit to Secure Semi-Final Spot at BLAST Rivals
Vitality Survive OT Thriller Against Spirit to Secure Semi-Final Spot at BLAST Rivals
In a dramatic quarter-final matchup at the BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2, Team Vitality edged out Team Spirit 2-1 after a nail-biter to advance to the semi-finals.
Match Recap
The action began on Spirit’s pick of Dust2, where the momentum swung early. Vitality surged to a 5-1 lead, but Spirit, led by Andrey “tN1R” Tatarinovich, fought back to tie the half.
Ultimately the series was decided in overtime: Vitality held their nerve to close the match.
The full map breakdown:
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Dust2 (Spirit pick) – Spirit claimed this map.
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Nuke – Vitality responded.
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Mirage (decider) – Vitality clinched the series.
What It Means
With this win, Vitality move into the semi-finals of the event, setting up a showdown against Falcons. Spirit’s campaign ends here — they finish between 5th-6th place at the event.
The tournament’s context: Hosted in Hong Kong from November 12-16, the BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2 features eight teams competing in a $350,000 prize pool.
Key Take-aways
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Vitality’s resilience showed through: even when trailing or under pressure, they managed to recapture control and close the series.
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Spirit showed flashes of promise (especially on their map pick), but were unable to maintain consistency across the full series.
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The win bolsters Vitality’s momentum heading into the semi-finals, while Spirit will need to regroup and address their execution under high-stakes conditions.
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