xertioN praises FURIA after hard-fought win: “You pushed us so hard”

xertioN praises FURIA after hard-fought win: “You pushed us so hard”

MOUZ rifler Dorian “xertioN” Berman showed big respect to FURIA Esports after his team clinched a direct spot in the semi-finals of IEM Chengdu 2025.

Following MOUZ’s 2:1 victory over the Brazilian side in the Group B upper-bracket final on November 5, 2025, xertioN posted on X:

“What a game lol, GGWP @FURIA you pushed us so hard, you are a fucking great team, respeito ❤️ SEMI FINALS SECURED.”

The message mirrors the Cybersport.ru report, where he thanked FURIA for “making us sweat” and called them a “damn great team.”

MOUZ edge FURIA 2–1 for Group B top seed

The MOUZ–FURIA clash served as the Group B upper-bracket final at IEM Chengdu 2025. The winner would advance straight to the semi-finals, while the loser dropped to the quarter-finals.

According to multiple tournament recaps, MOUZ claimed the series 2–1 with the following scores:

Inferno – MOUZ dominated 13–2, opening with a flawless defensive half.

Overpass – FURIA responded with a close 13–11 win, showcasing sharp T-side mid-rounds.

Train – The decider went to overtime, where MOUZ closed it 16–14 after a tough comeback.

Lotan “Spinx” Giladi proved vital on Train, clutching key rounds and stabilizing MOUZ when momentum shifted.

Statistically, both teams’ stars delivered standout performances:

KSCERATO (FURIA): 57–40 K-D, 84.3 ADR, 1.31 rating, with a monster Overpass map at 127 ADR.

Spinx (MOUZ): 57–43 K-D, 83.7 ADR, 1.28 rating, leading his team in impact rounds.

After the match, Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo called it “a crazy mental fight,” praising FURIA for their strong openings and consistency.

The result secured MOUZ the Group B crown and a semi-final berth, while FURIA advanced to the quarter-finals.

Playoff picture: FURIA vs The MongolZ, MOUZ await the winner

With the group stage wrapped, the IEM Chengdu 2025 playoff bracket is set:

Quarter-finals – November 7

Vitality vs Astralis

FURIA vs The MongolZ

Semi-finals – November 8

MOUZ vs winner of Vitality/Astralis

Falcons vs winner of FURIA/The MongolZ

Both MOUZ and Team Falcons advanced directly to the semi-finals after winning their respective seeding matches.

Tournament context: IEM Chengdu 2025

IEM Chengdu 2025 is an S-tier Counter-Strike 2 event taking place in Chengdu, China, from November 3–9, 2025, featuring 16 teams and a $1,000,000 prize pool.

The pool is divided into:

$300,000 for players (team share)

$700,000 for organizations (club share)

The format follows the classic IEM structure:

Two GSL-style groups of eight (all best-of-three)

Group winners advance to semi-finals

2nd and 3rd place teams move to quarter-finals

Single-elimination playoffs held live at the Chengdu Financial City Performing Arts Center.

FURIA’s trajectory and KSCERATO’s form

Despite the loss, FURIA’s form remains among the strongest in the organization’s history.

Star rifler Kaike “KSCERATO” Cerato said in mid-2024 that this is “the best FURIA team there has ever been,” highlighting the squad’s improved role balance and mental resilience.

Recently, he earned his first big-event MVP medal, rewarded for his aggressive yet stable playstyle — a testament to his evolution into one of the world’s most complete riflers.

At IEM Chengdu, KSCERATO’s 1.31 rating versus MOUZ once again proved that he remains FURIA’s driving force, even in defeat.

MOUZ’s rise and identity

For MOUZ, the win against FURIA fits into a broader story of growth rather than an isolated success.

Head coach Dennis “sycrone” Nielsen has emphasized that the team now has a “solid structure and system,” focusing on “taking the next step” in deep playoff runs.

Earlier in 2025, MOUZ had already beaten FURIA 2–1 in the playoffs of IEM Cologne, advancing to the semi-finals then as well. The consistency of their results underlines their shift from dark horse to genuine title contender.

With Spinx’s star-level consistency, xertioN’s fast-paced rifling, and Jimpphat’s composure, MOUZ look poised to challenge for the IEM Chengdu trophy.

Related quotes

xertioN: “GGWP FURIA, you pushed us so hard. You’re a great team, respeito.”

Jimpphat: “That was a crazy mental fight. FURIA made us work for every round.”

KSCERATO: “We are the best FURIA team there has ever been.”

sycrone: “Our focus now is on structure and consistency — we’re ready to take the next step.”