September 1, 2025 — London, UK
G2 Esports secured their place in the BLAST Open London 2025 quarterfinals after defeating Team Spirit 2–1 in a tense lower bracket final on Sunday. The result eliminates Spirit from the competition and keeps G2’s campaign alive as the team prepares for the LAN stage at Wembley.
Map One: Mirage Goes Spirit’s Way
The series opened on Mirage, where Spirit’s trademark aggression immediately put G2 on the back foot. Danil “donk” Kryshkovets led from the front with precise entry fragging, closing out several key rounds in the mid-game. While G2 kept the scoreline close through coordinated retakes, Spirit maintained composure in the late rounds and closed the map 13–11 to take the series lead.
Map Two: G2 Respond on Dust2
G2 answered back on Dust2 with a more measured approach. Strong defensive setups limited Spirit’s ability to find early-round openings, while Guy “HeavyGod” Elazar delivered the defining performance of the map. His clutch plays in consecutive late-round situations shifted the momentum firmly in G2’s favor. Despite another strong showing from donk, G2 closed out Dust2 16–13, leveling the series.
Map Three: Ancient Decider Dominated by G2
The decider on Ancient proved decisive in every sense. G2 controlled the map from start to finish, racing to a commanding lead and never looking back. Their defensive rotations were near flawless, while Spirit struggled to convert even basic site takes. The one-sided 13–1 result underscored G2’s ability to adapt over the course of the series, as they advanced with a confident finish.
Standout Players
Guy “HeavyGod” Elazar (G2) earned MVP honors with 56 kills, 37 deaths, 81.6 ADR, and a 1.39 rating across the series. His impact was most evident on Dust2, where his late-round composure turned narrow rounds into pivotal wins.
Danil “donk” Kryshkovets (Spirit) again displayed his consistency with a 1.30 rating, shining particularly on Mirage. However, his efforts could not prevent Spirit’s collapse in the decider.
What’s Next?
The result secures G2’s spot in the quarterfinals of BLAST Open London 2025, where they will compete at the OVO Arena Wembley. Team Spirit, meanwhile, exit the tournament earlier than expected, a disappointing result for a roster that has been heavily touted as a contender in 2025.
For G2, the win is a reminder of their ability to bounce back under pressure. If their performance on Ancient is a sign of what’s to come, they may yet prove to be one of the tournament’s dark horses.
