
VCT 2026: Americas Kickoff — FURIA besegrar G2 Esports med 2:1
FURIA Esports pulled off an important victory over G2 Esports in the Upper Bracket Quarterfinals of VCT 2026: Americas Kickoff, winning the series 2–1. Despite G2 entering the match as favorites, FURIA showed strong preparation and confidence, especially on their own map picks.
Abyss — 13:7 FURIA
The series opened on Abyss, where FURIA immediately set the tone. They controlled the pace from the early rounds, looked solid on defense, and consistently shut down G2’s attacks. FURIA maintained their advantage throughout the map and closed it out with a convincing 13–7 win.
Bind — 13:6 G2 Esports
On Bind, G2 responded on their pick and looked far more comfortable. Their utility usage and site executions were much cleaner, while FURIA struggled to adapt to the tempo. G2 dominated most of the map and secured a confident 13–6 victory to level the series.
Split — 13:3 FURIA
The decider on Split turned into a one-sided affair. FURIA came out aggressive, won key early rounds, and quickly built momentum that G2 never managed to stop. With strong aim and excellent control of the map, FURIA dominated both sides and closed the map 13–3, securing the series win.
With this result, FURIA advance further in the upper bracket, while G2 Esports drop down and face a tougher path ahead. The match stands out as one of the early upsets of the tournament, highlighting FURIA’s strong form at the start of the Americas Kickoff.
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Danil Chepil är en expert inom esportvärlden och har följt esportscenen sedan 2014. Han är specialiserad på Counter-Strike, Dota 2 och VALORANT.
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