FURIA wins Brazilian brawl 2-0!

The Round of 16 of BLAST Premier Spring Showdown saw a Brazilian brawl take place between MIBR and FURIA. The Brazilian rosters are known for their aggressive and extremely creative type of play and today was no different. Both teams seemed ready and eager to fight and it was a close affair with very little difference between the two Brazilian teams. Ultimately, however, it was FURIA to take home the victory with a slight edge over their opponents of MIBR. The 2-0 victory sees FURIA qualifying for a spot at the Quarter-finals against the current best team in the world in Gambit.

16-14 FURIA (Mirage) | chelo 1.30 Rating / 91.6 ADR / 26-23 K-D

The first map took place on Mirage, picked by MIBR. Mirage is a map that both teams have played a multitude of times before and with great success. The experience on Mirage, from both team's perspectives, showed as it was a close and intense affair. MIBR started the strongest but was quickly caught up and overtaken by FURIA. Despite their attempts to make a comeback, MIBR had to see themselves defeated on Mirage at the scoreline of 16-14 favoring FURIA.

16-10 FURIA (Vertigo) | yuurih 1.60 Rating / 109.8 ADR / 25-14 K-D

The second map was picked by FURIA and saw the Bo3-series heading towards the map of Vertigo. Unlike Mirage, Vertigo is definitely most played, and to greatest succession, by FURIA. Surprisingly, however, it was MIBR to take the lead in the first half of Vertigo at the scoreline of 9-6.

Despite MIBR's good efforts in the first half, it was all too much to handle in the second half. FURIA rolled through their opponents with a much more confident CT-side and won Vertigo 16-10. The victory on Vertigo meant a 2-0 win against MIBR and a place in the Quarter-finals.

Highlight of the Bo3-series

MVP

Yuri "yuurih" Santos | 1.28 Rating - 43-33 K/D - 92.5 ADR - 76.8% KAST