FURIA edge The MongolZ in thrilling final to win FISSURE Playground No. 2

    FURIA emerged victorious at the Global Offensive FISSURE Playground No. 2 in Belgrade, Serbia, clinching the title after a nail-biting best-of-five grand final against The MongolZ.

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    With the $500,000 prize pool on the line, the Brazilian side edged their Mongolian opponents 3–2 in a dramatic winner-take-all clash.

    The series showcased the resilience of both squads, with each trading blows across the maps. FURIA opened with a tense 16–13 overtime win on Mirage before The MongolZ struck back on Inferno, sealing a tight 13–11 result.

    The Brazilians reclaimed the lead on Nuke, again needing overtime to edge a 16–12 victory, only for The MongolZ to level the tie on Overpass with a composed 13–9 showing. The decider on Dust II saw FURIA come from 3–1 down to dominate 13–5 and lift the trophy.

    For their efforts, FURIA collected $200,000, while The MongolZ, whose roster is made up entirely of Mongolian players, earned $100,000 as runners-up.

    The road to the final was far from straightforward for either team. FURIA advanced from the Swiss stage with a 3–1 record, their only defeat coming against Aurora Gaming in the Round 3 High match.

    They then stormed through the playoffs, sweeping Astralis 2–0 in the quarterfinals and repeating the scoreline against Team Falcons in the semifinals.

    The MongolZ, meanwhile, battled their way past both their quarterfinal and semifinal opponents with 2–1 wins, underlining their competitive spirit.