PaiN and Vitality reach the semi-finals of BLAST Rivals Season 2, beating PassionUA and Spirit, respectively. Two back-to-back bangers of a match with outcomes that would surprise no one. PaiN and Vitality dropped standout performances in their own way, setting up mouth-watering matches in the semi-finals.
Quarter-Finals 1: PassionUA vs PaiN
PaiN found a resurgence in form against Tyloo. PaiN started strong on the offense of Nuke against PassionUA. Starting the half with 8 rounds to their name, paiN let only 4 rounds go the other way and remained flawless for the rest of the half. A 5-0 run in the second half saw the Brazilians end their map pick with a dominant 13-4 scoreline. PassionUA started better on their own map pick, securing 5 rounds on the offense of Inferno before rolling it back to post 6 rounds and close the half with a 13-7 scoreline. Dgt and Biguzera with kills and impact proved instrumental in paiN’s strong performance before they move to the semi-finals to face Furia.
Quarter-Finals 2: Spirit vs Vitality
The match of the day started with a banger, with Vitality and Spirit trading blows for blows in the first half of the latter pick of Dust 2. Switching sides with a levelled scoreline, Spirit managed to pull ahead early in the series and hit map point before Vitality. Vitality did manage to fight back, but that was far from enough, with Spirit edging it out right in the final round of regulation and winning the game with a 13-11 scoreline. Yet another levelled scoreline to start the second map of the series, Nuke saw a tougher contest compared to the map before. Spirit and Vitality remain inseparable for two overtime periods before Vitality put together a few rounds to somehow take the series to a 3rd map. Starting Mirage, Vitality went 6-1 up Vitality fell to a late resurgence from Spirit as the half got close, with the CIS roster trailing with a 7-5 scoreline. The second map once again failed to separate both teams, with Spirit taking the game to overtime, where a perfect offence paved the way for an easy 16-13 win for Vitality.
PaiN beating PassionUA sets up a Brazilian derby for the semi-finals against FURIA, while Vitality will be facing Falcons, arguably the best team in the event. Two exciting matches with compelling storylines, but only two teams will make it to the next round of play. Tune in to see who will be the ones to make it to the semi-finals.