FURIA Beat 9z to Reach ESL Pro League Season 24 Playoffs

FURIA have become another team to qualify for the ESL Pro League Season 24 playoffs. In the deciding match of the Swiss stage, the Brazilian side comfortably defeated 9z 2:0 - 13:7 on Nuke and 13:3 on Inferno.

The victory is especially significant for Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo. For the veteran, this is his final opportunity to compete for a trophy on the Spodek Arena stage - a venue connected to one of the most memorable moments of his career.

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How FURIA Beat 9z

The series began on Nuke, 9z’s map pick. max’s team started well and took a 4:1 lead, but could not build on the advantage. FURIA took control and ended the first half ahead 7:5.

After switching sides, the Brazilians quickly extended their lead and allowed 9z to win only two more rounds. The map ended 13:7 in FURIA’s favor.

The difference was even more noticeable on Inferno. 9z won the pistol round thanks to a 1v2 clutch from meyern, but FURIA immediately responded with a force-buy victory and then won six rounds in a row. The first half ended 9:3, and after the break FalleN’s team quickly closed the map 13:3.

molodoy Was the Best Player of the Series

molodoy was the standout player of the match, finishing the two maps with 36 kills, 14 deaths, and a 1.94 rating.

FalleN also had a strong series with 27 kills, 15 deaths, and a 1.37 rating. YEKINDAR posted 1.26, while KSCERATO finished at 1.23.

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FalleN’s Last Chance to Win a Trophy at Spodek

Returning to the playoffs in Katowice carries special significance for FalleN. In 2016, he reached the final here with Luminosity after defeating NAVI along the way, but lost to fnatic in the title match.

FURIA have now joined the eight teams in the ESL Pro League Season 24 playoffs, while 9z have been eliminated from the tournament. For FalleN, the upcoming stage will be another - and likely final - opportunity to win a trophy on the famous Spodek Arena stage.