Match Ended
BO3
Thunderpick World Championship 2025 South America Series 1
Match Ended
BO3
FURIA fe: Ranked ~#137 globally, coming into the quarterfinals with a 4–1 Bo3 record recently—showing solid group-stage form
Flamengo: Ranked ~#100, undefeated in Group A (2–1), including a big 2–0 win over Keyd Stars. Also beat FURIA via a dominant 2–0 sweep in this very match: Nuke 13–5, Anubis 13–8
The veto showed Flamengo banned Train and Dust2, and picked Nuke, locking in Ancient as map three option.
Flamengo has strong Nuke form—they stormed to a 13–5 win. On Anubis, they also comfortably handled FURIA 13–8.
FURIA fe had shown strength on Anubis in prior weeks (e.g., winning 13–9 vs Flamengo in CCT), but couldn’t replicate it here.
Match-up view: Flamengo is firmly in charge on both selected maps, leaving FURIA little room to breathe.
Flamengo standout: vsm had an insane 45 kills and a 2.06 rating across two maps.
delboNi and Misfit had strong supporting ratings (1.42 and 1.37 respectively).
FURIA fe struggled: lulitenz led with only ~1.12 rating, others fell closer to 0.6–0.9—a large disparity.
Tactically, Flamengo controlled pace—strong mid-control on Nuke and aggressive default takes on Anubis. FURIA never really got map control or tempo.
Flamengo’s Nuke pick was textbook: flawless T-side pressure and CT-side discipline.
On Anubis, Flamengo adjusted slower mid-round movements, punishing FURIA’s rotations.
Key moment: Once Flamengo secured early lead, FURIA were forced into uncomfortable retakes, never finding momentum.
Team form: Flamengo came in hotter and maintained momentum.
Map pool: Flamengo’s clear edge on Nuke/Anubis.
Individual play: vsm’s dominance unmatched, heavy contrast with FURIA’s subdued stars.
Tactics: Flamengo dictating pace; FURIA couldn’t challenge mid control or default setups.
Flamengo 2–0
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