The esports scene is heating up at the PGL Astana 2025 tournament, with two Brazilian teams making headlines. FURIA kicked off their new lineup with a bang, taking down ODDIK 2-0 to secure a spot in the playoffs. Their new players, Yekindar and Molodoy, are already showing great chemistry.
The team’s impressive performance has been likened to a “honeymoon phase,” where a newly formed team clicks immediately and delivers consistent results. FURIA dominated ODDIK on the Anubis and Train maps, winning 13-7 and 13-6, respectively.
While FURIA celebrated their win, ODDIK got a second chance to advance. They’ll face Aurora on Wednesday at 5 a.m. BrasÃlia time in another crucial matchup.
In another Brazilian showdown, MIBR edged out paiN Gaming 2-0 in an elimination match. MIBR won 13-7 on Train and 13-8 on Mirage, sending paiN Gaming packing.
With their win, MIBR stays alive and will face Virtus.pro on Wednesday at 8 a.m. BrasÃlia time, vying for a playoff spot.
Key Matchups
Here are the key matchups to watch:
- ODDIK vs. Aurora (Wednesday, 5 a.m. BrasÃlia time)
- MIBR vs. Virtus.pro (Wednesday, 8 a.m. BrasÃlia time)
