The highly anticipated ‘fuzil’ clash between FURIA and MIBR unfolded at PGL Astana 2025, a top-tier Counter-Strike 2 tournament. The quarterfinal matchup was a battle for a semifinal spot, and the Brazilian teams didn’t disappoint.
FURIA took the first map, Nuke, in a nail-biting overtime finish, 16-14. Danil “molodoy” Golubenko’s impressive performance was the highlight, as he led his team to victory with a strong showing.
The second map, Train, was a one-sided affair, with FURIA dominating MIBR 13-2, securing their spot in the semifinals and guaranteeing a top-four finish.
Molodoy was again the standout player, notching 18 kills in just 15 rounds. The Kazakhstani player’s performance drew cheers from the crowd.
FURIA’s victory marked the end of MIBR’s journey in the tournament. The Panteras now look ahead to their next challenge: facing the winner of Spirit vs. Ninjas in Pyjamas on Saturday at 11 AM Brasília time.
molodoy Shines Bright
Molodoy’s stats were nothing short of impressive. He topped the charts with 43 kills and 23 AWP kills, earning him a rating of 1.54. FURIA celebrated his performance on social media, praising their AWPer’s skill and contribution to their victory.
The FURIA Twitter post highlighted molodoy’s achievements, showcasing his dominance in the match.
Sem palavras. @tvoy_molodoy 👏👏👏
Stats do nosso AWPer no clássico das Quartas de Final em Astana:
🥇 Maior n° de kills: 43
🥇 Maior n° de kills de AWP: 23
🥇 Maior rating: 1.54 pic.twitter.com/hfIzDfvewN— FURIA (@FURIA) May 16, 2025
With molodoy leading the charge, FURIA is poised to make a strong run in the tournament. Their next opponent will be determined by the outcome of the Spirit vs. Ninjas in Pyjamas match, scheduled for Friday at 11:55 AM.