On June 28, G2 Esports defeated FURIA with a score of 3:2 in the opening match of the Mid-Season Invitational 2025. The European powerhouse took their first step towards the Bracket Stage, although the Brazilians managed to create quite a few challenges.

The match started in favor of FURIA—they managed to surprise G2 on the first map, where despite the opponent's strong draft, they dominated from the first minutes and confidently secured the win. In response, G2 left no chances for the Brazilians on the second map. The third map turned out to be the most intense: the teams actively exchanged team fights, but it was G2 who managed to capitalize on their advantage and took the lead for the first time.

However, on the fourth map, FURIA once again imposed their game. G2 tried to make a comeback, but the Brazilians delivered one of the strongest performances of the series and tied the score. The fifth, decisive map was a blowout: G2 completely dismantled their opponent, leaving no chances either in lanes or in team fights. This dominant play allowed the Europeans to confidently close the series 3:2.

The best player of the series was SkewMond. His consistent impact in the jungle, especially during the most critical moments of the match, helped G2 maintain control of the game and find a path to victory when it seemed all was lost. Below you can see the player's highlight from the first map of the match:

Next Match

On June 29 at 3:00 EEST, G2 will face the winner of the match between Bilibili Gaming and GAM Esports in a match for a spot in the Bracket Stage. FURIA will try to make it to the main stage through the lower bracket.

The Mid-Season Invitational 2025 takes place from June 27 to July 12 in Canada, with a prize pool of $2,000,000. You can follow the news, schedule, and results of the tournament via this link.