On June 30, G2 Esports defeated GAM Esports with a score of 3:2 in the lower bracket final of the Play-in at the Mid-Season Invitational 2025. The European powerhouse nearly lost the series after their initial dominance but ultimately secured the victory and the last ticket to the Bracket Stage.

The first two maps were under complete control of G2 — the team played decisively and aggressively. Caps particularly stood out on the second map, becoming a key damage dealer. On the third map, a risky draft backfired — GAM seized the initiative and managed to build on their success in the fourth game, leveling the series. The evenly matched and tense fifth map became decisive. In critical moments, G2 kept their cool and pressed their opponent, securing their spot in the main stage of MSI 2025.

Caps was named the MVP of the series — his confident play from the start of the series was a decisive factor in the European team's victory.

Best Moment of the Match

The best moment of the encounter was undoubtedly one of the decisive fights for Baron Nashor on the fifth and final map. A brilliantly executed moment by G2 that put them ahead:

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.