The match between G2 and B8 at the BLAST Bounty Spring 2025 Closed Qualifier became one of the tournament's most intense clashes. The Ukrainian team, ranked 25th in the world, chose the ranking leaders G2 as their opponents. At first glance, the match might have seemed predictable, ending 2-0 in favor of the favorites, but B8 refused to give up and showed a high level of play on each map. Ultimately, G2 secured the victory with a score of 2-1 (13-16 on Ancient, 13-6 on Inferno, and 13-11 on Dust II).

Best moments of the match

In this match, both teams showcased impressive moments, highlighting their skill and tactical preparation. Here are five standout episodes from G2 and B8 that made this clash so memorable:

malbsMd multi-kill 3

malbsMd on Ancient for defense made three clean kills, taking advantage of B8's mistakes by not checking his position. This allowed him to catch players from behind and secure a win in the pistol round for his team.

essenthial multi-kill 4

essenthial for attacking on the same map shone in his team's first gun round, securing four kills, including an impressive 1vs2 clutch with a planted bomb.

m0NESY multi-kill 4

m0NESY for attacking on Ancient demonstrated mastery, making four frags. He caught two opponents trying to backstab, took one with a flash, and the last one in the Cave, where the opponent did not expect to meet him.

alex666 multi-kill 3

alex666 played reliably on B site for defense on Ancient. First, he killed a player in the Cave, then moved to the site and prevented the remaining opponents from entering the site and planting the bomb, securing a win for his team.

huNter multi-kill 4

huNter for attacking on Inferno took the initiative, taking out the focal point on B site and planted the bomb. Together with his team, he held the position, eliminated opponents coming from Banana, and finished off the sniper, preventing him from saving the weapon.

kensizor multi-kill 3

kensizor played smartly on the retake for defense on Inferno. First, he took out the lurker under site A, then moved to B, where the bomb was planted. In a coordinated retake with his team, he took down two more and defused the bomb, adding the round to B8's tally.

huNter multi-kill 3

huNter once again shone on Inferno, now for defense. On Banana, he made a reliable defense against opponents, securing three kills, helping his team win an important round.

kensizor clutch 1v2

kensizor continued to show confident play, this time on Dust II for defense. When G2 planted the bomb on site A, he used a boost on the boxes, took out two opponents, and defused the bomb, bringing B8 their third round in a row.

headtr1ck multi-kill 3

headtr1ck for attacking on Dust II worked excellently with the sniper rifle. The first crucial kill was achieved during Long control, then he covered a teammate to prevent an opponent from pushing, and the third frag was made near the exit to Long from CT.

m0NESY multi-kill 4

m0NESY for defense on Dust II confirmed his status as one of the world's best snipers. Left alone on site A, he caught one opponent coming from Long, then took down everyone trying to push him from the site. This outstanding play by m0NESY helped his team equalize the score on the map.

For B8, this match was a great opportunity to prove themselves against one of the world's strongest teams. Playing against G2 allowed them to showcase the team's potential and their drive for progress. Despite the result, such an experience serves as an important step towards new achievements and deserves recognition.

The BLAST Bounty Spring 2025 Closed Qualifier continues, and we await more unforgettable matches and moments in CS2.