During the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025, four key matches were held, determining the teams reaching a 2-1 score in the group stage, as well as those in a tough position with 1-2. Eternal Fire, 3DMAX, Virtus.pro, and Falcons secured victories and moved closer to playoff qualification, while BIG, MIBR, Wildcard, and Astralis are on the brink of elimination.

Eternal Fire crushed BIG

The Turkish team Eternal Fire defeated BIG with a score of 2-0 (Dust II 13-5; Inferno 13-9). The German team started Dust II, their pick, with four consecutive lost rounds. The first half ended 8-4 in favor of Eternal Fire, and after switching sides, they dropped only one round on the opponent's full buy, confidently closing the map 13-5.

On Inferno, chosen by Eternal Fire, BIG started confidently, taking the first three rounds. However, the Turkish lineup responded with four consecutive wins, followed by both sides trading three-round streaks. The first half went to BIG (7-5), but after switching sides, Eternal Fire took six consecutive rounds and then secured the remaining two rounds for a 13-9 victory and 2-0 in the series.

3DMAX attained a confident victory over MIBR

The French organization 3DMAX outplayed MIBR with a score of 2-0 (Ancient 13-5; Inferno 13-11). The Brazilians chose Ancient but lost the first half 3-9, failing to put up a fight. After switching sides, 3DMAX quickly closed out the victory, winning the map 13-5.

On Inferno, chosen by 3DMAX, the Europeans dominated early (7-1), but then MIBR found their rhythm and reduced the gap to 5-7. After switching sides, 3DMAX won the pistol round but then lost six rounds consecutively. However, in a crucial moment, 3DMAX regrouped and took six rounds consecutively, securing a 13-11 victory and closing the series 2-0.

Virtus.pro defeated Wildcard

The Russian team Virtus.pro overcame Wildcard 2-0 (Dust II 13-10; Inferno 13-10). On Dust II, their pick, Virtus.pro lost the first two rounds but then won nine consecutively, ending the first half 9-3. Wildcard tried to make a comeback after switching sides, but Virtus.pro took crucial rounds, leading to a 13-10 victory.

Inferno, chosen by Wildcard, started under the control of the North American team, who finished the first half 8-4 in their favor. However, Virtus.pro showed resilience, winning nine rounds and conceding only two, securing another 13-10 victory and a 2-0 series win.

Falcons overcame Astralis in three maps

Falcons prevailed over Astralis with a score of 2-1 (Ancient 6-13; Dust II 13-7; Nuke 13-6). On Ancient, chosen by Astralis, the Danish team started strong (6-1) and ended the first half 7-5. After switching sides, Astralis dominated as CT, winning the map 13-6.

Dust II, chosen by Falcons, was under their complete control. They won the first half 9-3 and then confidently secured the map 13-7. On the decisive Nuke, Astralis started with four consecutive rounds, but then Falcons took control, winning seven of the remaining eight rounds of the first half (7-5). After switching sides, Falcons continued to build their advantage and took the map 13-6, winning the series 2-1.

PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 takes place from February 14 to 23 in Romania. Sixteen teams are competing for a prize pool of $1,250,000. Teams with a 2-1 score are one step away from the playoffs, while those at 1-2 face the risk of elimination. Follow the schedule and results through this link.