On the third day of play at the StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025, two elimination matches took place in the lower bracket. One of them featured Gentle Mates against PARIVISION, while Passion UA faced B8 in the other.

Gentle Mates vs PARIVISION

Match Progress

The series kicked off on Mirage, where PARIVISION immediately imposed their style. They won nine rounds in the first half and completely controlled the game. Gentle Mates looked lost and eventually conceded 6-13.

On Inferno, the situation changed dramatically. Gentle Mates appeared much more confident, demonstrating discipline in defense and composure in crucial moments. Despite a tied score in the first half, the team managed to pull ahead after the side switch and won 13-10.

The decisive map was Ancient, where Gentle Mates showcased their best performance of the tournament. They dominated from the start, attacked aggressively, and built a solid defense. PARIVISION couldn't find answers to their pressure and lost 6-13.

Match MVP

The key figure was Antonio "MartinezSa" Martinez, who confidently closed critical episodes and consistently secured important frags. His stats: 47 kills, 33 deaths, 75 ADR, and a rating of 6.6.

Passion UA vs B8

Match Progress

The match began on the Train map, chosen by Passion UA. However, from the first half, B8 took control of the situation — they won 10 rounds to 2 against their opponents, actively dominated key positions, and didn't allow Passion UA to develop their game. In the second half, B8 maintained their advantage and finished the map with a score of 13-8.

The second map, Dust2, was more tense and balanced. B8 managed to win the first half 7-5, and in the second half, a fierce battle ensued, with both teams displaying a high level of play. In the end, it was B8 that managed to secure a few crucial rounds, allowing them to win 13-11.

Match MVP

The best player of the match was Artem "kensizor" Kapran, who delivered an outstanding performance, finishing the match with 50 kills, 34 deaths, and an ADR of 106, becoming a key figure in his team's victory.

For PARIVISION and Passion UA, the loss means elimination from the tournament — the teams placed 5th–6th and earned $20,000 in prize money. Gentle Mates, on the other hand, continue the fight and will face B8 in the lower bracket final.

StarLadder StarSeries Fall 2025 takes place from September 18 to 21 in Budapest, Hungary. The tournament's prize pool is $500,000. Follow all the news, schedule, and results via this link.