The BLAST Open Spring 2025 tournament is gaining momentum, and the first day of Group B competition delivered exciting matches and unexpected twists for the viewers. Sixteen of the world's best teams are battling it out in Copenhagen for a substantial prize pool of $400,000.

G2 2:0 Imperial

G2 confidently defeated Imperial with a score of 2-0 (Mirage 13-8, Inferno 13-11). On the first map, G2 looked extremely confident, setting the pace of the game from the start. huNter- stood out in particular, tearing through opponents with 36 frags and showcasing an incredible level of individual play. The second map was more challenging: Imperial managed to put up a fight but couldn't close it out. In the end, G2 regrouped and secured crucial clutches, bringing the series to a victorious conclusion.

Eternal Fire 2:0 Liquid

Eternal Fire proved stronger than Liquid, finishing both maps (Dust II 13-7, Anubis 13-7) with the same score. From the beginning of the game, the Turkish team showed confidence in their actions. MAJ3R, the captain of Eternal Fire, led his team forward, making precise calls and crucial frags.

The Mongolz 2:1 M80

The Mongolz won a tense series against M80 (Dust II 13-11, Ancient 11-13, Inferno 13-3). The first map was closely contested, but the Mongolian team managed to come out on top due to more coordinated play in crucial moments. However, on Ancient, M80 responded by playing more aggressively and capitalizing on their opponents' mistakes. Everything was decided on the third map, Inferno, where The Mongolz completely dominated, leaving M80 with no chance, and confidently closed the match with a crushing score of 13-3.

Natus Vincere 2:0 FURIA

Natus Vincere also advanced by defeating FURIA 2-0 (Anubis 16-12, Mirage 13-8). The first map was a real test—NAVI didn't immediately find their rhythm, allowing FURIA to put up a fight. However, in overtime, the team showed incredible resilience, winning all the crucial rounds. On Mirage, NAVI started dominantly, leading 8-0, but then allowed FURIA to take several consecutive rounds. Despite this, the Ukrainian team didn't lose their advantage and confidently brought the match to victory. Interestingly, the MVP of the match was not a NAVI player but a representative from FURIA—yuurih, who despite his team's loss, demonstrated excellent play.

Upcoming Matches in Group B

The winners of the matches will meet in the upper bracket semifinals: G2 will face Eternal Fire, and NAVI will go against The Mongolz. Meanwhile, the losing teams will try to keep their tournament hopes alive: Imperial will play against Liquid, and M80 will face FURIA in elimination matches.

BLAST Open Spring 2025 takes place from March 19 to 30. The group stage is held at the BLAST studio in Copenhagen, while the playoffs will take place at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal. You can follow the results and progress of the tournament in more detail via this link.