The match between Virtus.pro and FURIA Esports at the Esports World Cup 2025 in Rainbow Six Siege ended with a victory for the Brazilians. However, the main topic of discussion after the game was not so much the tactical decisions as the atmosphere in the arena.

VP captain Danil "JoyStiCK" Gabov sharply criticized the use of drums by FURIA fans in his social media post, calling it a factor that directly impacted the gameplay.

What JOYSTiCK Said

The player stated that during the rounds, due to the loud drumming, the team couldn't hear crucial in-game sounds—opponents' footsteps, position changes, or bomb placements. According to him, this created an unfair advantage for FURIA:

GG FURIA, but drums should be banned at tournaments. When they start playing, you can't hear anything. FURIA moves the match without our consent, all their fans with drums sit on our side. If you support the team, do it in front of your sector

 Danil "JoyStiCK" Gabov

The player emphasized that he is not looking for excuses for the loss and acknowledges that FURIA was stronger, but believes such situations should not occur at major tournaments.

Response and Reaction

Dozens of comments quickly appeared under the post. Some fans agreed that the noise level should be regulated, especially when it interferes with gameplay. Others reminded that LAN tournaments always involve active support and even the use of musical instruments, and it's the professionals' task to adapt to any atmosphere.

One of the most popular comments directly responded to JOYSTiCK:

You're playing on LAN, where fans are allowed to bring musical instruments to create an atmosphere. FURIA faced the same problem, but they adapted better.

 

The discussion also recalled an unpleasant statistic for VP: the team has lost to the Brazilians in 8 of the last 9 matches.

Theory of "Paid Drums"

Among viewers and analysts, there were speculations that the group with drums was a FURIA fan club from CS2, allegedly invited by EWC organizers to Saudi Arabia at their own expense to create an atmosphere.

If true, other league teams had a similar opportunity, but according to eyewitnesses, this didn't happen.

One commenter noted that similar rumors circulated about other disciplines, including Dota 2, where it was about fans of the Falcons team. There is no official confirmation of this information yet.

Tournament Context

The Esports World Cup 2025 in Rainbow Six Siege brought together the world's strongest teams, and the VP vs. FURIA match took place in the playoff stage. The victory for the Brazilians was another confirmation of their dominance on the scene—they confidently advanced further, while VP ended their run.

FURIA continues to maintain its status as one of the tournament favorites, while Virtus.pro once again failed to overcome the "Brazilian curse."

EWC organizers have not yet given official comments regarding the use of drums or the placement of fan sections. It is possible that after this incident, tournament rules may be reviewed to avoid similar disputes in the future.