The CFS 2025 Grand Finals have officially begun!
On the opening day, eight teams competed in four thrilling group stage matchups. In today’s games, Team Stallions, Team Liquid, EVOS ARc, and EVOLUTION POWER GAMING each secured victories, marking their first wins of the tournament. Congratulations to all four teams on their strong starts!
[CFS 2025 Grand Finals: Day 1 Results]
[Group A] Swamp Gaming 0:2 Team Stallions
[Group B] Team Liquid 2:0 Team Falcons
[Group C] Virtus.pro 1:2 EVOS ARc
[Group D] EVOLUTION POWER GAMING 2:0 Inner Circle
[ Group A Match 1:Swamp Gaming vs Team Stallions ]
Maps: New Compound, Eagle Eye 2.0, Port
In the opening map, New Compound, SWG’s Famous delivered an impressive performance with multiple clutch moments, securing a quad-kill and a five-kill round to keep his team in contention. However, STS’s no responded with several multi-kill rounds of his own, allowing the team to close the first half at 7–2. After switching sides, STS maintained their momentum and closed out the map with a final score of 10–4.
On Eagle Eye 2.0, both teams traded rounds early on, with STS ending the first half ahead at 5–4. Despite Famous once again achieving several multi-kills, including another quad-kill, SWG was unable to turn the tide. STS’s LOYY and no delivered crucial kills in the final rounds, sealing the map at 10–6.
Team Stallions take the series 2–0 against Swamp Gaming.
[ Group B Match 1:Team Liquid vs Team Falcons]
Maps: New Compound, Eagle Eye 2.0, Port, Ankara
In the first map, Eagle Eye 2.0, Team Liquid's Goken secured several clutch rounds, giving his team an early advantage and finishing the first half with a score of 6–3. After switching sides, Team Liquid shut down Team Falcons completely, taking the map decisively with a final score of 10–3.
On Black Widow, Team Falcons' RAMBO delivered several key kills as both teams traded rounds in the early game. With the score tied at 3–3, Team Liquid adjusted their strategy and pulled ahead to finish the first half again with a score of 6–3. After the side switch, Team Liquid's wy produced multiple multi-kill rounds, maintaining their lead and closing the map with a final score of 10–7.
Ultimately, Team Liquid defeated Team Falcons 2–0.
[Group C Match 1: Virtus.pro vs. EVOS Arc]
Maps: Black Widow, Ankara, Port
In the first map, Black Widow, both teams traded rounds early on, with EVOS demonstrating a slightly stronger defense on the B site. They finished the first half with a 5–4 lead. After switching sides, EVOS’s KSA secured a triple kill, and XETRA won a crucial 1v1 clutch. VP’s TOM countered with several multi-kill rounds, bringing the score to 9–9. In overtime, HIEUMEO delivered a key double kill, enabling VP to take the map with a score of 13–10.
Moving to the second map, Ankara, VP opened with a clutch performance from TOM, and both teams continued to exchange rounds. NEVIS fell short in two clutch attempts, while EVOS’s ELVIN shifted the momentum with an explosive triple kill, helping EVOS secure a 5–4 lead at halftime. After the switch, EVOS dominated by winning five consecutive rounds, ultimately shutting out VP 10–4 and tying the series.
On the decider map, Port, EVOS began with coordinated attacks; however, VP’s JRK found several impactful kills, ending the first half with a 5–4 lead. After the sides were switched, EVOS’s KELR made a statement with a commanding triple kill, allowing them to tie the score multiple times.
In the final moments, YOB1B secured a clutch double kill, sealing the victory for EVOS with a final score of 10–8.
In the end, EVOS defeated Virtus.pro 2–1.
[Group D Match 1: EVOLUTION POWER GAMING vs. Inner Circle]
Maps: Black Widow, New Compound, Port
In the first game on Black Widow, Inner Circle (IC) secured an early round with a 2v1 clutch. However, EVOLUTION POWER GAMING (EP) quickly took control of the match as their entire roster performed exceptionally. Players xqq and ZAY each delivered multiple multi-kill rounds, leading EP to a dominant victory with a score of 10–1.
Moving on to New Compound, EP’s player First electrified the arena with consecutive sniper kills, while IC’s kiko contributed several key frags to keep his team competitive. EP closed the first half with a 6–3 lead. After switching sides, IC managed to win only one additional round before EP’s yh sealed the map with an explosive triple-kill, bringing the final score to 10–4.
Ultimately, EVOLUTION POWER GAMING defeated Inner Circle 2–0.
Thank you for watching Day 1 of the CFS 2025 Grand Finals.
Tomorrow, we will move on to Day 2 of the Group Stage. We look forward to having you with us as we continue showcasing the very best of CFS in 2025.
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