Summary:
- MIBR pulled off a crazy upset in the elimination match against Team Falcons at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025.
- Team Falcons won the first map, Ancient, fairly easily, and MIBR then came alive on Nuke.
- The match ended on Inferno with a triple overtime where MIBR came out on top, winning 22-20.
The BLAST.tv Austin Major has already served up one of the most ridiculous moments of the tournament so far, with the incredible matchup of MIBR vs Team Falcons. Fans were on the edge of their seats as these two titans faced off in an elimination round. Team Falcons came roaring out of the gates, only for MIBR, as it does, to wake up and mount a comeback that no one expected.
Brazilian Teams Rising at Austin Major
Brazilian teams have made a big statement at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. Seeing the combination of Brazilian talent and competitive spirit come back onto the global stage is great to see. The highlight of the Austin Major for Brazilian teams was MIBR’s massive victory over Team Falcons in an elimination match. This win highlighted their potential further in the Major and continues the story of Brazilian teams pushing their way up.
Outside of MIBR winning against Team Falcons, we’ve also seen some other Brazilian teams emerge in BLAST.tv Austin Major. Legacy surprised everyone, going a perfect 3-0, including a huge win over FaZe Clan, a traditional powerhouse. FURIA suffered an initial stumble but ultimately persevered to qualify for Stage 3. Something else that went under the radar was paiN Gaming going 3-1 overall and their biggest win coming against FURIA.
This shared success demonstrates that Brazilian teams are becoming relevant again at the elite level of competitive Counter-Strike. And, overall, this is good news for the region and the possibilities that lie ahead for esports.
Falcons’ Rocky Road to Elimination
Team Falcons’ experience at BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025’s unexpected bumps on the path to elimination came in waves. Coming into the tournament, they held lofty expectations, and the team was filled out with respected players, including m0NESY. However, Team Falcons did not start the tournament strong and struggled with their form consistently throughout.
They did not take to the court good, losing unexpectedly in the backend of stage 2 back-to-back to two underdog teams (B8 and Lynn Vision Gaming) that were not expected to beat them in this stage of the tournament. Following these losses, they put the Falcons on the verge of elimination and placed them in a do-or-die situation. They just managed to beat OG Esports in a close 2-1 series, almost losing in a shocking 0-3 exit. This uncertain opening to the tournament was glaring by how convincing they had been at previous tournaments in PGL Bucharest and IEM Melbourne when they were regarded as a real threat to Team Vitality.
MIBR vs Team Falcons Match Overview
What an awesome best-of-three elimination match between MIBR vs Team Falcons in the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 Stage 2! The match began on MIBR’s pick of Ancient. It was a great start for Team Falcons, who won 13-6, and TeSeS and m0NESY had a total of 32 kills combined. But MIBR regained their footing in Nuke, which favored their stylistic play and took it 13-9. A highlight was brnz4n’s strong 1v3 clutch after breathing life into MIBR’s eventual lead.
The match then went to a crazy nail-biting decider on Inferno where both teams slugged it out through three overtimes. It was a great back-and-forth map with some major plays from insani (31 kills), then Magisk and NiKo clutching moments for Falcons. In the end, MIBR defeated Falcons 22-20 in the long marathon final third map. Their win ensured they stayed alive in the Major while knocking one of the favorite teams out of the tournament.
For Falcons, this loss was the earliest exit for them in a Major to date, and finished in 20th-22nd place. This was a disappointing outcome, considering the high expectations and dime spent to build their roster. The match was a back-and-forth momentum exchange, exhibiting how wild the Major could be. And, unfortunately, Falcons were to finish by one of the most thrilling finishes seen in CS2 in recent history.
Conclusion
The MIBR vs Team Falcons match-up at the BLAST.tv Austin Major was an insane experience. As an underdog story, it couldn’t have played out any better. After initially looking down and out, MIBR rallied their way back into one of the best matches of the tournament. For Team Falcons, it was a tough way to bow out, but it certainly gives more motivation for future events. This elimination match really shows how, in esports, no one can be counted out until that final round is won.
