Results of the First Day at EWC CS2 2025

The opening day of the Esports World Cup (EWC) CS2 2025 in Riyadh delivered an exciting mix of expected victories and shocking upsets. Fans witnessed dominant performances from top contenders as well as surprising eliminations of tournament favorites. Below is a detailed breakdown of all the matches from Day 1.

GamerLegion vs TheMongolZ

The first match of the day featured GamerLegion against TheMongolZ. The outcome was largely predictable, as the Asian powerhouse TheMongolZ secured a comfortable 2:0 victory.

The opening map, Overpass, was the choice of TheMongolZ. Despite GamerLegion putting up some resistance in the first half and taking 5 rounds on the T side, they failed to defend effectively and lost 7:13.

On Inferno, TheMongolZ showed complete dominance. A crushing 10:2 first half highlighted the skill gap, and the map ended quickly at 13:3. With this result, GamerLegion were eliminated from the tournament after just one match.

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Vitality vs Team Liquid

The second series of the day saw French giants Vitality face Team Liquid. Vitality lived up to their reputation as one of the top contenders, taking the series 2:0.

On Mirage, Vitality started strong, winning the first half 9:3. Although Liquid fought back in the second half, the French side held their ground and closed the map 13:11.

Dust2 was a thrilling battle that went all the way to double overtime. Ultimately, Vitality edged out Liquid 19:16, with Mathieu "ZywOo" Herbaut putting on a masterclass performance — recording 51 kills and earning the MVP title of the match.

TYLOO vs Astralis

The third match of the day produced a major upset as Chinese squad TYLOO eliminated legendary Danish organization Astralis with a 2:1 victory.

Astralis started confidently on Inferno, winning 13:8. However, TYLOO quickly turned the tide. On Overpass, the Chinese side outperformed Astralis across all aspects, equalizing the score with a 13:7 win.

The deciding map was Train, where TYLOO held their nerve in crucial rounds and secured a 13:10 win. The victory marked a historic moment for TYLOO, sending Astralis home earlier than expected.

HEROIC vs Team Spirit

Another shocking result came when HEROIC defeated one of the tournament favorites, Team Spirit, 2:1.

The Danish side opened the series with an impressive performance on Ancient, cruising to a 13:5 win. Spirit responded on Nuke with an overwhelming 13:3 victory, forcing a decider on Mirage.

The final map turned into a nail-biting overtime battle. HEROIC managed to keep their composure under pressure and sealed the win, eliminating Spirit in the Round of 16 — a surprising early exit for a team considered a strong candidate for the finals.

FaZe Clan vs Aurora Gaming

The last series of the opening day delivered perhaps the biggest upset of all. Aurora Gaming shocked the world by eliminating FaZe Clan 2:1 and advancing to the quarterfinals.

On Inferno, picked by FaZe, the European squad dominated the first half 10:2 and closed out the map 13:6. Everything seemed to be going according to plan.

But on Mirage, Aurora struck back in stunning fashion. With an aggressive yet disciplined playstyle, they went into halftime 10:2 ahead and wrapped up the map 13:3 to tie the series.

The deciding map, Overpass, tested both teams’ resilience. FaZe led 7:5 at halftime, but Aurora executed a remarkable comeback, winning eight consecutive rounds on the CT side to close the map 13:7. The final score — Aurora 2:1 FaZe — marked a sensational victory that knocked one of the tournament’s main contenders out on the very first day.

Conclusion

Day 1 of EWC CS2 2025 set the stage for a thrilling tournament filled with surprises. While favorites like Vitality and TheMongolZ showed their strength, upsets from TYLOO, HEROIC, and Aurora reminded fans that no team is safe. With several top contenders already out, the path to the trophy looks more unpredictable than ever, ensuring that the coming days will bring even more drama and excitement.