HEROIC crushed NiP at the start of PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 — xfl0ud shines as the hero of the match

HEROIC confidently kicked off their PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 campaign, defeating NiP 2:0 (13:7 Nuke, 13:10 Dust2). The team displayed complete control on both maps, while xfl0ud emerged as the standout player with an incredible 2.15 rating, leading his team to their first victory of the tournament.

Nuke (13:7 HEROIC)

The match began on Nuke, NiP’s map pick. From the very first round, HEROIC took full control of the game and dictated the pace. Playing on the T side in the first half, NiP managed to win only two rounds. After the side switch, HEROIC felt no pressure and calmly closed out the map 13:7.

Dust2 (13:10 HEROIC)

On their own pick, HEROIC had a rough start, trailing against NiP ’s strong defense. NiP claimed the first half 7:5, but once sides switched, HEROIC turned the tables. Playing on CT, they dominated the second half, controlling every round. A clutch round win by xfl0ud sealed the deal for HEROIC, who took Dust2 13:10.

Match MVP

The best player of the series was undoubtedly xfl0ud, who delivered an outstanding individual performance that proved crucial for HEROIC’s victory. His stats were remarkable: ADR - 130.7, Swing +11.29%, and a 2.15 rating.

Thanks to xfl0ud’s heroics, HEROIC move forward with a 1-0 record, looking strong in the early stage of the event. For NiP, this disappointing loss sends them to the 0-1 pool, but they still have chances for recovery. PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 takes place from October 26 to November 1, featuring a $625,000 prize pool, with $200,000 for the winning team and an additional $200,000 for their organization.