HEROIC defeat BetBoom 2:0 and move one step closer to the PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 playoffs

HEROIC confidently dispatched BetBoom in the second-round match of PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, claiming a 2:0 victory (13:8 on Nuke, 13:11 on Mirage). The Danish squad showed consistency across both maps and, thanks to a standout performance from yxngstxr — who was named the MVP of the match — came closer to securing a playoff spot at the tournament.

Nuke (13:8 HEROIC)

On BetBoom’s map pick, HEROIC looked composed and confident. Playing on the T side, they secured 7 rounds — a solid result on Nuke. Switching to defense, HEROIC managed to shut down BetBoom’s attacks and closed out the map 13:8.

Mirage (13:11 HEROIC)

On their own pick, HEROIC were close to forcing a third decider on Dust2. The first half ended with a slight advantage for HEROIC at 7:5. In the second half, the Danes reached match point, but BetBoom fought back with a streak of rounds to make it 11:12. However, HEROIC didn’t let their opponents seize the momentum and finished the map 13:11.

Match MVP

The best player of the series was yxngstxr, who posted impressive numbers: ADR – 99.6, Swing +4.71%, and a rating of 1.45.

HEROIC now hold a 2-0 record, meaning just one more win will secure them a place in the playoffs. Despite winning their opening match, BetBoom drop to the 1-1 pool, where they will still have a chance to fight for a quarterfinal berth. PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 takes place from October 26 to November 1, featuring a $625,000 prize pool, with $200,000 going to the winning team and another $200,000 to their organization.