Falcons defeat Passion UA and advance to the BLAST Rivals 2025 semifinals

Falcons edged out Passion UA in a tense battle at BLAST Rivals 2025, clinching both maps in the final rounds and securing their spot in the semifinals, with m0NESY emerging as the undeniable hero of the match.

Train (11:13 Falcons)

On their own map pick, Falcons faced aggressive resistance from Passion UA. The first half was too close to call, ending 6:6. Falcons gained a significant advantage in the second half on the T side, reaching map point, but Passion UA managed to wrestle back momentum and came close to forcing overtime — yet Falcons did not allow it.

Mirage (10:13 Falcons)

On their opponent’s map pick, Falcons dominated early and led 5:1. However, in the seventh round, Passion UA put together a seven-round streak and secured the first half in their favor. In the second half, Falcons managed to disrupt Passion UA’s pace and closed out the map with a tight 13:10 score.

Match MVP

The best player of the match was Falcons’ AWPer, m0NESY. His aggressive AWP play often translated into round wins for the team. m0NESY’s match stats: ADR — 100.1, Swing +5.00%, and a 1.53 rating.

This loss is not critical for Passion UA. They continue their playoffs run from the quarterfinals, while Falcons advance to the semifinals. BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2 takes place from November 12 to 16, with a total prize pool of $350,000, where the champion earns $125,000 and 2 Freq. Flyer Tokens.