
B8 defeat The Huns on Ancient to reach 1-1 at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025
At Stage 1 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, B8 and The Huns faced off in a Bo1 match that turned out to be quite competitive. B8 managed to secure a 13:11 win on Ancient, closing out the game in the final rounds.
With this result, B8 move to a 1-1 record, keeping their chances of advancing alive. The Huns, on the other hand, fall to 0-2 and now sit on the brink of elimination.
The standout performer for B8 was Andrii “npl” Kukharskyi, who finished the match with 23–15, an ADR of 91.4, and a 1.55 rating. His impact in the crucial moments helped B8 hold the lead when it mattered.
For The Huns, Baatarkhuu “Bart4k” Batbold showed the best numbers with a 1.33 rating, but it wasn’t enough for the team to stabilize their game and challenge B8 in the late rounds.
What’s next
For B8, the victory is an important step forward both in terms of confidence and tournament positioning. They remain in the race for a spot in the next stage. The Huns now face significant pressure — one more loss could mean elimination.
B8 will now play against another team with a 1-1 record, where they will look to build on this win.
The Huns have no room for error: they must win their next match to avoid dropping to 0-3 and exiting the tournament early.
The competition in Stage 1 continues to tighten, and the upcoming matches are expected to be no less tense.

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