FaZe defeat Passion UA 13:10 on Dust2 to open Stage 2 of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 with a victory
FaZe Clan opened the second stage of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 with a tense yet confident win over Passion UA on Dust2 (13:10). Although the Ukrainian roster came close to a comeback, narrowing the score to 10:11, FaZe stabilized just in time and closed out the match to start the stage with a 1-0 record.
Dust2 (10:13 FaZe Clan)
FaZe kicked off Dust2 with a solid performance, securing 7 rounds on the T side. After switching sides, they continued to dominate on defense, though Passion UA managed to reduce the gap to 10:11 and put FaZe in a dangerous position. Still, the international lineup held their nerve and sealed Dust2 with a narrow 13:10 victory.
Match MVP
FaZe’s AWPer broky delivered an impressive showing. He consistently secured opening kills while staying alive, giving his team crucial man-advantage situations. His Dust2 stats: ADR — 86.8, Swing +6.87%, and a 1.49 rating.
Passion UA came close to starting Stage 2 with a win, but uncertainty in key rounds cost them dearly, sending them into the 0-1 pool. FaZe advance to the 1-0 bracket. StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 2 runs from November 29 to December 2, with only 8 of the 16 teams earning spots in Stage 3.
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