B8 claim victory over Falcons in their Stage 3 match at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

The Ukrainian team B8 secured a sensational win in their opening match of Stage 3 at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, defeating Falcons on Ancient. Despite entering as underdogs, B8 showcased mature decision-making and control over key moments, while npl emerged as the hero of the match thanks to a crucial clutch and strong performance on the T side.

The flow of the match was largely determined during the map veto, where both teams’ strategic priorities became evident:

1. B8 removed Nuke
2. B8 removed Dust2
3. Falcons removed Overpass
4. Falcons removed Mirage
5. Falcons removed Inferno
6. B8 removed Train
7. Ancient was left over

The first half featured a tight contest. B8 managed to impose their offensive playstyle, while Falcons responded with structured defense. After the side swap, B8 once again took the lead, going up 11–8. Falcons attempted to disrupt the Ukrainian team’s pace, but B8 proved stronger and closed out Ancient 13–10.

Match MVP

The best player of the match was npl. Thanks to a won clutch and confident execution on the T side, he became a key factor in B8’s victory. His stats: ADR – 96.1, Swing +9.10%, and a 1.73 rating.

As underdogs, B8 earn their first win in Stage 3 and move forward into the 1–0 pool. Falcons continue their run in the 0–1 pool. StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 3 runs from December 4 to 7, with only eight teams advancing to the playoffs to compete for the championship title and a $500,000 prize pool.