Spirit secure a confident win over FaZe on Dust2 in Stage 3 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025
Spirit confidently defeated FaZe on Dust2 in their Stage 3 match at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, showcasing complete control from the opening rounds and closing out the map with a dominant 13:5 scoreline. The standout performer was donk, who delivered another powerful showing with a 1.86 rating, helping Spirit move into the 2-0 bracket.
The flow of the match was largely shaped during the map veto phase, where each team’s strategic priorities became clear:
- FaZe removed Ancient
- FaZe removed Train
- Spirit removed Nuke
- Spirit removed Mirage
- Spirit removed Inferno
- FaZe removed Overpass
- Dust2 was left over
Spirit took full control of Dust2 early on, displaying a stable and aggressive defensive setup. Their CT side worked almost flawlessly, allowing them to close the first half with a comfortable 9:3 lead. After switching sides, FaZe attempted to fight back, but could not challenge Spirit’s momentum, resulting in a quick and confident finish at 13:5.
Match MVP
The best player of the match was donk, who once again demonstrated his exceptional form. He finished Dust2 with 109 ADR, +7.92% Swing, and a 1.86 rating, playing a crucial role in Spirit’s success.
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