B8 defeat paiN 2:0 in Stage 3 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025
In a tense elimination match at Stage 3 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, the Ukrainian roster B8 managed to overcome paiN with a 2:0 victory despite tight endings on both maps. The team showed great composure in overtime on Dust2 and Ancient, securing a spot in the decisive 2-2 bracket, where they will continue their fight for a playoff berth. For paiN, the loss marked the end of their tournament run.
Dust2 (19:16 B8)
Despite the low win rates on Dust2 — paiN at 40% and B8 at 33% — the Brazilian team came very close to winning their own map pick. The first half was split between periods of dominance from both sides. B8 started strong, but paiN later took control and closed the half 7:5. After switching to the T side, B8 managed to push the game into overtime. Following a series of tense extra rounds, B8 ultimately secured Dust2 with a 19:16 scoreline.
Ancient (16:12 B8)
Ancient proved to be just as intense. The first half ended with a narrow 7:5 lead for paiN. Once on the CT side, B8 tied the score at 10:10, after which both teams exchanged rounds one by one. paiN had a chance to close out the map at 13:11, but B8 once again pushed the game into overtime, where they dominated 4:0 and finished Ancient 16:12.
Match MVP
The hero of the match was kensizor, who earned a 1.41 rating. Thanks to his performance, B8 stay alive in the tournament and continue their run in the 2-2 bracket.
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