
B8 defeat Inner Circle in a Ukrainian derby at PGL Bucharest 2026
The Ukrainian derby at PGL Bucharest 2026 ended with a victory for B8, who defeated Inner Circle 2–0 in a hard-fought series. Both teams showed competitive Counter-Strike, but B8 proved more efficient in key moments, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Map veto:
- Inner Circle removed Ancient
- B8 removed Anubis
- Inner Circle picked Dust2
- B8 picked Mirage
- B8 removed Overpass
- Inner Circle removed Inferno
- Nuke was left over
Dust2 (13:11 B8)
The series started on Dust2, where B8 took early control, but Inner Circle fought back and kept the game close until the very end. Despite the tense finish, B8 managed to close out the map 13:11, taking an important step toward winning the series.
Mirage (13:6 B8)
On Mirage, B8 looked much more dominant. The team controlled both sides of the map and left no room for a comeback. Inner Circle struggled to respond to their opponent’s aggressive and structured play, as B8 secured a convincing 13:6 victory.
Match MVP
The standout player of the match was B8’s newcomer s1zzi, who finished with an ADR of 81.9 and a 1.45 rating.
Despite a competitive showing, Inner Circle exit the tournament with a 1–3 record, earning $18,750 in prize money. B8 remain in contention and will play a decisive match in the 2–2 bracket. PGL Bucharest 2026 takes place from April 4 to April 11, featuring 16 teams competing for a $625,000 prize pool.










