OG managed to keep their chances alive for advancing to the next stage of the ESL Challenger League Season 50: Europe – Cup 1 by defeating BC.Game with a score of 2:1. Despite the brilliant play of Oleksandr “ s1mple ” Kostyliev, it was OG who proved stronger at the decisive moment.

Match Progress
The match began on Mirage, where BC.Game had full control. After a confident first half (8:4), they closed the map 13:4 without issues, taking the lead in the series.

On Nuke, the situation changed. OG showed resilience: after an even first half (6:6), they managed to push through in key rounds and snatched victory 13:11, leveling the score.

The fate of the match was decided on Ancient , where OG dominated from start to finish. Winning the first half 7:5, they built on their success in the second and confidently secured a 13:6 blowout, closing the series in their favor.

Match MVP
The standout player of the match was Oleksandr “ s1mple ” Kostyliev, even despite his team's loss. The Ukrainian demonstrated high consistency: his kill count over the three maps totaled 58 with only 38 deaths. With 98.5 damage on average per round, he was a true leader for BC.Game, but his individual skill wasn't enough to stop OG 's comeback.

What's Next?
The loss means BC.Game is eliminated from the tournament at the 9th–12th place stage, while OG will continue their journey in the lower bracket and face Gentle Mates in the 5th round. The winner of the ESL Challenger League Season 50: Europe – Cup 1 will not only receive $12,000 but also a slot in the ESL Challenger League Season 50: Europe .