In the upper bracket final of LTA South 2025 Split 2, paiN Gaming defeated FURIA Esports and became the first team to secure a spot in the grand final.

This victory strengthened the team's position in the race for the title and a spot in international tournaments. The series ended with a 3:1 score in favor of paiN, despite resistance from FURIA on the first map.

paiN Gaming started the series with a setback, losing the first map after a prolonged battle and several key mistakes in the late game. However, the team quickly adapted: in the second game, paiN took the initiative from the start and confidently secured the map. The success was solidified on the third and fourth maps—with a well-thought-out draft, tight team coordination, and dominance in battles, paiN won the series 3:1 and advanced to the grand final.

The best player of the match was TitaN . His aggressive style and precise shooting resulted in an average of 31.7k damage per series. He particularly stood out in the key moments of the third and fourth maps, where his positioning and precise engagements played a decisive role in paiN's victory.

LTA South 2025 Split 2 runs from April 5 to June 15. Teams are competing for $54,863, the championship title, and spots in the MSI 2025 and the Esports World Cup. Detailed results and news are available via the link.