In the quarterfinals of the Esports World Cup 2025 playoffs, G2 Esports pulled off a comeback victory against Bilibili Gaming with a 2:1 score, advancing to the tournament's semifinals. The European team lost the first map but managed to regroup and confidently closed out the next two, sending the Chinese team home. At the Mid-Season Invitational, the European squad lost to the Chinese team 0:3, but today they managed to recover after a disappointing first map and confidently closed out the next two, sending Bilibili Gaming home.
The series started in favor of Bilibili Gaming —they performed confidently in the early game, controlled the macro, and successfully capitalized on their advantages, imposing their pace on G2 Esports . The first map ended in favor of the Chinese team, and it seemed the series would go according to their plan.
However, on the second map, G2 Esports drastically changed their approach. The team improved their control over objectives, won most of the key team fights, and began to dictate their terms on the map. Excellent teamwork and initiative allowed G2 Esports to even the series score.
On the decisive third map, G2 Esports looked much more confident. Despite an even start, it was G2 Esports who executed more precisely in crucial moments, leaving Bilibili Gaming no chance for a comeback.
MVP of the Match
The MVP of the series was Hans Sama —the G2 Esports marksman played a crucial role in the team's victory on the last two maps. He particularly shone on the decisive third map, where his damage and positioning in the key mid-lane team fight allowed G2 Esports to seize the advantage and close out the game.
Best Moment of the Match
The pivotal moment was the team fight in the mid-lane on the decisive third map. In this battle, Hans Sama showcased his maximum individual skill—his positioning and damage were decisive factors. Thanks to his actions, G2 Esports won the fight, gained a decisive advantage, and concluded the match in their favor a few minutes later.
The Esports World Cup 2025 takes place from July 16 to 20 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Teams are competing for a prize pool of $2,000,000.
