aurora confidently defeated Falcons with a 2:0 score in the semifinals of the Esports World Cup 2025, securing their spot in the grand final of the tournament. The Turkish team showcased strong gameplay on both maps, preventing their opponent from imposing their strategy.
Match Progress
The first map, Inferno, picked by aurora , ended with the team’s victory at 13:6. aurora dominated both halves (9:3 on offense and 4:3 on defense), which allowed them to confidently close out the map. On the second map, Train, chosen by Falcons , aurora once again demonstrated disciplined play and prevailed with a 13:11 score. Despite Falcons ' attempt to close the gap, the Turkish team maintained their advantage and sealed the series win.
The best player of the match was Ismailcan "XANTARES" Dörtkardeş, who finished the series with 41 kills and 24 deaths, 92 ADR. His consistent performance on both maps provided aurora with confidence in crucial rounds and was a decisive factor in their victory.
After the victory, aurora advances to the grand final, where they will face The MongolZ . Falcons , on the other hand, will compete in the third-place match against Vitality . The matches are scheduled for tomorrow morning at 9:00 CEST for the third-place match and 12:00 for the grand final.
The Esports World Cup 2025 is taking place from August 20 to 24 in Riyadh, at the Boulevard Riyadh City arena. Sixteen top teams are battling for a prize pool of $1,250,000.
