The BLAST London Open 2025 Grand Finals pitted Vitality against G2.

In Map 1, Vitality 's offense was repeatedly thwarted on their map selection. G2's sharpshooting performance saw Vitality score only two points in the first half, but G2 easily ended the match in the second half. In Map 2, ZywOo 's dominance exploded. After a tie in the first half, G2 failed to score in the second. Map 3 mirrored the same pattern, with a close first half but G2 holding the scoreless in the second. Map 4 also saw a tie in the first half, but the second half proved far more thrilling than expected. Despite holding match point, Vitality failed to close the game out, being crushed 4-0 in overtime. In the deciding map, G2 initially took a defensive lead in the first half, but in the second half, MATYS secured a victory in the pistol round, ultimately securing a 13-6 victory.

Map 1: Dust2

Vitality started the round as the attacking team. After losing a player in the default phase, the remaining attackers gathered at A-zone to attack. However, malbsMd and huNter- in A-zone withstood the pressure, instantly securing a triple kill and winning the pistol round. In the next round, Vitality forced a mid lane substitution, but G2 easily countered it with their advantage in guns. Moving on to the gun round, Vitality secured control of B1 and mid lane, then grouped to advance to B. After a 2v2 fight, ropz and apEX secured a gun setup, securing their team's first point. In the fourth round, after a kill exchange at A-zone, G2's three players returned to defend.

With only one round left in the game, Vitality 's economy plummeted after a failed attempt to double-team A, allowing G2 to push the lead to 5-1. Returning to the gun game, Vitality secured the first kill, but a G2 counter-clear on A's mid lane completely stalled the game and secured another point. Vitality shifted their strategy and opted for a single A-zone attack, but G2 quickly countered and successfully recovered. G2 was in hot form, dominating their opponent in the gun battle and easily pushing the lead to 9-1. The next round, Vitality continued their group attack on B, leading to a 2v5 situation. Star player ZywOo finally came into his own, securing a pentakill and a powerful comeback. In the final point, despite early losses, G2 suffered an early double kill from malbsMd , disrupting their momentum. The remaining players recovered and closed the first half, ending the game at 10-2.

In the second half, G2, as the attacking team, secured mid and successfully chased down ropz , who was scouting forward. The remaining players then gathered at A-Small, completing a breakthrough and planting the bomb, preventing the opponent from retreating. In the next round, Vitality chose to force a move. G2 controlled A-Small and reached close range, defeating their opponents one by one and securing match point. G2 then easily secured the map with their advantage in weaponry, and then advanced to A-Small, poised to end the game. flameZ withstood the pressure and secured a double kill, while the remaining players all contributed to recover a point. In the final round, G2 gathered at A-Small and advanced directly to A-Small. After a thrilling player exchange, HeavyGod secured a 1v1 closeout, closing out map one. The final score was 13-3.

Map 2:

In Mirage, G2, as the attacking team, chose to attack A in a wave, but Vitality , after adjusting their form, easily neutralized their attack with their marksmanship. After winning the pistol round, Vitality easily secured two points. Moving to the pistol round, G2 controlled mid and continued to double-team A, but flameZ secured a triple kill on the second floor, effectively crushing their opponent. G2's economy then plummeted, preventing them from making a small-gun comeback, allowing Vitality to secure two more points. In the fifth round, G2's small double-team on A from B proved effective, forcing the remaining defenders to defend their guns. G2 then prepared to repeat the same strategy, but Vitality secured a kill in mid and easily extinguished their attack. The score reached 5-1. In the battle for mid, G2, holding a numerical advantage, sent a scout into the unguarded B zone, securing a point. In the next round, G2 continued their attack on B, this time with SunPayus 's sniper rifle performance helping the team to claw back points. Thanks to a wave of group-based farm, G2 seemed to have found their correct offensive rhythm, crushing their opponent's economy and tying the score. In the final two rounds of the first half, both teams continued their positional battles at the bomb site. G2 relied on more frequent last-hitting to maintain their advantage, but ZywOo also played well. Ultimately, each team scored a point, and the score was tied at 6-6.

In the second half, Vitality , on offense, prepared to advance to B, but G2 pushed forward to scout the A zone and then heavily defended B. However, ZywOo 's pistol performance once again shattered the opponent's defense, giving his team the lead. After winning the pistol round, Vitality scored three consecutive points. ZywOo 's strong performance also energized the rest of the team, and after easily winning the first pistol round, Vitality led 11-6. In the 18th round, flameZ 's breakthrough double kill helped the team advance to the point and plant the bomb, forcing the remaining defenders to defend their guns and give up match point. In the final round, Vitality gained a numerical advantage in mid lane and took advantage of the opportunity to advance to A point. ZywOo took the final kill, closing the second map. The final score was 13-6.

Map 3: Overpass

Vitality 's map selection saw them attacking from the long range, pushing for B. Their combined shooting prowess instantly crushed their opponent. After winning the pistol round, Vitality pressed on, pushing the lead to 4-0. In the fifth round, Vitality , opting to continue their push for B, encountered a triple kill from huNter- on the long range, securing G2's first point. Vitality then shifted to A and encountered SunPayus 's sniper sniper, but they coordinated with their teammates to easily neutralize the attack. After Vitality 's economy tanked, G2 quickly rallied for two points. With their opponent's advance seemingly untenable, G2 became more aggressive in their forward scouting, easily tying the score at 4-4. With their economy low, Vitality could only allow their opponent to overtake them. They then employed a silent engagement strategy to seize A. While they successfully planted the bomb, the opponent seized the opportunity to retreat. In the final two rounds of the first half, Vitality continued their silent engagement strategy, leveraging the performance of their star players to tie the score at 6-6.

In the second half, G2, as the attacking team, traded kills with the CT team at A, resulting in a 2v2 situation. flameZ ultimately withstood the pressure and secured a 1v2 victory. In the next round, ZywOo , aided by a teammate's enticement outside the restroom, secured a triple kill, earning another point. G2 entered a short-range round. Although HeavyGod and malbsMd helped their team advance to the base and plant the bomb with precise headshots, the final 1v1 situation was won by mezii , widening the lead. G2, favoring A, seemed to have neglected their B zone control, leading to frequent scouting during their attacks, which led to heavy deployments and even flanks. Vitality , with ropz 's forward scouting, disrupted their opponent's initial strategy and led them to an 11-6 lead. Low on gold, G2 attempted to advance B at halftime, but were easily defeated by flameZ 's triple kill. With match point secured, Vitality pursued a bolder push forward. G2 attempted a B zone attack, but were again blocked by flameZ , allowing the remaining players to easily close out the third map. The final score was 13-6.

Map 4: Inferno

G2's map selection shifted to mid. As the attacking team, they opted to block smoke in mid and push for a link. ropz successfully engaged the smoke but failed to secure a kill. The remaining G2 players then used their marksmanship to execute a 2-for-3 trade. However, mezii , defending the second floor, delivered a crucial shot, securing a triple kill and turning the tide for Vitality . G2's aggressive play subsequently failed, allowing Vitality to secure two more points. In the pistol round, ropz withstood the attack at A1, collaborating with his connecting teammates to create a crossfire, forcing the opponent into a melee. G2 then opted to link up and accelerate, but flameZ quickly returned to defend. In the pistol round, G2, this time, took on the CTs who were scouting forward and quickly moved to A to plant the bomb, while the remaining defenders opted to defend. After their mid push failed, Vitality attempted to seize Banana Lane with three players in the second round. After failing to execute, ropz in A seized the crucial moment of the opponent's pivot and, with ZywOo , eliminated the team. G2 immediately shifted tactics, aggressively fighting in the front points of Zones A and B, securing three points through group play. Vitality shifted their strategy and retreated defensively, but G2, having gained control of the map, orchestrated a more strategic attack. The first half ended in a 6-6 tie.

After switching sides in the second half, Vitality opted for a quick-draw and flank on B, but after detecting their opponent's lack of counter-flank and shifting to A, they successfully executed their strategy and won the pistol round. In the next round, G2 forced a 4v2 early on, but ropz and mezii successfully infiltrated B and turned the tide. In the pistol round, after Vitality lost the fight for Banana Lane, the remaining players opted to defend their guns, allowing G2 to claw back a point. The next round saw the two sides continue their fight for Banana Lane, with mezii stepping up and opening up a gap with two precise headshots. With the score at 10-7, Vitality , still intent on attacking B, were met with a counter-clear combo from MATYS , while huNter-'s excellent marksmanship provided a welcome respite for the team.

After Vitality 's economy tanked and their attempt to force a comeback failed, G2 pulled within 10-10. In the crucial round, malbsMd secured a crucial double kill just as their opponent was attempting a Banana Lane transfer. The remaining Vitality players, unable to secure a kill, opted to defend their positions. In the next round, a five-man Vitality team rushed A1. In a 2v3 situation after the bomb was planted, apEX emerged victorious, securing a crucial double kill and tying the score once again. Vitality then quickly broke through Banana Lane, combining with their flex player ropz to double-team their opponent and secure match point. G2, with their economy at rock bottom, had to fight back. huNter- pressed forward at the crucial moment, gaining sufficient information, and the entire team promptly returned to defend B zone, effectively forcing the game into overtime.

In the first half of overtime, Vitality attempted to advance to the B lane, but were defeated one by one by malbsMd 's sniper rifle and huNter-. Vitality 's subsequent fast break was again thwarted by MATYS 's triple kill. XTQZZZ called a timely timeout and adjusted to seize Banana Lane, but was again blocked by malbsMd 's triple kill. After the side change, G2, holding match point, didn't rush to attack. They exploited their numerical superiority and disrupted their opponent's formation, ultimately easily finishing Map 4. The score was 16-13.

Map 5: Train

In the deciding map, Vitality attacked first, gathering their five players to attack B, only to be met with a counter-clear by their opponent. HeavyGod 's dual-gun pentakill crushed their opponent. After winning the pistol round, G2 scored two points in a row. In the subsequent pistol round, huNter- successfully shut down their opponent's attack in B, extending their lead. In the fifth round, Vitality successfully executed a burst bomb strategy, but HeavyGod secured another point with a crucial 1v2 closeout. In the sixth round, Vitality forgoes a burst bomb strategy in favor of a green pass to flank the outer zone. While they successfully advanced, the CT team in the middle of the police didn't allow them time to plant their bombs. The score gap continued to widen. Vitality relied on ropz 's spiritual penetration in the mixed gun round to empty B, securing their first point. In the next round, ropz once again soloed to break through the B defense. G2's economy bottomed out and could only recover halfway, giving Vitality another opportunity to score. In the last two rounds of the first half, the two sides entered a white-hot stage. HeavyGod won one of the two single-player endgames, and the two sides temporarily tied 8-4.

In the second half, G2, on the offensive, accelerated outside, with MATYS 's Glock securing a quad kill to establish a dominant start. Vitality , despite a strong start, gained a numerical advantage, but G2's superior farm-in skills quickly cleared the bomb site. Vitality 's economy plummeted, and G2 easily pushed the lead to 11-4. In the long gun round, HeavyGod capitalized on a gadget error and secured the first kill. The remaining G2 players then quickly moved to B, successfully planting the bomb site. Vitality had no room for error and was forced to defend the gun. After securing match point, G2 attempted to attack the inner court twice, but Vitality quickly recovered and recovered two points. On the final point, G2 adjusted their strategy, opting for a quiet push on Green. Vitality 's defense was vulnerable, allowing their opponent to successfully plant the bomb site outside. In the 2v3 endgame, huNter- secured a crucial triple kill, ending the game at 13-6.