FURIA Stun Vitality with Historic 13-0 at BLAST Rivals Hong Kong

FURIA delivered one of the most stunning scorelines in competitive Counter-Strike 2 history, handing Team Vitality their first-ever 13-0 defeat. With this dominant showing, they completed a 2-1 reverse-sweep in the Group A winners' match of BLAST Rivals Fall 2026 Hong Kong.

The win also locked in a direct semifinal berth for the Brazilian powerhouse, while relegating the world's top-ranked squad to a quarterfinal start.

Total Lockdown on Mirage

The series appeared completely out of reach after Vitality cruised through Inferno 13-5 behind a suffocating CT side led by mezii and flameZ . However, FURIA stabilized on Dust II with a resilient 13-10 victory, setting the stage for a decider that defied all expectations.

On Mirage, FURIA tapped into an absolute flow state on their defensive half. FalleN and molodoy repeatedly shut down Vitality’s attempts toward the B bombsite, while YEKINDAR punished default setups with devastating flanks through Mid. 

Vitality failed to establish any early map control or execute clean late-round hits, resulting in an unprecedented 13-0 shutout that marked the French organization's first roundless map in the CS2 era.

Superstar Struggles

The washout highlighted an unusually quiet series from French superstar  ZywOo, who struggled to make an impact across Dust II and Mirage, finishing with a team-worst rating and only 22 kills over three maps. 

Vitality's team captain apEX took to social media shortly after the loss, candidly expressing that he was lost like never before and devastated to let his team down.

Semifinal Secured Amid a Grueling Gauntlet

This win earns FURIA a bye straight into the BLAST Rivals semifinals, bypassing the quarterfinal round. Even with the landmark victory under their belt, FalleN noted in a post-match interview that the squad cannot afford complacency. 

With minimal preparation time amidst a packed tournament schedule, the veteran in-game leader emphasized that FURIA would immediately head back to the server to iron out lingering errors before their playoff campaign resumes.

Don't forget to follow Strafe Esports for the latest news about your favorite esports and to check out our X account for the most recent content and coverage.

Also, stay tuned to the Strafe YouTube channel for exclusive interviews, press conferences, and much more.

Featured Image Credits: Sophie-Barrowclough/BLAST

Read more:

PGL Singapore Major 2026: Format, Teams, Schedule and Opening Matches

Team Spirit Recovers From 13-0 Loss to Beat FUT at BLAST Rivals Hong Kong