B8 beseirer Legacy og går videre til andre etappe av Budapest Major 2025

B8 overcame Legacy 2:0 on Dust2 and Mirage, securing their spot in the second stage of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 with a 3-1 record. The team delivered a confident performance on both maps, while kensizor emerged as the standout player thanks to his impressive individual form.

Dust2 (16:12 B8)

B8 managed to snatch the victory on their opponent’s map pick. In the first half, Legacy held a significant advantage, winning most rounds on their T side. After the side switch, B8 responded with an aggressive attack and managed to equalize the score. Legacy were one step away from closing out the map, but B8 forced overtime and then swept all rounds to secure Dust2 16:12.

Mirage (13:5 B8)

On their own map pick, B8 looked dangerous. Legacy couldn’t find an answer to B8’s attack and secured only three rounds. After the switch, Legacy won the pistol and the follow-up round, gaining a slight economic edge that could have helped them attempt a comeback. However, they failed to capitalize on it, and B8 confidently closed out the map 13:5.

Match MVP

The MVP of the match was kensizor, who delivered 100.3 ADR, Swing +3.31%, and a 1.50 rating. His impact was crucial in securing the victory that pushed B8 into the next stage.

As the favorites coming into this matchup, Legacy failed to put up a fight and, after this loss, drop into the 2-2 bracket. B8 advance to Stage 2 with a 3-1 scoreline. StarLadder Budapest Major Stage 1 runs from 24 to 27 November, with 16 teams competing for 8 spots in the second stage.