G2 Overcomes BETBOOM to Secure Spot in FPG Playgrounds 3 Grand Final Against Legacy

September 11, 2026
G2 Overcomes BETBOOM to Secure Spot in FPG Playgrounds 3 Grand Final Against Legacy
  • G2 advances to the FPG Playgrounds 3 semi-finals by defeating FURIA 2-0, breaking their quarter-final drought and setting up a semi with BETBOOM.

  • In the semi-finals, G2 beats BETBOOM 2-1 with map scores Mirage 7-13, Anubis 16-13, and Ancient 13-7 to reach the grand final.

  • NertZ and MATYS played decisive roles for G2 in critical rounds, including clutch moments on Ancient and Mirage, helping seal the win.

  • On Ancient, NertZ posted a standout 21 kills, 110.5 ADR, and a 1.54 rating, contributing to G2’s 2-1 series victory.

  • Anubis featured an early G2 T-side dominance, with zorte clutching a 1v3 to force overtime and NertZ delivering a second clutch to win the map for G2.

  • The Ancient map went to overtime after a back-and-forth second half, before G2 closed it out and swept Dust2 to finish the series.

  • FURIA grabbed an early lead on Ancient (11-7) but G2 rallied through strong individual plays and tactical adjustments.

  • MVP-level contributions for G2 included MATYS on Ancient and HeavyGod with impactful entries and map control on Dust2.

  • In the opening Mirage, BETBOOM started strong at 13-7, aided by Kirill Magnojez Rodnov’s 1v3 clutch, while MATYS posted a 1.62 rating on CT for G2.

  • G2’s win came against a highly ranked opponent in a relatively weak field, marking a significant tournament milestone for the team.

  • G2 will meet Legacy in the grand final, a team with recent success in Chinese events, setting up a high-stakes showdown.

  • The grand final context highlights the coach and players’ pivotal performances as G2 aims to capitalize on momentum against Legacy.

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