100 Thieves stun Falcons to secure upset in BLAST Bounty S2

In a surprising upset, 100 Thieves eliminated the Falcons, who were looking to make a strong start in their Fall season, during day two of BLAST Bounty Season 2. The match culminated in an intense three-map series, with 100 Thieves staging a comeback after trailing 3-9 on the decisive Anubis map and sealing the win with a stunning 1v3 clutch from William "sirah" Kjærsgaard.

The Falcons initially started strongly, dominating 100 Thieves on Nuke with effective defensive plays by Nikola "NiKo" Kovač. However, the turning point came on Dust2, where Alex "poiii" Nyholm Sundgren led the charge for 100 Thieves, aided by pivotal multi-kills from Håvard "rain" Nygaard and clutch plays from Nicolai "device" Reedtz. Despite winning both pistols, the Falcons struggled to secure gun rounds, ultimately losing control of the match.

Facing a substantial disadvantage on Anubis, 100 Thieves showed resilience after the halftime break. Their new in-game leader, Jack "Gizmy" von Spreckelsen, orchestrated a flawless T side that saw them win eight consecutive rounds, bringing them to match point before sirah's clutch secured a surprising victory for his team.

In another match of the day, FaZe repeated their victory from earlier events against EYEBALLERS, defending against a challenge from the Swedish side even with a stand-in. Despite the competitive opening, FaZe capitalized on their experience, leveraging a standout performance from Jakub "jcobbb" Pietruszewski to clinch victory.

G2 encountered their own challenges against Nemiga, finding themselves on the back foot after losing Anubis. However, they rallied back on Mirage and Ancient to achieve a reverse sweep, showcasing effective teamwork despite a shaky debut for Artem "r1nkle" Moroz.

Finally, HOTU made a statement as they became the first successful Bounty Hunters of the season by defeating GamerLegion. A strong performance by Timur "FL4MUS" Marev was not enough to secure a win for GamerLegion, who struggled to maintain momentum after an early deficit on Dust2. HOTU's solid defensive plays on Ancient ultimately closed out the match, solidifying their position in the tournament.