{"id":242894,"date":"2026-08-04T15:14:59","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T12:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/cs\/?p=242894"},"modified":"2026-08-04T16:45:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T13:45:36","slug":"spirit-reach-blast-bounty-grand-final-after-faze-scare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vpesports.com\/cs\/spirit-reach-blast-bounty-grand-final-after-faze-scare\/","title":{"rendered":"Spirit Reach BLAST Bounty Grand Final After FaZe Scare"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Spirit secured their place in the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 grand final after a tense three-map battle against FaZe. The series, which saw Spirit initially dominate before being pushed to the limit, was ultimately decided on Anubis where a remarkable comeback overturned a significant deficit. The victory was achieved without a standout performance from their usual star, Danil “donk” Kryshkovets, highlighting the team’s collective strength and adaptability under pressure.<\/p>\n

The series began on Spirit’s map pick of Dust2, where the favorites immediately established control. Boris “magixx” Vorobiev led the charge with a standout performance, topping the scoreboard and setting the tone for a comfortable victory. Spirit’s coordinated play left FaZe struggling to find openings, and the map ended decisively in Spirit’s favor, putting them one step closer to the grand final.<\/p>\n

FaZe responded by selecting Cache, a map they had notably avoided in their previous match before bringing it back for this series. The early stages looked grim for FaZe as Spirit stormed to a 6-1 lead on the T side. However, Russel “Twistzz” Van Dulken and his teammates mounted a determined comeback. David “frozen” \u010cer\u0148ansk\u00fd also found his form after a quiet start, and FaZe closed out Cache comfortably on their preferred CT side, tying the series.<\/p>\n

The deciding map was Anubis, where FaZe initially dominated. Starting on the T side, they built a commanding 6-1 lead. Spirit appeared to be on the ropes, but Dmitry “sh1ro” Sokolov began to find crucial impact with the AWP, sparking a slow recovery. FaZe still won the second pistol round and extended their advantage to 10-5, putting them within touching distance of the final. Yet Spirit’s methodical, patient approach began to pay dividends. They kept FaZe guessing late into rounds, and their disciplined play steadily chipped away at the deficit. An aggressive push out of A finally broke Spirit’s run, but a similar move from Connector in the following round was punished. Myroslav “zont1x” Plakhotia played a vital role in keeping his team alive during this tense phase. Spirit ultimately closed out the map 13-11, aided by a last-second bomb plant in the final round that sealed their grand final berth.<\/p>\n

Spirit’s Comeback on Anubis Seals the Series<\/h2>\n

The final map, Anubis, delivered the most dramatic moments of the series. FaZe’s T side was explosive, and they quickly built a 6-1 lead that seemed to put them in full control. Spirit’s response was not immediate, but it was methodical. sh1ro’s AWP began to find key picks, and the team’s slow, information-based style started to frustrate FaZe’s setups. Even after FaZe won the second pistol and moved to a 10-5 lead, Spirit did not panic. They continued to execute their game plan, keeping FaZe in the dark about their intentions late into rounds. This approach paid off as they strung together multiple rounds, eventually reaching match point. A final aggressive move from FaZe out of Connector was punished, and a last-second bomb plant in the decisive round secured the 13-11 victory for Spirit.<\/p>\n