From April 30 to May 4, BLAST Rivals Season 1 is taking place in Copenhagen. Eight teams are competing for the grand prize of $125,000 and 2 FFP points. The first match day brought expected victories from the favorites and several standout individual performances.
Vitality vs Wildcard
Vitality had no trouble defeating Wildcard, extending their winning streak to 22 consecutive matches. The maps ended with the following scores: Inferno 13:7, Dust2 13:6. The best player of the match was mezii:
- Kills: 43
- Average Damage: 97.1
- Rating: 1.67
Top moments from mezii:
mezii – TEC9 ACE
mezii – 4AK kills
MOUZ vs paiN
On the first two maps — Nuke (13:9) and Inferno (11:13) — paiN managed to put up a fight, but the decisive Dust2 turned into a disaster: MOUZ crushed their opponents with a flawless 13:0 scoreline, not giving up a single round.
The MVP of the match was xertioN, who delivered an outstanding performance:
- Kills: 51
- Average Damage: 103.2
- Rating: 1.52
Spirit vs FlyQuest
The first map of the series was Mirage, where FlyQuest were dismantled with a brutal 2:13 defeat. On the second map, Nuke, the North American squad tried to bounce back but once again fell short — 9:13.
donk once again proved his elite form, being the top performer:
- Kills: 45
- Average Damage: 118
- Rating: 1.76
Best moment from donk:
donk – 4 M4A1-S kills
Falcons vs FaZe
Falcons secured a confident 2:0 victory over FaZe without much resistance. On Dust2, they dominated with a 13:6 win, and closed out the series on Ancient with a 13:10 scoreline. The standout performer of the match was Falcons’ sniper, who showcased exceptional individual form. His precise shots consistently turned the tide in crucial rounds, playing a key role in his team’s success. He finished the match with 40 kills and an impressive 1.43 rating.
Everything will be decided in the upcoming quarterfinal matches: Vitality vs MOUZ and Spirit vs Falcons — high-stakes clashes where every mistake could cost a spot in the final. Meanwhile, in the lower bracket, Wildcard, paiN, FlyQuest, and FaZe will fight to stay alive in the tournament — it’s their last chance for a comeback. We expect intense action and more standout individual performances.
