The Brazilian team paiN Gaming secured a confident 2:0 win over Chinese side Lynn Vision in the qualification match for Stage 3 of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025. The best-of-three series saw both maps go in favor of the Brazilians.
Dust2 13:8
Lynn Vision’s pick, Dust2, started strong for paiN, who took a commanding 9:3 lead in the first half. In the second half, Lynn Vision tried to shift the momentum, but dav1deuS stepped up with a 19–12 performance, shutting down any comeback hopes.
Nuke 13:4
On Nuke, paiN mirrored their dominance from the first map. They closed out the first half with a solid 10:2 lead and maintained control in the second half, winning three key rounds to seal the match. Lynn Vision, now with a 2:2 record, will face the winner of Falcons vs MIBR in a do-or-die match tomorrow.
After securing a 3:1 record and advancing from the group, paiN reacted emotionally on social media:
“We finished Stage 2 with 3 wins and 1 loss and will be back on Thursday (12) for the next Swiss format!”
paiN reach the decisive stage of the Major
This victory marks a major step forward for paiN — the team is showing solid form, consistency, and a clear goal to fight for playoffs at their home Major. Advancing to Stage 3 with a 3:1 record boosts confidence among fans, and the Brazilians are set to continue their campaign on June 12 in the tournament’s final Swiss stage.
