Vitality Eliminated from BLAST Bounty S2 by World No. 31: Details of the Upset and the End of an Era
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24.07.2026 22:44
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Team Vitality sensationally exited BLAST Bounty Season 2, losing 0:2 to a team ranked 31st in the world. The defeat officially ended the French club’s record streak of 35 consecutive tournaments with a playoff appearance.
How the BLAST Bounty Season 2 Match Went
The lineup led by Mathieu ZywOo Herbaut failed to take a single map against the underdog:
- Anubis (opponent’s pick): 10:13 in the opponent’s favor.
- Nuke (Vitality’s pick): 9:13 in the opponent’s favor.
- Inferno (decider): Not needed.
After losing its own map pick, Vitality ended its tournament run without reaching the final stage.
The End of Vitality’s Record Era
The loss at BLAST Bounty S2 closed out a streak that had been running since spring 2024:
- 35 tournaments in a row: Starting with PGL Major Copenhagen 2024 (April 2024), Vitality made the top 8 at every event it entered.
- 15 trophies: Over the course of this era, the team won 15 titles.
The match against the world’s 31st-ranked team was the first in two years in which Vitality failed to get past the qualification stage and reach the playoffs.
