Spirit Win BLAST Bounty Season 1 over Eternal Fire
Team Spirit claimed the BLAST Bounty Season 1 Finals with a 3-1 win over Eternal Fire. Despite an early slip on Anubis, the Shanghai Major champs dominated on Nuke, Dust2, and Mirage to secure the first big trophy of 2025.
Another trophy for the Shanghai Major champs, another heartbreak for their opponents. Spirit showed that they’ve lost none of their spark heading into 2025.
Quick Recap
After winning the Perfect World Shanghai Major at the end of last year, Team Spirit kept the momentum rolling by clinching victory at the BLAST Bounty Season 1 Finals. Their 3-1 triumph over Eternal Fire might’ve started with a minor hiccup on Anubis, but the subsequent dominant performances on Nuke (13-6), Dust2 (13-3), and Mirage (13-8) sealed the deal.
The final score? A comfortable 3-1. The takeaway? Spirit remains a top-tier threat, even without head coach Sergey “hally” Shavaev in the wings.
First Map Slip: Anubis
Spirit looked unshakable on Anubis at first, cruising to a 12-4 lead—until Eternal Fire mounted one of those heroic comebacks that only a hungry underdog can pull off. With clutches going their way, the Turks snatched Anubis in overtime, 16-14. Still, Spirit’s inexperience without hally might’ve played a role in letting that lead slip.
From Minor Setback to Major Comeback
After that shock on Anubis, Spirit flipped the switch. They absolutely dominated on Nuke and Dust2, with sh1ro pulling off multi-kills and donk continuing his meteoric rise. Eternal Fire’s early-round success fizzled out quickly, especially on Dust2 where they managed just one round on their T side. Ouch.
Mirage, the final battleground, featured more push from Eternal Fire, but Spirit’s unstoppable synergy (and unstoppable donk) proved too much to handle.
Key Highlights
Spirit’s Unbroken Streak: Shanghai Major champs ending 2024 on a high and starting 2025 the same way.
Eternal Fire’s Great Escape: Their Anubis comeback was nothing short of impressive—but they couldn’t repeat the feat on the next maps.
Donk + sh1ro: The duo racked up kills and momentum at every turn, suffocating Eternal Fire’s morale.
No hally, No Problem: Even without their coach, Spirit showcased resilience and top-tier tactics.
What’s Next?
Despite the loss, Eternal Fire can hold their heads high after securing runner-up. MAJ3R admitted some frustration (“I let my team down individually”), but believes their second-place finish is a solid foundation for the new season. Meanwhile, Team Spirit fans can breathe easy, seeing their favorite squad still claiming titles and starting 2025 exactly how they ended 2024: with gold in hand.
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