Team Ukraine Advances to the Grand Final of the European Esports Championship 2025

Ukraine's Counter-Strike 2 national team continues its dominant run at the European Esports Championship 2025, securing a spot in the grand final after a commanding 2–0 victory over Denmark in the semifinals. The match concluded with wins on Ancient (13:10) and Train (13:4), showcasing Ukraine’s tactical discipline and superior coordination.

Team TNL Shines with Unified Performance

Competing under the banner of Team TNL, the Ukrainian squad displayed an exceptional level of teamwork and discipline. Not a single player ended with a negative rating—an impressive feat at this stage of the tournament. The team's average player rating stood at 1.20, significantly higher than Denmark’s 0.89. Ukraine also demonstrated their composure in high-pressure moments, winning 4 out of 7 clutch rounds, and controlled the pace on both maps from start to finish.

onic Leads the Charge in Semifinals

The standout performer of the match was onic, who delivered a stellar performance with a 1.44 rating, 95 average damage per round, and 7 opening kills. He was closely followed by cairne (1.32) and Dawy (1.24), both delivering strong showings. nifee played a crucial support role, leading in assists with 16, while Filerax stood out as the most efficient AWP player, securing 9 key frags.

Showdown Against Lithuania Set for July 13 Final

Ukraine now moves on to the grand final, scheduled for today, July 13, where they will face Lithuania for the championship title.

Lithuania’s lineup features two players with strong ties to Ukrainian esports. Džiugas “dziugss” Steponavičius, a product of the NAVI Junior academy, made his way through the ranks of Ukraine’s most prestigious club. Meanwhile, Gytis “ryu” Glušaustas currently represents Monte, a Ukrainian organization, and continues to compete under its banner.