FURIA mount comeback against Aurora to reach EWC quarter-finals
HLTV reports that FURIA mounted a successful comeback against Aurora to secure their spot in the Esports World Cup quarter-finals. The Brazilian-majority team overcame a 3-9 deficit on Mirage by winning ten consecutive rounds on the CT side.
What happened
HLTV reports that FURIA has advanced to the quarter-finals of the Esports World Cup following a gritty series against Aurora. The Brazilian-majority squad found themselves in a difficult position trailing 3-9 on Mirage, but they responded with a dominant defensive performance.
After switching to the CT side, FURIA went on a streak of 10 consecutive round wins. This defensive resurgence allowed them to turn the tide and successfully close out the series against their opponents.
Readers can find the original report of this match on HLTV.
Recent context
On August 12, 2026, Wildcard comeback stalled by FURIA in EWC debut documented how Wildcard was unable to overcome their slow start against the Brazilian side in their opening match.
On August 15, 2026, FURIA march past 9z into EWC playoffs reported that FURIA successfully qualified for the playoff stage after a victory against 9z, highlighted by a strong performance from KSCERATO.
Regarding their opponents, on August 15, 2026, Aurora outclass JiJieHao to reach EWC playoffs noted that Aurora earned their spot in the bracket following a decisive victory over JiJieHao. This followed an August 13, 2026, Aurora romp past M80 in EWC elimination match where the team led by kyxsan secured their tournament survival.
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