G2, Alliance grab final FPG 3 playoff berths
HLTV reports that G2 and Alliance have successfully secured the final remaining playoff spots at FISSURE Playground 3. The progress followed a match where the team 5star was unable to maintain their performance against G2.
What happened
HLTV reports that G2 and Alliance have secured the final two spots in the FISSURE Playground 3 playoffs. This development concluded the latest stage of the tournament as the teams vied for position.
In the same event, the team 5star was eliminated after falling to G2. Despite being labeled as the upset merchants of the tournament, 5star could not continue their success in the match against G2.
Recent context
On 2026-09-08, it was reported that FaZe Clan faced a disappointing result in their match against Alliance at the FISSURE Playground tournament. This match established Alliance as a participant in the tournament bracket, directly preceding their eventual qualification for the playoffs as noted in today's report. FaZe disappoint in FISSURE loss to Alliance
On 2026-09-08, HLTV reported that Alliance achieved an unexpected victory against FaZe at the FISSURE Playground event. This victory served as the Swedish team's return to professional play, which aligns with their current advancement to the playoffs alongside G2. Alliance stun FaZe at FISSURE Playground
On 2026-09-09, HLTV reported that FaZe were eliminated in last place at the FISSURE Playground tournament following defeats against Alliance and magic. The exit of FaZe created the vacancy in the bracket that Alliance eventually occupied to secure their own playoff spot. FaZe out in last place at FPG
On 2026-09-09, HLTV reported that 5star eliminated The MongolZ from the FISSURE Playground 3 tournament. This victory for 5star placed them in the position to face G2, which resulted in the 5star elimination reported today. The MongolZ eliminated by countrymen 5star at FPG 3
On 2026-09-10, HLTV reported that Legacy and BETBOOM secured semi-final berths at FISSURE Playground 3. As the top seeds from the group stage, these teams were granted a BYE, confirming the bracket structure into which G2 and Alliance have now advanced. Legacy, BETBOOM secure semi-final berths at FPG
Why it matters
Following the conclusion of the playoff qualification phase, G2 and Alliance will move forward in the tournament bracket alongside Legacy and BETBOOM. Readers should visit HLTV for the original report.