FUT Advances to EWC Grand Final After Thrilling Victory Over FURIA

FUT has made history by reaching the grand final of the EWC after a challenging 2-1 victory over FURIA, marking their first appearance in a major event's title decider. The Lithuanian player, Džiugas "dziugss" Steponavičius, expressed his excitement about the achievement and reflected on the tough match against FURIA, particularly on the maps Ancient, Nuke, and Dust2.

In an interview following the match, Steponavičius noted the team's mentality going into the final map, Dust2, after a disappointing performance on Nuke. He emphasized the importance of resetting their mindset and focusing on the new map, which ultimately led to their comeback victory in overtime.

Looking ahead to the grand final, FUT will face either Spirit or Legacy. Steponavičius expressed a preference for playing against Spirit, citing the desire for a fresh challenge and the belief that they would be a stronger opponent in the final. He also shared his confidence in the team's potential, stating that he believes FUT can become a stable top-five team in the world within the next six months.

Steponavičius acknowledged the rapid improvement of the team since adding xfl0ud, admitting he initially expected a longer adjustment period. The team's performance has exceeded expectations, and winning the EWC would be a monumental achievement, surpassing their previous success in Bucharest.