Team Vitality confirmed their dominance in Counter-Strike 2 once again, sweeping Team Falcons 3–0 in the ESL Pro League Season 22 grand final. Held in Malaysia, this decisive victory secures Vitality their eighth major trophy of 2025 and cements their position at the top of the CS2 world rankings.

Grand Final Breakdown

The grand final was a Best-of-5 series, featuring the maps Inferno, Train, and Dust2. From the first round, Vitality set the tone with superior coordination and tactical depth, leaving Falcons struggling to find answers.

• Inferno: Vitality 13–10 — After a tight 6–6 first half, Vitality’s CT side gained control, with multiple clutch plays from flameZ and ropz securing the map.
• Train: Vitality 13–9 — Falcons tried to counter, but Vitality’s executes and mid-round reads proved too strong. Key frags from ZywOo tipped the balance in Vitality’s favor.
• Dust2: Vitality 13–5 — Vitality dominated both T and CT sides, shutting down Falcons’ entry frags and demonstrating why they are the elite team in CS2.

flameZ Shines as Vitality’s X-Factor

While ZywOo won the Season 22 MVP award (his 28th career accolade), the standout performer of the final was undoubtedly Shahar “flameZ” Shushan. Across all three maps, flameZ recorded a +21 K/D differential (62–41), a 102.6 ADR, and a 1.60 rating. His consistency, aggressive entry plays, and clutch rounds were key in maintaining Vitality’s control.

“It means a lot for the team,” ZywOo said after the match. “We wanted to win at least one major event in the second half of the season, and we did it in the best way possible. I’m really proud of the team.”

Falcons Fight Hard but Fall Short

Falcons entered the series with momentum after semifinal wins against MOUZ and NAVI. m0NESY posted a 1.29 rating with +9 K/D, and NiKo contributed 46 kills with a 1.19 rating. Despite their efforts, support players struggled to match Vitality’s tempo and firepower, leading to map deficits that Falcons could not recover from.

Vitality’s Consistency Seals the Title

Vitality’s gameplay highlighted their unmatched synergy, strong CT sides, and sharp mid-round adjustments. By the third map, Dust2, Falcons could no longer challenge their dominance. The final scoreline of 3–0 reflects not just superior skill, but strategic intelligence and mental resilience under pressure.

Back-to-Back ESL Titles

This victory marks Vitality’s second consecutive ESL Pro League title, following Season 21. Their 2025 achievements include a Major victory, a Grand Slam title, and an impressive 30-match winning streak, making them one of the greatest CS2 teams in history.

Looking Ahead

With ESL Pro League Season 22 behind them, Vitality and Falcons will skip the upcoming Thunderpick World Championship to prepare for IEM Chengdu 2025, starting November 3. Fans can expect Vitality to continue setting the standard for competitive CS2 in the months to come.