G2 Esports punched their ticket to the Knockout Stage at Worlds 2025 with a 2-1 victory over FlyQuest in Swiss Stage round four. The best-of-three advancement match saw G2 finish the Swiss Stage at 3-1, locking in a seeded spot in the bracket draw.
FlyQuest opened strong with a game one win. G2’s early support play faltered, allowing the LCS representatives to control mid-game fights and take the series lead.
But G2 found their footing in game two. Labrov bounced back on Rell with clutch engages that set up multiple picks. Hans sama delivered consistent damage in late-game teamfights while BrokenBlade applied relentless side-lane pressure. G2 evened the series.
The game three decider
Draft identities defined the final game. G2 locked in Dr. Mundo top and Orianna mid, building a double-tank frontline with heavy engage tools. FlyQuest answered with Jhin bot, Sejuani jungle, and Azir mid.
The composition clash became clear as fights developed. FlyQuest’s Jhin struggled to burn through G2’s beefy frontline. Mundo absorbed damage while G2’s engage threats loomed.
The decisive teamfight came off a coordinated ball-delivery setup. G2’s frontline flashed forward with Orianna’s ball attached. Caps unleashed a four-man Shockwave that instantly collapsed FlyQuest’s positioning. Half the roster dropped before viewers could process what happened—the broadcast had cut to replay just as the engage started.
G2 closed out the game off that fight. The 2-1 victory sends them through.
Individual standouts
Labrov’s redemption arc stood out across games two and three. His Rell engages created openings and enabled multiple fight wins after a rough opening game.
Caps delivered the highlight moment with his game-ending Shockwave. The veteran mid laner’s timing on the ultimate sealed the series.
BrokenBlade’s Mundo proved unkillable in game three. His side-lane pressure forced FlyQuest into awkward responses while his durability in teamfights gave G2’s carries room to operate.
Hans sama maintained clean mechanics throughout, providing reliable damage in critical moments. Inspired drew praise for his effort in the losing cause, particularly in the final game.
What’s next
G2 advances to the Knockout Stage as a 3-1 team, earning seeded status in the bracket draw. They’ll face an unseeded opponent in the quarterfinals.
FlyQuest drops to 2-2 and faces a do-or-die round five match. They’ll play one final best-of-three for their Worlds life. Their opponent will be determined by the Swiss draw.
