NEW DELHI: In a gripping showdown between Group A and Group C at the Free Fire Knockout Stage of the Esports World Cup (EWC) 2025, Team Falcons emerged as the undisputed leaders, finishing on top with a staggering 24 points after six intense matches across varied battlegrounds.
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Held on July 18 at 6:30 PM, the action-packed series featured matches on iconic maps — Bermuda, Purgatory, Alpine, Kalahari, Nexterra, and Solara. The Falcons flexed their consistency with a perfect balance of 12 placement points (PP) and 12 kill points (KP), securing their spot as a team to watch in the playoffs.
Hot on their heels, Visión System showcased an aggressive playstyle, amassing 19 points (9 PP, 10 KP) to claim the second position. Meanwhile, Dragons Esports stayed steady with 13 points, followed by Buriram United Esports with 10 points, showing resilience but lacking finishing firepower.
A fierce mid-table battle saw ONIC Esports and Movistar R7 both bag 12 points, with ONIC favoring placement and R7 capitalizing on eliminations. AG.AL followed closely with 11 points, while Virtus.pro struggled to make an impact with just 8 points.
At the bottom half, paiN Gaming (6 pts), Red Hawks (5 pts), and Rex Regum Qeon (4 pts) failed to gain momentum. LOS faced a harsh reality check, finishing without a single point.
As the Knockout Stage intensifies, Team Falcons have set the benchmark, blending tactical prowess with aggressive play. With the playoffs looming, all eyes now turn to the next round of eliminations at EWC 2025.
