CAC2025 quarterfinals,3DMAXfaced off againstfnaticin an evenly matched battle. In the end,3DMAXrelied on excellent teamwork and critical round performances to win by2-1over their opponents, confidently advancing to the semifinals.

Map One Inferno: 3DMAX’s Firepower Ignites Early with a 13-5 Lead

At the start of the match,3DMAXquickly found their rhythm,with Ex3rcice leading the chargeto unleash an8-1 offensive streak, repeatedly breaking through fnatic’s defenses. Even when fnatic attempted a heavy 4B defense,3DMAXmanaged a remarkable 3v5 comeback.

fnatic relied onjambo’s sniper rifle to secure a four-kill in Banana,closing the half at 4-8. However, after switching sides, 3DMAX’s defense remained rock solid,with Maka’s hot formdelivering multiple crucial kills,allowing 3DMAXto comfortably finish the half 5-1,winning 13-5to take the first map.

Map Two Train: jambo’s Explosive Performance Helps fnatic Even the Score

On Train, 3DMAX won the pistol round but was quickly overturned by fnatic. fear and Dazhuang powered their team to a5-1 lead. However,Graviti and Makamaintained steady output, bringing the score to a 5-5 tie.

Then,jambo controlled the pace with a triple kill using the sniper rifle,leading fnatic to 7 points in the first half attack. After switching sides, jambo secured another triple kill in the pistol round, teaming up with Dazhuang to dominate defense rounds. Ultimately, fnatic’s ironclad defense earned them a13-7 victory,tying the series at 1-1.

Map Three Dust2: 3DMAX Steadies and Surges to a Narrow Win

In the decisive Dust2 map,3DMAXonce again claimed the pistol round and launched a5-0 dream start. But from fear’s triple kill on A slope, fnatic began to close the gap, leveling the half at 6-6.

After switching sides,3DMAXwon the pistol round again, leading to a back-and-forth battle. Ex3rcice secured a triple kill outside A site,stabilizing the situation,while Graviti sparked excitement with a triple kill using the “hair dryer” move at B site.Despite fear’s triple kill at Goose putting3DMAXinto an eco round, fnatic hesitated during a crucial mid-round, distracted by Ex3rcice’s aggressive push,running out of time without planting the bomb,allowing 3DMAX to narrowly claim their 11th point. 3DMAXthen seized momentum to win three consecutive rounds, finishing the match 13-9.

With this victory,3DMAX eliminated fnatic 2-1 to reach the semifinals,while fnatic unfortunately bowed out.