Every Major produces a clip that defines it. Ilya "m0NESY" Osipov's opening triple kill on Anubis in the semifinal against Team Spirit is one of those moments — and arguably the shot that started Team Falcons' run to the trophy.
The Setup
Anubis was Falcons' map pick. The map opened tense — pistol round is often decisive on Anubis. Falcons attacked A site with an early smoke lineup that isolated the site's defenders.
The Play
m0NESY held palace with his AWP. As Spirit's rotation tried to cross palace to reach A, m0NESY delivered three shots in rapid succession — a triple kill that broke Spirit's economy and gave Falcons full map control for the next several rounds.
The Reaction
- Falcons bench erupted in celebration
- The commentary team went off — legendary calls from Machine and HenryG
- The LANXESS Arena crowd rose to its feet
- Twitter/Reddit clips of the play went viral within minutes
The Series Impact
Anubis eventually ended 16-14 in overtime, but the m0NESY triple kill was the moment that gave Falcons the psychological edge. Spirit was on the back foot the rest of the map, though they fought valiantly.
The MVP Case
Moments like this were part of why m0NESY won the tournament MVP. His ability to deliver highlight plays in the highest-pressure rounds put him at the top of every EVP list — and the medal in his hands at the end.
Broader Impact
Clips like the Anubis triple kill drive viewership. They also drive sticker sales. m0NESY's autograph rose steadily in the hours after this clip, and again after the MVP announcement.
Where It Ranks
Some analysts already list this triple kill among the top-10 memorable individual Major plays of all time. Its combination of stakes, technical execution, and impact on a series makes it a case study for years to come.
