In a hard-fought Upper Bracket semifinal, the seasoned EAFC pro from Germany defeated Italy\u2019s Samuele Prestigiacomo (Samugamer_07) with a 4-3 scoreline. He then overcame Argentina\u2019s Facundo Cowen (Cowen) by the same score in the Upper Bracket final to secure his place in the Round of 16.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The FC Pro 25 World Championship at EWC 2025 features 32 of the world\u2019s best competing for a massive $1.5 million (INR 12.5 crore) prize pool. All playoff matches will be played in a single elimination format, with Jonny set to take the stage for his Round of 16 match on Friday, August 8.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt feels amazing to qualify for the playoffs,\u201d said Jonas Wirth, aka Jonny. \u201cEvery match challenged me, but I stayed calm and played my game. I\u2019m proud to represent S8UL and excited to give it my best in the Round of 16.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jonny earned his place at EWC 2025 by finishing in the top four of the Virtual Bundesliga 2024\u201325, where he won three of his four group stage matches before narrowly missing out in the semifinals. As one of the fiercest competitors in the scene, he won both the Virtual Bundesliga and the eChampions League last year, and is now carrying S8UL\u2019s colours onto the world stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIt feels amazing to qualify for the playoffs,\u201d said Jonas Wirth, aka Jonny. \u201cEvery match challenged me, but I stayed calm and played my game. I\u2019m proud to represent S8UL and excited to give it my best in the Round of 16.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As the first and only Indian team selected for the Esports World Cup Foundation\u2019s prestigious Club Partner Program, S8UL continues to make Indian esports proud by competing at the highest levels of global competition. The organisation\u2019s multi-title representation and strong performances underscore its commitment to establishing India as a powerhouse in the world of competitive gaming.<\/p>\r\n\r\n