Astralis and MOUZ have both earned their spots in the semi-finals of the PGL Cluj-Napoca, with impressive performances that set up an exciting matchup tomorrow at 16:00 CET. Both teams overcame strong opponents, with Astralis defeating The MongolZ 2-0 and MOUZ edging out paiN in a tightly contested series.

Astralis capitalize on The MongolZ’s mistakes to advance

Astralis delivered a stunning performance against The MongolZ, a team that had struggled to find their rhythm in the playoffs. The Danes capitalized on individual mistakes from their Mongolian counterparts, taking control early on Mirage with a solid T side that helped them secure a 13-8 win. The MongolZ’s weak CT defense played a crucial role in their downfall, as they were unable to convert key rounds. On Inferno, The MongolZ mounted a late defensive push, but Astralis held their ground. The game went into overtime, where Astralis rose to the occasion, finishing with a 16-12 victory to seal the series.

MOUZ edge out paiN in two close maps to secure Semi-Final spot

Meanwhile, MOUZ also earned their place in the semi-finals with a narrow 2-0 win over paiN. The match was intense, with both teams pushing each other to the limits. On Inferno, MOUZ found themselves in a close battle, ultimately pulling through with a 13-11 victory. The same scoreline followed on Mirage, where both teams traded rounds back and forth. Despite not being at their best, MOUZ’s seasoned players like xertioN, Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo, Ádám “torzsi” Torzsás, and Lotan “Spinx” Giladi stepped up in key moments, showing their experience and individual brilliance to secure the win.

With both teams having shown their strengths in tough circumstances, Astralis and MOUZ will face off tomorrow at 16:00 CET in what promises to be an exciting semi-final matchup. Astralis will look to continue their momentum after stunning The MongolZ, while MOUZ will aim to assert their dominance in a series that could go down to the wire once again. The battle for a spot in the grand final is sure to be a thrilling one.

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