Only three playoff spots remain at the BLAST.tv Austin Major, and they’ll all be decided today as Stage 3 comes to a close.
For the six teams still in the running, the stakes couldn’t be clearer: Win and you’re through, or lose and your Major dream is over.
All eyes will be on MOUZ, who entered the tournament as one of the biggest favorites to challenge Vitality for the title. But after a shocking 0-2 start in Stage 3, they’ve had to battle through back-to-back elimination matches just to stay alive.
Now, it all comes down to one final best-of-three against Legacy. The Brazilian squad has been one of the surprise stories of the Major, going undefeated in Stage 2 and already taking down top contenders along the way.
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Meanwhile, The MongolZ and G2 will clash in another high-stakes matchup. Both teams came up just short in their last series and now find themselves fighting to keep their Major dreams alive.
The MongolZ come in as slight favorites, while G2 are playing with a stand-in and have struggled to find consistency throughout the event. Both teams sit on the edge, with just one series standing between them and the playoffs.
The final match of the day sees Virtus.pro taking on paiN.
The Russians looked flawless earlier in the event but have now dropped two series in a row, while paiN have steadily fought their way back from an 0-2 start. One team will recover, the other will fall.
Today’s schedule at the Major (CEST):
- 17:00 – MOUZ vs Legacy
- 19:30 – The MongolZ vs G2
- 22:00 – Virtus.pro vs paiN
These teams have already secured a spot in Top 8:
- FURIA
- Spirit
- Vitality
- NAVI
- FaZe
