The matchup commenced on Dust2, selected by Legacy. The Brazilian squad quickly fell behind against a strong defensive half from MOUZ. Leading up to the IEM Cologne Major, MOUZ faced uncertainty regarding their lineup. Due to Valve roster lock regulations, Brollan returned to the active roster after jL stood in during recent events. Relieved of in-game leader responsibilities, which xertioN has now assumed, the Swedish rifler delivered a strong individual performance. MOUZ controlled the pace of the map, transitioning a 9-3 halftime advantage into a decisive 13-5 victory to open their tournament run.
Xelex shines as MOUZ close the series on Nuke
The series transitioned to Nuke, where MOUZ maintained their early momentum. The European roster established a narrow 7-5 lead by the end of the first half before increasing the pressure in the second period. Adrian “xelex” Vincze was central to this success. Competing in his third tournament for the primary roster, he provided multiple impact plays that secured rounds for his team. MOUZ broke down the Legacy defense to win the map 13-6, finalizing a swift 2-0 series sweep.
