MOUZ secured a 3-1 triumph over Falcons, capturing the organization’s first arena event win in six years. The German Organization also grabbed a healthy first-place price of $400,000. This result ended questions surrounding Ludvig “Brollan” Brolin’s appointment as in-game leader and introduced a significant achievement for the core of Dorian “xertioN” Berman, Ádám “torzsi” Torzsás, and Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo, who had previously fallen short in arena settings.
Brollan’s impact and leadership
Brollan faced doubts about his ability to maintain a championship-focused structure after the departure of Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek. Early exits at prior events added to skepticism, but the reunion with Lotan “Spinx” Giladi helped establish a solid framework. Brollan’s efforts culminated in a return to trophy-winning form not seen since DreamHack Masters Malmö 2019.
xertioN’s standout performances
xertioN dismissed lingering questions over his ability to perform under pressure. Dominant displays on Dust2 and Ancient demonstrated his consistency in opening duels and key rounds. Despite a slower map on Mirage, his swift recovery proved vital as he combined with Ádám “torzsi” Torzsás to frustrate Falcons’ offense.
Falcons’ shortcomings in the Grand Final
Falcons, featuring Abdul “degster” Gasanov, Emil “Magisk” Reif, and Nikola “NiKo” Kovač, reached the final with notable victories over Eternal Fire and FaZe. However, early-map struggles from degster and Magisk undermined the team’s momentum. NiKo delivered an MVP-caliber tournament but encountered difficulties on Ancient, leading to an abrupt end as MOUZ closed out the series.
Promising outlook for both teams
MOUZ’s performance underscored Brollan’s ability to guide a star-studded roster to success. Falcons, while falling short, displayed enough talent to suggest competitive showings in upcoming tournaments. Both teams appear poised for further challenges on the global CS2 circuit.
Final result of PGL Cluj-Napoca
1st: MOUZ – $400,000
2nd: Falcons – $180,000
3rd: Astralis – $150,000
4th: FaZe – $87,500
5-8th: SAW – $62,500
5-8th: Eternal Fire – $62,500
5-8th: The MongolZ – $62,500
5-8th: paiN – $62,500
9-11th: Virtus.pro – $31,250
9-11th: 3DMAX – $31,250
9-11th: BIG – $31,250
12-14th: Complexity – $18,750
12-14th: MIBR – $18,750
12-14th: Wildcard – $18,750
15-16th: FlyQuest – $12,500
15-16th: Imperial Valkyries – $12,500
