The match began on Ancient, a map where The MongolZ had shown remarkable form throughout this Major. Ayush ‘mzinho’ Batbold ignited the game with an explosive start, propelling the Mongolian roster to a commanding 5-0 lead before MOUZ managed to respond. The MongolZ extended their dominance, ending the first half with a 9-3 lead as they switched to the CT side.

In the second half, MOUZ staged a remarkable comeback led by Ludvig “Brollan” Brolin and Kamil ‘siuhy’ Szkaradek, who delivered stellar performances. Their efforts pushed the game into overtime, where MOUZ’s regained momentum proved decisive. They edged out The MongolZ on their own map pick, setting the stage for what would be another gripping encounter on Nuke.

Nuke Repeats the Drama as MOUZ Prevails

Nuke began in a similar fashion to Ancient, with The MongolZ dominating early and racing to a 6-0 lead. However, MOUZ once again turned the tide, breaking the streak starting the second half with a narrow 8-7 lead.

A key factor in The MongolZ’s struggles was the underwhelming performance of their star player, Munkhbold ‘Senzu’ Azbayar. On Ancient, Senzu was the lowest-rated player on the server, and his difficulties continued on Nuke. It wasn’t until Round 20 that he delivered a standout play, showcasing his incredible aim to secure a crucial round for The MongolZ. By then, however, the damage was done, and despite Senzu’s late resurgence, The MongolZ couldn’t recover.

The Streak Ends as MOUZ Marches to the Semi-Finals

With these back-to-back comebacks, MOUZ ended The MongolZ’s incredible 13-match winning streak, securing their place in the Semi-Finals in Shanghai. For The MongolZ, it was a bitter conclusion to an otherwise remarkable run. All eyes now turn to MOUZ as they prepare to face their next challenge on Saturday.