MongolZ defeats paiN and advances to the BLAST Major final
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, The MongolZ team overcame paiN 2-1 in the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 semi-final, securing a spot in Sunday's grand final. The series was highly competitive, with tense moments, especially on the deciding map, Mirage.
Match Highlights
- Inferno: A balanced match that went into overtime, with The MongolZ winning 16-13 after an advantage in the first half.
- Dust II: paiN's victory, reacting strongly from the pistol round and tying the series.
- Mirage: The MongolZ wins the decisive rounds as CT and controls the final attacks, securing the victory.
Next Steps
The MongolZ advances to the Major final, which will be played on Sunday, June 22, against the winner of the other semi-final, with the broadcast scheduled for 4:30 PM (Brasilia time). paiN's campaign ends in the top 4 – an expressive result for the team.
Statements from the Protagonists
Azbayar “Senzu” Munkhbold, The MongolZIn the decisive rounds we kept calm and executed our post-plant.
Lucas “nqz” Soares, paiNWe did our best, but in the key moments they were superior.
The MongolZ coach stated that the tactical preparation on Mirage was decisive in breaking the opponent's CT side and securing the decisive point.
