MongolZ besegrar Spirit och går vidare till kvartsfinal i BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026

The MongolZ continue to impress at BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026, confidently defeating Team Spirit in a playoff match. The Mongolian squad closed out the series 2–0, showcasing composure in key moments and consistent performances on both maps. This victory secured them a spot in the quarterfinals, while Spirit were eliminated after failing to contest the most crucial rounds.

Map veto:

1. The MongolZ removed Anubis
2. Spirit removed Inferno
3. The MongolZ picked Nuke
4. Spirit picked Overpass
5. The MongolZ removed Dust2
6. Spirit removed Ancient
7. Mirage was left over

Nuke (13:11 The MongolZ)

The first map was Nuke, where The Mongol Z secured a 13:11 victory. It was a tightly contested game, with both teams trading momentum throughout the match. The key moment came in the second half, where The MongolZ stepped up in crucial rounds, winning several clutches and breaking the opponent’s economy, which ultimately secured them the narrow win.

Overpass (13:9 The MongolZ)

On Overpass, The MongolZ looked even more convincing, closing the map 13:9. They set the pace early and built a solid lead in the first half. Spirit attempted a comeback after the side switch, but the Mongolian side maintained strong map control and didn’t allow their opponents to close the gap significantly.

Match MVP

The MVP of the match was mzinho, who finished the series with an ADR of 119.8 and a 1.85 rating.

The MongolZ secure an important victory and move on to the quarterfinals of the tournament. Spirit finish their run in 7th–8th place, earning $10,000 for the team and $40,000 for the organization. BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 takes place from March 18 to March 29, featuring 16 teams competing for the championship trophy and a $250,000 prize pool.