In a significant upset at the PGL Astana 2026 Quarterfinal, magic emerged victorious over 9z with a 2-1 map score.
The Best of 3 series, played on May 15, 2026, marked the first encounter between these two teams. While 9z entered the match ranked #13 globally, magic, ranked #18, demonstrated strong form to secure their advancement.
This result sends magic further into the tournament bracket, while 9z's run at PGL Astana 2026 concludes in the quarterfinals.