MOUZ has secured a dominant 2:0 victory over Aurora Gaming in the Quarterfinal 1 of PGL Astana 2026, advancing to the playoffs.
The match, played on May 15, 2026, saw MOUZ maintain their strong head-to-head record against Aurora. The first map, Dust2, was a hard-fought battle, with MOUZ ultimately prevailing 13:11.
This victory is significant for MOUZ, as it guarantees their spot in the playoff stage of the tournament. Aurora Gaming, despite being ranked higher globally (6th vs. MOUZ's 11th), could not overcome MOUZ's consistent performance in this matchup.
Map picks for the series included:
- Dust2 (Aurora's pick)
- Anubis (MOUZ's pick)