NAVI Advances to EWC Playoffs After Defeating The MongolZ

Natus Vincere (NAVI) has secured their place in the Round of 16 at the Esports World Cup after a decisive victory over The MongolZ in a three-map series. This win marks NAVI's second consecutive triumph in the Group D upper bracket.

The match began on Inferno, where The MongolZ initially took a 3-0 lead. However, NAVI quickly regained control, ending the first half with an 8-4 advantage. They maintained their momentum in the second half, ultimately winning the map 13-5, highlighted by a standout quad-kill from Drin "makazze" Shaqiri.

The second map, Ancient, saw The MongolZ start strong again, leading 4-0. Despite NAVI's efforts to close the gap, The MongolZ secured the first half with a narrow lead. The teams traded rounds in the second half, but The MongolZ's strong performance allowed them to win the map 13-9, forcing a decisive third map.

The final map, Mirage, showcased NAVI's dominance early on, as they took a 6-1 lead. Although The MongolZ fought back to tie the game at halftime, NAVI capitalized on their first pistol round win of the series to secure a commanding 13-8 victory and clinch their playoff spot.

Following this defeat, The MongolZ will have another opportunity to advance as they prepare to face paiN in the Group D lower bracket semi-final.