MOUZ Advances to EWC Quarters After Thrilling Comeback Against GamerLegion

MOUZ has made it to the quarter-finals of the Esports World Cup following a hard-fought 2-1 victory against GamerLegion. The series featured a mix of highs and lows for MOUZ, who managed to secure their place despite struggling in certain areas throughout the matches.

The victory was particularly sweet for Oldřich "PR" Nový, who faced off against his former team. However, MOUZ's performance was inconsistent, showing a stark contrast to their recent success at the BLAST Bounty Season 2 Finals. Their gameplay was marred by errors, especially during critical mid-rounds, which almost cost them the series.

Adrian "xelex" Vincze had a rough start, particularly on Ancient where he ended with a disappointing 13-35 kill-death ratio. However, he rebounded spectacularly on Nuke, leading MOUZ to a comeback from a 2-10 deficit with a remarkable 27-15 K-D performance, showcasing his resilience and skill.

MOUZ initially took control on Mirage, establishing a 6-1 lead thanks to strong plays from Lotan "Spinx" Giladi and Dorian "xertioN" Berman. However, GamerLegion fought back, tying the game at halftime after a series of impressive plays, including a quad-kill from Timur "FL4MUS" Marev.

The second map saw GamerLegion capitalize on MOUZ's mistakes, ultimately winning Ancient 22-19 in a tense overtime. Despite xelex's earlier struggles, he turned the tide on Nuke, helping MOUZ secure the necessary rounds to clinch the series and advance to face FUT in the quarter-finals.