MOUZ brush aside B8 to clinch BLAST Bounty S2 LAN spot

Luca Moretti

10.08.2025 - 15:22

MOUZ brush aside B8 to clinch BLAST Bounty S2 LAN spot

MOUZ became the latest team to qualify for the BLAST Bounty Season 2 LAN Finals in Malta after a clean 2-0 over B8 in Stage 2’s round of 16. The win came on Ancient (13-5) and Train (13-11), sealing the series and a ticket to next week’s offline bracket.

How the series played out

Ancient (13-5): B8 opened 5-0 on T side, but once MOUZ stabilized, the map flipped hard. Retakes put MOUZ on the board, xertioN took over Mid, and the Europeans rattled off 13 straight rounds to close. torzsi’s pistol work set the tone after the half.
Train (13-11): B8’s headtr1ck (mobile AWP) and npl pushed them to a 9-3 CT half, but MOUZ responded in kind on defense; torzsi again starred outside, and multi-kills from Spinx and torzsi sealed the comeback.

Standouts: torzsi topped the server with 39–19 K-D and a 1.54 rating across the two maps; xertioN (+12, 1.40) and Spinx (+10, 1.22) also delivered. On B8, headtr1ck posted a respectable 1.12 rating.

Seeding twist & qualification stakes

This match came under BLAST Bounty’s signature format: lower initial seeds (17–32) drafted opponents, and Stage-2 winners qualify directly to the LAN Finals. Here, B8 (seed 15) chose MOUZ (seed 2)—a bold pick that didn’t pay off.

Who’s already through to Malta?

MOUZ join a growing list of qualifiers from the online stage:

Astralis edged NAVI 2-1 to become the first team locked for Malta.
Virtus.pro clawed past FaZe in a three-map duel, swinging Inferno with a big T-side run.
Spirit outlasted G2 despite an off day from donk, winning 2-1.
Liquid completed a reverse sweep over FURIA to book their place.
The MongolZ dispatched paiN 2-0 to qualify.

Event snapshot

BLAST Bounty S2 runs Aug 5–10 (online) with the LAN Finals Aug 14–17 in Malta, featuring eight teams and a $500,000 prize pot distributed via the “bounty” mechanic (beat a higher-seeded team, claim 50% of their bounty; the other 50% rolls over). BLAST has also opened free-ticket registration for the Malta finals via BLAST.tv.

Roster notes

B8 recently made Andrii “npl” Kukharskyi’s move permanent after a two-year loan from NAVI—a stability move that preceded this run but couldn’t turn the tie against MOUZ.

MOUZ lineup: Brollan, xertioN, jimpphat, torzsi, Spinx (coach: sycrone). B8 lineup: headtr1ck, alex666, npl, kensizor, esenthial.

Here’s a polished, fact-backed expansion with deeper insights on MOUZ’s current form and CT setups on their pivotal maps:

MOUZ Form & Forecast for BLAST Bounty S2 LAN

Recent Momentum & Upcoming Challenge

MOUZ has demonstrated impressive performance in 2025, securing high-tier placements across major tournaments:

Champions at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025
Finalists at ESL Pro League Season 21
Runners-up at BLAST Open Lisbon 2025
Semifinal finishes at BLAST Rivals Spring 2025, IEM Melbourne 2025, and the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025

Such consistent results underscore MOUZ’s readiness for the Malta LAN finals.

Their next confirmed matchup is scheduled for August 20, 2025, at the Esports World Cup 2025. Let me know if you'd like a breakdown of that upcoming match.

MOUZ CT Strategies: Ancient & Train Setup Insights

Map: Ancient (CT Side)

Ancient is widely regarded as the most balanced CS2 map, with a slight edge favoring Counter-Terrorists (CTs)—win rate: 50.8% in CT’s favor vs. 49.2% for Terrorists.
Effective CT setups on Ancient often rely on strong crossfires, controlled look angles, and coordinated utility usage—common among top teams to hold key areas.

With MOUZ’s standout performance on Ancient (winning 13–5 after B8 opened 5–0), their CT discipline shone through through retake execution and mid-level dominance.

Map: Train (CT Side)

Train remains a classic CS competitive map, serving as a foundation for tight rotations and utility-heavy defense.
MOUZ’s comeback from a 9–3 CT half deficit against B8 signals powerful second-half resilience, leveraging strong positioning and late-round coordination.

Summary and Outlook

Topic	Insights
Recent Form	MOUZ remains a top-tier contender, with podium finishes in multiple 2025 events.
Ancient CT Setup	Likely emphasizing structured crossfires, site control, and utility depth.
Train Adjustments	Strong in mid to late rounds, showcasing adaptability under pressure.
Upcoming Matches	Next contest against unknown opponent at Esports World Cup on August 20.