MOUZ Dominate NAVI on Inferno & Mirage to Reach PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 Semifinals

MOUZ Power Past NAVI on Inferno and Mirage to Eliminate Them from PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026

At PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026, MOUZ booked their spot in the semifinals after defeating Natus Vincere in the quarterfinals with a 2-1 series victory (13-10 on Ancient, 13-4 on Inferno, and 13-6 on Mirage).

Ancient: Tight Contest Goes to NAVI

The best-of-three opened on Ancient, NAVI’s map pick. MOUZ raced out to an 8-4 lead on the CT side, largely powered by strong early aggression, but NAVI battled back after the switch to the T-side. The Ukrainian squad seized crucial rounds, closing the map 13-10 and taking a 1–0 series lead.

Inferno: Complete MOUZ Control

On their chosen map, Inferno, MOUZ dominated from start to finish. After an 8-4 first half advantage, the side switch saw the Europeans completely shut down NAVI’s offense, winning the T-side decisively and finishing 13-4. NAVI struggled to halt MOUZ’s coordinated executes and efficiency in utility usage.

Mirage: MOUZ Close It Out with Authority

The decider, Mirage, echoed MOUZ’s Inferno dominance. A strong early lead on the T-side set the tone, and despite a few isolated round wins for NAVI, MOUZ maintained control throughout, closing the map 13-6 to seal the series and eliminate NAVI from the tournament.

MVP Performance

Lotan “Spinx” Giladi stood out as the MVP of the encounter, ending the series with a 1.27 rating and consistently impactful plays throughout the maps.

Tactical & Crowd Dynamics

MOUZ, historically known to struggle in hostile arenas, appeared to thrive under pressure. Players — including torzsi and Spinx — were visibly energized by the crowd, even engaging with spectators after key rounds. Their adaptability and mental resilience in front of a tough environment stood in stark contrast to past performances.

NAVI’s Map Pool Woes Continue

While NAVI secured Ancient in the opening map, their inability to defend their map choices and inconsistency on Inferno and Mirage highlighted ongoing issues with their map pool. Lack of stable default strategies and struggles in key clutch situations contributed to their elimination.

What This Means for the Tournament

With the quarterfinal victory, MOUZ now progress to face PARIVISION in the semifinals — a team they previously defeated in the Swiss stage. NAVI’s journey ends in 5th–8th place, earning them prize money but no deeper run.

PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 continues with four teams remaining, all vying for a spot in the grand final and a share of the $625,000 prize pool.