MOUZ Overcome NAVI to Reach EPL Semi-Finals

MOUZ Overcome NAVI to Reach EPL Semi-Finals

Date: October 10, 2025

In a thrilling quarterfinal of ESL Pro League Season 22, MOUZ edged out Natus Vincere (NAVI) 2–1 to secure a spot in the semifinals. 

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Match Recap & Map Details

• Ancient: NAVI won 16–14

• Inferno: MOUZ took the map 13–8

• Train: MOUZ closed the series with a strong 13–4

It was a hard-fought match. After dropping the opening map on Ancient, MOUZ responded with a solid win on Inferno, and dominated the decider on Train to seal their advancement. 

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Context & Road to Playoffs

The playoff bracket had been set earlier that day, with MOUZ slated to face NAVI in the second match of the day. 

Interestingly, this was yet another clash between the two teams — they have a recurring rivalry in major events. 

Previously, in ESL Pro League Season 18, MOUZ also defeated NAVI in the grand final, sweeping them 3–0 to capture that title. 

Earlier in Season 22, Falcons eliminated MOUZ to clinch a playoff spot, illustrating how competitive the bracket has been. 

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Significance & What’s Next

• With this victory, MOUZ advances to the EPL semifinals, setting up a further challenge against the remaining top teams.

• NAVI, on the other hand, exit the run — their season ends here.

• The result underscores the ups and downs both squads face and highlights how MOUZ continue to perform in clutch moments.