MOUZ Survives Gruelling Three-Map Clash with Falcons to Reach StarLadder Budapest Major Playoffs

MOUZ Survives Gruelling Three-Map Clash with Falcons to Reach StarLadder Budapest Major Playoffs

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MOUZ Rallies Past Falcons in Dramatic Decider

MOUZ have secured their spot in the playoffs of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 after defeating Falcons in a grueling three-map series. The final scoreline read 2–1 in favour of MOUZ, with Mirage falling 11–13, then Inferno 13–6 and Nuke 13–10 swinging in their favour. 

A key statistic from the match: MOUZ won all six pistol rounds (“six for six”) — a critical advantage that laid the foundation for their comeback. 

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Map-by-Map Breakdown

• Mirage (Falcons pick): Falcons started strong after MOUZ lost the pistol round, surged to 4–0. MOUZ fought back to lead 8–4 at halftime and even extended to 11–4 before Falcons mounted an impressive comeback, winning eight straight rounds and taking the map 13–11.

• Inferno (MOUZ pick): After reclaiming the momentum with a clean pistol round, MOUZ dominated the map and closed it out 13–6.

• Nuke (decider): MOUZ opened with a commanding 7–1 start. Falcons attempted to fight back — sparked by a clutch from their veteran — but MOUZ capitalised on their pistol-round strength yet again, converting the final pistol and rounding out a 13–10 win.

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Aftermath & What It Means for MOUZ

With this win, MOUZ completes a 3–1 result in Stage 3 of the Major, punching their ticket to the playoffs. 

Hungarian AWPer Ádám "torzsi" Torzsás — playing in front of a home crowd in the MVM Dome — expressed elation after the match, calling this “the first step” on their quest for the trophy. 

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Context: Recent History Between These Teams

This was not the first time MOUZ and Falcons clashed this season. According to earlier coverage, their matchup in this round was the fifth time they met — and serve as one of the standout showdowns in the 2-1 qualifying pool. 

Interestingly, just two months earlier at ESL Pro League S22, Falcons had defeated MOUZ 2–1 to secure their own playoff berth. 

So this latest clash not only marked MOUZ’s comeback — but also an opportunity for redemption against a familiar rival.