xertioN Apologizes After Vitality Crush MOUZ at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026

17.02.2026 - 07:59

xertioN Apologizes After Vitality Crush MOUZ at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026

Team Vitality delivered one of the most convincing wins of the Swiss stage at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026, sweeping MOUZ 2–0 and becoming the first team to secure a playoff spot.

After the defeat, MOUZ rifler Dorian “xertioN” Berman publicly apologized to his teammates, calling his performance a “disaster.”

Vitality dominate to clinch playoffs

Vitality defeated MOUZ in Round 3 of the Swiss stage:

Dust2 — 13:5

Inferno — 13:8

The victory pushed Vitality to a 3-0 record, guaranteeing a playoff berth and reinforcing their status as one of the strongest CS2 teams early in 2026.

The series quickly turned into a one-sided affair, with Vitality controlling the pace from the opening rounds and never allowing MOUZ to find momentum.

ZywOo leads Vitality’s statement win

Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut once again proved why he remains one of the most dominant players in Counter-Strike.

Analysts described the French superstar as “indomitable” during the match, as Vitality outclassed MOUZ across both maps. His impact set the tone for a clean and confident victory that secured Vitality’s playoff run.

This result continues Vitality’s strong head-to-head record against MOUZ following roster changes in 2025.

xertioN issues public apology after rough performance

Shortly after the match, xertioN posted an emotional message on social media:

“I got my ass whopped by Vitality… what a disaster game from me… sorry team, GGWP.”

The stats explain the frustration.
Across the series, xertioN finished with a 14–31 K-D and a 0.73 rating, one of the lowest in the server.

Despite the loss, the rifler had previously described facing Vitality as a benchmark test:

“It’s a great prize… to get tested by basically the best team in the world.”

The contrast between expectations and result made the defeat even more painful for the MOUZ camp.

Rivalry storyline: MOUZ still searching for answers

The loss adds another chapter to a growing narrative — Vitality continue to be a difficult matchup for MOUZ.

Earlier comments from MOUZ players suggested confidence about turning the rivalry around, but Vitality once again proved the stronger side on stage.

The psychological aspect of the matchup is becoming a key storyline heading deeper into the 2026 season.

apEX vs Spinx adds spice to the match

The series also featured a tense subplot involving Vitality captain apEX and former teammate Spinx.

apEX later explained his on-server shouts as playful “payback,” saying he calls it out when he feels Spinx is baiting during rounds, while emphasizing that the rivalry is not personal off the server.

Moments like this added extra intensity to an already high-stakes Swiss match.