MOUZ started the series with a lightning victory at Mirage - 13:4. Natus Vincere could not cope with the aggressive style of play of their opponents. However, on Dust2, NAVI looked more confident and, despite the intense struggle, lost with a score of 8:13. On the decisive Inferno map, MOUZ demonstrated endurance and excellent teamwork, ending the game in their favor - 13:7.

This victory guaranteed MOUZ a place in the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024, which will be the most important event of the year for teams from all over the world.

Heroes of the match

• MVP of the match: Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo is a key player for MOUZ who provided stability and a high level of performance on all maps. His contribution was decisive in the victory.
• EVP of the match: Mihai “iM” Ivan (NAVI) - despite the team's defeat, iM showed impressive individual results, winning important duels and supporting the team.

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Current position of NAVI

After the defeat of MOUZ, NAVI are now in the basket of teams with a score of 2-1. In the next match, they will face either SAW or Cloud9. This match will be crucial for NAVI, who are eager to confirm their status as one of the best teams in the world.

European RMR format

The tournament is held in the format of the Swiss system. The competition involves 16 teams competing for 7 tickets to the major. Each match, except for the decisive ones (elimination or exit), is played in Bo1 format, and the decisive ones are played in Bo3 format. Even small mistakes can be fatal, which adds drama to the tournament.

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The importance of a MOUZ victory

The victory of MOUZ is crucial for the team, which demonstrated excellent adaptation to the new tournament format and well-coordinated play. This success guarantees them a place among the best teams in the world that will compete at the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024.

What's next?

For MOUZ, this success is the first step towards global recognition. For NAVI, the defeat was a wake-up call, but the team still has two more attempts to get to the Major. Their next opponent will be determined after the end of the current group matches.