The Mongolz performance at the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024 concluded with a quarterfinal defeat to MOUZ. The young team showcased impressive gameplay, but the more experienced opponents proved to be stronger, halting their progress towards the semifinals.

The Mongolz became a true tournament revelation, inspiring thousands of fans with their aggressive style and determination to win. Their journey proved that even young teams can challenge renowned opponents. Now it's crucial for them to learn from this tournament to come back stronger.

Incredible Quarterfinal

The match between The Mongolz and MOUZ was one of the most anticipated in the quarterfinals. The Mongolian team, which won the hearts of viewers with their style, reached the playoffs at this level for the first time. However, MOUZ, already experienced in victories on the world stage, confidently handled the pressure and demonstrated their strength.

The game ended with a score of 2:0 in favor of MOUZ. The Mongolz started aggressively, buoyed by the emotional lift from the spectators' support, but couldn't maintain their advantage at their peak. The second map highlighted the experience gap, with MOUZ accurately capitalizing on their opponent's mistakes as they confidently moved toward victory.

Community Reaction to The Mongolz's Performance

Thorin

On his page in X, the well-known analyst noted that The Mongolz have the potential for great victories but still need to learn to handle pressure: "MongolZ are a dope team, and 2025 could well be their year, but they have a classic issue of needing to become more acclimatized with playing their game under pressure, on stage, and as a favorite."

YNk

Another analyst, YNk, highlighted in X that despite the loss, The Mongolz remain the strongest team in Asia in the modern history of CS: "We shouldn't forget that The MongolZ are the best team Asia has produced in modern CS history just because of this loss. It was a tough one, sure, but this isn't the end for this team. Quite the opposite, it's just another step on what has been a remarkable journey. And I'm excited to see how far they can actually go!"

Travis

Travis on X noted that the aggressive style of The Mongolz became a key factor in their popularity, but MOUZ's experience helped them successfully adapt: "The reason so many picked MongolZ is because of the aggressive style we saw on both maps. MOUZ expertly adjusted to that - on both maps. Every great upcoming team has to deal with a big arena choke. MOUZ have had theirs and grown; now it’s MongolZ turn. They’ll live and learn."

BanKs

In his X, BanKs praised The Mongolz for making history and capturing the attention of the entire community: "The dream run is over for MongolZ, but it’s honestly one they can be proud of. They made history. They showed some great CS. They had a home crowd mostly cheering for them. They pushed MOUZ on both maps. Exciting to see what they do in 2025!"

Pimp

On his X page, Pimp called The Mongolz's performance a step forward and noted the team's progress on the world stage: "The MongolZ has been eliminated from the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024. Losing 0-2 vs. MOUZ in their quarterfinal puts an end to a fantastic time in China for the young Mongolian squad. They should be nothing but proud. Having closed the gap between them and the Tier 1 teams is progress that speaks volumes! Excited to see more of The Mongolz in 2025."

Petr1k

In his Telegram channel, Petr1k noted that The Mongolz showed strong shooting and a confident playstyle, despite the loss: "The Mongolz played well, showing strong shooting and macro (except for maybe Senzu, who didn't have his day). They didn't waver on stage and gave a solid match. In their style. Just like MOUZ. And in this duel of two young but confident teams, the mice played slightly better. Good match. Strong major by The Mongolz. Someday they will win their own, I think :)"

Leniniw

Leniniw shared his opinion in Telegram about the inflated expectations some viewers had regarding The Mongolz: "Finally, I can say post-factum: how strange it seemed to me that people seriously placed The Mongolz making it to the finals or even winning. In the English cast, almost half did exactly that. The Mongols, of course, are cool, bright history, strictly hitting, but they have no experience playing at this level and under such pressure... Unlike MOUZ, who have played like this for half their life, they won the world championship."

Kane

In his Telegram channel, Kane, the coach of Passion UA, appreciated The Mongolz's progress and their confident performance at their first Major playoffs: "Well, two more victories for MOUZ, and I'll be one of the lucky 1%. On Nuke, the difference in understanding of this map was felt. NT The Mongolz… the youngest team in this playoff, the first major playoff for them… worthy progress."

Kvan

Kvan in the Telegram channel noted the instability of The Mongolz's confidence after losing their pick: "The Mongolz caught a fierce moral boost at the start of the series, but after failing to clinch their pick, their confidence plummeted. Many mistakes: where they shouldn't, they were aggressive, but when they needed to advance, they lacked aggression."

Despite the defeat, The Mongolz left a strong impression. Their progress is inspiring, and the lessons learned from this tournament will help the team move forward. Perfect World Shanghai Major doesn't end here; two quarterfinal matches will take place on December 13, determining the two teams heading to the semifinals. You can follow the tournament through this link.