The MongolZ leave s1mple in their dust at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025

So far, the quarterfinals for the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 has seen some amazing series. But none have been as hyped as the FaZe Clan versus The MongolZ. Before the series had even begun, the noise from the crowd was tearing the roof off the Moody Center. The cost of a loss today would spell disaster for both teams, with elimination awaiting. The winner, on the other hand, would book a spot in the top 4 of the Austin Major.

FaZe has not been in the best spot of late. With poor performances, the team needed something to change. That is why they brought in Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyljev to bolster their roster. With 900 days since his last Major Playoff appearance, s1mple needed to lock in to carry FaZe through. On the other side, MongolZ were the Mongolian underdogs challenging them. Having had a 2025 filled with top 4 finishes, the team would be looking to cause a massive upset by taking down the crowd favorites.

With the cheers of the crowd behind them, both teams went into what would be an epic series of Counter-Strike 2 action.

It was an absolutely brilliant first half from both sides on Mirage. FaZe started strong, but MongolZ replied in turn, and it became an all-out brawl. With 6-6 at the half, the Mongolians turned up the heat. With 6 rounds without reply, they took the fight to FaZe, and even after losing a few, they held on to secure Map 1 at 13-9.

The first half of Anubis played out similarly to Mirage, with both teams showing off some amazing skills. However, this time, FaZe managed to scrape a small lead heading into the second half – a fantastic sign for their adoring fans. It continued to be an extremely close second half, with neither team backing down.

Unfortunately for FaZe, having been unable to make a definitive stand against MongolZ, they eventually were left out to dry. It was a blistering performance from the Mongolian squad, constantly turning around what seemed like dire situations and holding off the attacks of Finn "karrigan" Andersen, s1mple, Jonathan "EliGE" Jablonowski, and the rest of the FaZe squad. With a 13-11 scoreline, MongolZ secured Anubis and the series.

With that, FaZe leaves the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, with another disappointing performance. The MongolZ can celebrate today, but they will need to make the same showing in the semi-finals, where they will face off against paiN Gaming, as both teams look for a top 2 finish at the Major.

The BLAST.tv Austin Major continues on June 21, with Team Vitality taking on MOUZ and The MongolZ going up against paiN Gaming.

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