MOUZ Triumphs Over Team Spirit in Thrilling Overtime Battle at BLAST Open Lisbon 2025

In the Group A Upper Bracket Semi-Final of the BLAST Open Lisbon 2025, MOUZ secured a 2-1 victory over Team Spirit, earning their spot in the playoffs.Reddit+1HLTV.org+1

Map Breakdown:

  • Dust2: Spirit dominated with a 13-3 win, showcasing strong offensive strategies and effective defense.Reddit

  • Nuke: MOUZ responded with resilience, claiming a 16-13 victory in overtime. Lotan “Spinx” Giladi played a pivotal role, driving MOUZ forward.HLTV.org

  • Ancient: The decider map featured a thrilling back-and-forth, with MOUZ clinching a 25-22 overtime win. Spirit's reliance on standout performances from players like Danil “donk” Kryshkovets became evident, as his impact waned in critical moments.HLTV.org

Key Player Performances:

  • Spirit:

    • Danil “donk” Kryshkovets: 83-68 K-D, 91.9 ADR, 1.33 rating.Reddit

    • Dmitry “sh1ro” Sokolov: 68-48 K-D, 75.2 ADR, 1.15 rating.Reddit+1Bo3.gg+1

  • MOUZ:

    • xertioN: 63-64 K-D, 77.3 ADR, 1.11 rating.Reddit

    • torzsi: 66-54 K-D, 69.1 ADR, 1.05 rating.Reddit

MOUZ's ability to adapt and secure overtime victories demonstrated their resilience and strategic depth, propelling them to the playoffs.EGamersWorld+3EGamersWorld+3Reddit+3

For a visual recap, you can watch the official highlights below: