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MOUZ and PaiN Qualify for BLAST.tv Austin Major Semifinals
- MOUZ managed to beat long time rivals Team Spirit.
- PaiN’s young core triumphed against FURIA’s experience.
- Both sides are looking to break everyone’s Pickems by advancing to the grand finals.
MOUZ and PaiN Gaming have pushed themselves to new heights at the BLAST.tv Austin Major. MOUZ won against Team Spirit in the first quarter final of the Playoffs, and PaiN Gaming triumphed over their regional competitors FURIA in the second match of the opening day at the Moody Center in Austin. Stay up to date on CS2 transfer rumors and tournament results thanks to our expert esports tips!
Battle of Resilience
Exhausted but happy 🤠 pic.twitter.com/cUQ7LKPiyq
— MOUZ (@mousesports) June 20, 2025
After a wild ride to the Playoffs, MOUZ went up against the reigning Major champions, Team Spirit, in an exciting matchup between two of the top teams in the world.
The game on Mirage started with MOUZ and Team Spirit exchanging rounds back and forth for the first 24 rounds, ending the regulation tied at 12 rounds each. Team Spirit’s defense was solid, with magixx pulling off an amazing clutch to secure a perfect first half in the fourth overtime. Riding the wave of momentum, Team Spirit finished Mirage with a 25-21 win.
However, MOUZ came back strong, winning Dust II 13-9 to set up a deciding match on Nuke, even with Donk achieving 23 eliminations. Team Spirit jumped to an early advantage with some sharp defensive rounds, but MOUZ held their ground, narrowing the gap with some key aggressive plays. MOUZ has been great at staying composed in the latter stages of the fixture, thanks to that they were able to take the map 13-10 and clinching a 2-1 overall victory.
Young Guns Surpassing Their Teachers
MVP! pic.twitter.com/yWHy2rT06B
— paiN Gaming CS2 (@paiNGamingCS2) June 20, 2025
The second quarter final on the opening day featured the Brazilian teams PaiN Gaming and FURIA. This match was significant beyond just the outcome, as some players from PaiN had been trained by FURIA’s captain, FalleN.
Snow played a crucial role in game 1, stopping FURIA’s offensive momentum in the second half. Even though the halftime score was 8-4, PaiN had set up a solid defense. They managed to narrow the score with a win in the second pistol round, with Snow again being key in further closing the gap. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough; FURIA’s relentless aggression paid off, finishing PaiN’s choice of Nuke with a 13-6 victory.
After losing their own map choice, PaiN started strong on Anubis. All hope was not lost for PaiN, as they fought back with several rounds, ending the first half with a 7-5 score in favor of FURIA. However, things quickly got out of hand, and PaiN took Anubis without much difficulty.
The third map was truly exciting, as PaiN successfully defended against FURIA’s offense with a perfect first overtime half, putting them on the brink of victory. Despite FURIA’s best attempts, PaiN won Inferno 16-12, securing a 2-1 series win.
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