The MongolZ have officially booked their place in the ESL Pro League Season 21 playoffs, delivering a dominant 2-0 victory over 3DMAX. Their impressive performance saw them cruise through Dust2 with a commanding 13-4 win before sealing the series on Ancient with a 13-7 triumph. With this result, the Mongolian squad concludes Stage 2 with a 3-1 record, joining Spirit and Vitality as the first three teams to advance to the eight-team playoff bracket.
3DMAX, who experienced a turbulent run in this stage, started their campaign with a victory against Eternal Fire but struggled against Vitality before bouncing back with a win over Falcons. Their inconsistency was evident in the clash against The MongolZ, as they failed to put up a fight when it mattered most.
On Dust2, Usukhbayar “910” Banzragch and Munkhbold “Senzu” Azbayar took charge on the CT side, setting an unrelenting pace that left 3DMAX without answers. Senzu, who occasionally switched to a double AWP setup, dismantled the opposition during a dominant 9-3 half, making the transition to the attacking side effortless as The MongolZ quickly closed the map 13-4.
Ancient followed a similar script, with The MongolZ establishing control early with an 8-4 T-side half. Garidmagnai “bLitz” Byambasuren led the charge with 12 kills and an exceptional 91.7% KAST, ensuring his team remained in control. When sides switched, The MongolZ remained relentless, with Senzu stepping up again with 10 kills in just eight rounds, guiding his squad to a comfortable 13-7 victory.
With their playoff spot secured, The MongolZ now turn their focus toward the final stage, where they will compete in the single-elimination bracket alongside Spirit and Vitality. Meanwhile, 3DMAX will have one last chance to fight for a playoff berth in the decisive 2-2 match on the final day of Stage 2, a do-or-die scenario that will determine whether they continue their Pro League journey or head home.
