G2 end six-series losing streak with win over MOUZ

G2 lost Nuke 13-7 before winning Ancient 16-14 in overtime and Inferno 13-7. The result ended six consecutive series defeats for G2 and gave the team a win over the highest-ranked side in the BLAST Rivals field.

MOUZ started Nuke on the T side and built an early lead. A low-buy round from G2 disrupted MOUZ’s economy and helped G2 reach halftime level. MOUZ regained control after switching to defense and closed out the map 13-7.

G2 produced a varied T-side attack on Ancient, creating repeated problems for MOUZ. MOUZ responded with a round won using pistols and submachine guns, and the teams were tied at halftime. MOUZ moved ahead in the second half, but Guy “NertZ” Iluz and Artem “r1nkle” Moroz helped G2 recover.

Adrian “xelex” Vincze then won a 1v3 clutch that gave MOUZ a chance to close out the map. G2 continued to recover and forced overtime, where it won both rounds to take Ancient 16-14.

G2 made a fast start on the T side of Inferno. NertZ opened rounds for the team, while r1nkle added further kills to help G2 lead at halftime. MOUZ reduced the deficit after winning a round with limited weapons, but Matúš “MATYS” Šimko answered with four kills in one round. G2 went on to win the map 13-7.

R1nkle led G2 with 51 kills and a 1.24 rating. NertZ had 43 kills and a 1.04 rating, while MATYS recorded 46 kills and Nemanja “huNter-” Kovač had 47. Lotan “Spinx” Giladi led MOUZ with 56 kills and a 1.24 rating, followed by xelex with 45 kills and a 1.11 rating.

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Reviewed and fact-checked by Alex Panasenko on November 11.