MOUZ edge Gentle Mates 2-1 in jL and xelex debuts

MOUZ defeated Gentle Mates 2-1 in their first competitive match with Justinas “jL” Lekavicius and Adrian “xelex” Vincze in the lineup. Dorian “xertioN” Berman served as in-game leader for the series.

On Nuke, MOUZ secured the opening map in overtime after leading 9-4 and 12-10 in regulation. Mirage ended in Gentle Mates’ favor after MOUZ failed to convert multiple T-side rounds, with several missed smokes and incomplete executes cited during the match. The series concluded on Ancient, where MOUZ opened the CT half 8-1 and extended the lead early in the second half following a second-round forcebuy win that shifted momentum.

Individual statistics highlight contributions across the series. xertioN led MOUZ with a 57-40 K-D, 96.0 ADR and a 1.52 Rating3.0. Justinas “jL” Lekavicius debuted in heavy anchor roles on CT sides and finished 45-42 with a 78.0 ADR and a 1.10 rating. Adrian “xelex” Vincze posted a 40-43 K-D, 66.5 ADR and a 0.97 rating, producing several opening kills and a near 1v5 in the second pistol on Ancient.

Other MOUZ starters recorded mixed returns: Ádám “torzsi” Torzsás was 41-34 with a 69.0 ADR and 1.03 rating, while Lotan “Spinx” Giladi ended 38-41 with a 61.4 ADR and 0.91 rating.

Gentle Mates produced competitive numbers across the roster. David “dav1g” Granado Bermudo led his side with a 47-44 K-D, 88.3 ADR and a 1.34 rating. Pere “sausol” Solsona Saumell finished 45-44 with a 72.3 ADR and a 1.00 rating. Alejandro “alex” Masanet posted 41-45 with a 72.5 ADR and a 0.92 rating. Alejandro “mopoz” Fernández-Quejo Cano and Antonio “MartinezSa” Martinez closed with 33-46 (57.4 ADR, 0.85) and 32-42 (61.6 ADR, 0.80) respectively.

The match record shows MOUZ winning the series 2-1. Map details: Nuke decided in overtime, Mirage won by Gentle Mates after several failed T-side attempts by MOUZ, and Ancient finished in MOUZ’s favor following an 8-1 CT start and an early forcebuy in the second half.