Aurora end losing streak against The MongolZ, reach Rotterdam semi-finals
- esportsenewsmn
- Mar 28
- 2 min read
Aurora defeated The MongolZ 2-0 to advance to the BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 semi-finals, ending a five-match losing streak in the head-to-head. The Turkish side secured convincing wins on Inferno (13-6) and Mirage (13-9) to move forward in the Netherlands.
Match summary
The series began on Inferno, where both teams traded rounds early, ending the first half at 6-6. However, Aurora took full control after the switch, delivering a flawless CT-side performance by winning seven consecutive rounds to close the map 13-6.
On Mirage, Aurora carried that momentum into a dominant start, building a 7-1 lead on the T side. Although The MongolZ attempted a late comeback, the early deficit proved too large, and Aurora secured the map 13-9 to complete the 2-0 sweep.
Key players
Aurora’s victory was powered by strong individual performances from XANTARES, woxic, and Wicadia.
Wicadia stood out on Mirage with high-impact rounds, while XANTARES and woxic played key roles in shutting down The MongolZ during the decisive CT side on Inferno.
Aurora’s dominant CT side on Inferno was the defining moment of the series. Winning seven rounds in a row completely shifted the momentum and left The MongolZ unable to recover.
The MongolZ focus
Despite a promising start to the tournament, The MongolZ struggled to adapt during key moments in this series. The absence of coach maaRaa was noticeable, particularly as the team did not utilize tactical pauses during critical rounds.
While they showed flashes of resilience, especially on Mirage, their mid-game adjustments were not enough to challenge Aurora’s consistency.
The MongolZ had an impressive run earlier in the event, securing wins over MOUZ, Liquid, and Spirit, before falling short in the playoffs.
They finish the tournament in 5th–6th place, continuing their consistent appearances in top-tier events.
What’s next
Aurora will face Vitality in the semi-finals — a team they have yet to defeat in 2026.
For The MongolZ, this result highlights the need for stronger mid-game adaptation as they prepare for upcoming PGL Bucharest 2026 starts in April 3rd.
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