The MongolZ lose 0:2 to Nemiga and are eliminated from PGL Masters Bucharest 2026
The MongolZ lost the playoff decider to Nemiga 5:13 on Cache and 15:19 on Dust2 after double overtime, finishing the event 9th-11th.
Mongolia's The MongolZ lost 0:2 to Nemiga in the decider for a playoff spot at PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 and are out of the tournament. The match was the fifth-round Swiss stage game between teams with a 2–2 record, with the winner advancing to the playoffs.
Cache: Nemiga in control
According to HLTV, The MongolZ struggled on Nemiga's pick, Cache, and lost 5:13. The MongolZ had played Cache three times this month without a win. Nemiga led 9:3 at half-time.
Dust2: a lead slips away
On their own pick, Dust2, The MongolZ led 7:5 at the half and reached 12:9, but Nemiga won three rounds in a row to force overtime. After two overtimes, Nemiga won 19:15. Nemiga's Daniel "syph0" Ageyev was the standout player, with 51 kills across the two maps and a 1.90 rating. For The MongolZ, Garidmagnai "bLitz" Byambasuren had the highest rating at 1.23.
The MongolZ баг “PGL Masters Bucharest 2026” тэмцээний шигшээ шатны эрхийн төлөө Nemiga багийн эсрэг тоглолт эхэллээ. УрагшааThe MongolZ!
DÉFAITE 0-2 ❌ VS. Nemiga 🇷🇺 5-13 Cache ⭐️ (Nemiga) 15-19 Dust II (The MongolZ) - Mirage 🌴 The MongolZ retombe dans ses travers et ne verra pas les playoffs à Bucarest. Ça reste un très bon tournoi dans l'ensemble, nous enchaînerons à Beijing dans moins d'une semaine.
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The MongolZ finished the event 9th–11th with a 2–3 record. According to Dust2.in, the team heads to IEM Beijing 2026 next as part of its preparation for the Singapore Major. In the previous round, The MongolZ had kept their playoff hopes alive with a 2:0 win over Legacy.
Sources: HLTV.org, Dust2.in
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