Team Vitality and The MongolZ Storm Into BLAST.tv Austin Major Semi Finals

The stakes are rising in Texas as the BLAST.tv Austin Major reaches its final stretch, and the semi final picture is now complete. Team Vitality and The MongolZ have claimed the last two spots after dominant wins over NAVI and FaZe Clan respectively, setting up a pair of semi final matchups that promise elite level Counter Strike action.

It was a tense battle between NAVI and Vitality, with both teams bringing intensity to the opening map on Mirage. NAVI initially found momentum, jumping ahead with strong early rounds, but Vitality's resilience and tight defensive coordination closed the gap. With the map tied 6 6 at half time, the French squad began to show their edge, spearheaded by flameZ's clutch eliminations. A clean 12 9 finish on Mirage gave Vitality the first step toward the semis.

Moving onto Nuke, Vitality demonstrated exactly why it was their pick. NAVI opened strong, but Vitality quickly adjusted, stringing together key rounds and breaking the attacker’s economy. Despite flashes of brilliance from NAVI, the map turned in Vitality’s favor. mezii sealed the deal with three critical kills to close out the map 13 11 and the series 2 0. With that win, Team Vitality punched their ticket to the semi finals, where they will meet a resurgent MOUZ team.

The other quarter final clash brought heartbreak for the home crowd as The MongolZ eliminated FaZe Clan in straight maps. Mirage began with FaZe in control, powered by Karrigan’s aggressive calling and sharp execution. But The MongolZ were patient, absorbing pressure and responding with force. The first half ended tied, and then the Mongolian side shifted into a higher gear. Their five round streak in the second half left FaZe scrambling, and despite a few strong AWP plays from s1mple, The MongolZ held firm to take Mirage 13 9.

Ancient was FaZe Clan's final stand, and it looked promising early on. EliGE pulled off a spectacular one versus two clutch that brought the crowd to their feet and earned FaZe a halftime lead. However, The MongolZ remained co

mposed under pressure. They clawed back control with methodical defense and capitalized on FaZe’s small mistakes. As the tension built, the Mongolian squad edged ahead in the final rounds, closing out the map 13 11 and the series 2 0.

With the quarter finals now behind us, the semi finals are set. Vitality versus MOUZ is expected to be a clash of styles, with Vitality’s star studded lineup going up against one of the most cohesive rosters in the tournament. On the other side, The MongolZ await the winner between PaiN Gaming and FaZe Clan, ready to prove their performance was no fluke.

The BLAST.tv Austin Major continues to thrill with packed arenas, incredible plays, and regional pride on the line. Viewers around the world can catch all the action through BLAST’s Twitch and YouTube streams as the remaining teams fight for glory and a chance to lift the trophy in front of the roaring Texas crowd.

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