The French roster 3DMAX opened FISSURE Playground 2 with a statement victory over the tournament favorites. The MongolZ lost two out of three maps: 10–13 on Inferno, 13–5 on Ancient, and 9–13 on Nuke. The French side showed resilience in decisive moments, while the Mongolian squad struggled to maintain consistency.
FISSURE PLAYGROUND 2
A LAN tournament of international scale, bringing together European and Asian teams. For The MongolZ, this opener was meant to solidify their status as one of the strongest rosters in the world, but the loss immediately put pressure on their upcoming matches. For 3DMAX, however, defeating the world’s No.2 team became a playoff statement and a major step forward in the rankings.
ROAD TO THE MATCH
The MongolZ entered the series riding high after victories over Aurora, Vitality, and GamerLegion — four wins in a row that boosted their confidence. They looked unshakable and were widely considered favorites.
3DMAX, meanwhile, came in with mixed results: a loss to The MongolZ at the Esports World Cup but fresh wins over TYLOO and Lynn Vision gave them momentum heading into the tournament. This match became a revenge opportunity for the French squad.
MATCH TIMELINE
- Inferno — 13:10 (3DMAX’s pick)
3DMAX immediately seized control: Maka opened rounds with the AWP, while bodyy controlled mid. The first half ended 8:4. After the side switch, The MongolZ attempted a comeback — 910 pulled off several clutch rounds and Senzu applied pressure on entries. But the French were prepared: Maka closed key moments, sealing a 13:10 win.
- Ancient — 13:5 (The MongolZ’s pick)
On their map pick, the Mongolians dominated. 910 and Senzu won most duels, while blitz created space for attacks. A 9:3 first half left little doubt, and The MongolZ closed it out 13:5 with ease. 3DMAX looked toothless, failing retakes and lacking coordination.
- Nuke — 13:9 (decider)
The decider was tense and nerve-wracking. 3DMAX’s T-side discipline earned them a 7:5 halftime lead. The MongolZ stayed in it after the switch — 910 fought hard, and mzinho delivered in tough moments. But in the clutch rounds, Maka’s AWP and bodyy’s steady defense proved decisive. 13:9 — the French secured the series.
Player statistics for the match
PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Bryan “Maka” Canda emerged as the true hero of the series:
- K-D: 57–43 (+14)
- ADR: 83.3
- Rating 3.0: 1.27
- KAST: 74.6%
His aggressive openings and composure in clutches broke The MongolZ in key moments. Maka dictated the pace on Inferno and closed crucial rounds on Nuke, becoming the symbol of 3DMAX’s victory.
TEAM PERFORMANCES
3DMAX looked united. Maka (57–43, rating 1.27) was the heart of the team, winning clutches and opening plays. Bodyy (52–41, rating 1.20) provided a reliable backbone, supporting his captain with consistency. Graviti (39–41, rating 1.09) and Ex3rcice (40–42, rating 0.89) weren’t always flashy but delivered trades and dirty work. Lucky (30–45, rating 0.87) struggled, but his teammates covered the gap.
The MongolZ leaned heavily on individual performances. 910 (46–38, rating 1.28) was their main weapon. Senzu (44–42, rating 1.01) added stability on offense. Mzinho (42–44, rating 1.06) occasionally saved rounds but couldn’t flip the outcome. Techno (39–50, rating 0.93) and blitz (36–46, rating 0.80) underperformed, their inconsistency sealing the team’s fate.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Before this clash, The MongolZ led the matchup — 11 wins to 7 for 3DMAX. But recent results shift the narrative: the French have now beaten the Mongolians twice in the past month, closing the gap and proving they are ready to compete on equal footing.
LOOKING AHEAD
3DMAX started FISSURE Playground 2 with a crucial win over the favorites. Maka and bodyy formed the foundation of success, and the team displayed discipline and mental strength. For The MongolZ, this defeat is an alarming sign: despite holding the world’s No.2 ranking, issues with individual consistency could end up costing them the tournament.
