MOUZ opened their PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 campaign with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over PARIVISION in the first Swiss round. Despite a shaky start on Dust2, the European side quickly stabilized, taking control on Inferno and fully dominating the Overpass decider. The result gives MOUZ a crucial early win in the Swiss stage, while PARIVISION are left searching for answers after failing to convert their strong opening map.
Dust2 — PARIVISION strike first (13:7)
PARIVISION came out sharp on their map pick. Their T side repeatedly punished MOUZ’s defensive setups, finding openings through mid pressure and well-timed B splits. Although Spinx and Brollan attempted to stabilize the defense, MOUZ struggled to string rounds together and often found themselves under economic pressure. PARIVISION controlled the tempo and closed Dust2 13–7 with confidence.
read more
Inferno — MOUZ respond (13:7)
The tone shifted immediately on Inferno. MOUZ tightened their defensive structure and began winning key duels in banana control, forcing PARIVISION into uncomfortable mid-round calls. Spinx stepped up as the stabilizing force, while Jimpphat and xertioN provided consistent trading. Once MOUZ secured the momentum, the map followed a similar script in reverse — controlled, methodical, and never truly slipping out of their hands.
Overpass — complete control (13:3)
The decider was one-sided. MOUZ dictated the pace from the opening rounds, shutting down PARIVISION’s early aggression and repeatedly punishing late rotations. PARIVISION struggled to gain map control, and their economy collapsed quickly. MOUZ raced to a dominant victory, closing Overpass 13–3 and sealing the series without late-round drama.
Player statistics for the match
Player of the match — Lotan “Spinx” Giladi
Spinx delivered the most consistent performance across the three maps, anchoring MOUZ’s recovery after the opening loss:
- 47–27 K-D
- 85.5 ADR
- 80.4% KAST
- 1.34 rating
His impact in mid-round scenarios and ability to convert advantage situations proved decisive, especially on Inferno and Overpass.
Team performance — resilience over panic
The key difference in the series was adaptation. After losing Dust2, MOUZ did not overreact. Instead, they simplified their setups, improved trading efficiency, and regained control of the pace. PARIVISION showed promise on their pick, but once forced into longer, more structured rounds, their execution lost sharpness. Missed conversions and weak late-round positioning cost them any real chance of forcing a comeback in the decider.
VRS impact — early boost for MOUZ
The victory brings important ranking implications:
- MOUZ: +50 VRS points
- PARIVISION: −15 VRS points
For MOUZ, this is a strong start in the Swiss stage and a meaningful gain in the broader ranking race. PARIVISION, meanwhile, drop valuable points and face increased pressure heading into their next round.
read more
What’s next?
MOUZ move forward in the Swiss bracket with momentum restored after an uneven start. While not flawless, their ability to recover mid-series highlights why they remain a top-tier contender. PARIVISION will need to rediscover the aggression and structure shown on Dust2 if they want to remain competitive in Cluj-Napoca. PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 begins with a reminder: in Swiss formats, adaptability often matters more than explosive starts.
