The MongolZ continued their successful run at FISSURE Playground 2 by defeating G2 2:1 in the quarterfinals. This victory sent the Mongolian squad to the semifinals, where they will continue their fight for the title. For G2, however, the tournament ended prematurely.
FISSURE PLAYGROUND 2 — TOURNAMENT CONTEXT
FISSURE Playground 2 is a prestigious LAN tournament that brought together the world’s top teams. Matches are played in a BO3 format in the playoffs and BO5 in the final. For The MongolZ, this tournament became another opportunity to confirm their status as a world-class team, while for G2 it was a chance to secure their return to the top after inconsistent results.
ROAD TO THE MATCH
Before the game, G2 came in with renewed confidence: the team had beaten GamerLegion and Legacy but also suffered painful defeats against FURIA and Lynn Vision. Stability was lacking, but recent victories gave fans hope.
The MongolZ, on the other hand, arrived in excellent form — a three-match winning streak, including victories over Aurora and Vitality, made them favorites. Their status as the world’s number two team added confidence, as the roster demonstrated discipline and strong individual play.
MATCH TIMELINE
- Mirage (The MongolZ pick) — 13:11 for The MongolZ
The first map started evenly: G2 won several key rounds thanks to malbsMd and MATYS. But in the decisive moments, Senzu and blitz broke through the defense, allowing The MongolZ to take a narrow but crucial victory.
- Dust2 (G2 pick) — 13:7 for G2
On their own pick, G2 looked much more confident. SunPayus and huNter gave the team a solid start, while malbsMd closed out the final rounds. The MongolZ looked disorganized and failed to impose their game — the series was tied.
- Ancient (decider) — 13:9 for The MongolZ
The decider unfolded on Ancient. Both teams traded evenly until mid-map, but the final rounds turned into a showcase from 910 and Senzu. Thanks to their confident plays, The MongolZ closed out the series and secured their semifinal spot.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Azbayar “Senzu” Munkhbold was the key figure of the match. He scored the most frags, and his consistency on Mirage and Ancient allowed The MongolZ to clinch victory.
- K-D: 57–42 (+15)
- ADR: 91.5
- Rating 3.0: 1.34
- KAST: 74.2%
TEAM PERFORMANCES
The MongolZ once again displayed team balance: Senzu was the driving force, blitz added confidence with consistent entries, and 910 supported the team on the decisive Ancient. Although Techno struggled statistically, the rest compensated for the deficit, and the team remained cohesive.
G2, meanwhile, couldn’t withstand the pressure. malbsMd and MATYS performed strongly, especially on Dust2, where they practically demolished their opponent. However, HeavyGod and huNter faltered in crucial moments, and SunPayus lacked consistency. In the end, G2 showed bright individual highlights but fell short of the necessary team cohesion.
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Over the past three months, the teams have faced each other 11 times. The MongolZ hold the advantage — 6 wins to G2’s 3, with two matches going into overtime. Particularly painful for G2 were the losses at the BLAST Austin Major 2025, where they fell twice to the Mongolian roster. This statistic only underscores that G2 remain a favorable matchup for The MongolZ.
WHAT’S NEXT?
The victory sent The MongolZ to the semifinals, where they will face the winner of Aurora vs. Liquid. For the Mongolian squad, this is a chance to cement their place among the elite and fight for another trophy. They are already ranked #2 in the HLTV ranking, and reaching the final could return them to the #1 spot.
For G2, this result means elimination from the tournament. The team leaves FISSURE Playground 2 with a sense of a missed opportunity. Despite strong individual performances, the roster failed to find stability. G2 remain in 5th place in the world ranking, but they need to work on their team play if they want to compete at upcoming championships.
