The pressure rises, and a single mistake can cost everything. It is in matches like these where it becomes clear who is ready to fight for the title until the last round — and who stands one step away from disaster.
Tournament context
StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 3 is the decisive Swiss round before the playoffs. A win in the 2:1 matches guarantees a place in the playoffs, while a loss sends a team into the 2:2 group — their final chance to remain in the competition. Additionally, every result affects the VRS — the global ranking that determines future Major slots and overall standings.
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How the match unfolded — The MongolZ vs G2
Series result: 2:0 in favor of The MongolZ
- Ancient (G2 pick) — 13:4
The MongolZ dictated the pace from the first rounds. An unbreakable defense and aggressive retakes shut down every attempt from G2 to enter the game. The Europeans looked lost on the T-side and failed to find solutions against their map control. - Dust2 (The MongolZ pick) — 13:6
G2 finally showed resistance, but it was too late. Techno and blitz won decisive duels, while 910 consistently stopped site entries. The Mongolian roster calmly closed out the match.
Player of the Match — Unu’delger “controlez” Baasanjargal
- K–D: 34–18
- ADR: 97.1
- Rating 3.0: 1.37
The backbone of The MongolZ defense and the driving force behind their aggressive retakes. controlez kept winning opening duels and creating man advantages — a key factor that led directly to victory.
VRS results
- The MongolZ — +20 pt → 1795 pt (strengthening position inside the world’s top 5)
- G2 — –13 pt → 1719 pt (the risk of falling outside the top 10 is increasing)
Analytics: G2 lose important points and control over future Major slotting. The MongolZ, meanwhile, raise their stock as a dark-horse contender for the championship.
What’s next?
The MongolZ advance to the Major playoffs
Their form allows them to aim for sensational results in the elimination bracket.
G2 drop into the 2:2 group
Last chance. A defeat in the next match will mean elimination from the Major and a significant hit to their rankings. Their opponent will be determined once the remaining matches of the round conclude.
Match summary
The MongolZ confirmed their status as one of the most dangerous teams of the tournament: structured gameplay, minimal mistakes, and absolute composure in decisive moments. For G2, the situation is critical: one more defeat — and their Budapest journey will end much earlier than fans expected.
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Skin.Club Pick’em Challenge
Running alongside the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 is the Skin.Club Pick’em Challenge — an interactive feature where fans predict match results, choose advancing teams, and earn points throughout the tournament. By making accurate picks, participants unlock rewards ranging from premium skins to rare gloves and knives, with the ultimate prize being the iconic AWP | Dragon Lore.
