{"id":218265,"date":"2025-07-27T15:07:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T15:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skin.club\/community?p=218265"},"modified":"2025-07-27T15:07:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T15:07:02","slug":"mouz-vs-liquid-iem-cologne-2025-quarterfinal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/mouz-vs-liquid-iem-cologne-2025-quarterfinal","title":{"rendered":"MOUZ defeat Liquid again and advance to the IEM Cologne 2025 upper bracket semi-finals"},"content":{"rendered":"

MOUZ continue to show phenomenal consistency at major events: in the Group B upper bracket quarter-final of IEM Cologne 2025, they confidently beat Team Liquid 2\u20130. This was not just a win for a semi-final spot, but also another reminder of their dominance in this matchup \u2014 Liquid once again failed to get revenge for their painful loss at BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025, where they also fell to MOUZ (1\u20132 in the series).<\/p>\n

Match flow: full control from MOUZ<\/h3>\n

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Inferno (13:7 for MOUZ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Liquid started the series on their pick, hoping Inferno would be the key to a comeback in this matchup. But the first half already made it clear that MOUZ had other plans: 10:2 and total dominance thanks to torzsi and xertioN. Even though Liquid managed to close the gap slightly after the side switch (three quick rounds), MOUZ quickly sealed the deal \u2014 13:7.<\/p>\n

Train (13:9 for MOUZ)<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Train, MOUZ\u2019s pick, the battle was tighter. Liquid tried to turn things around \u2014 ultimate and NertZ found crucial frags, and the 6:6 first-half score offered some hope. But after the switch, xertioN took control of the game, while torzsi closed a series of decisive rounds, carrying MOUZ to a clean 2\u20130 victory.<\/p>\n

Player stats<\/h3>\n

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MOUZ: a team in full stride<\/h3>\n

MOUZ are on the rise \u2014 this win over Liquid marked their fourth in the last five series (the only loss being to Vitality). The team looks cohesive, and the individual form of their players is impressive:<\/p>\n

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  • Dorian \u201cxertioN\u201d Berman (35\u201324, 1.38 rating, 95.6 ADR) was the engine of the team, winning duels and closing out clutch rounds.<\/li>\n
  • \u00c1d\u00e1m \u201ctorzsi\u201d Torzs\u00e1s (36\u201321, 1.34 rating) looked ruthless with the AWP, denying Liquid any chance to take map control.<\/li>\n
  • Jimpphat (33\u201324, 1.22 rating) provided steady support, adding stability in the mid-rounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Liquid: progress, but MOUZ are still stronger<\/h3>\n

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    Liquid came into this match hoping for revenge for Austin Major, and their recent form wasn\u2019t terrible (wins over FlyQuest and paiN). But against MOUZ they once again looked outclassed in the key moments.<\/p>\n

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    • Roland \u201cultimate\u201d Tomkowiak (30\u201331, 1.11 rating) tried to lead the team, winning opening duels and injecting energy.<\/li>\n
    • Guy \u201cNertZ\u201d Iluz (31\u201330, 1.07 rating) was steady, but it wasn\u2019t enough.<\/li>\n
    • siuhy (20\u201336, 0.63 rating) struggled \u2014 his mid-round calls often fell flat against MOUZ\u2019s disciplined play.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Player of the Match<\/h3>\n

      Dorian \u201cxertioN\u201d Berman deservedly earned MVP honors, finishing the series with 35\u201324 K\/D, a 1.38 rating, and 95.6 ADR. He was the true locomotive of MOUZ:<\/p>\n

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      • On Inferno, he won key opening duels, dismantling any Liquid plans.<\/li>\n
      • On Train, xertioN delivered clutch plays and initiated defensive pushes that shut down Liquid\u2019s comeback hopes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n