{"id":273361,"date":"2025-10-18T20:52:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T20:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=273361"},"modified":"2025-10-27T12:30:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T12:30:24","slug":"natus-vincere-defeat-the-mongolz-and-reach-the-grand-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/natus-vincere-defeat-the-mongolz-and-reach-the-grand-final","title":{"rendered":"Natus Vincere advance to the grand final of the Thunderpick World Championship 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

The European roster Natus Vincere took another step toward the title, defeating The MongolZ in a tense semifinal of the Thunderpick World Championship 2025. After three maps and a closely contested series, NaVi showcased composure, experience, and confidence that carried them to the tournament\u2019s decisive match.<\/p>\n

Tournament context<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Thunderpick World Championship 2025 is a major LAN tournament held in Malta from October 15 to 19, with a total prize pool of $850,000. The event is part of the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) system, the results of which influence team qualification for the next Major tournament of the season.<\/p>\n

The playoff format is Single Elimination, where every loss means elimination. The champion will receive $200,000, 300,000 club VRS points, and a significant boost in the regional ranking.<\/p>\n\n

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How the match unfolded<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This was a classic semifinal thriller, with each map demanding maximum focus and adaptability from both teams.<\/p>\n

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  1. Mirage (The MongolZ\u2019s pick) \u2014 13:9. The Mongolian team started confidently, but Natus Vincere quickly adjusted, taking key rounds in the second half. The balanced play of w0nderful (46\u201335, rating 1.23) and makazze (46\u201343, rating 1.22) secured NaVi the first lead in the series.<\/li>\n
  2. Nuke (Natus Vincere\u2019s pick) \u2014 13:3. This time, The MongolZ dictated the pace, winning duels and confidently closing the map. Their disciplined defense prevented NaVi from executing their attacking setups, evening the score at 1:1.<\/li>\n
  3. Ancient (decider) \u2014 13:10. On the deciding map, NaVi regained control and sealed the victory thanks to the individual brilliance of makazze and the precise decisions of Aleksib. Although The MongolZ fought until the end, NaVi\u2019s experience ultimately prevailed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Player of the Match \u2014 Drin \u201cmakazze\u201d Shaqiri<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Natus Vincere once again proved they have players capable of taking responsibility in crucial moments.<\/p>\n