{"id":366230,"date":"2026-03-08T19:04:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T19:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=366230"},"modified":"2026-03-08T19:04:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T19:04:53","slug":"legacy-beat-astralis-mouz-qualify-epl-season-23-playoffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/legacy-beat-astralis-mouz-qualify-epl-season-23-playoffs","title":{"rendered":"Legacy crush Astralis as MOUZ lock in EPL Season 23 playoffs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The third Swiss round of ESL Pro League Season 23 \u2013 Stage 2 delivered two important results as Legacy defeated Astralis 2\u20130, while MOUZ secured a playoff spot by beating The MongolZ 2\u20130. Legacy produced one of the most convincing wins of the day by shutting down Astralis across both maps, while MOUZ showed why they remain one of the most consistent teams in the tournament by eliminating The MongolZ in the qualification match.<\/p>\n<h3>Path through the tournament<\/h3>\n<p>These results significantly reshaped the Swiss standings.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">After defeating Astralis, Legacy improve to 2\u20131, putting themselves just one win away from securing a playoff spot.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Astralis fall to 1\u20132, meaning their next series will be an elimination match if they want to stay in the tournament.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Meanwhile MOUZ advance to 3\u20130, becoming one of the first teams to secure qualification for the ESL Pro League playoffs.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">For The MongolZ, the loss sends them to the 2\u20131 bracket, where they will still have two chances to qualify.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <h3>read more<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/3dmax-upset-fut-navi-sweep-b8-epl-season-23-stage-2\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/20250929_Helena-Kristiansson_EPLs22_03792-2.jpg.webp\" alt=\"3DMAX stun FUT as NAVI dominate B8 in EPL Season 23\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/3dmax-upset-fut-navi-sweep-b8-epl-season-23-stage-2\">3DMAX stun FUT as NAVI dominate B8 in EPL Season 23<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/3dmax-upset-fut-navi-sweep-b8-epl-season-23-stage-2\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1776909902#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1776909902#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1776909902#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Mar 08<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Legacy 2\u20130 Astralis<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-362665\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Donut_PGL-33-X4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1720\" height=\"967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Donut_PGL-33-X4-1.jpg 1720w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Donut_PGL-33-X4-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Donut_PGL-33-X4-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Donut_PGL-33-X4-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Donut_PGL-33-X4-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1720px) 100vw, 1720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Legacy delivered a confident performance against Astralis, controlling both maps and rarely allowing the Danish side to establish momentum.<\/p>\n<h3>Dust2 \u2014 fast start (13\u20137)<\/h3>\n<p>The series opened on Dust2, where Legacy quickly took control of the pace. Their aggressive early-round pressure consistently denied Astralis space on the map. Vinicius \u201cn1ssim\u201d Pereira repeatedly found opening kills while the rest of the roster maintained strong trading across mid and long. Astralis struggled to stabilize their economy and Legacy comfortably closed the map 13\u20137.<\/p>\n<h3>Ancient \u2014 full control (13\u20137)<\/h3>\n<p>On Ancient, Astralis attempted to fight back but Legacy\u2019s defensive setups proved too strong. The Brazilian squad maintained excellent map control throughout the match, shutting down Astralis\u2019 mid-round adjustments and converting key post-plant situations. Legacy secured another 13\u20137 victory to complete the clean sweep.<\/p>\n<h3>Match statistics<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-366231\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot_342.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"582\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot_342.webp 582w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot_342-300x177.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Player of the Match \u2014 Vinicius \u201cn1ssim\u201d Pereira<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-269772\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/N1ssim_at_PGL_Bucharest_2025.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/N1ssim_at_PGL_Bucharest_2025.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/N1ssim_at_PGL_Bucharest_2025-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/N1ssim_at_PGL_Bucharest_2025-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Across two maps:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">40\u201322 K-D<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">+3.10% swing<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">101.5 ADR<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">77.5% KAST<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">1.47 rating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The victory moves Legacy to a 2\u20131 record in the Swiss stage, while Astralis drop into the elimination bracket.<\/p>\n<h3>MOUZ 2\u20130 The MongolZ<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-354085\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donut_PGL-22-X4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1720\" height=\"967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donut_PGL-22-X4.jpg 1720w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donut_PGL-22-X4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donut_PGL-22-X4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donut_PGL-22-X4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donut_PGL-22-X4-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1720px) 100vw, 1720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the qualification match of the round, MOUZ secured their place in the ESL Pro League playoffs with a clean victory over The MongolZ.<\/p>\n<h3>Ancient \u2014 strong defensive half (13\u201310)<\/h3>\n<p>The opening map Ancient was competitive early on, with The MongolZ finding several openings through aggressive mid-round plays. However, MOUZ\u2019s defensive structure gradually took control. Lotan \u201cSpinx\u201d Giladi delivered several key multi-frag rounds that helped MOUZ close the map 13\u201310.<\/p>\n<h3>Overpass \u2014 composure in the late rounds (13\u201311)<\/h3>\n<p>The second map Overpass remained tight throughout, but MOUZ once again showed their composure in crucial moments. As the game progressed, their coordinated executes and superior trading allowed them to win several late rounds. MOUZ eventually closed the map 13\u201311, completing the 2\u20130 series win.<\/p>\n<h3>Match statistics<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-366250\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot_343.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"581\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot_343.webp 581w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot_343-300x176.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Player of the Match \u2014 Lotan \u201cSpinx\u201d Giladi<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-356488\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donut_PGL-14-X4-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1720\" height=\"969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donut_PGL-14-X4-2.jpg 1720w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donut_PGL-14-X4-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donut_PGL-14-X4-2-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donut_PGL-14-X4-2-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Donut_PGL-14-X4-2-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1720px) 100vw, 1720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Across two maps:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">33\u201319 K-D<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">+4.93% swing<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">91.3 ADR<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">84.2% KAST<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">1.53 rating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With the victory, MOUZ advance directly to the ESL Pro League playoffs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VRS impact<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The results also affected the Valve Regional Standings (VRS).<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Legacy gained +28 VRS points after defeating Astralis, improving their position in the global ranking.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Astralis, meanwhile, suffered a \u221222 VRS point drop, weakening their standing as the Major qualification race continues.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">MOUZ added +6 VRS points following their victory over The MongolZ.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">The MongolZ lost \u22126 VRS points, though they remain within the qualification race due to their strong tournament run so far.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Team reactions<\/h3>\n<p>Teams quickly reacted on social media following the results of the series.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/legacyggbr\/status\/2030692561380135355?s=20\">Legacy<\/a> celebrated their convincing victory over Astralis, highlighting the clean 2\u20130 result and their second win in Stage 2:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p>YOUR LEGACY WINS!<br>\n2\u20130 against @AstralisCS and we secure our second win in Stage 2 of the Pro League.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AstralisCS\/status\/2030692655483507140?s=20\">Astralis <\/a>acknowledged the defeat and the difficult situation they now face in the Swiss bracket:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p>Tough one today. We fall short and move to 1\u20132 \u2014 backs against the wall.<br>\nGG\u2019s @legacyggbr<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/mousesports\/status\/2030708493276049777?s=20\">MOUZ<\/a>, meanwhile, celebrated their qualification for the playoffs with a confident message to fans:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p>They call us ESL Pro League merchants for a reason<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/1mongolz\/status\/2030708736621195661?s=20\">The MongolZ<\/a> reacted briefly after the loss with a short post reflecting the disappointment:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"custom-bq\"><div class=\"custom-bq-q\"><p>not today<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<p>With the Swiss stage nearing its conclusion, reactions across the scene show just how high the stakes have become as teams fight for the remaining ESL Pro League Season 23 playoff spots.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <h3>read more<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/aurora-faze-win-epl-season-23-stage-2-results\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Faze.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Aurora close in on playoffs as FaZe knock Monte out of EPL\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/aurora-faze-win-epl-season-23-stage-2-results\">Aurora close in on playoffs as FaZe knock Monte out of EPL<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/aurora-faze-win-epl-season-23-stage-2-results\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1776909902#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1776909902#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1776909902#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Mar 08<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>What comes next<\/h3>\n<p>With the Swiss stage approaching its final rounds, the next matches will determine which teams secure the remaining EPL Season 23 playoff spots and which see their tournament run come to an end.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The third Swiss round of ESL Pro League Season 23 \u2013 Stage 2 delivered two important results as Legacy defeated Astralis 2\u20130, while MOUZ secured a playoff spot by beating The MongolZ 2\u20130. 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