{"id":370032,"date":"2026-03-13T16:09:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T16:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=370032"},"modified":"2026-03-13T16:37:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T16:37:43","slug":"navi-beat-the-mongolz-epl-season-23-semifinals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/navi-beat-the-mongolz-epl-season-23-semifinals","title":{"rendered":"NAVI sweep The MongolZ to reach EPL Season 23 semifinals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Natus Vincere secured a confident 2\u20130 victory over The MongolZ in the ESL Pro League Season 23 quarter-final, advancing to the semifinals after a controlled performance across both maps. The Ukrainian organization showed strong structure and superior mid-round coordination, closing the series on Ancient (13\u201311) and Mirage (13\u20134). With the win, NAVI move one step closer to the title, while The MongolZ see their EPL playoff run come to an end.<\/p>\n

The MongolZ 0\u20132 NAVI<\/h3>\n

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Ancient \u2014 NAVI edge a close opener (13\u201311)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The series began on Ancient, NAVI\u2019s map pick, where the Mongolian side initially looked competitive. The MongolZ managed to keep the early rounds close through aggressive fights and individual plays from Anarbilguun \u201ccobrazera\u201d Uuganbayar. However, NAVI\u2019s structure gradually began to take control of the map. Drin \u201cmakazze\u201d Shaqiri consistently found opening duels, while b1t and iM provided strong trading in late-round situations. Despite The MongolZ pushing the scoreline late, NAVI held firm and closed the opener 13\u201311.<\/p>\n

Mirage \u2014 NAVI dominate the decider (13\u20134)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The second map Mirage quickly turned into a one-sided affair. NAVI\u2019s defensive setups completely shut down The MongolZ\u2019s executes, repeatedly forcing the Mongolian side into low-time situations. With w0nderful controlling key angles and makazze continuing his dominant performance, NAVI rapidly built a large lead. The MongolZ struggled to find openings throughout the map, allowing NAVI to comfortably close the game 13\u20134 and secure the 2\u20130 series victory.<\/p>\n\n

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Player of the Match \u2014 Drin \u201cmakazze\u201d Shaqiri<\/h3>\n

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