{"id":373013,"date":"2026-03-18T20:24:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T20:24:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=373013"},"modified":"2026-03-18T20:24:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T20:24:28","slug":"makazze-secures-the-win-for-navi-blast-open-rotterdam-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/makazze-secures-the-win-for-navi-blast-open-rotterdam-2026","title":{"rendered":"makazze secures the first win for NaVi \u2014 BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sometimes even a confident start does not guarantee an easy finish. Series that go through all three maps best reveal a team\u2019s character and depth.<\/p>\n

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

BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 is held in a group stage format (GSL, Bo3) with subsequent advancement to the playoffs. In the upper bracket, each win opens the path to the upper semi-finals, while a loss immediately sends a team to the lower bracket.<\/p>\n

In the Group A upper bracket quarter-final, Natus Vincere faced B8 \u2014 a principled Ukrainian derby for a better position in the bracket.<\/p>\n\n

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How the match unfolded \u2014 Natus Vincere vs B8<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Series score: 2:1 in favor of Natus Vincere<\/p>\n

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  1. Mirage (pick B8) \u2014 13:9
    \nNaVi confidently outplayed their opponent on Mirage. The team controlled the map better and executed key rounds more consistently, not allowing B8 to capitalize on their own pick.<\/li>\n
  2. Ancient (pick NaVi) \u2014 17:19
    \nThe most intense map of the series. B8 managed to impose a close contest and pushed the game into overtime. Despite being NaVi\u2019s pick, it was B8 who showed more composure in the decisive rounds.<\/li>\n
  3. Dust2 (decider) \u2014 13:7
    \nOn the deciding map, NaVi regained control of the game. The team won the majority of opening duels and left no chance for a B8 comeback, confidently closing out the series.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Player of the Match \u2014 Dritan \u201cmakazze\u201d Shaqiri (Natus Vincere)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    • K\u2013D: 70\u201357<\/li>\n
    • ADR: 101.3<\/li>\n
    • Rating 3.0: 1.32<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Key contribution: consistently high impact throughout the entire series and dominance in gunfights, especially in key rounds.<\/p>\n