{"id":373261,"date":"2026-03-19T22:21:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T22:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=373261"},"modified":"2026-03-19T22:21:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T22:21:06","slug":"vitality-dominate-9z-in-2-0-win-at-blast-rotterdam-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/vitality-dominate-9z-in-2-0-win-at-blast-rotterdam-2026","title":{"rendered":"ZywOo leads ruthless Vitality as they demolish 9z in Rotterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vitality opened their BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 run with a dominant 2\u20130 win over 9z in the Group B upper bracket quarter-final. The European side controlled the series from start to finish, outclassing their opponents both individually and tactically. From the opening rounds, Vitality dictated the pace on both maps, consistently winning duels and converting advantages with clinical precision.<\/p>\n

Overpass \u2014 one-sided control from the start<\/h3>\n
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The series opened on Overpass, 9z\u2019s map pick, but any expectations of a competitive start quickly faded. Vitality\u2019s defensive setups proved nearly impenetrable, shutting down executes and punishing mid-round decisions from the South American side.<\/p>\n

Despite a few attempts from 9z to find openings, Vitality maintained complete control of the map. Their rotations were sharp, their utility usage was on point, and their individuals consistently came out on top in duels. The 13\u20133 scoreline reflected total dominance, with Vitality barely breaking a sweat to secure the opener.<\/p>\n\n

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Nuke \u2014 no comeback, no chances<\/h3>\n

Moving to Nuke, Vitality continued to impose their game without hesitation. While 9z showed slightly more resistance compared to the first map, they still struggled to deal with Vitality\u2019s structured approach and relentless pressure.<\/p>\n

The European side controlled both halves effectively, shutting down any momentum 9z tried to build. Key rounds slipped away from the South American squad due to lost clutches and failed post-plants, while Vitality capitalized on every mistake.<\/p>\n

The map ended 13\u20135, sealing a clean 2\u20130 victory and underlining the clear gap in performance between the two teams on the day.<\/p>\n

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ZywOo leads the charge<\/h3>\n

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Once again, Mathieu \u201cZywOo\u201d Herbaut stood at the center of Vitality\u2019s success. The French superstar delivered a near-flawless performance across the series, finishing with outstanding numbers:<\/p>\n