{"id":373435,"date":"2026-03-20T21:55:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:55:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=373435"},"modified":"2026-03-20T21:55:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T21:55:40","slug":"navi-vs-falcons-blast-rotterdam-2026-result","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/navi-vs-falcons-blast-rotterdam-2026-result","title":{"rendered":"makazze leads NAVI comeback as Falcons fall short in Rotterdam"},"content":{"rendered":"

Natus Vincere booked their spot in the BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 playoffs after a hard-fought 2\u20131 victory over Falcons in the Group A upper bracket semi-final. Despite dropping Mirage early in the series, NAVI quickly regained control and closed out the match with confident performances on Inferno and Dust2. The result not only secured qualification but also underlined NAVI\u2019s ability to adapt mid-series against one of the most dangerous rosters in the event.<\/p>\n

Path through the tournament<\/h3>\n
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Both teams arrived to this match in strong form, making the upper bracket semi-final one of the most anticipated clashes of the stage.<\/p>\n

Falcons entered the series after a clean 2\u20130 victory over NRG, showcasing solid structure and firepower. However, against NAVI, their momentum stalled after a strong start.<\/p>\n

NAVI, on the other hand, continued their impressive run. Prior to this match, they had already secured a win over B8 and extended their winning streak, demonstrating stable form coming into Rotterdam. This victory pushes them further as one of the most consistent teams in the bracket.<\/p>\n\n

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Mirage \u2014 Falcons strike first (13\u20139)<\/h3>\n

The series opened on Mirage, NAVI\u2019s pick, but Falcons managed to flip expectations early. Strong individual performances from TeSeS and m0NESY allowed Falcons to control key duels and deny NAVI space on the map. Despite some resistance, NAVI struggled to find consistency on the T side, and Falcons capitalized to take the opener 13\u20139.<\/p>\n

Inferno \u2014 NAVI respond (13\u20139)<\/h3>\n

Inferno saw a much sharper version of NAVI. Their defensive setups looked far more structured, and their mid-round decisions consistently punished Falcons\u2019 executes. makazze stepped up with key multi-kill rounds, helping NAVI stabilize the series. With better coordination and control, NAVI closed the map 13\u20139 to even the score.<\/p>\n

Dust2 \u2014 decisive finish (13\u20139)<\/h3>\n

On Dust2, NAVI carried their momentum into the decider. Clean entries and well-timed rotations gave them control of the game, while Falcons struggled to convert crucial rounds. Round by round, NAVI extended their lead before sealing the map 13\u20139, completing the reverse momentum and securing the series 2\u20131.<\/p>\n

Player statistics for the match<\/h3>\n

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Player of the Match \u2014 Drin \u201cmakazze\u201d Shaqiri<\/h3>\n
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Across three maps:<\/p>\n