{"id":379827,"date":"2026-04-05T14:02:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T14:02:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=379827"},"modified":"2026-04-05T14:02:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T14:02:54","slug":"3dmax-outlast-voca-astralis-beat-b8-pgl-bucharest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/3dmax-outlast-voca-astralis-beat-b8-pgl-bucharest","title":{"rendered":"3DMAX outlast Voca, Astralis edge past B8 \u2014 tense round at PGL Bucharest 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The second round of the Swiss stage at PGL Bucharest 2026 once again highlighted how competitive the field is, even between teams of different tiers. Both series followed different scripts, but ended the same way \u2014 favorites securing wins through adaptation and composure in key moments. 3DMAX survived a tough battle against Voca (2\u20131), recovering after a shaky start, while Astralis defeated B8 (2\u20131) in a tightly contested series, taking an important step toward the playoffs.<\/p>\n

3DMAX vs Voca \u2014 a comeback built on resilience<\/h3>\n
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This series turned into one of the most chaotic of the round. Voca started strong and looked capable of pulling off an upset, but couldn\u2019t maintain their level across the full distance.<\/p>\n

Dust2 \u2014 Voca punish early mistakes (13:10)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The American side capitalized on 3DMAX\u2019s unstable start. They controlled space better, won opening duels, and consistently forced their opponents into reactive positions. 3DMAX looked disconnected, struggled in trading, and failed to control the tempo.<\/p>\n

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Anubis \u2014 response from 3DMAX (13:8)<\/strong><\/p>\n

On their own pick, 3DMAX completely reset the series. They increased the pace, used utility more effectively, and quickly regained control. Voca failed to adjust and began losing initiative.<\/p>\n

Ancient \u2014 a marathon finish (19:16)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The decider became a true endurance test. Both teams traded rounds back and forth, but in clutch situations, 3DMAX looked more composed. Overtime proved decisive \u2014 and experience made the difference. 3DMAX executed better under pressure and closed out the map.<\/p>\n

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Lucky \u2014 the difference maker<\/h3>\n
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The standout player of the series was Lucas \u201cLucky\u201d Chastang, who carried a massive load:<\/p>\n