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\n <\/a>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n MOUZ sweep PARIVISION to secure Esports World Cup 2026 playoffs <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n<\/div>\nmagic survive Ancient before 9z respond on Dust2<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot_534.webp\")
Player statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe series started on Ancient, magic\u2019s map pick. Neither side managed to create a significant advantage during regulation, with the score tied at 12-12 after 24 rounds. The battle continued through overtime before magic finally broke the deadlock. They closed the map 19-17 to take a 1-0 series lead after 36 rounds of play. 9z responded on their Dust2 pick. They held a narrow 7-5 advantage at halftime before keeping magic under control after the side switch. A 13-10 victory tied the series and forced Inferno.<\/p>\n
magic produced a strong start on the decider and built a 9-3 halftime lead. 9z attempted to mount a comeback and won seven rounds in the second half. However, the deficit proved too large. magic found the four rounds they needed to close Inferno 13-10 and secure the series 2-1.<\/p>\n
AW leads magic with a 1.42 rating<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Donut_PGL_-1870.webp\")
Photo Copyright by PGL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAndrey \u201cAW\u201d Anisimov was the clear standout player across the three maps. He finished the series with 72 kills and 47 deaths, while recording 88.0 ADR and a 76.8% KAST. His overall rating reached 1.42. Nikita \u201ctenzy\u201d Kochenyuk also played a major role in the victory. He produced a match-high 74 kills, added 84.0 ADR and finished with a 1.35 rating.<\/p>\n
For 9z, Ignacio \u201cmeyern\u201d Meyer was the team\u2019s best performer with a 1.12 rating. Luciano \u201cluchov\u201d Herrera followed at 1.01, while Matias \u201cHUASOPEEK\u201d Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez Hernandez finished at 1.00.<\/p>\n
magic make a major jump in the VRS<\/h3>\n
The victory also gives magic a significant boost in the projected Valve Regional Standings. They gained 74 points, increasing their total from 1,520 to 1,594. As a result, magic are projected to climb four positions from No. 25 to No. 21.<\/p>\n
9z suffered a costly drop after the defeat. They lost 25 points, reducing their total from 1,858 to 1,833. The team are projected to fall three positions from No. 4 to No. 7. For magic, the result therefore brings both a playoff ticket and an important improvement in their global ranking.<\/p>\n
magic extend their head-to-head advantage<\/h3>\n
The result also gives magic another victory over 9z. The teams had previously met at PGL Astana 2026, where magic won the three-map series 2-1. In that meeting, magic took Ancient 13-11 before 9z responded with a dominant 13-2 victory on Mirage. Dust2 decided the series, with magic closing the map 13-9. Their latest encounter followed the same pattern. Once again, the teams required all three maps, and magic came out on top. They now lead the head-to-head series 2-0.<\/p>\n
9z react after elimination<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/20260616_Luc-Bouchon_IEM-Cologne_08571.webp\")
Photo Copyright by ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
magic survive Ancient before 9z respond on Dust2<\/h3>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe series started on Ancient, magic\u2019s map pick. Neither side managed to create a significant advantage during regulation, with the score tied at 12-12 after 24 rounds. The battle continued through overtime before magic finally broke the deadlock. They closed the map 19-17 to take a 1-0 series lead after 36 rounds of play. 9z responded on their Dust2 pick. They held a narrow 7-5 advantage at halftime before keeping magic under control after the side switch. A 13-10 victory tied the series and forced Inferno.<\/p>\n
magic produced a strong start on the decider and built a 9-3 halftime lead. 9z attempted to mount a comeback and won seven rounds in the second half. However, the deficit proved too large. magic found the four rounds they needed to close Inferno 13-10 and secure the series 2-1.<\/p>\n
AW leads magic with a 1.42 rating<\/h3>\nPhoto Copyright by PGL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAndrey \u201cAW\u201d Anisimov was the clear standout player across the three maps. He finished the series with 72 kills and 47 deaths, while recording 88.0 ADR and a 76.8% KAST. His overall rating reached 1.42. Nikita \u201ctenzy\u201d Kochenyuk also played a major role in the victory. He produced a match-high 74 kills, added 84.0 ADR and finished with a 1.35 rating.<\/p>\n
For 9z, Ignacio \u201cmeyern\u201d Meyer was the team\u2019s best performer with a 1.12 rating. Luciano \u201cluchov\u201d Herrera followed at 1.01, while Matias \u201cHUASOPEEK\u201d Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez Hernandez finished at 1.00.<\/p>\n
magic make a major jump in the VRS<\/h3>\n
The victory also gives magic a significant boost in the projected Valve Regional Standings. They gained 74 points, increasing their total from 1,520 to 1,594. As a result, magic are projected to climb four positions from No. 25 to No. 21.<\/p>\n
9z suffered a costly drop after the defeat. They lost 25 points, reducing their total from 1,858 to 1,833. The team are projected to fall three positions from No. 4 to No. 7. For magic, the result therefore brings both a playoff ticket and an important improvement in their global ranking.<\/p>\n
magic extend their head-to-head advantage<\/h3>\n
The result also gives magic another victory over 9z. The teams had previously met at PGL Astana 2026, where magic won the three-map series 2-1. In that meeting, magic took Ancient 13-11 before 9z responded with a dominant 13-2 victory on Mirage. Dust2 decided the series, with magic closing the map 13-9. Their latest encounter followed the same pattern. Once again, the teams required all three maps, and magic came out on top. They now lead the head-to-head series 2-0.<\/p>\n
9z react after elimination<\/h3>\nPhoto Copyright by ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The series started on Ancient, magic\u2019s map pick. Neither side managed to create a significant advantage during regulation, with the score tied at 12-12 after 24 rounds. The battle continued through overtime before magic finally broke the deadlock. They closed the map 19-17 to take a 1-0 series lead after 36 rounds of play. 9z responded on their Dust2 pick. They held a narrow 7-5 advantage at halftime before keeping magic under control after the side switch. A 13-10 victory tied the series and forced Inferno.<\/p>\n
magic produced a strong start on the decider and built a 9-3 halftime lead. 9z attempted to mount a comeback and won seven rounds in the second half. However, the deficit proved too large. magic found the four rounds they needed to close Inferno 13-10 and secure the series 2-1.<\/p>\n
AW leads magic with a 1.42 rating<\/h3>\nPhoto Copyright by PGL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAndrey \u201cAW\u201d Anisimov was the clear standout player across the three maps. He finished the series with 72 kills and 47 deaths, while recording 88.0 ADR and a 76.8% KAST. His overall rating reached 1.42. Nikita \u201ctenzy\u201d Kochenyuk also played a major role in the victory. He produced a match-high 74 kills, added 84.0 ADR and finished with a 1.35 rating.<\/p>\n
For 9z, Ignacio \u201cmeyern\u201d Meyer was the team\u2019s best performer with a 1.12 rating. Luciano \u201cluchov\u201d Herrera followed at 1.01, while Matias \u201cHUASOPEEK\u201d Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez Hernandez finished at 1.00.<\/p>\n
magic make a major jump in the VRS<\/h3>\n
The victory also gives magic a significant boost in the projected Valve Regional Standings. They gained 74 points, increasing their total from 1,520 to 1,594. As a result, magic are projected to climb four positions from No. 25 to No. 21.<\/p>\n
9z suffered a costly drop after the defeat. They lost 25 points, reducing their total from 1,858 to 1,833. The team are projected to fall three positions from No. 4 to No. 7. For magic, the result therefore brings both a playoff ticket and an important improvement in their global ranking.<\/p>\n
magic extend their head-to-head advantage<\/h3>\n
The result also gives magic another victory over 9z. The teams had previously met at PGL Astana 2026, where magic won the three-map series 2-1. In that meeting, magic took Ancient 13-11 before 9z responded with a dominant 13-2 victory on Mirage. Dust2 decided the series, with magic closing the map 13-9. Their latest encounter followed the same pattern. Once again, the teams required all three maps, and magic came out on top. They now lead the head-to-head series 2-0.<\/p>\n
9z react after elimination<\/h3>\nPhoto Copyright by ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Andrey \u201cAW\u201d Anisimov was the clear standout player across the three maps. He finished the series with 72 kills and 47 deaths, while recording 88.0 ADR and a 76.8% KAST. His overall rating reached 1.42. Nikita \u201ctenzy\u201d Kochenyuk also played a major role in the victory. He produced a match-high 74 kills, added 84.0 ADR and finished with a 1.35 rating.<\/p>\n
For 9z, Ignacio \u201cmeyern\u201d Meyer was the team\u2019s best performer with a 1.12 rating. Luciano \u201cluchov\u201d Herrera followed at 1.01, while Matias \u201cHUASOPEEK\u201d Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez Hernandez finished at 1.00.<\/p>\n
magic make a major jump in the VRS<\/h3>\n
The victory also gives magic a significant boost in the projected Valve Regional Standings. They gained 74 points, increasing their total from 1,520 to 1,594. As a result, magic are projected to climb four positions from No. 25 to No. 21.<\/p>\n
9z suffered a costly drop after the defeat. They lost 25 points, reducing their total from 1,858 to 1,833. The team are projected to fall three positions from No. 4 to No. 7. For magic, the result therefore brings both a playoff ticket and an important improvement in their global ranking.<\/p>\n
magic extend their head-to-head advantage<\/h3>\n
The result also gives magic another victory over 9z. The teams had previously met at PGL Astana 2026, where magic won the three-map series 2-1. In that meeting, magic took Ancient 13-11 before 9z responded with a dominant 13-2 victory on Mirage. Dust2 decided the series, with magic closing the map 13-9. Their latest encounter followed the same pattern. Once again, the teams required all three maps, and magic came out on top. They now lead the head-to-head series 2-0.<\/p>\n
9z react after elimination<\/h3>\nPhoto Copyright by ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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