{"id":440775,"date":"2026-11-02T13:39:27","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T13:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=440775"},"modified":"2026-11-02T13:39:27","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T13:39:27","slug":"mouz-and-betboom-won-their-opening-matches-at-iem-beijing-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/mouz-and-betboom-won-their-opening-matches-at-iem-beijing-2026","title":{"rendered":"MOUZ and BETBOOM won their opening matches at IEM Beijing 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The start of Group B immediately divided the teams between the upper and lower brackets of the double-elimination format. The first two series determined the next round\u2019s matchups and highlighted the difference between a convincing victory for the favorites and a match that had to be decided on the third map.<\/p>\n

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

IEM Beijing 2026 features a double-elimination Bo3 group stage. The winners of the Opening round advance to the Upper semi-finals and remain on the direct path to the playoffs, while the losing teams drop to Lower round 1 and can no longer afford another series defeat.<\/p>\n

In the opening matches of Group B, MOUZ defeated TYLOO without needing a third map, while BETBOOM had to recover from losing Dust2 against 9z. As a result, MOUZ and BETBOOM will face each other in the Upper semi-finals, while TYLOO and 9z will meet in Lower round 1.<\/p>\n\n

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How the match unfolded \u2014 MOUZ vs TYLOO<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Series score: 2:0 in favor of MOUZ<\/p>\n

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  1. Inferno (pick TYLOO) \u2014 13:6 in favor of MOUZ
    \nMOUZ immediately took control, even on their opponents\u2019 map pick. The European roster established a comfortable round advantage and prevented TYLOO from using their own pick to make a successful start to the series.<\/li>\n
  2. Nuke (pick MOUZ) \u2014 13:7 in favor of MOUZ
    \nOn their own map pick, MOUZ maintained their momentum and gave their opponents no opportunity to bring the contest back to life. The team performed more consistently during the key stages of Nuke and closed out the match with a clean 2:0 victory.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Player of the Match \u2014 Lotan \u201cSpinx\u201d Giladi (MOUZ)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    • K\u2013D: 43\u201321<\/li>\n
    • ADR: 104.9<\/li>\n
    • Rating 3.0: 1.94<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Key contribution: Spinx delivered a dominant performance, finishing both maps with a significant positive kill differential and becoming MOUZ\u2019s main offensive force. His 104.9 ADR and 1.94 rating were particularly impressive.<\/p>\n

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      How the match unfolded \u2014 9z vs BETBOOM<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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

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      1. Dust2 (pick 9z) \u2014 13:8 in favor of 9z
        \n9z started the series well and secured their own map pick. The South American roster performed better in the key rounds of Dust2, putting BETBOOM in a position where winning the next map was essential to keep the match alive.<\/li>\n
      2. Ancient (pick BETBOOM) \u2014 13:7 in favor of BETBOOM
        \nBETBOOM quickly responded on their own map pick. The team controlled Ancient much more confidently, leveled the series, and took the match to the deciding Mirage.<\/li>\n
      3. Mirage (decider) \u2014 13:9 in favor of BETBOOM
        \nOn the third map, BETBOOM managed to complete the comeback. 9z remained competitive, but the Russian roster performed more consistently during the decisive stages of Mirage and secured their place in the upper bracket.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        Player of the Match \u2014 Kirill \u201cMagnojez\u201d Rodnov (BETBOOM)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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        • K\u2013D: 50\u201336<\/li>\n
        • ADR: 77.0<\/li>\n
        • Rating 3.0: 1.40<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Key contribution: Magnojez was BETBOOM\u2019s most consistent player across all three maps and helped the team turn the series around after a disappointing Dust2. He finished the match with the highest rating among the winners.<\/p>\n