The MongolZ continue to impress at BLAST Bounty Season 2, knocking the strong Aurora out of the playoffs with a 2-0 victory. The Mongolian squad pulled off a dramatic win, highlighted by a spectacular comeback on Mirage after losing the first half 1-11. Despite the defeat, the standout player of the match was jottAAA, who delivered impressive stats and nearly pushed the series to a third map.
Road at the tournament
The MongolZ began their run with a confident performance, edging out ENCE in a close 2-1 match. They followed it up with an even more dominant showing, defeating paiN in a clean 2-0 sweep. These victories earned them a spot in the quarterfinals and confirmed their status as a dangerous opponent for any team.
Aurora went through the group stage without a single loss, sweeping FlyQuest 2-0 and then doing the same to HEROIC. Their consistent and aggressive playstyle secured them a quick playoff berth, with the team looking like one of the strongest in the bracket.
Dramatic victory for The MongolZ
The showdown between Aurora and The MongolZ ended with an unexpected 2-0 win for the Mongolian side. On Dust2, The MongolZ imposed their tempo from the start, and when Aurora tried to mount a comeback, they closed out the map 13-11 without letting the game go to overtime.
The second map, Mirage, started disastrously for The MongolZ — they lost the first half 1-11 to Aurora, and it seemed the series was headed to a deciding third map on Nuke. However, The MongolZ pulled off an incredible comeback, tied the game, forced overtime, and secured a 16-13 victory, advancing without dropping a map.
Best player of the match
Despite Aurora’s loss, the top individual performer of the series was jottAAA. He posted phenomenal numbers — 103 ADR and a 1.36 rating — constantly posing a threat to the opposition and keeping his team alive in tough situations. His performance was the main reason Aurora came so close to winning the second map.
The MongolZ in the semifinals
The win over Aurora secured The MongolZ a place in the BLAST Bounty Season 2 semifinals, serving as a vivid proof of their mental resilience and ability to triumph even in seemingly hopeless situations. Their comeback on Mirage after trailing 1-11 showcased the team’s character and composure under pressure. For Aurora, this loss marked the end of their tournament run, although jottAAA’s outstanding showing once again highlighted the squad’s strong individual potential — which, this time, fell just short of delivering victory.
