The European powerhouse MOUZ overcame a shaky start to defeat Imperial Esports in the BLAST Open London 2025 closed qualifier. In a best-of-three upper bracket match in Group B, Ludwig Brollan Brolin’s roster secured a 2:1 victory with scores of 2:13 on Overpass, 13:4 on Mirage, and 13:7 on Nuke. The win keeps MOUZ on track in the qualifying race and sets up a highly anticipated clash against the winner of Team Liquid vs. G2 Esports.Overpass — Imperial Strike First (13:2)
The series began in dramatic fashion as Imperial shocked MOUZ with a crushing win on Overpass. The Brazilians controlled every aspect of the game: Fast-paced aggression on T-side overwhelmed MOUZ’s defense. Veteran leadership allowed Imperial to capitalize on early momentum. MOUZ struggled to win duels, often losing map control in the opening seconds of rounds. The 13:2 scoreline was a statement, putting MOUZ under immediate pressure.
Facing elimination on the second map, MOUZ responded with conviction. Their tactical discipline and sharp shooting on Mirage turned the series around: Frozen and Jimpphat were standout performers, locking down mid and connector with ease. Imperial failed to adapt, struggling to contain MOUZ’s utility-heavy executes. Brollan led from the front, consistently finding opening picks. The 13:4 victory showed MOUZ’s resilience and shifted momentum firmly in their favor.The deciding map was tense, but MOUZ’s structure eventually proved too much for Imperial. Their CT setups were rock-solid, shutting down Imperial’s fast pushes.
Torzi’s AWP was instrumental in securing key rounds. Imperial fought hard, closing the gap at 6:7 before halftime, but MOUZ’s T-side executes sealed the deal. With a 13:7 win, MOUZ completed the comeback and secured the series.With this victory, MOUZ advance to face either Team Liquid or G2 Esports on August 30 at 18:00 Moscow time. That matchup will be crucial, as both G2 and Liquid bring top-tier firepower and experience.
Meanwhile, Imperial drop to the lower bracket, where they must fight for survival if they hope to secure one of the six available LAN slots for the BLAST Open London 2025 main event.Dates: August 27 – September 1 Format: Closed qualifier, split into groups with upper and lower brackets. Prize: Six qualification spots for the LAN stage in London. The LAN itself will feature a stacked lineup including Vitality, FaZe, NAVI, MOUZ, G2, Team Spirit, Virtus.pro, FURIA, and more.
For MOUZ, advancing through the closed qualifier is vital to prove their consistency heading into the biggest events of the year.MOUZ: Showed resilience after a poor first map, proving they can recover under pressure. Brollan: Continued to impress as the leader of the roster, delivering impact across Mirage and Nuke. Imperial: Strong on Overpass but lacked adaptability in later maps, an issue they must fix to survive the lower bracket.
MOUZ’s 2:1 win over Imperial Esports was a classic tale of resilience in competitive CS2. After being blown out on Overpass, they regrouped, dominated Mirage, and executed effectively on Nuke to close out the series.
The road ahead, however, only gets tougher. Facing G2 or Liquid will be a true test of whether this young roster can translate potential into consistent results. For now, MOUZ fans can celebrate a comeback victory that keeps their BLAST Open London 2025 dreams alive.
