The MongolZ has finally won its first major title in Counter-Strike 2. In an imposing final last Sunday, August 24th, against Aurora, the Mongolian team gave no quarter and won 3-0. With this victory, the team became the champion of the EWC CS2 2025, the championship of the Saudi esports circuit. The team’s dominant performance was crowned with Sodbayar “Techno4K” Munkhbold being named the MVP of the competition, solidifying his place in the scene’s history.
The triumph at the EWC CS2 2025 represents a milestone for the organization and the Mongolian region. The team, which had been coming close in major events throughout the year, finally broke through the barrier and lifted a top-tier trophy.
The tournament campaign was a test of resilience and skill. The single-elimination bracket format allowed no room for error, and The MongolZ demonstrated impressive consistency. Earlier in the day, Team Falcons defeated Team Vitality 2-1, securing third place in the prestigious event that marked the 2025 CS2 calendar.
The MongolZ’s Path to the Top of EWC CS2 2025
The MongolZ’s journey at the EWC CS2 2025 was marked by challenging matchups and convincing victories. in a direct elimination format, every match was decisive. Their debut was against GamerLegion, with a confident 2-0 victory, with scores of 13-7 on Overpass and 13-3 on Inferno.
This first step demonstrated the team’s focus and preparation for the tournament. In the following round, the challenge was against the French team 3DMAX. In a more contested series, The MongolZ came out on top 2-1, with partial scores of 13-9 on Ancient, a 9-13 loss on Inferno, and a 13-8 triumph on Nuke to close out the series.
The most anticipated clash came against Team Vitality, one of the favorites for the title. Once again, the Mongolian team showed its strength and won 2-1, overcoming their opponents with scores of 13-8 on Mirage, 9-13 on Dust 2, and a decisive 13-7 on Nuke.
This victory over Vitality not only secured their spot in the final but also served as a statement of their intentions on the global stage of the EWC CS2 2025, proving they were true title contenders.
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At Last, the First Major Title in CS2
The grand final of the EWC CS2 2025 pitted The MongolZ against the surprising Aurora team. Despite expectations of a balanced confrontation, the Mongolian squad imposed an overwhelming pace. The first map, Mirage, was the most contested, decided only in overtime 16-14.
From there, The MongolZ took complete control of the series. On Dust 2, the victory came with a 13-9 scoreline, and on Nuke, a dominant 13-4 sealed the title. The 3-0 triumph was the culmination of a flawless campaign and a historic moment for the organization. In addition to the prestigious EWC CS2 2025 trophy, the team earned US$500,000 in prize money.
The achievement comes after impressive yet frustrating results in other major tournaments in 2025, such as the semifinal at Intel Extreme Masters Katowice, the comeback loss to Team Vitality at the BLAST.tv Austin Major, and the defeat in the BLAST Bounty Fall final to Team Spirit.
Although they already had titles like the Thunderpick World Championship 2024 and the YaLLa Compass 2024 to their name, the victory at the EWC CS2 2025 is, without a doubt, the most important in their history, elevating the team to a new level in the competitive Counter-Strike 2 scene.
