The MongolZ defeats NAVI 2–0 to reach first BIG Event final in 14 months

The MongolZ defeats NAVI 2–0 to reach first BIG Event final in 14 months

The MongolZ secured a place in the IEM Beijing grand final with a 2–0 Victory over Natus Vincere , winning Cache 13–10 and Inferno 13–11.

The result gave the Mongolian team its first BIG Event final appearance since FISSURE Playground 2 in September 2025. captain Blitz led the series with 42 kills, 26 deaths, 96 .2 ADR and a 1.49 rating.

NAVI’s Cache pick backfires

The MongolZ built an 8–4 attacking Half on NAVI’s map choice, repeatedly finding value from limited equipment. ROUNDS built around pistols and a saved AWP proved particularly damaging to NAVI’s economy.

NAVI recovered after switching sides, but could not complete the comeback. Multi-kill contributions from nin9 , cobrazera and techno helped The MongolZ finish the opener.

techno helps settle a close Inferno

NAVI offered stronger resistance on Inferno, reaching halftime 7–5 ahead. After a quiet opening map, w0nderful recovered to keep his team competitive.

The MongolZ again found an important BREAKTHROUGH with pistols after the switch. A techno 1v2 clutch subsequently helped them take control, and they resisted NAVI’s late response to close the map by two ROUNDS .

techno finished the series 35–29 with a 1.20 rating, supporting Blitz ’s standout performance. w0nderful led NAVI with 37 kills, but his recovery could not force a deciding map.

The MongolZ advances to the championship match, while NAVI moves into the third-place playoff.