Vitality have become the first grand finalists of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 after defeating MOUZ in a tense semifinal series. The clash between two of the most consistent teams of the tournament delivered an entertaining best-of-three — with both squads dominating on their map picks, but it was Vitality’s confident play on the decider that sealed the deal. MOUZ are now out of the tournament, falling just one step short of the grand final.
ZywOo Leads Vitality to the Final After a Hard-Fought Series
The match began on Mirage, picked by MOUZ. However, the team failed to show a solid performance on their own map, as Vitality took control and closed it out 13:8. The standout player was ropz, who delivered an impressive performance with 21 kills and a 1.81 rating.
On Inferno, Vitality’s pick, things flipped entirely. MOUZ came out swinging, ending the first half with a shocking 11:1 lead that stunned both the audience and their opponents. They had no trouble closing the map 13:4, tying the series 1-1.
The decider on Train became a showcase of Vitality’s dominance. The French side won 10 rounds on the CT side, gaining a massive advantage. MOUZ tried to mount a comeback on the T side, but it wasn’t enough. Vitality closed out the map 13:6, securing their spot in the grand final, where they will face the winner of The MongolZ vs paiN.
ZywOo was the MVP of the series, finishing with 53 kills across three maps and a 1.46 rating.
The Road to the Semifinals: Contrasting Journeys for Vitality and MOUZ
Vitality had a relatively smooth path through the Major. Their only unexpected loss came in the third stage, when they were demolished 3:13 on Inferno by Legacy in a best-of-one. Still, that defeat didn’t shake their confidence — they quickly bounced back and reached the grand final with composure and control.
MOUZ, on the other hand, went through a far more dramatic route. In the third stage, they found themselves on the brink of elimination at 0–2, but managed an impressive comeback with three consecutive wins to reach the playoffs. Unfortunately, their run ended in the quarterfinals, where Vitality proved too strong.
The French squad secure a spot in the Major final
In the grand final, Vitality will have the chance to fight for the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 title. After a confident win over MOUZ, the team continues to show strong coordination and impressive individual form. ZywOo once again proves his leadership, while the entire Vitality lineup looks sharp and composed. Whether they can finish the job — we’ll find out very soon.
