The quarterfinal clash between MOUZ and Team Spirit at the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 turned into a true thriller and one of the fiercest battles of the tournament. Both teams displayed a high level of preparation, individual skill, and resilience, delivering a tense three-map series for the fans. After a tough loss on Mirage in quadruple overtime, MOUZ managed to bounce back, secure a win on Dust2, and edge out the favorites on the decider — Nuke. As a result, MOUZ advance to the semifinals, where they will face the winner of NAVI vs Vitality, while Spirit, despite a phenomenal performance from donk, are eliminated from the tournament.
Mirage 25:21
The opening map, Mirage, started strong for Spirit as they secured the first five rounds in a row. MOUZ eventually found their rhythm, clawed their way back into the game, and even reached match point. However, a crucial mistake — the lack of a defuse kit on the CT side — allowed Spirit to force overtime. After a tense battle through four overtime periods, Spirit managed to close out their opponent’s map pick with a 25:21 victory.
Dust2 9:13
On Dust2, Spirit continued to apply pressure with aggressive play, constantly testing MOUZ’s defense and trying to convert their own map pick. donk, magixx, and zont1x kept creating dangerous situations, forcing MOUZ to adjust. But it was Jimpphat who stepped up for MOUZ — confidently anchoring on defense and taking initiative on offense. His decisive plays helped swing the momentum, and MOUZ closed out the map 13:9.
Nuke 13:10
The decider, Nuke, was a tightly contested map full of standout individual plays on both sides. MOUZ ultimately came out on top, defeating Spirit 13:10 and booking their spot in the semifinals. Spinx was the driving force behind MOUZ’s victory, finishing the series with a 77/60 scoreline and a 1.19 rating, delivering impact in crucial rounds. However, the best overall performer was donk from Spirit — he racked up 78 kills and a 1.30 rating, once again proving why he’s considered one of the world’s top players. Still, despite donk’s brilliance, Spirit couldn’t hold up under pressure in key moments and were knocked out in the quarterfinals.
The crowd went wild after MOUZ secured the final round on Nuke — a video from the arena, shared on X, shows fans jumping to their feet in celebration. It was a fitting reaction to one of the most intense matches of the tournament.
Absolute insanity ❤️ pic.twitter.com/WPWaVqMlrs
— MOUZ (@mousesports) June 19, 2025
MOUZ will face the winner of NAVI vs Vitality in the semifinals, while Spirit — considered one of the tournament favorites — are forced to leave the Major earlier than expected.
