Inner Circle pulled off an incredible comeback to defeat The MongolZ 2:0 at ESL Pro League Season 22

The Ukrainian team Inner Circle completed a sensational comeback against The MongolZ, winning 2:0 in the ESL Pro League Season 22 group stage. After a confident performance on Dust2, the team produced a real miracle on Mirage, taking eight rounds in a row to secure a 13:11 victory. The standout player of the match was Dawy, who once again proved decisive for his team with a 1.71 rating.

Dust2 (13:9 Inner Circle)

The Ukrainian squad showed a strong T side on Dust2. The first half, largely thanks to Flierax, ended 8:4 in favor of Inner Circle. In the second half, The MongolZ tried to respond with an aggressive defense, but couldn’t seize the initiative. Inner Circle confidently closed out the map with a 13:9 scoreline.

Mirage (13:11 Inner Circle)

Despite a solid start from Inner Circle on their opponent’s pick, The MongolZ managed to finish the first half with a 7:5 lead. After switching sides, The MongolZ extended their advantage to 11:5, and it seemed the map would end quickly, taking the series to a decider on Ancient. However, what followed shocked both The MongolZ fans and supporters of the Ukrainian team — Inner Circle pulled off an unbelievable comeback, winning eight consecutive rounds to take Mirage 13:11 and seal the series.

Match MVP

Once again, Inner Circle’s Dawy was the key player, delivering an outstanding performance to lead his team to victory. Across both maps, he recorded 92.3 ADR, +7.02% Swing, and a 1.71 rating.

This win is extremely important for Inner Circle. After losing to Team Spirit, they now move into the 1-1 pool, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Meanwhile, The MongolZ, considered one of the tournament favorites, fall to the 0-2 pool and are now just one step away from elimination. The main stage of ESL Pro League Season 22 runs from October 4 to 12, with $100,000 for the winning team and $150,000 for the organization up for grabs.