MOUZ confidently defeat B8 on Overpass in a Stage 3 match at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

MOUZ secured a dominant win over B8 on Overpass in their Stage 3 match at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, taking control from the very first rounds on the CT side and closing the map 13:6. The standout player was xertioN, who delivered a 1.94 rating and played a key role in the team’s success, while B8 drop into the 1-1 bracket after the loss.

The course of the match was largely shaped during the map veto phase, where both teams’ strategic preferences became clear:

1. B8 removed Nuke
2. B8 removed Train
3. MOUZ removed Dust2
4. MOUZ removed Ancient
5. MOUZ removed Mirage
6. B8 removed Inferno
7. Overpass was left over

From the opening rounds on Overpass, MOUZ completely dominated on the defensive side. B8 managed to plant the bomb only once, struggling to break through the well-structured defense that earned MOUZ a 10:2 lead at halftime. After switching sides, B8 attempted to regain momentum but were unsuccessful, allowing MOUZ to close out the map 13:6 without difficulty.

Match MVP

The best player of the match was xertioN, who posted 93.4 ADR, +8.86% Swing, and an impressive 1.94 rating.

Despite a decent start in their opening match, B8 fall to 1-1 and must continue fighting in the next round. MOUZ move forward confidently and remain just one victory away from the playoffs. StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 3 takes place from December 4 to 7, with only eight teams advancing to the playoffs to compete for the championship title and the $500,000 prize pool.