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Aurora defeat MOUZ and secure a spot in the IEM Krakow 2026 playoffs

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Aurora claimed a confident victory over MOUZ in their IEM Krakow 2026 matchup, closing the series 2:0 and securing a place in the Stage 2 playoffs. The team delivered a consistent performance on both maps, with soulfly playing a key role and earning the MVP award.

Map veto:

  • Aurora removed Ancient
  • MOUZ removed Anubis
  • Aurora picked Dust2
  • MOUZ picked Inferno
  • Aurora removed Mirage
  • MOUZ removed Overpass
  • Nuke was left over

Dust2 (13:7 Aurora)

The first half on Dust2 started with Aurora dominating on the T side, winning five rounds in a row. In the sixth round, MOUZ managed to regain control and responded with a five-round streak of their own. The first half ended in a tie. Things changed after the side switch, as Aurora showcased a strong defense and conceded only one round. Thanks to their solid CT side, Aurora secured a 13:7 victory on Dust2.

Inferno (13:9 Aurora)

The first half of Inferno was controlled by Aurora, who looked confident on the CT side and won most of the key rounds to take an 8:4 lead. After switching sides, MOUZ attempted to mount a comeback while playing on the CT side and even managed to close the gap. However, Aurora stayed composed in the crucial moments and closed out the map 13:9.

Match MVP

The MVP of the match was soulfly, who finished the series with an ADR of 82.5 and a 1.29 rating.

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With this victory, Aurora have secured a spot in the playoffs, while MOUZ drop to the lower bracket, where they will face the loser of the FaZe vs BC.Game matchup. IEM Krakow Stage 2 runs from January 31 to February 3, with 16 teams competing for a place in the playoffs.

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