NAVI Defeat G2 and Advance to the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 Playoffs
In the decisive match for the final playoff spot at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026, G2 faced Natus Vincere. Despite strong starts on both maps, G2 failed to maintain their advantage, allowing NAVI to complete two impressive comebacks. The Ukrainian squad showed resilience and composure in key moments, closing the series 2-0 and securing their place in the playoffs.
Map Veto:
- G2 removed Nuke
- Natus Vincere removed Overpass
- G2 picked Dust2
- Natus Vincere picked Ancient
- Natus Vincere removed Mirage
- G2 removed Anubis
- Inferno was left over
The decisive match for a playoff berth at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 ended with a victory for NAVI. On Dust2, G2 closed the first half 7-5 in their favor but completely collapsed on the CT side, failing to win a single round. The final score was 13-7 for NAVI.
On Ancient, G2 were once again in control early on, finishing the first half with a convincing 9-3 lead. That advantage provided both confidence and psychological momentum, but G2 were unable to capitalize on it. After the side switch, NAVI mounted a comeback, winning all 10 rounds on their CT side to close Ancient 13-9. It is worth highlighting b1t, who posted a remarkable 2.79 rating on the CT side alone, leaving G2 with no real chance to respond.
Match MVP
The MVP of the match was b1t, who delivered a strong performance and finished the series with 100 ADR and a 1.68 rating.
NAVI become the final team to qualify for the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 playoffs. G2 exit the tournament with a 2-3 record, finishing in 9th–11th place and earning $15,625 in prize money for the team, with the same amount awarded to the organization.
PGL Cluj-Napoca runs from February 14 to 22, featuring 16 teams competing for $225,000 for first place, with a total prize pool of $1,250,000.
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