Vitality Sweeps MOUZ 3-0 to Claim ESL Pro League Season 21 Championship
Team Vitality dominated MOUZ with a commanding 3-0 sweep to secure the ESL Pro League Season 21 championship. The victory showcased Vitality's superior teamwork and tactical prowess across Dust2, Nuke, and Inferno maps, marking their second trophy of the year and advancing their ESL Grand Slam Season 5 campaign.
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The path to victory began with Vitality defeating Team Liquid 2-0 in the playoffs, followed by overcoming a resilient MongolZ squad. MOUZ, despite an early loss to Vitality in the Swiss Stage, fought back impressively, defeating G2 Esports and Team Spirit to reach the finals.
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The grand final proved decisive:
- Dust2: Vitality won 13-9, led by flameZ's 21 frags
- Nuke: Dominated 13-4, with ZywOo and ropz each securing 17 frags
- Inferno: Closed out 13-5, featuring strong performances from apEX and ZywOo
ZywOo's tournament MVP award marked a historic milestone, surpassing s1mple's record with his 22nd HLTV MVP medal. His exceptional 1.43 rating and 90 ADR across 15 maps demonstrated his continued dominance.
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Vitality now stands one victory away from claiming the ESL Grand Slam Season 5, with IEM Melbourne 2025 in April presenting their next opportunity to secure the $1 million prize pool.
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The tournament highlighted both Vitality's excellence and the competitive depth of modern CS2, with MOUZ's impressive run demonstrating the evolving landscape of professional Counter-Strike.
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