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MOUZ vs. FaZe: CS Asia Championships 2023 Group B Upper Final

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Publish Date: 11/11/2023

Fact checked by: James Leeland

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In the Upper Final of Group B at the CS Asia Championships 2023, MOUZ and FaZe played against each other in a great bo3 series. FaZe came out victorious with a 2-1 win, securing a spot in the playoff semi-finals, while MOUZ proceeded to the quarter-finals. This article provides a detailed breakdown of each map, key player performances, and insights from the series.

Match Overview

On the 9th of November 2023, MOUZ and FaZe battled for the spot in the Semi-Finals. The series featured intense competition, with FaZe ultimately securing the win. Here’s what the series looked like:

MAP 1

Mirage

In the opening map, Mirage, MOUZ started strong with a 9-3 lead, but FaZe made a great comeback. Despite the efforts, MOUZ was still able to secure the victory with a 4-8 second-half. The breakdown of key statistics reveals the intensity of the match – which ended in a 13-11 in favor of MOUZ.

Player	Kills	Deaths	K/D Diff	ADR	Rating 2.0
xertioN (MOUZ)	23	12	+11	100.2	1.60
Jimpphat (MOUZ)	21	10	+11	78.8	1.33
ropz (FaZe)	20	19	+1	92.0	1.15

Highlights

Dorian 'xertioN' Berman's outstanding performance with 23 kills and a remarkable 1.60 Rating 2.0.
Jimpphat's crucial plays, including a 3K AK defense on the B bombsite.

Map 2

Nuke

FaZe retaliated on Nuke, securing a 13-8 victory. Despite MOUZ's efforts, FaZe's strategic plays and individual performances proved decisive for them to get the W.

Player	Kills	Deaths	K/D Diff	ADR	Rating 2.0
ropz (FaZe)	22	13	+9	84.2	1.44
karrigan (FaZe)	17	17	0	100.0	1.36
torzsi (MOUZ)	19	15	+4	85.8	1.22

Highlights:

FaZe's Finn 'karrigan' Andersen showcasing a 1vs3 clutch in a pre-plant situation.
MOUZ's torzsi contributing with a solid performance and crucial plays.

Map 3

Overpass

The decider map, Overpass, saw FaZe closing out the series with a 13-8 victory. Robin 'ropz' Kool's exceptional performance played a crucial role in FaZe's triumph.

Player	Kills	Deaths	K/D Diff	ADR	Rating 2.0
ropz (FaZe)	26	13	+13	127.3	1.86
karrigan (FaZe)	16	8	+8	75.8	1.36
Twistzz (FaZe)	14	12	+2	71.0	1.17

Highlights:

Robin 'ropz' Kool's outstanding 26 kills and a remarkable 1.86 Rating 2.0.
FaZe's effective team play securing vital rounds, especially in the second half.

Takeaway

FaZe's victory in this upper bracket final positions them strongly in the CS Asia Championships 2023. The performance of key players like ropz was extremely important to ensure FaZe's dominance, while MOUZ's resistance to FaZe’s pressure suggests they remain a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming playoffs.