NAVI Reach PGL Cluj-Napoca Playoffs After Eliminating G2

Natus Vincere secured a decisive victory over G2 in the final round of the PGL Cluj-Napoca group stage, clinching the last available spot in the playoffs. NAVI closed the series with a clean 2–0 scoreline, while Valerii “b1t” Vakhovskyi delivered the highest rating of the match and played a key role in the team’s success.

The series opened on Dust2, where NAVI immediately took control of the game. Strong economy management and consistent mid-round decisions allowed them to shut down G2’s attempts to build momentum, finishing the map with a convincing 13:7 score. Ancient followed a similar storyline. Although G2 tried to push back and keep the game competitive, NAVI maintained their composure and secured the second map 13:9 to close out the series.

With this win, NAVI advance to the playoff stage of PGL Cluj-Napoca, keeping their title hopes alive. For G2, the defeat marks the end of their tournament run, as they finish in 9th–11th place and take home $31,250 in prize money.

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PGL Cluj-Napoca is taking place from February 14 to 22 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, featuring a total prize pool of $1.25 million. The playoff stage is set to begin soon, where the remaining teams will compete for the championship title.