In a stunning upset at PGL Astana 2026, Gentle Mates swept Heroic 2-0 to advance in the tournament. The underdog team dominated both maps, securing a decisive 13-4 victory on Inferno followed by a 13-6 win on Mirage. Gentle Mates' mopoz delivered an exceptional performance with a 1.77 rating and a remarkable 33-19 K-D ratio, proving instrumental in his team's success. This result marks a significant upset as Heroic entered the match ranked higher than their opponents.