Aurora beat 9z 2-0 to secure third consecutive top-four finish at Thunderpick World Championship

Aurora defeated 9z 2-0 in a rematch at the Thunderpick World Championship in Malta, advancing to the semi-finals where they will face FURIA. The win marks Aurora's third consecutive top-four finish, following a runners-up placing at StarSeries and third place at ESL Pro League. 9z's exit extends their streak to five tournaments in a row without a playoffs finish.