Senzu’s Smile and try’s AWP: Passion UA Dismantles Liquid in EPL S23 Opener
The opening day of ESL Pro League Season 23 in Stockholm delivered an amazing performance by the Ex-Complexity roster Passion UA, who are dealing with a system rework. Passion UA swept Team Liquid 2–0 with confidence and grit in the overtime. It was a performance that immediately reframed expectations for a roster many had written off as a long‑term project. Liquid looked flat, outpaced, and out‑read, while Passion UA played with the confidence of a team far deeper into its development cycle.
A Dream Debut: The 1.30 Club
The headline story of the match up was the debut of the New five-man CS2 roster of Passion UA. It looked like the seamless integration of the team’s newest components. Santino “try” Rigal and Azbayar “senzu” Munkhbold exceeded every expectation, turning their debut into a highlight reel.
Both players posted ratings over 1.30, leading the server in impact. Senzu, in particular, looked revitalized in his first official match since his self-benching in late 2025 from MongolZ. We still don’t exactly know what happened there, but what is sure that the Asian kid got talent.
He top-fragged on Nuke, playing with a level of confidence that suggested he never left the top tier. Beside him, try provided the explosive AWPing presence Passion UA has lacked with hallzerk consistently, shutting down Liquid’s executes before they could even cross the threshold.
Mid-Round Mastery: The 2–0 Breakdown
CS2 Live Score and Results, 2nd March 2026
Liquid 0 – 2 Passion UA
Passion UA’s victory was built on tactical maturity rather than just aim-dueling.
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Dust2: Liquid briefly found their footing with a five-round CT streak, but Passion UA’s mid-round decisiveness—spearheaded by opening duels from try—broke the game open.
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Nuke: The new roster looked even sharper on the second map, closing with authority and leaving little room for a Liquid comeback. Reports described it as a “confident and controlled” performance that signaled real, long-term potential.
Building a New Identity
The “Complexity” successor project has undergone a dramatic transformation. The old core—featuring names like EliGE, hallzerk, and floppy—struggled to find a consistent winning formula. Today, only JT and nice remain from that era, and the new puzzle pieces seem to fit much better:
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try: The explosive AWPer providing instant, round-opening impact.
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senzu: A high-ceiling rifler returning to his peak form.
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Kvem: One of Ukraine’s most promising talents, providing a reliable anchor and fundamental grit.
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JT: The experienced IGL whose structure finally feels supported by enough raw firepower.
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nice: The stable support player who allows the stars to shine.
This isn’t just a mix of talented players; it’s a team with a defined identity and roles that finally make sense on the server.
🏆 The Road to the Stockholm Arena
A 2–0 victory over a heavyweight like Liquid on opening day is a massive signal. If Passion UA can maintain this level of synergy, they aren’t just a “dark horse” for the Swiss stage—they are a legitimate contender to qualify for the Arena Stage in Stockholm.
Yesterday, Senzu looked happy in the Passion UA shirt. After that performance, the rest of the team—and their fans—have every reason to share that smile.
