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]]>Eternal Fire’s win marks the first loss Vitality has faced in two months, a result that came after intense battles on Anubis, Nuke, and Inferno.
The Turkish squad led by ?zg��r “?woxic?” Eker stunned the Counter-Strike community by eliminating the top-ranked team, defying expectations.
@eternalfiregg DEFEAT @TeamVitalityCS TO REACH THE SEMIFINALS AT #ESLProLeague S20
16-14 Anubis
5-13 Nuke
22-20 Inferno pic.twitter.com/mfqiZuHFxh— ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS) September 19, 2024
Despite trailing in key moments, Eternal Fire clawed back in critical rounds, with Ali “?Wicadia?” Yal??n pulling off a 1v2 clutch on Anubis, allowing his team to take the map in overtime.
Vitality responded by dominating Nuke with a flawless 6-0 run in the second half, but they couldn’t maintain control on Inferno.
Mathieu “?ZywOo?” Herbaut’s 1v4 clutch offered a glimmer of hope, but Eternal Fire’s resilience saw them close the series in triple overtime.
Eternal Fire��s triumph sets up a semi-final showdown against MIBR, who earlier cruised past M80 with a 2-0 win (13-10, 13-8).
MIBR entered the quarter-finals full of confidence after defeating Heroic 2-1 in the previous round.
.@MIBR defeat @M80gg with a clean 2-0 to reach the top 4 at #ESLProLeague Season 20
13-10 Anubis
13-8 Ancient pic.twitter.com/a8nFMHuCgp— ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS) September 19, 2024
Led by Andr�� “?drop?” Abreu, the Brazilian side dominated the American team with strong pistol rounds and early terrorist-side gun control.
Rafael “?saffee?” Costa shone on Anubis with a 28-2 K/D, while Felipe “?insani?” Yuji took over on Ancient, showcasing their ability to shut down any chance of a comeback from M80.
The semi-finals promise high-stakes matchups, with both Eternal Fire and MIBR riding momentum and hoping to secure a spot in the finals.
Saturday’s quarter-final matches
- Natus Vincere ($1.83) vs Team Spirit ($1.83) @ 4:15pm CEST
- G2 Esports ($1.53) vs Team Liquid ($2.37) @ 7:30pm CEST
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]]>The third and final week of ESL Pro League Season 20 will kick off on Tuesday, September 17, with the first round of the playoffs.
Due to the Dota 2, Rocket League and Call of Duty seasons ending over the last few weeks, there will be a break before more S-Tier events kick off again, leaving the ESL Pro League as the only event that will be covered for the week ahead.
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CS2 ESL Pro League Season 20
The ESL Pro League group stage ended on Sunday, September 15, leaving us with the top 16 squads that will compete for the ESL Pro League Season 20 title over the next seven days.
Team Vitality, G2 Esports, M80 and Natus Vincere won’t play their first series of the playoffs until Thursday and Friday after they secured quarter-final berths.
Eternal Fire, MIBR, Team Liquid and Imperial Esports await the winners of the opening round matches in the second round of the playoffs.
Below is a list of series that will take place in the first round of the playoffs on Tuesday, with odds courtesy of GG Bet.
- BIG ($2.35) vs The MongolZ ($1.55) @ 1pm CEST
- Virtus.pro ($1.62) vs Heroic ($2.20) @ 1pm CEST
- Team Spirit ($1.20) vs FURIA Esports ($4.20) @ 4:15pm CEST
- FaZe Clan ($1.45) vs Complexity ($2.60) @ 7:30pm CEST
Check out our extensive ESL Pro League betting guide betting guide to get the latest odds and tournament information.
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TEAM VITALITY vs ATOX ESPORTS CS2 BETTING & MATCH DETAILS |
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| Best Odds: | Vitality $1.01 at GG Bet | ATOX $15.49 at GG Bet |
| When: | September 11, 2024 | 13:30 CEST |
| Watch Live: | Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/ESLCS) |
Priced at $1.01 with the top Counter-Strike betting sites, Team Vitality are given a 99% implied probability of beating ATOX Esports. The question is not whether Vitality will win, but by how much.
The Bees are in exceptional form ahead of ESL Pro League Season 20, having won the last two S-Tier tournaments: BLAST Premier Fall Groups 2024 and Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2024. They were not as potent at the Esports World Cup 2024, where Vitality placed top-eight, but they finished no lower than fourth at the previous ESL Pro League, IEM Dallas 2024 and BLAST Spring Final.
ATOX Esports are the eighth-ranked Counter-Strike team from Asia, with a massive collection of runner-up finishes from regional events but no medals from international competitions. While this is still a professional side with the advantage of being an unknown opponent for Vitality, the quality gap is significant enough to side with the European roster to cover seven rounds on both maps.
Team Vitality -13.5 rounds
FURIA ESPORTS vs TEAM FALCONS CS2 BETTING & MATCH DETAILS |
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| Best Odds: | FURIA $2.00 at GG Bet | Falcons $1.80 at GG Bet |
| When: | September 11, 2024 | 13:30 CEST |
| Watch Live: | Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/ESLCS) |
FURIA Esports found some success before the summer break with a run to the semifinals at YaLLa Compass 2024, and they did not do too poorly at the Esports World Cup 2024. However, they finished 13th-16th at IEM Cologne 2024 and fifth-sixth at BetBoom Dacha Belgrade 2024 #2.
Team Falcons also had their moment in August, when they won BLAST Premier Fall Showdown 2024, yet only managed seventh-eighth place at BetBoom Dacha Belgrade 2024 #2. Travelling to Malta on a five-game losing streak, Marco “Snappi” Pfeiffer and co. have much to prove; however, they field enough talent to make some noise.
Quality-wise, there is not much to set these two squads apart, but there is a reason Falcons are priced as favourites. They have a stronger record on five out of seven maps in the rotation, except for Inferno and Nuke. Still, while this is the Falcons’ game to lose, there is a good chance the series will be decided on the third map.
Over 2.5 maps
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]]>| Time | Team 1 (Odds) | Team 2 (Odds) | Total Maps (O/U 3.5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2pm CDT | Team Vitality ($1.25) | Team Secret ($3.75) | Over $1.44 | Under $2.62 |
Both Team Vitality and Team Secret fell to Gen.G in back-to-back matches at the Esports World Cup; however, Vitality was knocked out in the playoffs and Secret didn’t make it out of the group stage. With Vitality attempting to defend their RLCS World Championship crown, expect this to be a statement game early on in the event.
Team Vitality -1.5 maps
| Time | Team 1 (Odds) | Team 2 (Odds) | Total Maps (O/U 3.5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3pm CDT | Gen.G ($1.12) | PWR ($5.50) | Over $1.61 | Under $2.20 |
Gen.G will clash with PWR in the opening round of the Swiss Stage, and they will be confident in winning this clash as they have only dropped one map (3-0 & 3-1) across the two meetings with PWR this season. It is hard to see PWR taking a map off Gen.G, and a 3-0 win looks like a great value play.
Gen.G to win 3-0
| Time | Team 1 (Odds) | Team 2 (Odds) | Total Maps (O/U 3.5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4pm CDT | FURIA ($1.28) | OG ($3.50) | Over $1.44 | Under $2.62 |
Following top eight finishes at the RLCS Major 1, RLCS Major 2 and the Esports World Cup, FURIA comes into the World Championship with solid form and is expected to make the playoffs in Fort Worth. OG has only won two matches in S-Tier competition this season; therefore, FURIA is the superior team, and they will be winning this clash comfortably.
FURIA -1.5 maps
| Time | Team 1 (Odds) | Team 2 (Odds) | Total Maps (O/U 3.5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5pm CDT | Team BDS ($1.20) | Oxygen Esports ($4.33) | Over $1.50 | Under $2.50 |
Team BDS enters the RLCS World Championship as the outright favourite with esports betting sites following their win at the Esports World Cup. BDS will open their campaign against Oxygen Esports, a team they have defeated in their last six meetings. It is expected that BDS will extend their winning streak over Oxygen in this opening round fixture.
Team BDS -1.5 maps
| Time | Team 1 (Odds) | Team 2 (Odds) | Total Maps (O/U 3.5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6pm CDT | Spacestation Gaming ($2.62) | Karmine Corp ($1.44) | Over $1.36 | Under $3.00 |
Karmine Corp will compete in their first S-Tier event since finishing in third-fourth place at RLCS Major 1 in March, while Spacestation Gaming will be seeking to improve on their fifth-eighth-place finishes at RLCS Major 2 and the Esports World Cup. Both squads have the ability to go deep at the World Championship, and this clash is one of the highly anticipated fixtures of the opening round.
Spacestation Gaming +1.5 maps
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]]>| Time | Team 1 (Odds) | Team 2 (Odds) | Total Maps (O/U 3.5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4pm AST | Team BDS ($1.08) | PWR ($7.00) | Over $1.72 | Under $2.00 |
Team BDS have experienced a rocky 2024 season, and they are coming off a fifth-eighth finish at the London Major in June. PWR have dominated the Oceania Rocket League scene, winning all six of the Major 2 qualifiers before finishing 9th�C11th in London. At $2.10 for BDS to win 3-0, it looks to be great value.
Team BDS -2.5 maps
| Time | Team 1 (Odds) | Team 2 (Odds) | Total Maps (O/U 3.5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6pm AST | Gen.G ($1.20) | Team Secret ($4.33) | Over $1.50 | Under $2.50 |
Gen.G and Team Secret clashed in the RLCS London Major group stage, where the former took the series 3-1. It was a close contest, with Gen.G winning two maps with a 1-0 scoreline. Another close match looks to be on the cards, and taking the overs in the total maps market is the play.
Over 3.5 maps
| Time | Team 1 (Odds) | Team 2 (Odds) | Total Maps (O/U 3.5) |
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| 7pm AST | FURIA ($1.01) | Nkosi Ballers ($15.00) | Over $2.62 | Under $1.44 |
FURIA enter the Esports World Cup off the back of a strong showing at the London Major, where they finished in third-fourth place. They will meet the Nkosi Ballers, who have yet to play at an S-Tier event and shouldn’t trouble FURIA too much.
FURIA -2.5 maps
| Time | Team 1 (Odds) | Team 2 (Odds) | Total Maps (O/U 3.5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8pm AST | Team Vitality ($1.40) | Twisted Minds ($2.75) | Over $1.36 | Under $3.00 |
Team Vitality are one of the best Rocket League teams; however, they have only won one event since claiming the RLCS World Championship in 2023. With esports bookmakers offering $1.90 for Vitality to cover the match line against Twisted Minds, they are the best bet of the day.
Team Vitality -1.5 maps
| Time | Team 1 (Odds) | Team 2 (Odds) | Total Maps (O/U 3.5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9pm AST | Gentle Mates Alpine ($1.03) | Chiefs Esports Club ($10.50) | Over $2.25 | Under $1.57 |
Gentle Mates Alpine are the outright favourites with esports betting sites to claim the Esports World Cup title. Considering they will kick off their campaign against an Oceania representative, a 3-0 victory is on the cards for the French organisation.
Gentle Mates Alpine to win 3-0
| Time | Team 1 (Odds) | Team 2 (Odds) | Total Maps (O/U 3.5) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10pm AST | Spacestation Gaming ($1.20) | Gaimin Gladiators ($4.33) | Over $1.50 | Under $2.50 |
Spacestation Gaming performed admirably at the London Major before they were beaten in a hard-fought contest by G2 Stride in the quarterfinals. They will meet Gaimin Gladiators, who come off a 12th�C14th finish at the same event. It is hard to see the Gladiators taking a map off Spacestation, so $2.75 for a 3-0 win to the favourites is a great price.
Spacestation Gaming to win 3-0
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]]>For Dan “?apEX?” Madesclaire, the triumph marked the end of a ten-year chase for victory at this prestigious event.
After falling short in two previous finals, apEX finally lifted the silverware, a dream realised after a decade of close calls.
“Finally, after three Cologne finals, I’m leaving with the trophy,” apEX said after the match.
His excitement was well-earned, as the French captain delivered a masterful performance, both tactically and individually, in a series that will be remembered for its high-octane action and razor-thin margins.
#IEM COLOGNE HAS IT'S NEW CHAMPIONS.@TeamVitality take down @natusvincere 3-1 in the BO5 to lift the trophy in the Cathedral!
16-14 Nuke
10-13 Dust II
22-20 Mirage
13-9 Inferno pic.twitter.com/0a0HRgI8n1— Intel? Extreme Masters (@IEM) August 18, 2024
The grand final pitted two of the world’s best Counter-Strike 2 teams against each other in a best-of-five series that didn’t disappoint.
The first three maps were decided by the narrowest of margins, with Mirage, in particular, standing out as one of the year’s most thrilling games.
NaVi, fresh off their Esports World Cup victory, came close to bagging back-to-back trophies but fell just short in this epic contest.
Aleksi “?Aleksib?” Virolainen, NaVi’s in-game leader, once again found himself cursed in grand final series’, extending his record to 0-7 in best-of-five matches.
Meanwhile, Justinas “?jL?” Lekavicius, who had been a standout at the Copenhagen Major, struggled throughout the series, finishing at the bottom of the leaderboard, a far cry from his usual form.
The series began on Nuke, where NaVi’s leading MVP candidate, Valeriy “?b1t?” Vakhovskiy, had an uncharacteristically rough start, going 1-11 in the first half.
Despite a brief resurgence, NaVi couldn’t recover, and Vitality took the map 16�C13.
On Dust2, NaVi bounced back, with b1t finding his form and leading his team to a narrow victory, but the story of the series was far from over.
Mirage proved to be the turning point.
Both teams were riding high on long win streaks on the map, and the match lived up to expectations, going all the way to a 22-20 triple overtime finish.
ZywOo was the hero for Vitality, delivering crucial plays in overtime that swung the map in his team’s favour.
By the time the series reached Inferno, the momentum was firmly with Vitality.
They dominated the early rounds and raced to a 10-2 lead.
Although NaVi showed resilience and mounted a late comeback, Vitality’s William “?mezii?” Merriman secured a crucial triple kill on the A site, sealing the series with a 13-9 victory and clinching the tournament title.
For apEX, this victory was especially sweet.
Having suffered heartbreak in Cologne twice before, once with EnVyUs in 2015 and again with Vitality in 2019, this was his third and final chance to capture the elusive title.
He didn’t disappoint, leading his team to glory and adding another prestigious trophy to his collection.
THE CHOSEN ONE CUT THROUGH EVERYTHING IN HIS WAY.@zywoo IS YOUR #IEM COLOGNE 2024 #ESLProTour DHL MVP
@DeutschePostDHL pic.twitter.com/GYH2XeCpvu
— ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS) August 18, 2024
ZywOo also had a standout performance and was awarded with the Most Valuable Player award, finishing with 100 kills across the four maps, a staggering feat that solidified his claim as one of the best CS2 players.
The difference between him and NaVi’s young AWPer, Ihor “?w0nderful?” Zhdanov, was stark, with ZywOo’s experience and composure shining through in the most critical moments.
Despite their loss, NaVi can take solace in their successful 2024 campaign, which includes victories at the PGL Major Copenhagen and the Esports World Cup.
However, their struggles in best-of-five series remain a glaring issue, and Aleksib’s winless streak in such finals will undoubtedly be a point of concern moving forward.
As the dust settles on IEM Cologne 2024, both teams will shift their focus to the upcoming ESL Pro League season, which starts on September 3.
With neither team involved in the BLAST Premier Fall Showdown, they will have time to regroup and prepare for the next challenge.
In the end, this year’s IEM Cologne lived up to the event’s storied reputation.
The Cathedral of Counter-Strike once again delivered unforgettable moments, with Vitality and NaVi putting on a show that will be remembered for years to come.
From the knife’s-edge battles of the first three maps to the final triumph on Inferno, IEM Cologne 2024 was Counter-Strike at its finest.
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]]>Despite entering the Counter-Strike match as favourites, Vitality remained vigilant against SAW, who had earlier taken down top teams like G2 Esports and FaZe Clan in a stunning run.
Vitality captain Dan “apEX” Madesclaire emphasised their respect for SAW��s performance, saying, “We did not underestimate them, but focused on ourselves, and it paid off.”
.@TeamVitalityCS aren't here to mess around!
They take down @sawggofficial with a clean 2-0 to secure a spot in the Grand Final of #IEM Cologne 2024
13-6 Nuke
13-5 Dust 2 pic.twitter.com/RNimfdL8c7— Intel? Extreme Masters (@IEM) August 17, 2024
The match kicked off on SAW’s pick, Nuke, where the underdogs managed to stand toe-to-toe with Vitality early on.
However, after a crucial misstep against pistols, Vitality regained control, eventually turning a 3-5 deficit into a 7-5 half.
Vitality dominated on their terrorist side, allowing SAW just one more round and taking the map 13-6.
The momentum carried into Dust2, where Vitality crushed a deflated SAW 13-5, securing their place in the final.
For SAW, this loss marked the end of their best run in a Big Event, but they can take pride in making their first appearance on such a big stage in Cologne.
It was a CLOSE match but @natusvincere come out on top, defeating @mousesports 2-0 in the #IEM Cologne Semi-Final
16-14 Inferno
13-11 Mirage pic.twitter.com/RCzaHBbwfH— Intel? Extreme Masters (@IEM) August 17, 2024
The second semi-final saw Natus Vincere (NaVi) edge out MOUZ in a tightly contested two-map series, extending their unbeaten run on Mirage to 12 wins.
Despite NaVi’s strong group stage showing, MOUZ made them fight hard for the victory.
MOUZ��s surprise pick of Inferno caught NaVi off guard, but NaVi managed to rally, winning crucial clutches to take the map 13-11.
On Mirage, MOUZ initially dominated, with Dorian “xertioN” Berman leading the charge with an 18-5 K/D and 152 ADR in the first half.
However, NaVi’s resilience, bolstered by clutch plays from Justinas “jL” Lekavicius and Ihor “w0nderful” Zhdanov, allowed them to claw back and win 16-13, securing their spot in the final.
Aleksi “Aleksib” Virolainen, NaVi’s captain, acknowledged that they need to improve their terrorist-side play if they want to defeat Vitality in the upcoming best-of-five grand final.
The match promises to be a high-stakes showdown between two of the world��s top teams, with NaVi looking to continue their dominant form and Vitality eager to claim their first trophy of 2024.
IEM Cologne grand final
- Team Vitality ($1.66) vs Natus Vincere ($2.10) @ 5pm CEST
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]]>Both teams secured their spots in the Group B lower bracket final after decisive 2-0 victories in the Counter-Strike 2 event.
FaZe dominated Falcons and Liquid bested Complexity, setting up a high-stakes clash later in the day for a place in the playoffs.
Liquid’s choice to play Ancient, a map they had only recently added to their map pool, proved risky yet effective.
Despite Roland “?ultimate?” Tomkowiak having a quiet start, Liquid’s riflers, including Keith “?NAF?” Markovic and Russel “?Twistzz?” Van Dulken, stepped up to secure a close win on the first map.
Mareks “?YEKINDAR?” Ga?inskis made key plays on the counter-terrorist side, helping Liquid maintain their momentum.
The second map, Anubis, saw Liquid dominate with strong counter-terrorist tactics and a resurgent ultimate, who delivered an ace to regain his confidence.
Liquid won six straight rounds in the second half to quickly wrap up the series with a 13-5 win.
FaZe entered their match against Falcons as heavy favorites with esports betting sites, and they lived up to expectations.
Dust2 began with an 8-0 streak, with H?vard “?rain?” Nygaard dismantling the Falcons’ offense.
Although Falcons managed to force overtime, FaZe’s superior firepower and strategic adjustments secured a 16-13 win.
The second map, Ancient, saw a back-and-forth battle, but FaZe’s momentum from a crucial pistol round propelled them to victory, sealing their spot in the lower bracket final.
The rematch between FaZe and Liquid was nothing short of epic.
WHAT. A. GAME.
AN INSANE COMEBACK FROM @FaZeClan SENDS THEM TO THE #IEM COLOGNE PLAYOFFS OVER @TeamLiquidCS!!
13-9 Inferno
13-16 Nuke
16-13 Mirage pic.twitter.com/aghGQtSmPs— Intel? Extreme Masters (@IEM) August 13, 2024
FaZe had narrowly defeated Liquid in their group opener, but this time, the stakes were even higher, with a spot in the playoffs on the line.
Liquid picked Inferno instead of Mirage, hoping for a better outcome, but FaZe’s David “?frozen?” ?er��ansky dominated the B-site, helping FaZe secure a 13-9 win.
Nuke was more competitive, with Liquid pushing the game into overtime before FaZe’s defence, led by frozen, halted several of their advances.
Liquid eventually broke through the strong defences, securing the map with a 16-13 scoreline to send the series to a deciding map.
The decider on Mirage seemed destined for a Liquid victory as they stormed to an 11-1 lead, leaving FaZe on the brink of elimination.
However, in one of the greatest comebacks in CS2 history, FaZe clawed their way back from a 3-12 deficit.
A flawless defence from ?rain? and Robin “?ropz?” Kool shut down Liquid’s attacks, forcing the match into overtime.
FaZe completed their miraculous comeback, winning nine consecutive rounds to secure a spot in the playoffs.
.@G2CSGO show no mercy again as they dominate @paiNGamingBR on their way to the #IEM Cologne 2024 Playoffs
13-6 Nuke
13-1 Mirage pic.twitter.com/uMqdJ09qLe— Intel? Extreme Masters (@IEM) August 13, 2024
In Group A, G2 Esports made a statement by crushing paiN Gaming 2-0 (13-6, 13-1) in a one-sided series, securing their playoff spot.
Nikola “?NiKo?” Kova? and new addition Mario “?malbsMd?” Samayoa led the charge, with G2 delivering a string of dominant victories through the lower bracket.
Natus Vincere, after a sluggish start against SAW, found their form on Ancient and Inferno, securing a 2-1 (9-13, 13-2, 13-6) win and a direct path to the semi-finals.
Meanwhile, Team Vitality overcame MOUZ 2-0 (13-6, 16-13) in a tough upper bracket final, avoiding a quarter-final matchup against the in-form G2.
Friday’s IEM Cologne playoff fixtures
- SAW ($3.00) vs FaZe Clan ($1.35) @ 3:45pm CEST
- MOUZ ($2.35) vs G2 Esports ($1.55) @ 7pm CEST
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]]>Team Vitality and MOUZ locked in their playoff spots for the Counter-Strike 2 tournament with wins over FaZe Clan and Complexity in their respective upper bracket semi-finals in Group B.
Vitality and FaZe played out a hard-fought three-map series, with the former taking the series 2-1 (8-13, 16-12, 13-9), even though their star player, Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut, had little influence on the clash.
FaZe picked Inferno for the first map, and with strong performances from key players like Robin “ropz” Kool and H?vard “rain” Nygaard, they took an early lead in the series with a 13-8 victory.
Although Vitality was forced into overtime on their map pick of Dust2, Shahar “flameZ” Shushan stepped up and carried the world number four to a 16-12 win, forcing a decider on Anubis.
The squads couldn’t be separated at halftime, locked at 6-6, before heading into the final half of the match.
However, Vitality, led by flameZ again, would win seven of the final 10 rounds on their terrorist side to close out the map and series, 13-9.
It's a reverse sweep from @TeamVitality to best @FaZeClan and secure themselves a spot in the #IEM Cologne Playoffs
8-13 Inferno
16-12 Dust 2
13-9 Anubis pic.twitter.com/ZveNmSxktV— Intel? Extreme Masters (@IEM) August 12, 2024
On the other side of the bracket, MOUZ took care of Complexity 2-0 (13-9, 13-11), with Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo, Ludvig “Brollan” Brolin, and ��d��m “torzsi” Torzs��s dominating for the world number three.
Torzsi, who led the way on Vertigo, recorded a server-high rating (1.39) and kills (19) to power MOUZ to a 13-9 win on Complexity’s map pick.
MOUZ picked Nuke, and even though it was much closer than the opening map, Brollan (1.54 rating) and Jimpphat (1.47 rating) led the way in a hard-fought 13-11 victory.
MOUZ will face Vitality in the Group B upper bracket final, with the winner locking in a semi-final spot and the loser having to settle for a quarter-final berth.
It's a not so simple 2-0 for @mousesports as they close out the series vs @ComplexityCS after a bit of back and forth.
13-9 Vertigo
13-11 Nuke pic.twitter.com/3pdL1WsgGc— Intel? Extreme Masters (@IEM) August 12, 2024
Earlier in the day, FURIA and Virtus.pro were eliminated from the IEM Cologne after suffering their second defeat of the group stage.
FURIA’s second straight 0-2 loss, this time against Team Liquid, ended their disappointing campaign in Cologne, while VP was knocked out by Falcons in a back-and-forth three-map series.
Finally, The Mongolz and Astralis had their runs ended by paiN Gaming and G2 Esports, respectively, in the lower bracket of Group A.
G2 continued their IEM Cologne resurgence with a 2-1 (13-1, 13-10, 13-3) victory, where the world number four dominated their Danish opponents on two of the three maps.
The Mongolz suffered a similar fate to their upper bracket loss on Sunday, as they claimed the opening map before losing the next two, going down 1-2 (13-16, 13-10, 13-8) against paiN.
The final day of the group stage will take place on Wednesday, with the final two teams locking in their spots to compete in the LANXESS Arena.
Wednesday’s IEM Cologne fixtures
- Falcons ($2.75) vs FaZe Clan ($1.40) @ 1:30pm CEST
- Team Liquid ($1.44) vs Complexity ($2.62) @ 1:30pm CEST
- G2 Esports ($1.16) vs paiN Gaming ($4.50) @ 3:45pm CEST
- Natus Vincere ($1.20) vs SAW ($4.33) @ 3:45pm CEST
- MOUZ ($2.00) vs Team Vitality ($1.72) @ 6:45pm CEST
- Winner of FaZe Clan/Falcons vs Winner of Complexity/Team Liquid @ 6:45pm CEST
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]]>Leviat��n faced off against Team Vitality in the Group C decider match, with both teams having suffered 2-1 losses to Trace Esports and secured 2-0 wins over Talon Esports.
Leviat��n, aiming for their first international VALORANT tournament playoff berth since Champions 2022, showed determination from the start.
Their pick of Icebox was a closely contested battle, with Leviat��n edging out a 7-5 lead at the half.
Vitality’s efforts, led by standout performances from Saif “Sayf” Jibraeel and Nikita “trexx” Cherednichenko, brought them to a 12-10 lead.
However, Leviat��n, driven by Francisco “kiNgg” Alberto Aravena and Erick “aspas” Santos, rallied to take the map 14�C12 in overtime.
kiNgg led the scoreboard with 22 kills and a 229 average combat score (ACS), while trexx delivered 22 kills and 225 ACS for Vitality.
Sunset was a different story, with Leviat��n dominating from the start.
A 10-2 first half, bolstered by strong defensive setups and individual plays from Corbin “C0M” Daniel Lee and aspas, set the tone.
Vitality managed to win the second pistol round, but Leviat��n quickly closed out the map 13-4, securing a 2-0 series victory.
Roberto “Mazino” Francisco Rivas Bugue?o topped the ratings on Sunset with a 1.45 rating, 169 ADR, and 15 kills, while C0M followed closely with a 1.43 rating and 16 kills.
When asked about their upcoming playoff opponent, C0M confidently stated, “Give us anyone. We’ll beat them.”
Leviat��n will look to back up this bold claim when the playoffs begin on August 14 and they clash with G2 Esports.
LEVIAT��N SECURES THEIR PLAYOFF SPOT AT #VALORANTChampions SEOUL! pic.twitter.com/NkGd41hAPe
— VALORANT Champions Tour (@ValorantEsports) August 11, 2024
In a dramatic clash, EDward Gaming (EDG) overcame Paper Rex 2-1 to secure their place in the playoffs, marking their fourth consecutive appearance in the knockout stage since China’s inclusion in the VALORANT Champions Tour circuit.
This match was the sixth time these two squads faced off, with Paper Rex having won four of the previous five encounters.
The series began on Icebox, where Paper Rex started strong, taking the first map 13-3, thanks to an outstanding performance from Jason “f0rsakeN” Susanto, who recorded a massive 1.76 rating and 235 ADR.
However, EDG adjusted swiftly on Sunset, rallying to a 13-8 victory thanks to impressive performances from Wang “nobody” Senxu and Zhang “Smoggy” Zhao, who combined for 34 kills and over 300 ADR.
The decider map, Lotus, saw EDG take control early, punishing Paper Rex’s defensive mistakes and securing a commanding 9-3 lead at halftime.
Despite a brief resurgence from Paper Rex, EDG closed out the map 13-4, sending Paper Rex home and advancing to the playoffs.
Wan “CHICHOO” Shunzhi, reflecting on the victory, noted their ability to quickly adapt after the first map.
“We’ve played Paper Rex so many times that we were able to fix our mistakes on the last two maps,” he said.
Despite expressing a desire to avoid facing fellow Chinese squad Trace Esports, EDward Gaming will now face them in the playoffs.
EDWARD GAMING ELIMINATES PAPER REX TO CLAIM THE FINAL PLAYOFF SPOT! #VALORANTChampions pic.twitter.com/dwIKvoC3xf
— VALORANT Champions Tour (@ValorantEsports) August 11, 2024
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