Day two of the IEM Cologne 2024 Group Stage has concluded, with several teams now confirmed to compete at the LANXESS Arena in the upcoming days. Additionally, a high-profile elimination has already taken place, making for an exciting turn of events on the server.
NAVI Dominates Astralis
Credit: Viola Schuldner | © ESL
NAVI secures their spot at the Cathedral of Counter-Strike with a dominant 2:0 win over Astralis. The Danes were no match for NAVI, who displayed flawless gameplay throughout the series. This performance showcased NAVI’s exceptional form, surpassing even their Major victory and establishing themselves as a formidable opponent for the rest of IEM Cologne 2024.
The entire NAVI team showed exceptional skill, with standout performances from riflers and a stellar display from AWPer w0nderful. Particularly impressive was iM, whose exceptional form contributed significantly to NAVI’s success against Astralis.
SAW Secures First-Ever LANXESS Spot
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SAW made history by qualifying for the IEM Cologne Playoffs for the first time. Their impressive performance, culminating in a 2:1 victory over The MongolZ, showcased their dedication and skill throughout the tournament.
ewjerkz’s exceptional performance, recording 61 kills in the series, played a vital role in SAW’s victory. While The MongolZ displayed decent gameplay, it wasn’t enough to secure the win. SAW has secured their spot at the LANXESS Arena, while The MongolZ will have one more chance to qualify, facing tough competition in the Group A gauntlet.
Spirit Eliminated by G2
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Spirit, the champions of IEM Katowice 2024, suffered a surprising defeat at the hands of G2, resulting in their elimination without winning a single map. G2’s performance, led by a resurgent huNter-, showcased significant improvements from their previous matches and raised concerns about Spirit’s individual player performance.
Here are the results from day two of the IEM Cologne 2024 Group Stage:
- Vitality 2:0 FURIA
- MOUZ 2:1 Falcons
- NAVI 2:0 Astralis
- SAW 2:1 The MongolZ
- G2 2:0 Spirit
- 9z Team vs paiN Gaming: Result Pending
