The Play-Ins for IEM Cologne 2024 have concluded, with the winning teams now advancing to the Group Stage starting tomorrow. Today was a pivotal day as the final five teams secured their spots, showcasing some intense competition in Cologne!
FURIA Triumphs Over Heroic
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Prior to today, FURIA had never progressed past the Play-Ins stage of IEM Cologne. Despite their past struggles, they delivered a remarkable performance against Heroic securing two 13:11 map wins to emerge victorious. Led by veteran AWP IGL FalleN and standout player skullz, FURIA’s win marks their improvement and warrants keeping an eye on them in the Group Stage.
Falcons Resurrect Their Form to Advance
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Falcons faced a tough road to reach the IEM Cologne 2024 Group Stage, ultimately triumphing against BIG in a close 2:1 series. Despite lingering doubts, the win signifies a significant step forward for the team. Notably, SunPayus showcased improvements, offering a glimmer of hope for Falcons’ potential in the tournament.
The MongolZ Stun Eternal Fire
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In a thrilling series, The MongolZ made a remarkable comeback against Eternal Fire, clinching a victory with a reverse sweep. Despite challenging circumstances, The MongolZ showcased resilience, securing a thrilling win on Nuke that highlighted their determination and skill.
Despite facing challenges, The MongolZ, Falcons, and FURIA emerged victorious, advancing to the IEM Cologne 2024 Group Stage. Here are the results from the Play-Ins:
- 9z Team 2:0 MIBR
- paiN Gaming 2:1 Imperial
- FURIA 2:1 Heroic
- Falcons 2:1 BIG
- The MongolZ 2:1 Eternal Fire
- paiN Gaming 2:1 MIBR
