{"id":37656,"date":"2024-08-13T20:28:34","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T00:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/?p=37656"},"modified":"2024-08-13T20:28:34","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T00:28:34","slug":"iem-cologne-2024-playoff-bracket-set","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/iem-cologne-2024-playoff-bracket-set\/","title":{"rendered":"IEM Cologne 2024 playoff bracket set"},"content":{"rendered":"
The final day of the IEM Cologne<\/a> group stage was marked by intense battles and unexpected comebacks, with FaZe Clan and Team Liquid capturing the spotlight in a thrilling rematch.<\/p>\n Both teams secured their spots in the Group B lower bracket final after decisive 2-0 victories in the Counter-Strike 2<\/a> event.<\/p>\n FaZe dominated Falcons and Liquid bested Complexity, setting up a high-stakes clash later in the day for a place in the playoffs.<\/p>\n Liquid’s choice to play Ancient, a map they had only recently added to their map pool, proved risky yet effective.<\/p>\n Despite Roland “\u2060ultimate\u2060” Tomkowiak having a quiet start, Liquid’s riflers, including Keith “\u2060NAF\u2060” Markovic and Russel “\u2060Twistzz\u2060” Van Dulken, stepped up to secure a close win on the first map.<\/p>\n Mareks “\u2060YEKINDAR\u2060” Ga\u013cinskis made key plays on the counter-terrorist side, helping Liquid maintain their momentum.<\/p>\n The second map, Anubis, saw Liquid dominate with strong counter-terrorist tactics and a resurgent ultimate, who delivered an ace to regain his confidence.<\/p>\n Liquid won six straight rounds in the second half to quickly wrap up the series with a 13-5 win.<\/p>\n FaZe entered their match against Falcons as heavy favorites with esports betting sites<\/a>, and they lived up to expectations.<\/p>\n Dust2 began with an 8-0 streak, with H\u00e5vard “\u2060rain\u2060” Nygaard dismantling the Falcons’ offense.<\/p>\n Although Falcons managed to force overtime, FaZe’s superior firepower and strategic adjustments secured a 16-13 win.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n The rematch between FaZe and Liquid was nothing short of epic.<\/p>\n WHAT. A. GAME. \ud83e\udd2f\ud83e\udd2f\ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n AN INSANE COMEBACK FROM @FaZeClan<\/a> SENDS THEM TO THE #IEM<\/a> COLOGNE PLAYOFFS OVER @TeamLiquidCS<\/a>!!<\/p>\n 13-9 Inferno — Intel\u00ae Extreme Masters (@IEM) August 13, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \n
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16-13 Mirage pic.twitter.com\/aghGQtSmPs<\/a><\/p>\n