Look Sports Media – The dust has settled after a grueling Group Stage at IEM Chengdu, and the six teams battling for the championship title have been confirmed. The playoffs are set to ignite on Friday, November 7th, promising a weekend of high-octane Counter-Strike action.
Here’s a breakdown of the teams who secured their spots in the IEM Chengdu Playoffs:
- Team Falcons: Secured a direct Semifinal berth.
- MOUZ: Also earned a direct Semifinal spot.
- FURIA: Advanced to the Quarterfinals.
- The MongolZ: The dark horse of the tournament, making a surprising run to the Quarterfinals.
- Astralis: Secured their Quarterfinal spot after a shaky group stage.
- Team Vitality: Rounding out the playoff contenders in the Quarterfinals.
The Semifinal matchups are already taking shape. Team Falcons will face the winner of the Quarterfinal clash between FURIA and The MongolZ. Meanwhile, MOUZ awaits the victor of the Astralis vs. Team Vitality showdown. Notably, a Vitality victory over Astralis would set the stage for a revenge match against MOUZ, who previously defeated them 2-1 in the Group Stage Upper Bracket Semifinals.
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However, the road to the playoffs was paved with disappointment for several prominent teams. FaZe Clan and NAVI suffered early exits, raising concerns about their form heading into the Budapest Major. G2 also faced an unfortunate elimination after their Captain, Nemanja ‘huNter’ Kovač, was forced to withdraw from their qualification game against Team Vitality due to medical reasons. Coach Eetu ‘sAw’ Saha stepped in as a substitute, but Team Vitality ultimately secured a 2-0 victory.
Perhaps the most shocking elimination was that of Team Spirit, who were defeated by The MongolZ in the Group Stage Lower Bracket Final. Their IEM Cologne 2025 triumph seems like a distant memory, as the team struggled to find the consistency that defined their earlier success.
Conversely, The MongolZ have emerged as a surprising force in the tournament. Despite benching their star player, Azbayar ‘Senzu’ Munkhbold, ahead of the event and replacing him with Unudelger ‘Controlez’ Baasanjargal, the team has defied expectations and secured a coveted playoff spot.
The IEM Chengdu Playoffs will unfold as follows:
- November 7th: Quarterfinals – FURIA vs. The MongolZ, Astralis vs. Team Vitality
- November 8th: Semifinals – Team Falcons vs. Winner of FURIA/The MongolZ, MOUZ vs. Winner of Astralis/Team Vitality
- November 9th: Third Place Match (Best-of-three), Grand Final (Best-of-five)
The competition promises a thrilling conclusion to IEM Chengdu, with established powerhouses and rising stars vying for the championship title.
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