Vitality reached the grand final of IEM Winter 2021

The Vitality team reached the grand final of IEM Winter 2021. In the first semi-final of the championship, the French team beat Virtus.pro with a score of 2: 0.

The first semi-final of the championship started on the Mirage map, which became the choice of the French team. However, the first half was marked by the superiority of Virtus.pro, which held the initiative all the time, constantly causing problems for the opponent's attack. The side switching did not change the general pattern of the game, as the CIS team continued to take rounds, running ahead. At some point, it seemed that VP would quickly deal with the opponent. However, at that moment the French joined, who, not without the help of luck, took a series of rounds and made a comeback with a score of 7:13 - 16:13.

Next, the teams moved to the Vertigo map, which became Virtus.pro's choice. The first half was played in an equal fight, albeit with a slight advantage in favor of the “hosts”. As a result, Virtus.pro gained a minimal advantage over the side switching, leaving for a short pause in high spirits. The side switching helped the French team wake up and gradually run forward. Nevertheless, VP had no intention of letting go of his opponent, having managed to equalize the score and revive the intrigue. And yet, at the end of the series, Vitality managed to snatch victory and reach the grand final of IEM Winter 2021 - 16:13.

IEM Winter 2021 takes place from December 2 to December 12 in Stockholm. Sixteen teams from around the world are competing for a $ 250,000 prize pool. In addition to the cash reward, teams will be giving away ESL Pro Tour Points that will help qualify for IEM Katowice 2022.

Interim results of IEM Winter 2021

• 1st place: TBD.
• 2nd place: TBD.
• 3-4th place: TBD.
• 3-4th place: Virtus.pro - $ 20,000
• 5th-6th place: Gambit - $ 10,000.
• 5th-6th place: GODSENT - $ 10,000.
• 7th-8th place: fnatic - $ 6,000.
• 7th-8th place: Liquid - $ 6,000.
• 9th-12th place: FaZe Clan - $ 5,000.
• 9th-12th place: BIG - $ 5,000.
• 9th-12th place: OG - $ 5,000.
• 9th-12th place: Astralis - $ 5,000.
• 13-16th place: ENCE - $ 4,000.
• 13th-16th place: Heroic - $ 4,000.
• 13th-16th place: TYLOO - $ 4,000.
• 13-16th place: MOUZ - $ 4,000.