
Falcons vs GamerLegion – IEM Cologne 2025 Group A Upper Bracket
Falcons defeated GamerLegion 2–0 in the Group A upper bracket quarter-final of IEM Cologne 2025. The Bosnian rifler Nikola "NiKo" Kovač delivered a standout performance with 39 kills and a 1.43 rating, earning MVP honors. Falcons now move to the semi-finals, while GamerLegion fall to the lower bracket.
Map 1 – Nuke (13:11 Falcons)
GamerLegion picked Nuke but could not convert their choice into a win. Falcons led 7:5 at halftime on the CT side and closed the map 13:11 after a tight trading battle. NiKo’s multi-kill rounds in the late stages kept Falcons ahead, while m0NESY provided critical AWP openings.
Map 2 – Mirage (13:6 Falcons)
Falcons ’ map pick showed a stronger performance. They dominated early, taking an 8:4 lead at the half and quickly closing Mirage 13:6. NiKo maintained top form, and kyousuke added consistent entry kills that left GamerLegion without answers.
Falcons will face the winner of Vitality vs Astralis in the Group A upper semi-final. GamerLegion drop to the lower bracket, where they will fight to stay alive in the tournament.









IEM Cologne 2025 is held in Cologne, Germany, featuring three stages: the Play-In (July 20–23), the Group Stage (July 24–30), and the Playoffs (August 1–3). The prize pool is $1,000,000, with $400,000 for first place, $180,000 for second, and $80,000 for third.

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