Falcons crushed Astralis and advanced to the IEM Chengdu 2025 semifinals
Falcons confidently defeated Astralis 2–0 at IEM Chengdu 2025, securing a spot in the semifinals. The team demonstrated excellent coordination on both maps — Nuke and Mirage — leaving their opponents no chance for a comeback. The standout player of the match was kyousuke, who maintained consistent and aggressive play throughout, becoming a key factor in Falcons’ victory.
Nuke (6:13 Falcons)
The first half on Nuke was quite balanced, with both teams showing solid performance and finishing it tied at 6–6. However, the momentum shifted once Falcons switched to the attacking side. Astralis couldn’t win a single round on defense and eventually lost the map 6–13.
Mirage (7:13 Falcons)
On their own map pick, Falcons claimed a dominant victory. Playing on the T side, they set the pace early and maintained control across the map. When Astralis switched to the attacking side, they tried to regain momentum but failed to do so. Falcons closed out the map 13–7, sealing the series.
Match MVP
The MVP of the match was kyousuke, who consistently performed at a high level and played aggressively throughout both maps, ultimately leading his team to victory. His stats over the two maps were impressive: ADR – 103, Swing +3.32%, and a rating of 1.56.
Following this victory, Falcons advance to the semifinals of IEM Chengdu 2025. Astralis remain in contention but will face Vitality in the quarterfinals. IEM Chengdu 2025 takes place from November 3 to 9, featuring a total prize pool of $1 million, with $300,000 distributed among teams and $700,000 allocated for the event organization.
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