IEM Cologne 2021: G2 Esports become the first semi-finalist of the tournament. Gambit will start from the quarterfinals
Ihor MatusToday, within the framework of the last game day of the IEM Cologne 2021 group stage, the second match took place with an unpredictable result. This time, the audience was surprised by Gambit Esports, which failed to beat G2 Esports. The latter thoroughly prepared for a duel with the best team in the world and won the match with a score of 2-1.
The meeting began with a fight at Mirage, where G2 prevailed with a score of 16-13. After an unsuccessful start, Gambit Esports rallied and showed what they could on Vertigo. Having conceded 10 rounds to their opponents there, the team brought the game to a draw. On Inferno, the battle turned out to be quite interesting and went as close as possible. Two rounds away from the victory, Gambit were defeated on the third map with a score of 14-16.
Thus, we already know the exact distribution of the three teams in the playoff stage. Virtus.pro and Gambit Esports became the first quarterfinalists, while G2 secured a spot in the semifinals and will miss the quarterfinal match. Will it do them good? We will find out after the beginning of the final stage.
Previously, Virtus.pro became the fifth participant of the playoff stage. They accompanied BIG to the exit and the Germans finished 7th-8th in the standings. For their efforts tabseN and the company received a cash reward of $ 24,000.
Intel Extreme Masters Cologne 2021 Interim Results
- 7th-8th place: BIG - $ 24,000
- 7th-8th place: TBD - $ 24,000
- 9th-12th place: Team Liquid - $ 16,000
- 9th-12th place: NiP - $ 16,000
- 9th-12th place: FURIA Esports - $ 16,000
- 9th-12th place: Team Vitality - $ 16,000
- 13th-16th place: mousesports - $ 10,000
- 13-16th place: Complexity Gaming - $ 10,000
- 13th-16th place: Renegades - $ 10,000
- 13th-16th place: Team Spirit - $ 10,000
- 17th-20th place: Team LDLC - $ 4,500
- 17th-20th place: OG - $ 4,500
- 17th-20th place: Sprout - $ 4,500
- 17th-20th place: Evil Geniuses— $ 4,500
- 21-24th place: Bad News Bears - $ 2,500
- 21-24th place: MIBR - $ 2,500
- 21-24th place: TeamOne - $ 2,500
- 21-24th place: Vici Gaming - $ 2,500
Matches history: IEM Cologne 2021
IEM Cologne 2021 began on July 6 and will end on the 18th. The total prize fund of the championship is $ 1,000,000, and 24 teams are involved in its distribution. The main reward will be $ 400,000, and the vice champion will receive $ 180,000.