In an exhilarating first-round match of the Upper Bracket at the IEM Cologne 2024 Play-In, Turkish team Eternal Fire emerged victorious against the team Falcons. The intense best-of-three series concluded with Eternal Fire securing a 2-1 win, demonstrating their formidable skills and strategic prowess.

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Detailed Report:

Map 1: Vertigo

Eternal Fire dominated the first map, Vertigo, with a convincing 13-5 victory. XANTARES showcased exceptional performance, leading his team with impressive stats and securing crucial rounds.

Map 2: Nuke

Falcons bounced back on Nuke, taking control and winning the map 13-8. Magisk was the standout player, delivering a strong performance and helping his team to level the series.

Map 3: Dust II

The decisive map, Dust II, saw a closely contested battle, but Eternal Fire managed to clinch the victory with a 13-11 scoreline. Once again, XANTARES played a pivotal role in securing the win for his team.

Next Matches: Eternal Fire will face Complexity in the Upper Bracket, while Falcons will compete against ALTERNATE aTTaX in the Lower Bracket to avoid elimination.

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Team Performances

In the match, XANTARES from Eternal Fire achieved a rating of 7.9, with a kill/death ratio of 60/39/7. Calyx had a rating of 5.9 with 40 kills, 41 deaths, and 17 assists. Wicadia also scored a 5.9 rating, with 37 kills, 40 deaths, and 12 assists. woxic managed a rating of 5.7, having 36 kills, 33 deaths, and 7 assists, while MAJ3R scored 5.1 with 33 kills, 42 deaths, and 15 assists.

For Falcons, Magisk led with a rating of 6.6, scoring 50 kills, 38 deaths, and 8 assists. Maden followed with a rating of 5.8, recording 39 kills, 41 deaths, and 13 assists. dupreeh achieved a rating of 4.5, with 35 kills, 42 deaths, and 12 assists. SunPayus had a rating of 5.4, with 37 kills, 42 deaths, and 12 assists, while Snappi scored a 5.2 rating, with 29 kills, 46 deaths, and 18 assists.

Eternal Fire, known for their strong performances in regional and international tournaments, has consistently been a formidable team in the Counter-Strike scene. Falcons, with a mix of veteran talent and rising stars, have shown resilience and skill, making them a challenging opponent.

Significance

This victory allows Eternal Fire to continue their journey in the Upper Bracket, maintaining their chance to secure a higher seed in the main event of IEM Cologne 2024. For Falcons, the Lower Bracket match will be a crucial opportunity to stay in the tournament and prove their mettle.

Stay tuned for more updates on IEM Cologne 2024 as the competition intensifies and teams battle for glory and a share of the $1,000,000 prize pool.