Eternal Fire demonstrated their skill and endurance by defeating Falcons 2-0 in the final of the IEM Rio 2024 Closed Qualifiers. The match took place on Vertigo and Anubis maps, where the Turkish team managed to secure a confident victory, winning with a score of 13:11 on Vertigo and 13:8 on Anubis.
Despite the loss, Falcons still have a chance to participate in IEM Rio. Their last opportunity will be in the lower bracket finals, where they will face the winner of the match between Fnatic and Heroic.
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Match details:
Both maps were quite intense. On Vertigo, Falcons started off strongly, but they failed to maintain their advantage. Eternal Fire demonstrated strong defense and well-coordinated team play, which led them to victory. Anubis also became an arena of struggle where Eternal Fire, having gathered all their strength, were able to impose their style of play and end the match in their favor.
About IEM Rio 2024:
IEM Rio 2024 is one of the largest tournaments of the season, which will take place from October 7 to 13 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The tournament, organized by ESL, will have a total prize pool of $250,000. The winner will receive $100,000 and a qualification for IEM Katowice 2025. The tournament also provides an opportunity for teams to earn important points for the Intel Grand Slam.
Schedule and prizes:
- Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Prize pool: $250,000
- Winner: $100,000 + qualification to IEM Katowice 2025
- Finalist: $42,000
- 3-4 places: $20,000
- 5th-6th places: $10,000
Eternal Fire will now join the other teams that have already qualified for IEM Rio and continue their fight for the main prize.
This development makes IEM Rio 2024 one of the most anticipated tournaments of this season, where the best teams in the world will compete for the prestigious title and an impressive prize pool.
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