Team FlyQuest from Australia went to IEM Cologne 2024 with hopes of high achievements, but their journey ended at an unexpectedly early stage. They were defeated by TheMongolZ from Mongolia in the first round of the lower Play-in grid, ending their journey at the tournament.
The MongolZ, a team that many didn't consider the favorite, was able to soundly defeat FlyQuest, which adds intrigue to the tournament's progression.
Dramatic battles and a fight for survival
For FlyQuest, the tournament started with a match against BIG, where the Aussies showed resilience, almost making an impressive comeback after falling behind 0:10 on the third map. Despite this, the match ended not in their favor. TheMongolZ, on the other hand, lost their opening match against SAW 1-2, but showed their strengths on the Ancient map, winning it convincingly.
Today, TheMongolZ and FlyQuest met again on the server to determine who would continue in the tournament. The match started on Anubis, where FlyQuest fell behind from the beginning and eventually lost with a score of 8:13, despite a good game by captain dexter. The teams then moved on to Ancient, where FlyQuest were completely defeated with a score of 4:13, which put an end to their participation in the tournament.
Significance of the event and further development
For FlyQuest, this defeat was a bitter disappointment as they became the first team to leave IEM Cologne 2024. TheMongolZ, on the other hand, are moving on as they prepare for their next challenge against Complexity or Eternal Fire. The tournament continues to gain momentum, and these unexpected turns of events make it even more exciting.
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