In a thrilling upper bracket match of the IEM Cologne 2024 Play-In, FURIA managed to overcome Imperial with a final score of 2-1. The match saw FURIA deliver a stunning performance on the decider map, Inferno, where they clinched a flawless 13-0 victory.

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Match Breakdown

• Dust II: Imperial dominated with a decisive 13-3 win.
• Nuke: FURIA fought back with a 13-11 victory, leveling the series.
• Inferno: FURIA sealed the deal with an incredible 13-0 performance.

Top Performers

The MVP of the match was Decenty from Imperial, who delivered an impressive performance with 52 kills, 35 deaths, and 11 assists, earning a rating of 7.8. For FURIA, skullz was the standout player, contributing significantly with 45 kills, 30 deaths, and 5 assists, and earning a rating of 6.6.

Team Performances

FURIA:

• Skullz had 45 kills, 30 deaths, and 5 assists, achieving a rating of 6.6.
• Yuurih scored 36 kills, 34 deaths, and 13 assists, with a rating of 6.4.
• FalleN managed 36 kills, 34 deaths, and 13 assists, earning a rating of 6.1.
• KSCERATO achieved 31 kills, 35 deaths, and 15 assists, resulting in a rating of 5.0.
• Chelo recorded 25 kills, 40 deaths, and 16 assists, with a rating of 4.7.

Imperial:

• Decenty, the MVP of the match, achieved 52 kills, 35 deaths, and 11 assists, with a rating of 7.8.
• Try had 36 kills, 31 deaths, and 8 assists, resulting in a rating of 6.1.
• Noway managed 34 kills, 33 deaths, and 8 assists, earning a rating of 6.0.
• VINI recorded 24 kills, 37 deaths, and 18 assists, with a rating of 5.5.
• Felps had 23 kills, 41 deaths, and 9 assists, achieving a rating of 4.7.

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Next Steps

With this victory, FURIA advances to face the winner of the paiN vs. Liquid match for a spot in the IEM Cologne group stage. Imperial, on the other hand, will have to fight their way through the lower bracket to keep their tournament hopes alive.

Tournament Details

The IEM Cologne 2024, organized by ESL, features a prize pool of $1,000,000 and hosts 24 teams competing at the iconic LANXESS arena in Cologne from August 7 to August 18. The event is part of the Intel Grand Slam series, with top-tier teams from around the world battling for supremacy.