The G2 team ended its journey at IEM Rio 2024 after losing to Turkish team Eternal Fire in the lower bracket quarterfinals. The game ended with a score of 0:2 in favor of Eternal Fire, which closed the last opportunity for G2 to stay in the tournament.
Here are the results of the match:
- Anubis vs: Eternal Fire 13-4 G2
- Mirage: Eternal Fire 13-6 G2
This defeat was a huge blow for G2, as they finished the tournament in 13-16th place, which is one of the worst results for the team this season. İsmailcan “XANTARES” Dörtkardeş stood out the most, as he was named MVP of the match thanks to his 34 kills and +13 K/D difference in the match.
NiKo showed the worst result of his career
Nikola “NiKo” Kovac became one of the main topics of discussion after this match. His rating for the tournament was only 4.2, which is the lowest score in his entire career at major international tournaments. More was expected of him, but this tournament was a real failure for one of the best players in the world.
Eternal Fire move on
Eternal Fire not only passed G2, but also got a chance to continue fighting in the tournament, moving on to the lower round grid. The Turks showed an incredible game, where, in addition to XANTARES, Özgür “woxic” Eker stood out, who also made a huge contribution to the victory with 39 kills.
What's next for G2?
The defeat at IEM Rio 2024 leaves G2 without an award and makes them think about further preparations for the next tournaments. The team had high expectations after their previous results, but this time they failed to show stability in the tournament.
IEM Rio 2024 continues its journey with Eternal Fire heading to the semifinals of the lower bracket. The tournament runs until October 13, and its winner will receive not only $100,000 but also a slot at IEM Katowice 2025.
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