In an unexpected turn of events, G2 Esports' rifler Nikola "NiKo" Kovač was unable to secure a crucial clutch at IEM Chengdu 2024 against Ludvig "Brollan" Brolin of MOUZ, despite audible cues from the audience indicating the opponent's position. The incident, which was broadcast live during the intense match, has sparked controversy within the esports community.

Amid the tense atmosphere of the semifinal clash, Chinese spectators at the event attempted to sway the outcome by audibly alerting NiKo to Brollan's position. However, their efforts were in vain as NiKo couldn't clinch the round for G2 Esports. This occurrence stirred up mixed reactions online, with esports analyst Aleksandar "kassad" Trifunović expressing dismay over the crowd's actions, tweeting,

"Kinda crazy that crowd is doing this shit."

The support from the crowd, unusual and contentious, was not enough to help G2 Esports advance to the finals, leaving fans and analysts to jest that even with such backing, the team couldn't make it past the semis.

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The IEM Chengdu 2024 matches are a spectacle of high stakes, with 16 teams vying for a prize pool of $250,000 and an invitation to IEM Cologne 2024. As the competition draws to a close, the integrity and fair play of esports remain a central talking point, highlighted by this recent incident.

Source: X and Twitch