Team MOUZ defeated G2 2-0 to advance to the semifinals of the IEM Cologne 2024 tournament at Lanxess Arena. This match was a highlight for cybersport fans, as two strong teams with a great history met in the arena. MOUZ coaches such as sycrone and Xyp9x showed great skill and coaching, thus the squad made it to the semifinals.
MOUZ and G2, despite their international lineups, have German roots, which adds a special spice to their rivalry. In Lanxess Arena, as expected, the G2 team was considered the favorite and received the most support from the audience. However, despite the favoritism, MOUZ managed to surprise everyone with their game, showing an excellent level of preparation and tactical thinking.
The exciting matchup went from Dust2 to Mirage
The match began on the Dust2 map, where G2 immediately gained the advantage by winning the pistol round. This success was accompanied by a great crowd reaction, but the joy of the G2 fans was short-lived. MOUZ quickly evened the score and held the balance until the 9:9 mark. MOUZ then took control of the game and secured a significant lead, ending the first map in their favor with a score of 13-9.
On the map, Mirage G2 managed to win the pistol round again, which gave them confidence at the start of the match. However, MOUZ, playing cohesively and aggressively, managed to take a 7-5 lead by the change of sides. After the change of sides, G2 attempted to retake the initiative and even started to take the lead, but MOUZ were able to regain control and keep the advantage. G2's m0NESY was the only bright spot in their performance on this map, but MOUZ were stronger, finishing the match with a score of 13:8.
The best player of the match was m0NESY from G2, even considering that they lost 2-0, but he has a good rating of 7.3
Expert ratings and expectations
Broadcasting talent YNk wrote on his X page, “MOUZ is playing excellent CS, the heroism of G2 players is the only thing keeping them in the game so far”. m0NESY in his Telegram channel wrote “Congratulations to the MOUZ team. And we are deservedly going home. Thank you all for your support, we finish the tournament in the quarterfinals.” The support of the spectators in the arena also played an important role in the mood of both teams.
MOUZ are preparing for the next challenge
With a semifinal appearance, MOUZ will face NAVI, one of the strongest teams in the world. This will be a big test for MOUZ, especially considering the level of play that NAVI are showing. The match will take place on Saturday night at Lanxess Arena, and you can expect the crowd to be actively supporting MOUZ in their fight to reach the finals. MOUZ's success in this tournament shows that the team is aiming for the highest results and is capable of competing with the strongest teams in the world.
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