In Group B at IEM Katowice 2025, two key matches concluded, determining the teams advancing to the semifinals. The winners will continue to compete for the championship title, while the losing teams have dropped to the lower bracket, where they will fight for a chance to stay in the tournament. 

NAVI defeated FURIA with ease

In the first match of the day, Natus Vincere faced FURIA. NAVI secured a confident victory over the Brazilians with a score of 2-0, conceding only eight rounds across two maps. On the first map, Dust II (FURIA's pick), NAVI started on the defensive side and dominated, winning the first half 9-3. After switching sides, they quickly finished the map with a score of 13-5. The second map, Mirage (NAVI's pick), was even more convincing. NAVI won the first half 11-1, and despite a little resistance from FURIA, concluded the map with a score of 13-3, clinching the match victory.

GamerLegion halted MOUZ's progress

In another match, GamerLegion defeated MOUZ with the same score of 2-0. The first map, Inferno (GamerLegion's pick), started evenly. The first half ended 6-6, but after changing sides, GamerLegion confidently seized the initiative and won the map with a score of 13-9. On the second map, Mirage (MOUZ's pick), GamerLegion again showed strong gameplay, finishing the first half 8-4. Despite a comeback from MOUZ, who won 7 consecutive rounds, GamerLegion gathered themselves and concluded the map 13-11.

IEM Katowice 2025 continues until February 9th, and the battle for the trophy promises to be even more intense. The participants of the lower bracket face a challenging path to keep their chances of victory alive. Keep an eye on the tournament schedule and results through this link.