After the matches in Group A of IEM Katowice 2025, four teams were determined to continue competing in the semifinals. The losers went to the lower bracket, where they still have a chance to continue participating in the tournament. Who managed to hold their own in the upper bracket and what surprises did the matches deliver?

IEM Katowice 2025 is not only an opportunity for teams to showcase their level but also a tournament that traditionally attracts the attention of fans from all over the world. This year, 24 teams are fighting for an impressive prize pool of $1 million.

Vitality vs. 3DMAX

In the first match, Vitality met with 3DMAX. Vitality won 2-0, however, both maps were extremely intense. On Inferno, 3DMAX's pick, the teams demonstrated equal play, and the winner was determined only in the second overtime rounds (19-16). On Nuke, Vitality's pick, after the first half, 3DMAX led 7-5, but Vitality managed to regroup, win 8 rounds in a row on the CT side, and finish the map 13-9.

Falcons vs. Eternal Fire

The second confrontation between Falcons and Eternal Fire ended in complete domination by the latter. Eternal Fire took both maps: Inferno (13-7) and Train (13-5). The team showed confident play on both their own pick and their opponent's pick, leaving Falcons no chance on either map.

FaZe vs. BIG

FaZe and BIG delivered a real thriller. The first map, Ancient, brought FaZe victory (13-10), although it was BIG's pick. The second map, Mirage, was a revenge for BIG (13-9), but on the decisive Nuke, FaZe excelled, winning the map 13-7 and the match 2-1.

G2 vs. Virtus.pro

The last confrontation of the day unfolded between G2 and Virtus.pro. Despite a tough fight, Virtus.pro emerged victorious with a score of 2-0. On Inferno, their pick, they won 13-9. On Mirage, despite a comeback from G2, which ended regular time at 12-12, Virtus.pro managed to secure victory in the second overtime rounds (16-14).

IEM Katowice 2025 continues until February 9, and the battle for the trophy promises to be even more intense. Participants in the lower bracket face a difficult path to maintain their chance of winning. Follow the schedule and results of the tournament at this link.