{"id":37562,"date":"2024-08-09T22:40:02","date_gmt":"2024-08-10T02:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/?p=37562"},"modified":"2024-08-09T22:40:02","modified_gmt":"2024-08-10T02:40:02","slug":"iem-cologne-2024-group-stage-brackets-set","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/iem-cologne-2024-group-stage-brackets-set\/","title":{"rendered":"IEM Cologne 2024 group stage brackets set"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/counter-strike\/iem-cologne\/\" title=\"IEM Cologne betting guide\">IEM Cologne<\/a> play-in stage witnessed intense matchups as teams battled for a spot in the coveted group stage.<\/p>\n<p>In a series of thrilling <a href=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/counter-strike\/\" title=\"Counter-Strike betting guide\">Counter-Strike<\/a> clashes, FURIA, 9z Team, Falcons, The MongolZ, and paiN Gaming emerged victorious, advancing to the next phase of the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>FURIA secured their place in the group stage after a hard-fought 2-1 (13-11, 8-13, 13-11) win over Heroic in the lower bracket.<\/p>\n<p>The Brazilian squad, led by Felipe &#8220;\u2060skullz\u2060&#8221; Medeiros, delivered a standout performance.<\/p>\n<p>Skullz shone on Mirage with a 1.41 rating, playing a crucial role in a final-round 2v5 clutch alongside Kaike &#8220;\u2060KSCERATO\u2060&#8221; Cerato.<\/p>\n<p>Though FURIA\u2019s decision to pick Anubis backfired, they recovered on Nuke, where skullz&#8217; pivotal plays on the terrorist side kept them in the game.<\/p>\n<p>A clutch 1v3 attempt by Damjan &#8220;kyxsan&#8221; Stoilkovski was thwarted, and despite a brief scare at 12-10, FURIA closed out the match thanks to skullz&#8217;s triple kill in the final round.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FURIA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FURIA<\/a> outlast <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/heroicgg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@heroicgg<\/a> on the final map in order to advance at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IEM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IEM<\/a> Cologne 2024<\/p>\n<p>13-11 Mirage<br \/>8-13 Anubis<br \/>13-11 Nuke <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MyjFDJHFbT\">pic.twitter.com\/MyjFDJHFbT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Intel\u00ae Extreme Masters (@IEM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IEM\/status\/1821957480395550723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 9, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>9z continued their impressive run by defeating regional rivals MIBR 2-0 (16-13, 13-2) to secure a group stage spot.<\/p>\n<p>After a tight battle on Ancient, where 9z staged a comeback from a likely defeat, they dominated Nuke.<\/p>\n<p>MIBR showed initial promise with a clever play in yard but were outplayed by 9z\u2019s tactical prowess.<\/p>\n<p>A near-heroic 1vs5 attempt by Raphael &#8220;\u2060exit\u2060&#8221; Lacerda was denied by Franco &#8220;\u2060dgt\u2060&#8221; Garcia, as 9z cruised to a 13-2 victory to close out the series.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A dominant performance from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/9zTeam?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@9zTeam<\/a> on their pick sees them beat <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MIBR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MIBR<\/a> 2-0 in order to secure a seat in the next stage at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IEM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IEM<\/a> Cologne \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n<p>16-13 Ancient<br \/>13-2 Nuke <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/T8kdXZFX2S\">pic.twitter.com\/T8kdXZFX2S<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Intel\u00ae Extreme Masters (@IEM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IEM\/status\/1821900897519054858?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 9, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Falcons overcame BIG 2-1 (13-7, 10-13, 13-10) in a three-map series to qualify for the group stage.<\/p>\n<p>The win was a much-needed morale boost for Falcons, with Emil &#8220;\u2060Magisk\u2060&#8221; Reif praising \u00c1lvaro &#8220;\u2060SunPayus\u2060&#8221; Garc\u00eda\u2019s standout performance.<\/p>\n<p>BIG&#8217;s pick of Dust2 proved disastrous as they fell behind 2-10 in the first half.<\/p>\n<p>Although they made a minor comeback, Falcons&#8217; victory was never in doubt.<\/p>\n<p>Mirage was more competitive, with BIG breaking their losing streak on the map thanks to a desert eagle 4k from Rigon &#8220;\u2060rigoN\u2060&#8221; Gashi.<\/p>\n<p>However, Falcons closed out the series on Anubis, with SunPayus leading the charge on the counter-terrorist side.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SunPayuscs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SunPayuscs<\/a> shines as <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TeamFalconsGG?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TeamFalconsGG<\/a> take Anubis and win the series vs <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BIGCLANgg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BIGCLANgg<\/a> 2-1 locking themselves into Stage 2 of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IEM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IEM<\/a> Cologne!<\/p>\n<p>13-7 Dust 2<br \/>10-13 Mirage<br \/>13-10 Anubis <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/JXmnPjjw3H\">pic.twitter.com\/JXmnPjjw3H<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Intel\u00ae Extreme Masters (@IEM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IEM\/status\/1821971563186397200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 9, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The MongolZ secured their group stage spot after a nail-biting 2-1 (4-13, 13-8, 16-14) victory over Eternal Fire.<\/p>\n<p>The Mongolian team rebounded from a rough start on Anubis and capitalized on a shaky performance from Ismailcan &#8220;\u2060XANTARES\u2060&#8221; D\u00f6rtkarde\u015f on Mirage.<\/p>\n<p>Despite a strong counter-terrorist half from XANTARES on Nuke, The MongolZ&#8217;s aggressive plays, particularly from Garidmagnai &#8220;\u2060bLitz\u2060&#8221; Byambasuren, helped them secure the win in overtime.<\/p>\n<p>Eternal Fire&#8217;s leader, Engin &#8220;\u2060MAJ3R\u2060&#8221; K\u00fcpeli, took responsibility for the loss, citing strategic errors on the terrorist side of Nuke.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/1mongolz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@1mongolz<\/a> have done it! \ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddf3<\/p>\n<p>They take down <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/eternalfiregg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@eternalfiregg<\/a> 2-1 after a close fight in order to advance at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IEM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IEM<\/a> Cologne 2024<\/p>\n<p>4-13 Anubis<br \/>13-8 Mirage<br \/>16-14 Nuke <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/etTpH3xn5X\">pic.twitter.com\/etTpH3xn5X<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Intel\u00ae Extreme Masters (@IEM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IEM\/status\/1822009059840557218?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 9, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In a domestic derby, paiN defeated MIBR 2-1 (13-10, 4-13, 13-3) to clinch the final group stage spot.<\/p>\n<p>The series began with a close contest on Mirage, with paiN edging out a 13-10 win thanks to a crucial play by Rodrigo &#8220;\u2060biguzera\u2060&#8221; Bittencourt.<\/p>\n<p>MIBR bounced back on Anubis, dominating with a 13-4 victory.<\/p>\n<p>However, paiN responded with a commanding performance on Vertigo, where a second-round forcebuy set the tone for their 13-3 victory.<\/p>\n<p>The win secured paiN\u2019s place in the group stage, while MIBR was eliminated from the tournament after back-to-back losses on the final day of the play-in stage.<\/p>\n<p>These teams will now join the group stage of IEM Cologne, where they will face even tougher competition in their quest for the title.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The final spot in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IEM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IEM<\/a> Cologne Stage 2 will go the way of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/paiNGamingBR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@paiNGamingBR<\/a> after taking down their country men in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MIBR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@MIBR<\/a> 2-1<\/p>\n<p>13-10 Mirage <br \/>4-13 Anubis<br \/>13-3 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/sB6p4bVucD\">pic.twitter.com\/sB6p4bVucD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Intel\u00ae Extreme Masters (@IEM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IEM\/status\/1822018974411849981?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 9, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>IEM Cologne groups<\/h3>\n<h4>Group A<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"flexLists\">\n<ul class=\"pageList\">\n<li>Natus Vincere<\/li>\n<li>paiN Gaming<\/li>\n<li>Astralis<\/li>\n<li>9z Team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"pageList\">\n<li>G2 Esports<\/li>\n<li>SAW<\/li>\n<li>Team Spirit<\/li>\n<li>The Mongolz<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Group B<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"flexLists\">\n<ul class=\"pageList\">\n<li>MOUZ<\/li>\n<li>Falcons<\/li>\n<li>Virtus.pro<\/li>\n<li>Complexity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"pageList\">\n<li>FaZe Clan<\/li>\n<li>Team Liquid<\/li>\n<li>Team Vitality<\/li>\n<li>FURIA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/news\/\" class=\"contentLinkBtn\">More esports news<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following a series of thrilling clashes, FURIA, 9z, Falcons, The MongolZ, and paiN Gaming won their way into the group stage of IEM Cologne.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":32948,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ghostkit_customizer_options":"","ghostkit_custom_css":"","ghostkit_custom_js_head":"","ghostkit_custom_js_foot":"","ghostkit_typography":"","wds_primary_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[1306,941,3111,1919,3190,654,235,1679,637,285,3678],"class_list":["post-37562","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-9z-team","tag-big","tag-counter-strike-2","tag-eternal-fire","tag-falcons","tag-furia","tag-heroic","tag-iem-cologne","tag-mibr","tag-pain-gaming","tag-the-mongolz"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37562"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37562"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37562\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37564,"href":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37562\/revisions\/37564"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32948"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37562"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37562"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37562"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}