by In Chengdu, the Counter-Strike 2 scene witnessed a thrilling line-up of matches, setting the stage for intense playoffs.
MOUZ and Astralis emerged as top contenders, showcasing their dominance in the group stage.
Astralis, revitalized with Nicolai “device” Reedtz leading the charge, displayed a formidable performance against Virtus.pro.
Their strategic gameplay limited Virtus.pro to a mere 13 rounds across the two maps.
Thanks to a standout performance from players like Victor “Staehr” Staehr, Astralis secured a convincing 2-0 (13-6, 13-7) victory, highlighting their prowess on maps like Overpass and Vertigo.
Meanwhile, MOUZ faced a tougher challenge against Liquid but managed to secure their spot in the playoffs with a late comeback on Inferno followed by a dominant performance on Mirage to take the series 2-0 (13-11, 13-6).
Despite questions surrounding their form on stage, MOUZ proved their mettle, led by key player Jimi “Jimpphat” Salo.
.@G2CSGO close out the series against @heroicgg 2-0 and lock their spot in the #IEM Chengdu playoffs!
13-10 Ancient
16-13 Nuke pic.twitter.com/LyjfR0nx1k— Intel? Extreme Masters (@IEM) April 10, 2024
G2’s journey to the playoffs was marked by intense battles, particularly against Heroic, whom they defeated 2-0 (13-10, 16-13) in a closely contested match.
With players like Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov showcasing top-tier form, G2 secured a playoff berth, setting up a tantalizing clash against Virtus.pro.
FaZe Clan solidified their place in the playoffs with a commanding victory 2-0 (13-4, 13-10) over FlyQuest.
.@FaZeClan put a stop to the comeback on Nuke to defeat and eliminate @FlyQuestCS from #IEM Chengdu 2024!
13-4 Ancient
13-10 Nuke pic.twitter.com/UnG32f6YW5— Intel? Extreme Masters (@IEM) April 10, 2024
Led by Finn “karrigan” Andersen, FaZe displayed dominance on maps like Ancient and Nuke, denying FlyQuest’s attempts at a comeback despite a valiant effort from David “frozen” ?erňansky.
As the stage is set for the playoffs, anticipation runs high for matchups like FaZe versus Liquid and G2 against Virtus.pro.
With top teams vying for supremacy, CS2 fans can expect an electrifying conclusion to IEM Chengdu.
Quarterfinals matches
- Virtus.pro (+100) vs G2 Esports (-138.89) @ 3pm CST
- Team Liquid (+162) vs FaZe Clan (-227.27) @ 6:15pm CST
