{"id":34136,"date":"2024-02-05T18:37:26","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T23:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/?p=34136"},"modified":"2024-02-05T18:37:26","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T23:37:26","slug":"iem-katowice-favourite-eliminated-in-last-place","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/iem-katowice-favourite-eliminated-in-last-place\/","title":{"rendered":"IEM Katowice favourite eliminated in last place"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a stunning turn of events at IEM Katowice 2024, Heroic delivered a shock 2-1 (16-14, 11-13, 16-13) victory over the top-ranked Counter-Strike<\/a> team in the world, Team Vitality, leading to an early departure for the latter from the tournament.<\/p>\n

The series unfolded as a hard-fought battle, with two maps extending into overtime and the third requiring all 24 regulation rounds.<\/p>\n

Heroic took the lead in the series on Mirage, with Vitality showing strength on their CT side.<\/p>\n

However, a clutch by Nico “nicoodoz” Tamjidi kept Heroic in the game, and chaos ensued as the match progressed.<\/p>\n

Despite a formidable comeback attempt by Vitality, forcing overtime, Heroic ultimately secured the victory with a powerful three-round T-side.<\/p>\n

The Anubis map saw Heroic dominating early on, particularly with Ren\u00e9 “TeSeS” Madsen showcasing exceptional skills on the CT-side.<\/p>\n

Despite a late resurgence by Vitality, Heroic forced a decider for the series.<\/p>\n

On Vertigo, both teams demonstrated prowess on their T-sides, but Heroic’s Guy “NertZ” Iluz’s outstanding performance in overtime secured the memorable triumph.<\/p>\n

A disappointed Dan “apEX” Madesclaire admitted Vitality’s individual shortcomings, lack of teamplay, and overall subpar performance, calling it a wake-up call for the team.<\/p>\n

After entering IEM Katowice as the favourite with esports betting sites<\/a>, Vitality’s early exit from Katowice follows an underwhelming BLAST Spring Groups showing, raising concerns about their form heading into the PGL Major Copenhagen<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Heroic’s newfound success with their new line-up surprised many, and despite some rough edges, they will look to refine their gameplay in the upcoming match against GamerLegion.<\/p>\n

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.@heroicgg<\/a> manage to recover in OT on the final map of the series to defeat and eliminate @TeamVitality<\/a> from #IEM<\/a> Katowice 2024<\/p>\n

16-14 Mirage
11-13 Anubis
16-13 Vertigo pic.twitter.com\/aKxquwsqt2<\/a><\/p>\n

— Intel\u00ae Extreme Masters (@IEM) February 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n