Eternal Fire Triumphs Over Complexity in a Thrilling match at IEM Katowice 2025

The first day of Intel Extreme Masters Katowice 2025 continues to gain momentum, with the Complexity vs. Eternal Fire matchup drawing significant attention. Both teams were determined to start the tournament strong, making it clear from the beginning that there would be no easy rounds.

Complexity vs. Eternal Fire

Eternal Fire had the first map pick and chose Anubis, a map they had been performing exceptionally well on recently. The first half was intense and evenly matched, with both teams refusing to back down. The game was filled with highlights, including JT's three quick Glock kills. By halftime, the score stood at 6-6. However, things took a dramatic turn in the second half, where Eternal Fire showcased why they were considered the favorites. The Turkish squad won seven consecutive rounds, leaving Complexity no room to recover. A standout performance came from XANTARES, proving why he was ranked among HLTV's top 20 players of 2024.

For the second map, Complexity needed a strategic move to shift the momentum, so they chose Train. Notably, Train had only recently returned to the official map pool for major tournaments, meaning not all teams had fully adapted to it. This turned out to be a clever choice, as Complexity started strong, securing rounds one after another by capitalizing on their opponents' mistakes. The first half ended 8-4 in favor of the North American team, giving them a comfortable lead going into the second half. However, Eternal Fire came back with renewed intensity, forcing Complexity into overtime. In the end, Eternal Fire proved to be the stronger team, securing a 19-5 victory on Train and closing out the series 2-0.

With this win, Eternal Fire advances to the Upper Bracket Round 2, while Complexity drops to the Lower Bracket, where they will have another chance to fight for a spot in the next stage of the tournament.