The Mongolz Advance to the Semifinals of IEM Katowice 2025 After Defeating Eternal Fire

The Mongolz secured a confident victory over Eternal Fire in the quarterfinals of the prestigious IEM Katowice 2025 CS2 tournament. The match ended with a 2:0 score, granting the Mongolian team a spot in the semifinals.

Match Recap

The first map, Anubis, ended with a 13:7 victory for The Mongolz. Garidmagnai "blitz" Byambasuren's team demonstrated excellent teamwork and tactical preparation, leaving their opponents with no chance for a comeback.

The second map, Mirage, turned into a true battle, extending to a 22:18 score. Eternal Fire fought hard, but The Mongolz showed resilience and secured the win in overtime, closing the series with a 2:0 score.

What’s Next?

The Mongolz will now face Team Vitality in the semifinals of the tournament. This upcoming matchup promises to be thrilling, as the French squad is considered one of the top contenders for the title.

Eternal Fire’s Outcome

For Engin "MAJ3R" Küpeli’s team, this defeat marked the end of their IEM Katowice 2025 journey. Eternal Fire finished in 5th-6th place, earning $40,000 in prize money. Despite their elimination, the team showcased a strong performance and will likely take away valuable lessons for future competitions.

Intel Extreme Masters Katowice 2025 is a CS2 tournament organized by ESL with the support of Intel. The event will feature 24 teams competing for a prize pool of $1,000,000. The final stage of the tournament will take place at Spodek Arena in Katowice, Poland.