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]]>Before the last day of the group stage, we knew that BetBoom Team, MOUZ, ENCE, and G2 Esports were already locked in for the playoffs, but there was one more spot to fill from the lower-bracket of each group.
FaZe Clan faced GamerLegion for the final playoff spot in Group A.
FaZe was seeking their third straight win and revenge for their double overtime loss in the first round.
FaZe defeated Team Vitality and Natus Vincere in their previous two series, while GL lost 0-2 to BetBoom Team and defeated Apeks 2-0.
After FaZe won GamerLegion’s map pick (Ancient), GL won FaZe’s map (Inferno) to send the series to Nuke.
After defeating FaZe on Nuke in the first round, GamerLegion entered the final map with confidence, but FaZe won 13-6 and qualified for the playoffs.
In the lower-bracket of Group B, Complexity and Monte won their respective semi-finals against Cloud9 and Fnatic, setting up another opening round rematch for the lower final.
Much like the opening round fixture between these two (13-9 Complexity), the lower-bracket final was close on both maps of the series.
Complexity won each map 16-13 after Overpass and Ancient went to overtime, where they surged in the final rounds to qualify for the playoffs.
Meanwhile, the upper-bracket finals in each group took place, with the winner of each series earning an extra day off by qualifying for the semi-finals on Saturday.
MOUZ would defeat BetBoom Team 2-1 in a close, back-and-forth series.
G2 Esports remained unbeaten at IEM Sydney after recording a dominant 2-0 victory over ENCE to qualify for the semi-finals.
MOUZ awaits the winner of the ENCE vs FaZe Clan quarter-final and G2 Esports will clash with the winner of the BetBoom Team vs Complexity series.
THE #IEM SYDNEY 2023 PLAYOFFS
6 Teams
First CS2 LAN champions
First time seeing the Australian crowd in 4 years
October 20-22 pic.twitter.com/YGBD0iHdHU
— Intel? Extreme Masters (@IEM) October 18, 2023
IEM Sydney Quarter-final matches
- BetBoom Team ($2.00) vs Complexity ($1.72) @ 4:30pm AEDT
- ENCE ($1.72) vs FaZe Clan ($2.00) @ 7:30pm AEDT
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]]>Despite this setback, Na’Vi left a lasting impression with a dominant performance on Mirage, a map of their choosing, which they convincingly won 13-4.
FaZe, led by Finn “?karrigan?” Andersen, initially had a strong start in the series, taking a commanding 6-0 lead on the attacking side of Overpass, their map pick.
However, Natus Vincere showed resilience and managed to secure five of the final six rounds in the first half.
Unfortunately for Na’Vi, the tides turned when the teams switched sides, as FaZe took control on the defensive side and ultimately closed out the map with a 13-7 victory.
In a similar fashion, Natus Vincere dominated their Mirage pick, with Aleksi “?Aleksib?” Virolainen and Valeriy “?b1t?” Vakhovskiy leading the charge on the scoreboard.
Mihai “?iM?” Ivan made impactful plays on both sides, and even Andrey “?B1ad3?” Gorodenskiy, despite his role as a coach, secured a triple kill in the late stages of the map, sealing FaZe’s fate and preventing a comeback.
The final map, Inferno, became FaZe’s playground as they raced to a 7-1 lead on the defensive side, leaving Natus Vincere struggling to find their footing.
Although Na’Vi managed to string together two rounds, they ended the first half 9-3 behind.
The second half proved no different, with a 4-4 scoreline securing FaZe’s continued presence in the tournament as they clinched the map 13-7.
#1 & #5 eliminated from #IEM Sydney by @FaZeClan
They take down @natusvincere 2-1 to advance to the Group A lower bracket final!#IEM pic.twitter.com/WbGYkJiLEA
— ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS) October 17, 2023
On the other side of the bracket, GamerLegion delivered a decisive blow to Apeks, eliminating them in a two-map series.
The showdown began with a strong GamerLegion performance on Vertigo, winning 13-8, followed by an impressive comeback on Overpass, where they triumphed 13-11 despite trailing 6-10.
GamerLegion’s recent resurgence can be attributed to the addition of Janusz “Snax” Pogorzelski as the in-game leader, which seems to have unlocked the team’s individual brilliance.
Frederik “?acoR?” Gyldstrand and Sebastian “?volt?” Malo? shone in the matches, recording two of the highest ratings in the server.
Apeks’ decision to pick Vertigo didn’t pay off as they struggled on the offensive side, managing to secure only four rounds.
This allowed GamerLegion to reach map point at 12-4. Although the Snax-led team encountered some resistance, they ultimately closed out the game with a 13-8 score.
GamerLegion carried their momentum into the second map, taking a 6-2 lead. Apeks, led by ?dne “?sense?” Fredriksen, made a valiant effort with two 1vs1 clutches, resulting in a tied score at the switch.
Apeks continued their strong performance, going up 10-6 after a pistol-round win.
However, GamerLegion rallied, winning seven of the final eight rounds to secure victory in two maps and advance to the lower-bracket final, where they will face FaZe for a playoff spot in the first Counter-Strike 2 event..
The last match on the B Stream for tonight was @GamerLegion eliminating @apeksgg from #IEM Sydney 2023 in a 2-0 series.
Vertigo 13:8
Overpass 13:10GGWP! #IEM pic.twitter.com/ndIQb6zdmu
— Intel? Extreme Masters (@IEM) October 17, 2023
Earlier in the day, Cloud9 sent Lynn Vision packing with a dominant 2-0 victory, while Grayhound suffered a similar fate at the hands of Monte.
Although the Australian squad showed some promise on the second map, they couldn’t secure the map victory, and Monte claimed the 2-0 series win to eliminate the final Australian representative at IEM Sydney.
Wednesday’s IEM Sydney matches
- Complexity ($2.50) vs Cloud9 ($1.50) @ 1:30pm AEDT
- Monte ($1.83) vs Fnatic ($1.83) @ 1:30pm AEDT
- GamerLegion ($3.00) vs FaZe Clan ($1.36) @ 4:30pm AEDT
- MOUZ ($1.61) vs BetBoom Team ($2.20) @ 4:30pm AEDT
- G2 Esports ($1.72) vs ENCE ($2.00) @ 7:30pm AEDT
- Winner of Complexity/Cloud9 vs Winner of Fnatic/Monte @ 7:30pm AEDT
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]]>Both teams had earlier dropped to the elimination zone after overtime losses to GamerLegion and BetBoom, respectively.
The series extended well into the night and proved to be one the better Counter-Strike 2 series that we have witnessed so far.
Fell in overtime on Overpass.
Barely pushed Inferno over the finish line.
Started Nuke down 1:8 before stringing 11 back-to-back together.@FaZeClan STAY ALIVE over @TeamVitality in the #IEM Sydney opening matches!Next they take on @natusvincere tomorrow in the lower bracket
pic.twitter.com/NhsX4DDpGb
— ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS) October 16, 2023
Vitality took the lead on Overpass on the CT side, eventually securing the win in overtime.
FaZe bounced back on Inferno in a closely contested match, after preventing several potential momentum shifts in crucial rounds.
The decider on Nuke saw Vitality with an 8-1 lead, but FaZe mounted an unbelievable comeback, putting together 11 straight rounds on their way to match and series point.
Finn “?karrigan?” Andersen noted that securing four weapon rounds on the terrorist side was enough to make a comeback possible.
FaZe excelled on the CT side, with karrigan himself contributing significantly to secure the series win.
Vitality faced a tough day with two challenging losses in a short span. Their earlier defeat to BetBoom in the opening round of Group A saw them lose a game; they had a 9-4 lead on Mirage, only to lose in overtime.
After coming into the event as the esports betting sites favourite and world number one from Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Vitality’s last place finish and day one exit is far from ideal at the first CS2 tournament on LAN.
Earlier on, Apeks secured a dominant 2-0 victory over VERTEX in the lower bracket of Group A, advancing to the lower-bracket semi-final.
The European team displayed a strong performance, starting with a convincing win on Mirage (13-5) and sealing the deal on Anubis (13-11).
The series kicked off on Mirage, where Apeks outclassed their opponents, accumulating a significant 10-round lead on the CT side and ultimately securing a 13-5 victory.
Aleksandar “?CacaNito?” Kjulukoski and Damjan “?kyxsan?” Stoilkovski stood out for their team with impactful plays on the A site.
Anubis began with the Australians winning the pistol round, and initially, it looked like they might mount a comeback.
However, Apeks regained their footing, displayed confidence in their aggressive plays, and managed to secure a 7-5 lead on their CT side.
VERTEX showcased an improved performance during their defence, and Christian “?ADDICT?” Pendleton’s highlight rounds brought them to an 11-10 lead.
But in a crucial moment, they faltered against Apeks’ A rush, leading to a hard-fought victory for Apeks on their map choice.
For VERTEX, their journey at their home event came to an end.
The Australian team failed to secure a map win in Sydney but managed to push Apeks to the limit during their match on Anubis.
While two teams were eliminated from IEM Sydney on day one, both BetBoom Team and MOUZ booked their place in the playoffs after winning through to the upper-bracket final of Group A.
Narrowly avoiding being dragged into OT on their own map pick of Anubis, @apeksgg nail down the series 2:0 over @VertexESC, who are now eliminated from #IEM Sydney 2023.
Mirage 13:5
Anubis 13:11Up next on the B Stream
@BetBoomTeam
@GamerLegion pic.twitter.com/0nin03qw2L
— Intel? Extreme Masters (@IEM) October 16, 2023
Tuesday’s IEM Sydney matches
- Complexity ($2.62) vs G2 Esports ($1.44) @ 1:30pm AEDT
- Monte ($1.30) vs Grayhound ($3.40) @ 1:30pm AEDT
- ENCE ($1.40) vs Fnatic ($2.75) @ 4:30pm AEDT
- Lynn Vision ($4.50) vs Cloud9 ($1.16) @ 4:30pm AEDT
- Apeks ($2.00) vs GamerLegion ($1.72) @7:30pm AEDT
- Natus Vincere ($4.50) vs FaZe Clan ($1.16) @ 7:30pm AEDT
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]]>MOUZ is entering the Counter-Strike 2 era without their young star, Jimpphat, who is currently facing visa issues.
MOUZ ROSTER UPDATE
?Due to visa issues, we are making a roster change for #IEM Sydney.? ?@NexiusCS2?
@jimpphatCSGO? ?If we can resolve the visa issues in the coming days, Jimi will join the team in Sydney later.
?#VAMOUZ pic.twitter.com/G3jYULR0qp— MOUZ (@mousesports) October 14, 2023
To fill the void, MOUZ has temporarily brought in Bram “Nexius” Campana for IEM Sydney 2023 until Jimpphat’s visa matters are resolved.
Following their significant roster upgrade after the BLAST Paris Major, MOUZ has been on fire.
They not only added Jimpphat’s explosive talent but also acquired Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek, formerly the face of GamerLegion, who led his previous team to the finals of the Major with his fearless and fluid in-game leading style.
Jimpphat played a crucial role during their victory at the ESL Pro League Season 18 Finals, earning praise for his clutching abilities.
While losing a player of Jimpphat’s caliber is a setback, missing only part of IEM Sydney is manageable.
MOUZ has its sights set on more significant prizes, particularly the inaugural CS2 Major, which is just around the corner.
Other high-profile tournaments are also on the horizon, and MOUZ is expected to be at full strength for those.
In the meantime, they can rely on Nexius to fill in until Jimpphat’s visa issues are resolved, which could be sooner than later.
This means that Jimpphat still has a chance to join his team down under should they make a deep run in the tournament.
IEM Sydney 2023 appears to be plagued with high-profile absences and potential in-game bugs, making it an explosive and unpredictable event.
One of the most notable absences is s1mple from NAVI, often considered the CS:GO GOAT.
According to NAVI’s release, s1mple will not be attending IEM Sydney due to issues related to his EU residency papers.
According to sources, the reason s1mple isn’t attending IEM Sydney with NAVI is that his EU residency papers are not yet ready. If he traveled to Sydney, there was a chance he would not be able to get back to the EU.
B1ad3 is replacing s1mple at the Australian event. pic.twitter.com/1l0QnhgQC8
— Luís Mira (@luismmira) October 15, 2023
Team coach B1ad3 will be stepping in to complete the roster, but this is seen as a significant downgrade, as B1ad3 hasn’t played at this level since his days with FlipSid3 Tactics.
S1mple’s decision to take a break may be well-founded considering his recent criticism of the state of CS2.
He expressed frustration with the game due to numerous bugs and server issues, even going so far as to advise against playing it in its current state.
With an unstable online environment, IEM Sydney may witness its fair share of bugs and glitches in its early days.
Furthermore, s1mple has been experiencing a frustrating streak, with NAVI underperforming in the final days of CS:GO.
Taking a break might help alleviate these frustrations within the team and on the server.
Regardless of whether s1mple participates in the first CS2 tournament, he remains one of the greatest CS players of all time.
He will have plenty of opportunities to compete for glory in CS2, including the highly anticipated first CS2 Major set for March 2024.
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]]>The first Counter-Strike 2 LAN event will take place in Sydney, Australia, with IEM Fall (also known as IEM Sydney) kicking off on October 16 and concluding on Sunday, October 22.
16 of the world’s best teams will make their way down under to Sydney to compete in the US$250,000 event, with the winner claiming the US$100,000 prize cheque and a spot at IEM Katowice 2024.
Meanwhile, the season ending tournaments for both League of Legends and Dota 2 will continue, with the World Championship and The International entering the main event stage of the each tournament.
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IEM Fall (IEM Sydney)
The event that is being dubbed “The Reunion” will begin on Monday, October 16, with the very first Counter-Strike 2 LAN tournament running all week.
Of the 16 teams taking their place at IEM Fall, eight of them are ranked inside the top 10 in the ESL world ranking, with the likes of Team Vitality, ENCE, FaZe Clan and G2 Esports expected to play prominent roles in the event.
Most esports betting sites have Team Vitality marked as the favourites at $3.75, closely followed by ENCE and G2 Esports who are both marked at $4.00 to take out IEM Sydney.
Check out our extensive IEM Fall betting guide to get the latest odds and tournament information.
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League of Legends World Championship
The main event of LoL Worlds will officially kick off on October 19.
The Group Stage will feature the new Swiss System which will be played from October 19-23 and October 26-29.
Esports betting sites have Mid-Season Invitational and LPL champion JD Gaming marked as the $2.25 favourite, followed by Gen.G ($6.00) and LNG Esports ($7.00).
Check out our extensive League of Legends World Championship betting guide to get the latest odds and tournament information.
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Dota 2 The International
The 2023 Dota Pro Circuit will conclude with the 12th edition of The International, where 20 of the world’s best Dota 2 teams will compete for the coveted title.
With the Group Stage behind us, the playoffs (main event) will begin on October 20, running all weekend until October 22, before the Finals Weekend takes place from October 26-29.
Check out our extensive Dota 2 The International betting guide to get the latest odds and tournament information.
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]]>As the inaugural premier tournament of Counter-Strike 2 approaches, the spotlight is on IEM Sydney, starting on October 16.
However, the reaction to this format choice has been predominantly negative, with prominent figures like Robin “?ropz?” Kool expressing their displeasure on Twitter.
ropz re-tweeted the groups announcement with a quote saying, “BO1 MR12” followed by three crying emojis.
The group stage format for this $250,000 tournament will consist of opening round best-of-one series, followed by best-of-three matches, with the group winners progressing to the semi-finals, while the second and third-place teams in each group earn a spot in the quarter-finals.
In the playoffs, a single-elimination, best-of-three bracket will determine the champion.
It includes Team Vitality, the winners of the last CS:GO Major (BLAST Paris) in front of their home crowd, MOUZ, the recent champions of ESL Pro League Season 18, NAVI, who are seeking a resurgence with a revamped roster, the perennial contender FaZe Clan, and the formidable Apeks.
One of the most intriguing opening matchups will see Vladislav “?nafany?” Gorshkov’s new BetBoom squad facing off against the world number one, Team Vitality.
This comes at a time when Vitality is facing further challenges with the impending departure of coach Danny “?zonic?” S?rensen in November.
However, after the announcement, Vitality have firmed with most esports betting sites into an outright $3.75 favourite to take out the IEM Sydney title.
Group B also features an exciting clash between Fnatic and Cloud9.
The Russian superteam, Cloud9, is still in the process of finding their form after making significant roster changes during the offseason.
Looking at the groups, Group A stands out as the “group of death.”
On the other side of the bracket, Group B appears to be less competitive but not to be underestimated.
ENCE, recent finalists in a grand event and IEM Dallas champions, are part of this group, along with G2, a talented yet inconsistent team.
Cloud9, aiming for top-tier status in 2023 following a complete Russian roster rebuild, is still finding their footing.
Complexity is North America’s best hope, although they are still developing as a team and managed to reach the semi-finals of Pro League.
There is a growing sentiment among the community that it’s time to move away from best-of-one MR12 matches now that this format has been introduced.
It appears contradictory to address concerns about match duration and then opt for best-of-ones instead of the more competitive best-of-threes.
Regardless, fans are looking forward to the start of the CS2 era, hoping that any minor issues will be resolved before the tournament kicks off.
THE #IEM SYDNEY GROUP STAGE!
THE FIRST CS2 LAN GAMES UNVEILED
GROUP A@TeamVitality@BetBoomTeam@GamerLegion@FaZeClan@natusvincere@apeksgg@VertexESC@mousesports
GROUP B@ENCE@Lynnvision_@FNATIC@C9CSGO@Monte_Esports@Complexity @grayhoundgaming@G2CSGO pic.twitter.com/trWWmJoE1p
— Intel? Extreme Masters (@IEM) October 3, 2023
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ESL FACEIT Group (EFG), a prominent player in the esports and video game entertainment industry, revealed its ambitious 2024 program for the ESL Pro Tour (EPT) for Counter-Strike.
The announcement comes just as anticipation builds for the forthcoming launch of Counter-Strike 2, which has fans, players, and industry partners are excited for fresh changes, additions, and returning features.
The ESL Pro Tour aims to streamline the competitive Counter-Strike landscape, consolidating various ESL tournaments into a single, dedicated circuit. The tour is designed with multiple tiers of competition, including EPT Championship, EPT Masters, and EPT Challenger.
These varying levels offer a “clear and consistent opportunity” for players across the skill spectrum—from aspiring amateurs to established professionals—to compete and hone their abilities.
With these changes, ESL FACEIT Group is positioning itself and the ESL Pro Tour as the cornerstone of what promises to be an electrifying year for Counter-Strike esports.
Whether you’re a player striving to break into the professional ranks or a fan eager for gripping tournament action, the 2024 ESL Pro Tour is shaping up to be an essential part of the global esports calendar.
ESL Pro Tour Masters and Championships dates
The ESL Pro Tour has definitely got some events that are more lucrative, draw more fan engagement and feature better players. The Counter-Strike events on the ESL Pro Tour that you should not miss include:
IEM Katowice 2024: January 31st – February 11th
IEM China 2024: April 8th – April 14th
ESL Pro League Season 19: April 23rd – May 12th
IEM Dallas 2024: May 27th – June 2nd
IEM Cologne 2024: August 7th – August 18th
ESL Pro League Season 20: September 3rd – September 22nd
IEM Fall 2024: October 7th – October 13th
ESL Challanger events dates
The ESL Challenger Events are the tier dwon from the Pro Tour, but many of the top players will be partaking in these tournaments during the year. ESL Challenger events are also a fertile breeding ground for the top players, with young guns generally coming through this pathway. Key dates for ESL Challenger events in 2024 include:
ESL Challenger #56: April 26th – April 28th
ESL Challenger #57: June 14th – June 16th
ESL Challenger Atlanta: October 4th – October 6th
ESL Challenger #59: November 22nd – November 24th
Locations for ESL Challenger #56, #57, and #59 are yet to be announced, but these should be finalised shortly.
There are also the online ESL Challenger Leagues, which run worldwide over several months. Key dates for 2024 online ESL Challenger events include:
ESL Challenger League Season 47: February – June
ESL Challenger League Season 48: July – November
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]]>Seven invites were handed to teams who are partners with the tournament organiser, four were offered to teams due to their ESL world ranking, and one went to the local Australian hero.
Of the 11 total invites, eight teams from the top 10 in the ESL world rankings will make the trip down under for the first international CS:GO event held in Australia since 2019.
Among the notable absentees are the two all-Danish squads, with world no.1 Heroic and world no.6 Astralis declining their invites to the $250,000 event.
However, even without those two teams, there will still be a lot of talent on display in Sydney, with recently crowned IEM Cologne champions G2 Esports, BLAST.tv Paris Major champions Team Vitality, and ESL Pro League Season 17 winners FaZe Clan all accepting their invites.
Teams that weren’t offered direct invites will have to go through qualifiers to earn their spot at IEM Sydney, with two spots on offer at the European qualifier and one spot available for the winner of each of the North American, Asian and Oceanian qualifiers.
IEM Sydney teams
- Team Vitality
- ENCE
- FaZe Clan
- G2 Esports
- Natus Vincere
- MOUZ
- European Qualifier
- European Qualifier
- Cloud9
- GamerLegion
- Monte
- Fnatic
- Grayhound (Local Hero Invite)
- North American Qualifier
- Asian Qualifier
- Oceania Qualifier
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