Day 2 of IEM Cologne will feature six upper and lower brackets group stage matches. The first day surprised us with a few upsets, such as TheMongolZ with a win over Team Spirit with a 2-0 score and 9z with a 2-0 victory over G2. Now, underdog teams deserve a better spot, and we will have to see if they can continue their success.
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Group Stage Day 2 Matches Overview
MOUZ vs. Falcons
MOUZ vs. Falcons – IEM Cologne 2024
MOUZ was one of the invited teams, so they haven’t shown their level at this tournament yet. Falcons started the Play-In stage with a 1-2 loss to Eternal Fire, but then they won two games in a row and made it to the group stage. Now, it’s a different level of opponent for the Falcons, and they will have to give their all here. This match is scheduled for Saturday at 12:30 CET.
Vitality vs. FURIA
Vitality vs. FURIA – IEM Cologne 2024
FURIA has been in shaky form for a long time, and once again, they have a chance to prove everyone wrong and show their strength. Vitality, on the other hand, is playing here as one of the invited straight to Group Stage teams, and they’re clearly a better team at this moment. Let’s see if FURIA can surprise us. This match is scheduled for Saturday at 12:30 CET.
Astralis vs. Natus Vincere
Astralis vs. Natus Vincere – IEM Cologne 2024
Natus Vincere not being in the best shape gives Astralis more chances to take this win. These two teams met a few months ago, and Natus Vincere won with a 2-0 score. Now it’s Astralis chance to surprise Natus Vincere; let’s see if they can do so. This match is scheduled for Saturday at 14:45 CET.
SAW vs. TheMongolZ
SAW vs. TheMongolZ – IEM Cologne 2024
Two teams that many have been calling underdogs for a long time. But both of them are here now after winning against one of the best teams in the world. The first game in the Group Stage for SAW was against G2, and they won with a 2-0 score, which surprised many people. TheMongolZ had to play against Team Spirit, one of the tournament favorites, and they were able to win Spirit with a 2-0 score. One more thing to mention: these teams met at the Play-In stage, and SAW won with a 2-1 score. Now it’s TheMongolZ chance to take their revenge. This match is scheduled for Saturday at 14:45 CET.
9z vs. paiN
9z vs. paiN – IEM Cologne 2024
For both teams, this is their last chance to keep themselves in this tournament since it is a lower bracket match. Both teams lost their first matches while playing against better teams. These two teams know each other pretty well, and they met a few times before; one time, it was paiN to win with a 2-1 score, and the other time, it was 9z to win with a 2-0 score. We will see how it goes now and their preparation for each other. This match is scheduled for Saturday at 17:45 CET.
G2 vs. Spirit
G2 vs. Spirit – IEM Cologne 2024
This is going to be a rematch of the Esports World Cup 2024 quarterfinal game, which G2 won with a 2-1 score. Now, it’s Spirit’s chance to take their revenge and show why they’re one of the main favorites to win this tournament. This match is scheduled for Saturday at 17:45 CET.
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