{"id":34154,"date":"2024-02-06T18:01:24","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T23:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/?p=34154"},"modified":"2024-02-06T18:01:24","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T23:01:24","slug":"iem-katowice-2024-playoff-bracket-set","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/iem-katowice-2024-playoff-bracket-set\/","title":{"rendered":"IEM Katowice 2024 playoff bracket set"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The playoff picture for <a href=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/iem-katowice\/cs2\/\" title=\"IEM Katowice betting guide\">IEM Katowice 2024<\/a> has taken shape, with Falcons and G2 securing their spots through impressive victories in their respective matches.<\/p>\n<p>In a captivating showdown, Falcons soared to victory over Natus Vincere, claiming a decisive 2-0 (13-11, 13-4) triumph.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FalconsEsport?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@FalconsEsport<\/a> are going to the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IEM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IEM<\/a> Katowice 2024 Playoffs!! <\/p>\n<p>They take down <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/natusvincere?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@natusvincere<\/a> 2-0 in the lower bracket final of Group A \ud83d\udca5<\/p>\n<p>13-11 Ancient<br \/>13-4 Mirage <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/kHAQaQ2uXu\">pic.twitter.com\/kHAQaQ2uXu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ESL Counter-Strike (@ESLCS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ESLCS\/status\/1754918586949251283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 6, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Despite a strong start from Na&#8217;Vi, Falcons capitalized on key moments, particularly on Ancient, where they exploited a pivotal half-buy to turn the tide in their favour.<\/p>\n<p>Aleksi &#8220;Aleksib&#8221; Virolainen highlighted the mental collapse of his team as a significant factor in their defeat, emphasizing the importance of confidence in gameplay.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, \u00c1lvaro &#8220;SunPayus&#8221; Garc\u00eda and Mohammad &#8220;BOROS&#8221; Malhas showcased standout performances, underscoring the team&#8217;s growth throughout the <a href=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/counter-strike\/\" title=\"Counter-Strike betting guide\">Counter-Strike<\/a> tournament.<\/p>\n<p>Falcons&#8217; evolution was evident, progressing from earlier shaky matches to a dominant display against Na&#8217;Vi, setting the stage for an intriguing playoff journey.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, G2 secured their playoff berth with a commanding 2-0 (13-9, 13-8) victory over Heroic.<\/p>\n<p>Despite facing challenges, including losing all four pistol rounds, G2&#8217;s resilience and firepower shone through, particularly with Ilya &#8220;m0NESY&#8221; Osipov delivering impactful performances.<\/p>\n<p>Nikola &#8220;NiKo&#8221; Kova\u010d&#8217;s resurgence bolstered G2&#8217;s efforts, notably on Nuke, where his exceptional play propelled his team to victory.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The lower bracket run has been complete.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/G2CSGO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@G2CSGO<\/a> take down <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/heroicgg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@heroicgg<\/a> 2-0 in the lower bracket final to make it to the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/IEM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#IEM<\/a> Katowice 2024 playoffs!<\/p>\n<p>13-9 Vertigo<br \/>13-8 Nuke <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5NjufRQHOS\">pic.twitter.com\/5NjufRQHOS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Intel\u00ae Extreme Masters (@IEM) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IEM\/status\/1754966013370605868?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 6, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>However, concerns lingered regarding G2&#8217;s pistol struggles and individual inconsistencies, highlighting areas for improvement as they gear up for a quarter-final clash against FaZe Clan.<\/p>\n<p>The matchup promises excitement, especially with the involvement of legendary coaches Wiktor &#8220;TaZ&#8221; 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