Vitality and Falcons Advance to IEM Melbourne 2025 Playoffs
At the IEM Melbourne 2025 tournament, an important stage has concluded: matches determining the playoff participants and the teams that will continue fighting for survival in the lower bracket have ended. Falcons defeated Natus Vincere in the match for a spot in the finals, while Vitality confidently overcame Liquid. In the elimination matches, MIBR were stronger than SAW , and FlyQuest sent Virtus.pro home.
Falcons vs. Natus Vincere
In the decisive match for the finals, Falcons faced off against Natus Vincere . The game was intense: on the first map, Inferno, NAVI played brilliantly in the second half and took it 13-9. However, Falcons managed a true comeback on Mirage, where after a crushing first half (9-3 in favor of NAVI), they won 10 consecutive rounds on the T side and claimed victory 13-11. The deciding map, Dust II, was also under Falcons ' control, who won 13-4 and took the match 2:1, advancing to the finals.
MIBR vs. SAW
The elimination match between MIBR and SAW did not disappoint the viewers. On the first map, Anubis, SAW dominated the first half, but MIBR managed to make a comeback and took the map 13-10. In response, SAW won the second map, Nuke, 13-5, making the match even at 1:1. However, the deciding map, Inferno, became the stage where MIBR showcased excellent gameplay, winning the map 13-10 and the match 2:1, leaving SAW out of the tournament.
Vitality vs. Liquid
In another semifinal, the teams Vitality and Liquid met in a fierce battle for a spot in the finals. On the first map, Mirage, Vitality demonstrated their strength, winning by an 8-round margin. On the second map, Nuke, the situation was similar: Vitality took the first half and won the match despite Liquid's attempts to come back, winning 13-8. Ultimately, Vitality secured a confident 2:0 victory and advanced to the finals.
FlyQuest vs. Virtus.pro
In the last elimination match, FlyQuest faced Virtus.pro . The game was tense, but ultimately FlyQuest took both maps — Inferno 13-11 and Dust II 13-6 — winning with a final score of 2:0. Thus, Virtus.pro exits the tournament, while FlyQuest continues to fight for a playoff spot.
IEM Melbourne 2025 is taking place from April 21 to 27. The entire tournament is held in Melbourne, Australia, at the Rod Laver Arena. Participants are competing for a prize pool of $300,000. You can follow the results and progress of the tournament via this link.
