IEM Melbourne 2025 Semifinals: best matches, kills, comments, memes, influencers reaction
The fifth day of IEM Melbourne 2025 was truly the tournament's climax. Intense semifinals, spectacular moments, and a whirlwind of emotions made this day unforgettable for players and fans alike. Two teams – Falcons and Vitality – advanced to the grand final, but the journey there was filled with tense battles where milliseconds were decisive. Thrilling clutches, incredible aces, and memes that instantly went viral made this day a true celebration for the esports community.
Mouz vs. Falcons
On the first map, Dust II, xertioN from Mouz showcased his skills by winning a crucial round with three kills. This became a turning point for the team, helping them try to catch up with Falcons .
On the second map, Nuke, Jimpphat from Mouz literally broke through the defense, taking down four opponents at bombsite A. His actions lifted the team's spirits and brought the score to 4-8.
On the same map, Nuke, spectators witnessed an epic round that left everyone breathless: xertioN from Mouz perfectly opened the site, eliminating an opponent, but m0NESY from Falcons almost pulled off a miracle, nearly clutching the round.
Memes
The tournament host Freya accidentally found herself at the center of a funny incident: she was holding an inflatable genitalia, which instantly became a viral meme on social media.
Another humorous moment occurred when this accessory appeared on the official broadcast behind the analysts.
In the stands, a spectator who bore an uncanny resemblance to ZywOo caught fans' attention. Jokes about the "brother" of the famous player quickly spread across the internet.
Another spectator drew applause by energizing the crowd with a spectacular flip before taking off his shirt.
Interestingly, Australian fans, even from the other side of the world, showed their dedication to their favorite players: two of them wrote a message on their phone screens expressing hope to see s1mple return.
Vitality vs. The MongolZ
The MongolZ managed to win the first round on the first map, holding off a retake from Vitality in a challenging 3v3 situation. Despite this, Vitality completely dominated the first half, finishing it with a score of 11:1. This round was the only highlight for The MongolZ in the first part of the game.
On the second map, Nuke, ropz from Vitality showed real magic by winning a difficult 1vs3 clutch. His composure and precision in this moment were key factors, securing an important round for the team.
Later on the same map, ropz stood out again, securing four quick kills on ramp defense. This moment not only ended the match with a victory for Vitality but also proved his exceptional form.
On April 27, the much-anticipated grand final of the tournament will take place at Rod Laver Arena, where Falcons and Vitality will face off in a decisive showdown. Both teams have shown an incredible level of play. Falcons demonstrated strong teamwork and determination, while Vitality once again proved why they are considered one of the strongest teams in the world.
IEM Melbourne 2025 takes place from April 21 to 27. The entire tournament is held in Melbourne, Australia, at Rod Laver Arena. Participants compete for a prize pool of $300,000. You can follow the results and progress of the tournament through this link.
