Team Liquid got the first victory at IEM Katowice 2023

Team Liquid won the first victory at IEM Katowice 2023. In the quarterfinals of the group stage, the North American team was stronger than IHC Esports with a score of 2:0. After this defeat, the Mongolian team goes to the lower bracket, where they will meet with Cloud9 for the second time in a week.

One of the last matches of the gaming day started on the Inferno map, which became the choice of IHC Esports. Moreover, the Mongolian team instantly seized control of the situation, showing a lightning attack and putting the opponent in a difficult position. In turn, the "liquid" did not come up with anything in defense, lagging behind the "hosts" for three rounds - 9:6. After switching sides, IHC Esports managed to improve the situation and run ahead. However, at the right moment, Team Liquid got together to demonstrate a cool attack and take the lead in the series — 16:13.

Then the teams moved to the Overpass map, which became the choice of Team Liquid. Here the North American team felt much more confident, as they were in complete control of the situation. At the same time, IHC Esports had an unfortunate half on defense, winning only five rounds — 10:5. After the switch of sides, the Mongols could not return to the game, while Team Liquid quickly brought the matter to victory and knocked out the opponent to the lower bracket — 16:6.

IEM Katowice 2023 takes place from 1 to 12 February in Katowice at the Spodek Arena. As part of the championship, 24 teams from the CIS, Europe, North and Latin America, Asia and Oceania are fighting for a total prize pool of $1,000,000, as well as a ticket to IEM Cologne 2023 for the winner.

Interim results of IEM Katowice 2023

• 1st place: $400,000 + ticket to IEM Cologne 2023
• 2nd place: $180,000
• 3rd-4th place: $80,000
• 5th-6th place: $40,000
• 7th-8th place: $24,000
• 9th-12th place: $16,000
• 13th-16th place: $10,000
• 17th-20th place: MIBR, ENCE, Sprout and FURIA - $4,500
• 21st-24th place: paiN Gaming, Evil Geniuses, Permitta Esports and Grayhound Gaming — $2,500