FaZe Clan qualify for IEM Cologne Playoffs with a big comeback against Team Liquid

Team Liquid sees an unfortunate end to their journey after Faze Clan managed to take them down with one of the biggest comebacks at Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Cologne 2024. What seemed like a game over for FaZe after going toe to toe across the first two games saw a miracle save.

Both teams started out strong on Team Liquid’s map pick, as the roles changed, FaZe picked up the pace, securing multiple early rounds and keeping the opponent’s economy in check. It was only five rounds after Team Liquid found success, however, that wasn’t enough as FaZe quickly closed the game with Frozen doing the heavy lifting.

The following game was important for Liquid, as they needed a win in order to contest for Playoffs. However, this was FaZe’s pick and as expected, the team did struggle a little. The first half went oddly similar to the first match, with FaZe picking pace in the second half. This time around, Liquid managed to take the game into overtime and went on to secure the second game.

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Everything then came down to a decider, and Team Liquid started with an insane 10-round lead, making everyone believe it was over for FaZe. However, it wasn’t over, as FaZe gave the audience a show of a lifetime. The second half saw an insane FaZe comeback, with Liquid only managing one round taking the game into overtime and ultimately securing the game and moving to the Playoffs.

WHAT. A. GAME. 🤯🤯🤯



AN INSANE COMEBACK FROM @FaZeClan SENDS THEM TO THE #IEM COLOGNE PLAYOFFS OVER @TeamLiquidCS!!



13-9 Inferno

13-16 Nuke

16-13 Mirage pic.twitter.com/aghGQtSmPs

— Intel® Extreme Masters (@IEM) August 13, 2024

Six teams locked in for Playoffs

A very solid performance from Team Liquid, even if they did not make it to the Playoffs. With FaZe securing the win, six teams are now set for the IEM Cologne 2024 Playoffs. NaVi and Team Vitality have managed to secure semifinals after securing Group Stage, while others will start in the quarterfinals.

MOUZ will go against G2 Esports, while SAW will clash against FaZe clan, with the winner moving forward to semis and losers returning home. It will be interesting to see if there is another close game between these four.