CS:GO IEM Rio Main 2022 – BIG, MOUZ and Sprout within the Legends Stage!

Three groups with German participation have made it into the Legends Stage on the IEM Rio Main 2022! However what occurs now?

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After Sprout certified instantly for the Legends Stage of the CS:GO occasion of the yr, MOUZ and BIG needed to show themselves within the Challengers Stage first.

MOUZ managed with an excellent efficiency a 3-0 in opposition to fnatic, Evil Geniuses and Outsiders to get into the following larger stage.

Nevertheless, after BIG got here away with a slim win of their first sport in opposition to FURIA, they misplaced the next sport in opposition to Unhealthy Information Eagles. Nevertheless, they bounced again within the third sport in opposition to Grayhound and from a 0-6 deficit, they nonetheless pulled off a 16-6 reverse sweep victory.

Within the fourth sport (best-of-three) in opposition to 9Z, we noticed BIG once more with a robust 1st map which they closed with a stable 16-4. On the 2nd map (Dust2), nevertheless, issues had been to not go so simply. 9Z began a chase after the primary half which pushed BIG into extra time.

Due to a superb staff efficiency and a superb learn by tabseN, BIG nonetheless managed to beat 9Z, completed the match with a robust 19:15 and thus additionally strikes into the Legends Stage of the Rio Majors 2022 with a 3-1 rating.

LEGENDS ONCE AGAIN! 🏆 GOBIG pic.twitter.com/Nje9USTAZg

– BIG (@BIGCLANgg) November 2, 2022

On 05.11. it continues for the three German organisations within the Legends Stage!

Three German groups certified

It”s accomplished! A complete of 24 groups have made their means by means of the Highway to Rio. Among the many collaborating groups are Workforce BIG (Berlin Worldwide Gaming), which is made up solely of German gamers, in addition to the German combined groups Sprout (Berlin) and MOUZ (Hamburg).

Enjoyable-Reality: Which means Germany is already in  4th place when it comes to nation illustration with a complete of 7 German gamers! Solely the international locations Brazil (15 gamers), Russia (15 gamers) and Denmark (17 gamers) are extra strongly represented.

When and the place to begin?

Challengers-Stage (Riocentro Area)

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The CS:GO occasion of the yr in Rio with prize cash of over 1,250,000 US {dollars} kicks off on 31 October with the aforementioned Challengers Stage  Right here the German groups BIG and MOUZ should show themselves among the many 14 different groups (Challengers + Contenders) of the Stage.

Till 3 November the Challengers Stage shall be performed in Swiss Bracket format in Bo1 matches*.

*Besides elimination and promotion matches!

8 of the 16 groups will thereby advance to the Legends Stage 

Legends Stage (Riocentro Area)

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Within the Legends Stage, the already talked about 8 promoted groups of the Challengers Stage shall be added to the pool of 8 already certified groups . From 05th – 08th November the slots for the grand last shall be performed out right here. The Champions Stage. 

The format of the Legends Stage will even be performed within the Swiss-Bo1 format as within the Challengers Stage. As soon as once more, solely 8 groups will be capable of qualify for the following stage.

Champions-Stage (Jeunesse Area)

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From tenth – thirteenth November the grand last of the event will start. The 8 remaining groups will battle it out right here in a single-elimination bracket for the 

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BIG qualify for Rio Main!

After a nail-biting sequence in opposition to K23, BIG safe their spot on the Rio Main 2022!

@BIGCLANgg make it to the Rio Main as they edge out @k23_esports in a thriller 2-1!

20:22 on Inferno
16:11 on Mirage
19:15 on Dust2IEM pic.twitter.com/vKseGdW4rE

– HLTV.org @ IEM RIO 🇧🇷 (@HLTVorg) October 9, 2022

Within the first match on Inferno, the members of the BIG Clan had been narrowly defeated by their Russian opponents after extra time. Nevertheless, BIG received the second sport on Mirage 16:11 and thus secured the equaliser.

The showdown on Dust2 additionally went into extra time for each groups. Nevertheless, BIG dominated this, not least because of robust clutches by Karim “Krimbo” Moussa.

With a 19:15 victory and a sensational sequence in opposition to K23, BIG secured the hard-fought spot on the IEM Rio Main 2022!

WE ARE GOING TO THE RIO MAJOR! 🏆🇧🇷 GOBIG pic.twitter.com/Hayv6xSbzS

– BIG (@BIGCLANgg) October 9, 2022

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Sprout beats Workforce Spirit!

With a sensational efficiency in sport quantity 2, Sprout secures their second win on the IEM Highway to Rio 2022 with a 16-12 win over Workforce Spirit.

2-0. 🌱 pic.twitter.com/9NiHsNqRPv

– Sprout @ RIO 🇧🇷 (@sproutGG) October 5, 2022

Of their subsequent match, the offspring should play in opposition to the very best staff on this planet: FaZe.

Match 3 – Sprout vs. FaZe (Bo3)

06.10.22 – 13:30 (-☻ Go here to stream)

BIG Win with excellent syrsoN

There’s pleasure within the second sport of the BIG Clan in Group B as properly. An especially robust Florian “syrsoN” Riesche brings Vitality to its knees regardless of an unimaginable efficiency from ZywOo.

Setting the tempo for the sport along with his loopy pistol clutch, the @CoinbaseDE MVP of the sport is @syrsoNCSGO! 👑 GOBIG pic.twitter.com/mnw3NpYCth

– BIG (@BIGCLANgg) October 5, 2022

The following sport for tabseN and his boys is in opposition to Workforce ENCE. One other win might lengthen their present lead in Group B.

Match 3 – ENCE vs. BIG (Bo3)

07.10.22 – 11:00am (-☻ Go here to stream)

MOUZ defeats NaVi

After a robust T-side in opposition to the second greatest staff on this planet, the mice can’t persuade to the top in opposition to s1mple and Co. The match ended with a 16-11 for NaVi.

Of their subsequent match in opposition to K23, nevertheless, they need to have a superb probability for an additional win.

Match 3 – MOUZ vs. K23 (Bo3)

06.10.22 – 13:30 (-☻ Go here to stream)

Who will play subsequent?

After Sprout”s aforementioned win over Forze (19-17), FANTASY is the following staff to face Workforce Vitality with German participant Bastian “(ayken)” Schendzielor. Instantly adopted with the highest match Mouz vs. OG and the BIG Clan vs. Sangal Esports.

Upcoming matches:

• 04.10.2022 – Vitality vs. FANTASY beginning at 4.00 p.m.
• 04.10.2022 – Mouz vs. OG from 18.30 hrs.
• 04.10.2022 – BIG vs Sangal Esports from 19:45

To your info, all Swiss Spherical 1 matches shall be best-of-one

How can I comply with the video games?

All matches of the IEM Highway to Rio shall be broadcast on ESL”s official Twitch channels.

When does the Challenger Stage begin?

Whereas the European Qualifier (Highway to Rio) already began on 04.10., in America it will likely be performed from 05.10. and in Asia from 07.10. to 09.10.

Following that, the IEM Rio Main 2022 Challenger Stage will begin from 31 October to 03 November inclusive.

Can BIG stand-in s1n persuade?

On account of well being issues, CS:GO professional Josef “faveN” Baumann is prevented from competing within the RMR event to qualify for the 2022 Rio Main . After Nils “k1to” Gruhne from the BIG. Academy staff is again on the Most important Roster, one other participant from the expertise pool will now be drafted and play consultant for faveN 

It”s sport day. 😈 GOBIG pic.twitter.com/zLXbxZbKuk

– BIG (@BIGCLANgg) October 4, 2022