FaZe make historical past by profitable IEM Sydney 2023 in opposition to North American Complexity
FaZe Clan have defeated Complexity in an thrilling Finest of three within the Grand Closing of Counter-Strike 2’s first worldwide occasion. The sequence went to distance, with Complexity taking Overpass and FaZe securing victory on Nuke. Historical, the third map of the sport, was probably the most nerve-wracking, as even with Complexity making a near-historical comeback, FaZe have been in a position to shut it out in double-overtime.
FROM THE LOWER BRACKET@FaZeClan take the #IEM Sydney Grand Closing 2-1 in opposition to @Complexity and make Counter-Strike HISTORY!
11-13 Overpass
13-10 Nuke
19-16 Historical pic.twitter.com/Q0qikwRhcb— Intel® Excessive Masters (@IEM) October 22, 2023
From the North American facet, former Liquid member Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski had an unbelievable efficiency, scoring a 70-55 Ok-D and a 1.32 rating, the best amongst all gamers of each groups. Helvijs “broky” Saukants secured the MVP title on the profitable facet with a 1.23 ranking and a Ok-D of 65-57.
Complexity’s Flawless Protection on Overpass
Complexity’s map choose landed on Overpass, the place they have been in a position to safe a 5-7 half on the T facet, which was nice for such a CT-sided map. Throughout the second half, the North American squad’s IGL Ioannis ‘Johnny’ “JT” Theodosiou had management of the match, not permitting greater than 4 rounds to enter FaZe’s favor.
Overpass ended with Complexity profitable 13-11, however Nuke wasn’t going to be simple because it had just lately been FaZe’s strongest map.
FaZe Fireplace Again on Nuke
The Europeans have been wanting snug on their map choose, securing a dominating 8-4 half of their favor on the T facet. Complexity tried to make a comeback on their T facet, however because of broky’s unbelievable maintain with the AWP, FaZe have been in a position to safe their first map with a 13-10 scoreline.
FaZe Crush the Hope Of Complexity on Historical
With a robust CT facet, FaZe secured a 9-3 lead on Historical, and it was wanting like a straightforward victory for Finn “karrigan” Andersen’s squad. Nevertheless, Complexity fueled their comeback with a 9-3 half of their very own, taking the match to extra time. This was attainable because of EliGE’s aggressive pushes down mid alongside Håkon “hallzerk” Fjærli making round-winning performs with the AWP.
Counter-Strike 2’s first Champions 🏆 pic.twitter.com/2vMcXIBVIs
— FaZe Clan (@FaZeClan) October 22, 2023
The North Individuals survived the primary extra time, however couldn’t safe multiple spherical in the second, dropping the prospect to win their first IEM trophy. With this victory, FaZe have carried their dominance from International Offensive to a brand new chapter of the sport.
