The third day of IEM Melbourne 2025 saw intense battles as teams fought to avoid elimination and secure playoff spots. FaZe and Team Liquid advanced with strong performances, while NAVI dashed the local crowd’s hopes by eliminating FlyQuest.
FaZe and GamerLegion Secure Crucial Wins in Group A
FaZe overwhelmed 3DMAX with a convincing 2-0 victory, dominating Dust2 (13-1) and Nuke (13-7), led by a stellar performance from Finn “karrigan” Andersen.
Meanwhile, GamerLegion staged a strong comeback after losing their opening map against Complexity, eventually securing a 2-1 win. Fredrik “REZ” Sterner was pivotal in their resurgence, setting the stage for a crucial face-off against FaZe for a playoff spot.
Liquid Advances Confidently, NAVI Ends FlyQuest’s Run
Team Liquid demonstrated tactical prowess and consistency by overcoming MIBR with a 2-0 win, highlighted by Kamil “siuhy” Szkaradek’s leadership and Guy “NertZ” Iluz’s key contributions.
In contrast, NAVI ended the hometown favorites FlyQuest’s journey in a tense 2-1 series. Despite FlyQuest’s strong effort and Iulian “regali” Harjău’s commendable performance, NAVI’s experience proved decisive. Liquid and NAVI now prepare for a high-stakes clash to determine playoff advancement.
With playoff spots still on the line, the next matches promise intense competition as teams battle for their chance at IEM Melbourne 2025 glory.
Today’s results at IEM Melbourne 2025:
FlyQuest – Natus Vincere 1-2
Liquid – MIBR 2-0
Complexity – GamerLegion 1-2
FaZe – 3DMAX 2-0
