Live: Gambit vs Virtus.pro (Grand Final) 3-1
One of the most prominent events on the CS:GO calendar is about to conclude, with only two hungry Grand Finalist left - Who will end on top?
This Sunday marks the day for the biggest match so far in 2021, as the Grand Final at the prestigious IEM Katowice is ready to kick off. The two competitors will be no other than the powerful CIS duo in Gambit vs Virtus.pro, who will fight each other for the $400.000 1st prize. [link:{"url":"https://pley.gg/news/prelude-grand-final-iem-katowice/","text":"You can read our prelude of the thrilling match right here. "}]
Watch the exciting game on the match stream or follow our liveblog down below, filled with all the important and crazy plays from the Grand Final.
Liveblog:
19:54:It's a fact! Gambit is the winner of IEM Katowice 2021!
19:48: VP is still alive in the match, as they survive the two first match points - However there is still five to go.
19:41: 15-7 to Gambit - The Russian superstar of sh1ro clutches the round yet again for Gambit.
19:34: Gambit is back on winning days after losing 3 in a row after the switch.
19:29: After having won only 2/7 pistol rounds today, VP secure the vital second pistol round on Overpass.
19:24: 11-4 Half for Gambit - VP has their backs to the wall after a tame T-sided half.
19:19: VP is back with a rare round win, after a well-timed attack on the B-site.
19:14: Gambit captain nafany leads by example with an insane 4k - VP is now down 10-2!
19:08: 7-2 to Gambit - The B-site is closed for VP as they try to execute.
19:00: Hobbit continues his dominant showing from last map, as the former Major defends the A-site to perfection.
18:52: Gambit grab their 5th pistol round tonight after a strong first round on Overpass.
18:22: An outstanding performance by Hobbit who singlehandedly dismantled VP, secure Gambit the 2-1 map lead going into Overpass.
18:13: VP struggles continue with Gambit taking the vital second pistol round.
18:09: VP secure a rare round win on Train, with Gambit in front with a solid 11-4 lead before the switch.
18:01: 10-3 - Gambit is in the zone at the moment, displaying a perfect T-side on Train.
17:53: VP nearly loses a 4vs2 situation, but barely manages to take the round.
17:44: YEKINDAR aces out the enite Gambit roster to set VP on the board on the third map.
17:38: Through a strong 3K from Hobbit, Gambit secure the lead first pistol round on Train.
17:30: Train is coming up next!
17:20: Gambit were all over the map on Dust2 as they equalise the score at 1-1.
17:12: Gambit's sneaky IGL in nafany kills two VP players after going through the smoke.
17:06: Gambit continue their strong play on the T-Side.
17:02: interz does it again with a stellar clutch, as Gambit seal a 9-6 lead before the switch.
16:56: interz takes down two VP players with his pistol to set up vital round win for Gambit.
16:45: VP ruin Gambit's money after a series of close rounds.
16:39: sh1ro aka the Clutch King makes it 4-1, as Gambit has won four rounds in a row.
16:28: Jame and company commence Dust2 with a 1-0 lead after a solid B-site execute.
16:12: Virtus.pro seal map one on Gambit's pick!
16:09: Virtus.pro set themselves on map point on Gambit's map pick, after a strong comeback.
16:02: VP are still in this.
15:55: SANJI with a hero round for VP.
15:47: Vertigo is as close as it can be - The score is tied at 10-10.
15:38: YEKINDAR and qikert seals the second pistol round.
15:35: It's 9-6 at halftime on Vertigo.
15:32: Gambit strikes back after a bad streak of rounds.
15:19: Gambit takes a timeout after trailing behind 4-6.
15:10: VP is on the board after strong CT-round
15:02: Gambit wins the pistol round on the first map.
14.51: The match will kick off on Vertigo!
Map veto:
Vertigo (Gambit)
Dust2 (Virtus.pro)
Train (Gambit)
Overpass (Virtus.pro)
Mirage (Decider)
