{"id":286732,"date":"2025-11-03T19:31:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T19:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=286732"},"modified":"2025-11-03T19:31:40","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T19:31:40","slug":"astralis-and-the-mongolz-in-upper-semifinals-of-iem-chengdu-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/astralis-and-the-mongolz-in-upper-semifinals-of-iem-chengdu-2025","title":{"rendered":"Astralis and The MongolZ in Upper Semifinals of IEM Chengdu 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

The first day of IEM Chengdu 2025 ended with victories for Astralis and The MongolZ. The Danes defeated Natus Vincere, while the Mongolian squad overcame HEROIC \u2014 both teams advance to the upper semifinals of Group A.<\/p>\n

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IEM Chengdu 2025 is a prestigious LAN tournament in the Intel Extreme Masters series, taking place in Chengdu, China, from November 3 to 9, 2025. Sixteen teams are competing for a total prize pool of $1,000,000. The event is part of the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) system \u2014 results affect the world rankings and qualification for the next Major. The group stage format is Double Elimination (Bo3): winners progress to the upper bracket, while those who lose receive a second chance in the lower bracket.<\/p>\n\n

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How the match unfolded \u2014 Astralis vs Natus Vincere<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Astralis began the tournament with a tough but well-deserved 2:1 victory over Natus Vincere.<\/p>\n

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  1. Nuke (Astralis pick) \u2014 16:13
    \nThe Danes opened the match confidently. Magisk and Staehr maintained initiative, winning key duels on the offensive side. NaVi tried to mount a comeback, but Astralis\u2019 coordinated play secured them the lead in the series.<\/li>\n
  2. Mirage (Natus Vincere pick) \u2014 10:13
    \nNaVi struck back on their map pick. b1t and w0nderful controlled mid and ensured economic stability, preventing their opponents from setting the pace. The series tied 1:1.<\/li>\n
  3. Inferno (decider) \u2014 13:12
    \nThe final map was a real thriller. Round after round, both teams traded blows, but it was Magisk who stepped up in the final moments, delivering several decisive frags that brought Astralis the series victory.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Player of the Match \u2014 Emil \u201cMagisk\u201d Reif<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The key player of the series was Emil \u201cMagisk\u201d Reif, who consistently delivered impact in the most crucial moments.<\/p>\n