{"id":286933,"date":"2025-11-03T21:30:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T21:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=286933"},"modified":"2025-11-03T21:30:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T21:30:42","slug":"vitality-and-mouz-in-upper-semifinals-of-iem-chengdu-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/vitality-and-mouz-in-upper-semifinals-of-iem-chengdu-2025","title":{"rendered":"Vitality and MOUZ in Upper Semifinals of IEM Chengdu 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

The day in Group B at IEM Chengdu 2025 ended as expected \u2014 Vitality and MOUZ confirmed their status as favorites, defeating Virtus.pro and FaZe respectively. Both teams secured their spots in the Upper Semifinals, while their opponents dropped to the lower bracket.<\/p>\n

Tournament context<\/strong><\/h2>\n

IEM Chengdu 2025 is one of the key events of the autumn Intel Extreme Masters circuit, taking place from November 3 to 9, 2025, in Chengdu, China. Sixteen teams are competing for a $1,000,000 prize pool. The tournament is part of the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) system, which affects global rankings and qualification for the next Major. The group stage follows a Double Elimination (Bo3) format: winners move forward in the upper bracket, while those who lose get another chance in the lower bracket.<\/p>\n\n

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How the match unfolded \u2014 MOUZ vs FaZe<\/strong><\/h2>\n

MOUZ started the tournament strong, confidently defeating FaZe Clan 2:0 without giving their opponents any room for a comeback.<\/p>\n

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  1. Ancient (FaZe pick) \u2014 13:5
    \nFaZe tried to impose their game on their own pick, but xertioN and Spinx immediately set the pace. MOUZ controlled the map both on defense and offense, closing Ancient with a comfortable lead.<\/li>\n
  2. Inferno (MOUZ pick) \u2014 13:8
    \nThe second map followed a similar pattern. torzsi and Jimpphat secured crucial rounds, while FaZe looked helpless on offense. MOUZ easily sealed the series 2:0.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Player of the Match \u2014 Dorian \u201cxertioN\u201d Berman<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The standout performer of the series was Dorian \u201cxertioN\u201d Berman, who dominated in every aspect of the game.<\/p>\n