{"id":344394,"date":"2026-01-28T20:43:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T20:43:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=344394"},"modified":"2026-01-28T20:43:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T20:43:18","slug":"3dmax-defeat-fut-at-iem-krakow-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/3dmax-defeat-fut-at-iem-krakow-2026","title":{"rendered":"3DMAX defeat FUT at IEM Krak\u00f3w 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Double-elimination tournaments always expose the true value of consistency. It is not enough to win a single map here \u2014 you have to endure the series and close the match at the decisive moment. It is in games like these that the difference between real contenders and teams forced to fight for survival is formed.<\/p>\n

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

IEM Krak\u00f3w 2026 Stage 1 is a ranked LAN stage of the Intel Extreme Masters series that directly affects the distribution of Valve Regional Standings (VRS) points. 16 teams compete in a double elimination Bo3 format: winners stay in the upper bracket and retain the right to one mistake, while a loss immediately sends a team to the lower bracket, where every match becomes an elimination match.<\/p>\n

For 3DMAX, this was a chance to confirm their status as a stable top-15 roster and take a step deeper into the upper bracket. For FUT, it was an opportunity to challenge a favorite and avoid early pressure from the lower bracket.<\/p>\n\n

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How the match unfolded \u2014 3DMAX vs FUT<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Score: 2:1 in favor of 3DMAX<\/p>\n

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  1. Ancient (FUT pick) \u2014 16:13 FUT
    \nFUT managed to convert their pick thanks to aggressive early-round play and consistent clutch performance. Krabeni and cmtry set the tempo in key rounds, which allowed the team to maintain their advantage even in a tense finish. The map was extremely competitive, but FUT closed it out through better economic control.<\/li>\n
  2. Anubis (3DMAX pick) \u2014 16:13 3DMAX
    \nOn their own map, 3DMAX responded with the same level of confidence. Ex3rcice and Lucky consistently opened rounds, while strong discipline in late-round situations allowed the French lineup to swing the series back in their favor. FUT had chances for a comeback but lost several key clutches.<\/li>\n
  3. Dust2 (decider) \u2014 13:5 3DMAX
    \nThe deciding map turned into a one-sided affair. 3DMAX completely controlled the tempo, won the duels, and quickly broke the opponent\u2019s economy. FUT were unable to find a stable rhythm, and Dust2 was played under full domination by the French team.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Player of the Match \u2014 Aulon \u201cKrabeni\u201d Fazlija (FUT)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Despite the team\u2019s loss, Krabeni was the most consistent player of the series.<\/p>\n