{"id":344815,"date":"2026-01-29T22:43:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T22:43:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=344815"},"modified":"2026-01-29T22:43:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T22:43:51","slug":"g2-beat-liquid-fut-sweep-legacy-iem-krakow-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/g2-beat-liquid-fut-sweep-legacy-iem-krakow-2026","title":{"rendered":"FUT eliminate Legacy as G2 edge Liquid in IEM Krak\u00f3w 2026 Stage 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Another busy day at IEM Krak\u00f3w 2026 Stage 1 delivered two contrasting series. FUT advanced confidently in the lower bracket after a clean sweep over Legacy, while G2 survived a tense three-map battle against Liquid in the upper bracket, once again relying on late-round composure to close out a tight series on LAN. For FUT, it was a controlled and efficient performance. For G2, a hard-earned win that highlighted both their resilience and remaining inconsistencies.<\/p>\n

Road to the matchups \u2014 control versus volatility<\/h3>\n

Legacy<\/strong> entered the lower bracket under pressure, still searching for consistency after a string of uneven performances. While individual moments were present, the team continued to struggle with mid-round coordination and closing potential against disciplined opposition.<\/p>\n

FUT<\/strong> arrived with a clear identity built around structured defaults and strong trading. Their recent form suggested a team capable of punishing mistakes rather than forcing high-risk plays \u2014 an approach that proved effective throughout the series.<\/p>\n\n

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Dust2 \u2014 13:7. FUT take command early<\/h3>\n

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On Dust2, FUT quickly established control. Strong opening duels and consistent long pressure allowed them to dictate the pace, while Legacy failed to convert early advantages into sustained momentum. As the map progressed, FUT\u2019s defensive setups limited Legacy\u2019s options, and the gap steadily widened. The map closed 13:7 with FUT rarely under real threat.<\/p>\n

Ancient \u2014 13:10. Discipline closes the series<\/h3>\n

Ancient proved more competitive, with Legacy briefly finding success through faster pacing and individual initiative. However, FUT remained composed in key moments. Cleaner late-round decisions and better utility usage allowed FUT to edge ahead whenever the score tightened. They closed Ancient 13:10, completing a composed 2\u20130 victory.<\/p>\n

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Player of the match \u2014 Dmytro \u201cdem0n\u201d Myroshychenko<\/h3>\n