{"id":383691,"date":"2026-04-14T16:43:42","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=383691"},"modified":"2026-04-14T16:44:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:44:23","slug":"red-canids-vs-gentle-mates-iem-rio-2026-result","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/red-canids-vs-gentle-mates-iem-rio-2026-result","title":{"rendered":"RED Canids eliminate Gentle Mates to stay alive at IEM Rio 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

RED Canids kept their IEM Rio 2026 campaign alive by defeating Gentle Mates 2\u20131 in a Group A lower bracket elimination match. The series was a game of contrasts: a confident start from the Brazilians, a dominant response from the Europeans, and a composed finish on the decider. With both teams facing elimination, RED Canids handled the pressure better in the key moments.<\/p>\n

Road through the tournament<\/h3>\n

RED Canids began their run with a loss to Vitality (0\u20132), but quickly adapted. This win over Gentle Mates keeps them alive in the lower bracket and shows clear improvement as the tournament progresses.<\/p>\n

Gentle Mates, on the other hand, had a more difficult journey. Losses to G2 and inconsistent performances against stronger opposition exposed their main issue \u2014 lack of stability. This defeat marks the end of their campaign.<\/p>\n\n

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Mirage \u2014 RED Canids in control<\/h3>\n
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The series opened on Mirage, picked by RED Canids, and they immediately set the pace. Their T-side looked structured, with strong opening duels and solid mid control. Gentle Mates tried to respond through individual plays, but couldn\u2019t match the overall system. RED Canids closed the map 13\u20139.<\/p>\n

Ancient \u2014 Gentle Mates strike back<\/h3>\n

Ancient saw a complete shift in momentum. Gentle Mates dominated the map, especially on the CT side. RED Canids struggled to find any rhythm on offense, losing opening duels and looking disorganized. The European side quickly secured a 13\u20134 win to tie the series.<\/p>\n

Overpass \u2014 composure makes the difference<\/h3>\n

On Overpass, discipline became the deciding factor. After a close first half, RED Canids stepped up on the CT side, reading their opponents well and converting key rounds. Gentle Mates stayed competitive until the end, but couldn\u2019t break through. RED Canids closed the map 13\u201310 and secured the series 2\u20131.<\/p>\n

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Player of the Match<\/h3>\n
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The standout performer was Richard \u201cchayJESUS\u201d Seidy, who delivered a consistent series:<\/p>\n