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\n <\/a>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n B8 advanced to Stage 2 \u2014 IEM Cologne Major 2026 <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n<\/div>\nFlyQuest dominate the deciding series<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot_439.webp\")
Player statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe opening map, Anubis, started competitively, with THUNDER dOWNUNDER keeping the score close during the first half. However, FlyQuest gradually took control of the game thanks to superior teamwork and stronger late-round execution. The favorites eventually secured a 13-10 victory on their own map pick.<\/p>\n
Inferno became completely one-sided. FlyQuest overwhelmed their opponents from the opening rounds and gave THUNDER dOWNUNDER almost no opportunities to recover. The second map ended with a dominant 13-3 scoreline, sealing the series without the need for Dust2.<\/p>\n
With the victory, FlyQuest advanced to the 2-2 pool, while THUNDER dOWNUNDER were eliminated from the Major with a 1-3 record.<\/p>\n
Vexite leads FlyQuest to victory<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HJ-PNSTXAAA_UUb.webp\")
Photo Copyright by FlyQuest official Twitter account<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDeclan \u201cVexite\u201d Portelli was the star of the series and finished with an impressive 1.66 rating. He recorded 36 kills and 99.2 ADR while constantly finding opening duels and maintaining momentum for his team.<\/p>\n
Corey \u201cnettik\u201d Browne also had an excellent performance with a 1.49 rating, while Justin \u201cjks\u201d Savage added a 1.38 rating and delivered several important rounds during the first map.<\/p>\n
For THUNDER dOWNUNDER, Tyson \u201casap\u201d Paterson was the team\u2019s best player with a 1.14 rating, but the Australians struggled collectively against FlyQuest\u2019s firepower.<\/p>\n
VRS impact after the match<\/strong><\/p>\nThe victory also had a positive effect on FlyQuest\u2019s Valve Regional Standings position. The Australian squad gained 38 points and climbed to 65th place. THUNDER dOWNUNDER, meanwhile, lost 17 points and dropped to 62nd in the rankings following their elimination from the Major.<\/p>\n
Teams react after the result<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HJ9gyPmW4AA-yog.webp\")
Photo Copyright by THUNDERdOWNUNDER official Twitter account<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFlyQuest<\/a> reacted to the victory on social media shortly after the series, reminding fans that their run at the Major is not over. The organization posted the message:<\/p>\nStill alive in Cologne. GG\u2019s @THUNDERdUNDERcs<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
Along with the post, FlyQuest shared a victory graphic featuring the roster and emphasized that they remain in contention for a Stage 2 spot.<\/p>\n
FlyQuest dominate the deciding series<\/h3>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe opening map, Anubis, started competitively, with THUNDER dOWNUNDER keeping the score close during the first half. However, FlyQuest gradually took control of the game thanks to superior teamwork and stronger late-round execution. The favorites eventually secured a 13-10 victory on their own map pick.<\/p>\n
Inferno became completely one-sided. FlyQuest overwhelmed their opponents from the opening rounds and gave THUNDER dOWNUNDER almost no opportunities to recover. The second map ended with a dominant 13-3 scoreline, sealing the series without the need for Dust2.<\/p>\n
With the victory, FlyQuest advanced to the 2-2 pool, while THUNDER dOWNUNDER were eliminated from the Major with a 1-3 record.<\/p>\n
Vexite leads FlyQuest to victory<\/h3>\nPhoto Copyright by FlyQuest official Twitter account<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDeclan \u201cVexite\u201d Portelli was the star of the series and finished with an impressive 1.66 rating. He recorded 36 kills and 99.2 ADR while constantly finding opening duels and maintaining momentum for his team.<\/p>\n
Corey \u201cnettik\u201d Browne also had an excellent performance with a 1.49 rating, while Justin \u201cjks\u201d Savage added a 1.38 rating and delivered several important rounds during the first map.<\/p>\n
For THUNDER dOWNUNDER, Tyson \u201casap\u201d Paterson was the team\u2019s best player with a 1.14 rating, but the Australians struggled collectively against FlyQuest\u2019s firepower.<\/p>\n
VRS impact after the match<\/strong><\/p>\nThe victory also had a positive effect on FlyQuest\u2019s Valve Regional Standings position. The Australian squad gained 38 points and climbed to 65th place. THUNDER dOWNUNDER, meanwhile, lost 17 points and dropped to 62nd in the rankings following their elimination from the Major.<\/p>\n
Teams react after the result<\/h3>\nPhoto Copyright by THUNDERdOWNUNDER official Twitter account<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFlyQuest<\/a> reacted to the victory on social media shortly after the series, reminding fans that their run at the Major is not over. The organization posted the message:<\/p>\nStill alive in Cologne. GG\u2019s @THUNDERdUNDERcs<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
Along with the post, FlyQuest shared a victory graphic featuring the roster and emphasized that they remain in contention for a Stage 2 spot.<\/p>\n
The opening map, Anubis, started competitively, with THUNDER dOWNUNDER keeping the score close during the first half. However, FlyQuest gradually took control of the game thanks to superior teamwork and stronger late-round execution. The favorites eventually secured a 13-10 victory on their own map pick.<\/p>\n
Inferno became completely one-sided. FlyQuest overwhelmed their opponents from the opening rounds and gave THUNDER dOWNUNDER almost no opportunities to recover. The second map ended with a dominant 13-3 scoreline, sealing the series without the need for Dust2.<\/p>\n
With the victory, FlyQuest advanced to the 2-2 pool, while THUNDER dOWNUNDER were eliminated from the Major with a 1-3 record.<\/p>\n
Vexite leads FlyQuest to victory<\/h3>\nPhoto Copyright by FlyQuest official Twitter account<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDeclan \u201cVexite\u201d Portelli was the star of the series and finished with an impressive 1.66 rating. He recorded 36 kills and 99.2 ADR while constantly finding opening duels and maintaining momentum for his team.<\/p>\n
Corey \u201cnettik\u201d Browne also had an excellent performance with a 1.49 rating, while Justin \u201cjks\u201d Savage added a 1.38 rating and delivered several important rounds during the first map.<\/p>\n
For THUNDER dOWNUNDER, Tyson \u201casap\u201d Paterson was the team\u2019s best player with a 1.14 rating, but the Australians struggled collectively against FlyQuest\u2019s firepower.<\/p>\n
VRS impact after the match<\/strong><\/p>\nThe victory also had a positive effect on FlyQuest\u2019s Valve Regional Standings position. The Australian squad gained 38 points and climbed to 65th place. THUNDER dOWNUNDER, meanwhile, lost 17 points and dropped to 62nd in the rankings following their elimination from the Major.<\/p>\n
Teams react after the result<\/h3>\nPhoto Copyright by THUNDERdOWNUNDER official Twitter account<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFlyQuest<\/a> reacted to the victory on social media shortly after the series, reminding fans that their run at the Major is not over. The organization posted the message:<\/p>\nStill alive in Cologne. GG\u2019s @THUNDERdUNDERcs<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
Along with the post, FlyQuest shared a victory graphic featuring the roster and emphasized that they remain in contention for a Stage 2 spot.<\/p>\n
Declan \u201cVexite\u201d Portelli was the star of the series and finished with an impressive 1.66 rating. He recorded 36 kills and 99.2 ADR while constantly finding opening duels and maintaining momentum for his team.<\/p>\n
Corey \u201cnettik\u201d Browne also had an excellent performance with a 1.49 rating, while Justin \u201cjks\u201d Savage added a 1.38 rating and delivered several important rounds during the first map.<\/p>\n
For THUNDER dOWNUNDER, Tyson \u201casap\u201d Paterson was the team\u2019s best player with a 1.14 rating, but the Australians struggled collectively against FlyQuest\u2019s firepower.<\/p>\n
VRS impact after the match<\/strong><\/p>\n The victory also had a positive effect on FlyQuest\u2019s Valve Regional Standings position. The Australian squad gained 38 points and climbed to 65th place. THUNDER dOWNUNDER, meanwhile, lost 17 points and dropped to 62nd in the rankings following their elimination from the Major.<\/p>\n FlyQuest<\/a> reacted to the victory on social media shortly after the series, reminding fans that their run at the Major is not over. The organization posted the message:<\/p>\n Still alive in Cologne. GG\u2019s @THUNDERdUNDERcs<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n Along with the post, FlyQuest shared a victory graphic featuring the roster and emphasized that they remain in contention for a Stage 2 spot.<\/p>\nTeams react after the result<\/h3>\n
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