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\n <\/a>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n Spirit survive Aurora scare to reach 2-0 pool at IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 3 <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n<\/div>\nB8 start strong, but FUT complete the comeback<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot_474.webp\")
Player statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe series opened on Dust2, picked by FUT, but B8 immediately took control. Led by Andrii \u201cnpl\u201d Kukharskyi, the Ukrainians secured a 13-10 victory and moved within one map of survival. FUT answered on Mirage. Despite a competitive first half, the Turkish squad dominated after the break and leveled the series with a 13-9 win. Ancient became the deciding battleground. Both teams traded rounds throughout the map, but FUT proved stronger in the crucial moments and closed out the series 13-11 to complete the reverse sweep.<\/p>\n
npl shines despite elimination<\/h3>\n
B8\u2019s brightest performer was Andrii \u201cnpl\u201d Kukharskyi. The Ukrainian rifler finished the series with 61 kills, 102.3 ADR and a 1.32 rating, earning the highest rating of the match despite ending up on the losing side.<\/p>\n
For FUT, Dmytro \u201cdem0n\u201d Myroshnychenko led the team with a 1.25 rating, while Aulon \u201cKrabeni\u201d Fazlija added a 1.12 rating and several key rounds on the deciding map.<\/p>\n
VRS impact<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260606_Adela-Sznajder_IEM-Cologne_08884.webp\")
Photo Copyright by ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe victory gave FUT a major boost in the rankings. The team gained 25 VRS points and climbed from 13th to 11th place. B8, meanwhile, lost nine points and remained 17th in the standings.<\/p>\n
\n- FUT: +25 points (#11, +2)<\/li>\n
- B8: -9 points (#17)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Team reactions<\/h3>\n
FUT<\/a> celebrated the victory with a confident message on social media:<\/p>\nWE ARE NOT DONE YET.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
The organization posted a graphic featuring the 2-1 scoreline, emphasizing that their Cologne journey continues. B8<\/a>, meanwhile, published an emotional farewell message after the defeat:<\/p>\nOur run at IEM Cologne Major 2026 comes to an end.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
The Ukrainian organization thanked fans for their support and reflected on a memorable campaign that included a comeback from 0-2 to 3-2 in Stage 1 and a qualification for Stage 3. B8<\/a> also congratulated their opponents, replying to FUT\u2019s post with:<\/p>\nGL @FUTesportsgg<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
What\u2019s next?<\/h3>\n
While B8 leave Cologne with valuable experience and another Major Stage 3 appearance, FUT remain alive and will continue fighting for one of the remaining playoff spots. With elimination pressure mounting and every match now a do-or-die battle, the Turkish squad will need at least two more victories to complete their comeback from 0-2 and reach the playoffs.<\/p>\n\n
B8 start strong, but FUT complete the comeback<\/h3>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe series opened on Dust2, picked by FUT, but B8 immediately took control. Led by Andrii \u201cnpl\u201d Kukharskyi, the Ukrainians secured a 13-10 victory and moved within one map of survival. FUT answered on Mirage. Despite a competitive first half, the Turkish squad dominated after the break and leveled the series with a 13-9 win. Ancient became the deciding battleground. Both teams traded rounds throughout the map, but FUT proved stronger in the crucial moments and closed out the series 13-11 to complete the reverse sweep.<\/p>\n
npl shines despite elimination<\/h3>\n
B8\u2019s brightest performer was Andrii \u201cnpl\u201d Kukharskyi. The Ukrainian rifler finished the series with 61 kills, 102.3 ADR and a 1.32 rating, earning the highest rating of the match despite ending up on the losing side.<\/p>\n
For FUT, Dmytro \u201cdem0n\u201d Myroshnychenko led the team with a 1.25 rating, while Aulon \u201cKrabeni\u201d Fazlija added a 1.12 rating and several key rounds on the deciding map.<\/p>\n
VRS impact<\/h3>\nPhoto Copyright by ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe victory gave FUT a major boost in the rankings. The team gained 25 VRS points and climbed from 13th to 11th place. B8, meanwhile, lost nine points and remained 17th in the standings.<\/p>\n
\n- FUT: +25 points (#11, +2)<\/li>\n
- B8: -9 points (#17)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Team reactions<\/h3>\n
FUT<\/a> celebrated the victory with a confident message on social media:<\/p>\nWE ARE NOT DONE YET.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
The organization posted a graphic featuring the 2-1 scoreline, emphasizing that their Cologne journey continues. B8<\/a>, meanwhile, published an emotional farewell message after the defeat:<\/p>\nOur run at IEM Cologne Major 2026 comes to an end.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
The Ukrainian organization thanked fans for their support and reflected on a memorable campaign that included a comeback from 0-2 to 3-2 in Stage 1 and a qualification for Stage 3. B8<\/a> also congratulated their opponents, replying to FUT\u2019s post with:<\/p>\nGL @FUTesportsgg<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
What\u2019s next?<\/h3>\n
While B8 leave Cologne with valuable experience and another Major Stage 3 appearance, FUT remain alive and will continue fighting for one of the remaining playoff spots. With elimination pressure mounting and every match now a do-or-die battle, the Turkish squad will need at least two more victories to complete their comeback from 0-2 and reach the playoffs.<\/p>\n\n
The series opened on Dust2, picked by FUT, but B8 immediately took control. Led by Andrii \u201cnpl\u201d Kukharskyi, the Ukrainians secured a 13-10 victory and moved within one map of survival. FUT answered on Mirage. Despite a competitive first half, the Turkish squad dominated after the break and leveled the series with a 13-9 win. Ancient became the deciding battleground. Both teams traded rounds throughout the map, but FUT proved stronger in the crucial moments and closed out the series 13-11 to complete the reverse sweep.<\/p>\n
npl shines despite elimination<\/h3>\n
B8\u2019s brightest performer was Andrii \u201cnpl\u201d Kukharskyi. The Ukrainian rifler finished the series with 61 kills, 102.3 ADR and a 1.32 rating, earning the highest rating of the match despite ending up on the losing side.<\/p>\n
For FUT, Dmytro \u201cdem0n\u201d Myroshnychenko led the team with a 1.25 rating, while Aulon \u201cKrabeni\u201d Fazlija added a 1.12 rating and several key rounds on the deciding map.<\/p>\n
VRS impact<\/h3>\nPhoto Copyright by ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe victory gave FUT a major boost in the rankings. The team gained 25 VRS points and climbed from 13th to 11th place. B8, meanwhile, lost nine points and remained 17th in the standings.<\/p>\n
\n- FUT: +25 points (#11, +2)<\/li>\n
- B8: -9 points (#17)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Team reactions<\/h3>\n
FUT<\/a> celebrated the victory with a confident message on social media:<\/p>\nWE ARE NOT DONE YET.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
The organization posted a graphic featuring the 2-1 scoreline, emphasizing that their Cologne journey continues. B8<\/a>, meanwhile, published an emotional farewell message after the defeat:<\/p>\nOur run at IEM Cologne Major 2026 comes to an end.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
The Ukrainian organization thanked fans for their support and reflected on a memorable campaign that included a comeback from 0-2 to 3-2 in Stage 1 and a qualification for Stage 3. B8<\/a> also congratulated their opponents, replying to FUT\u2019s post with:<\/p>\nGL @FUTesportsgg<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
What\u2019s next?<\/h3>\n
While B8 leave Cologne with valuable experience and another Major Stage 3 appearance, FUT remain alive and will continue fighting for one of the remaining playoff spots. With elimination pressure mounting and every match now a do-or-die battle, the Turkish squad will need at least two more victories to complete their comeback from 0-2 and reach the playoffs.<\/p>\n\n
The victory gave FUT a major boost in the rankings. The team gained 25 VRS points and climbed from 13th to 11th place. B8, meanwhile, lost nine points and remained 17th in the standings.<\/p>\n
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- FUT: +25 points (#11, +2)<\/li>\n
- B8: -9 points (#17)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Team reactions<\/h3>\n
FUT<\/a> celebrated the victory with a confident message on social media:<\/p>\n
WE ARE NOT DONE YET.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
The organization posted a graphic featuring the 2-1 scoreline, emphasizing that their Cologne journey continues. B8<\/a>, meanwhile, published an emotional farewell message after the defeat:<\/p>\n
Our run at IEM Cologne Major 2026 comes to an end.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
The Ukrainian organization thanked fans for their support and reflected on a memorable campaign that included a comeback from 0-2 to 3-2 in Stage 1 and a qualification for Stage 3. B8<\/a> also congratulated their opponents, replying to FUT\u2019s post with:<\/p>\n
GL @FUTesportsgg<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
What\u2019s next?<\/h3>\n
While B8 leave Cologne with valuable experience and another Major Stage 3 appearance, FUT remain alive and will continue fighting for one of the remaining playoff spots. With elimination pressure mounting and every match now a do-or-die battle, the Turkish squad will need at least two more victories to complete their comeback from 0-2 and reach the playoffs.<\/p>\n\n
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