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\n <\/a>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n IEM Cologne Major 2026 Stage 3 \u2014 Day 4. Live Broadcast & Results <\/a>\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/article> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAurora dominate 9z to reach the playoffs<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot_480.webp\")
Player statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\nAfter defeating G2 earlier in the day, Aurora continued their impressive run with a convincing 2-0 victory over 9z. The Turkish-led squad looked in control throughout the series and never allowed the South Americans to establish momentum.<\/p>\n
9z selected Nuke, but Aurora completely shut down their opponents and secured a comfortable 13-1 victory. On Dust2, the story remained largely the same as Wicadia, XANTARES and company closed out the map 13-5 to complete the sweep and book a playoff berth.<\/p>\n
Caner \u201csoufly\u201d Kesici was named Player of the Match after posting a 1.67 rating and 98.2 ADR across the series.<\/p>\n
Vitality stop BetBoom\u2019s run<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot_481.webp\")
Player statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
BetBoom entered the match after stunning Falcons and reaching the 2-1 pool, but the world No.1 team proved too strong. Vitality claimed a 2-0 victory to advance to the playoffs and deny BetBoom an immediate qualification.<\/p>\n
On Overpass, Mathieu \u201cZywOo\u201d Herbaut led the charge as Vitality secured a 13-8 win. BetBoom attempted to respond on their own map pick, Nuke, but Vitality once again controlled the decisive moments and closed the map 13-11 to complete the series.<\/p>\n
ZywOo finished as the best player of the match with a 1.66 rating and 108.9 ADR.<\/p>\n
VRS impact<\/strong><\/p>\nThe victories brought important gains in the Valve Regional Standings. Aurora earned +28 points and climbed from No.9 to No.8, while 9z lost 13 points and dropped to No.12. Vitality collected another +19 points and strengthened their position at No.2 in the rankings. BetBoom, despite the defeat, lost only five points and remained close to the top ten.<\/p>\n
Team reactions<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260603_Adela-Sznajder_IEM-Cologne_04494.webp\")
Photo Copyright by ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAurora<\/a> celebrated qualification with a post proclaiming:<\/p>\nXANTARESPEEK > HUASOPEEK. Major Playoffs secured.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
9z<\/a> accepted the loss and promised to fight for the final playoff spot:<\/p>\nToday wasn\u2019t our day, we fall to Aurora in Stage 3 of the IEM Cologne Major 2026. Tomorrow we have one last chance to advance to playoffs.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
Vitality<\/a> shared a celebratory message after reaching the arena stage:<\/p>\n3-1 COMFORT ZONE. SEE YOU ALL IN THE PLAYOFFS.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
Aurora dominate 9z to reach the playoffs<\/h3>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\nAfter defeating G2 earlier in the day, Aurora continued their impressive run with a convincing 2-0 victory over 9z. The Turkish-led squad looked in control throughout the series and never allowed the South Americans to establish momentum.<\/p>\n
9z selected Nuke, but Aurora completely shut down their opponents and secured a comfortable 13-1 victory. On Dust2, the story remained largely the same as Wicadia, XANTARES and company closed out the map 13-5 to complete the sweep and book a playoff berth.<\/p>\n
Caner \u201csoufly\u201d Kesici was named Player of the Match after posting a 1.67 rating and 98.2 ADR across the series.<\/p>\n
Vitality stop BetBoom\u2019s run<\/h3>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
BetBoom entered the match after stunning Falcons and reaching the 2-1 pool, but the world No.1 team proved too strong. Vitality claimed a 2-0 victory to advance to the playoffs and deny BetBoom an immediate qualification.<\/p>\n
On Overpass, Mathieu \u201cZywOo\u201d Herbaut led the charge as Vitality secured a 13-8 win. BetBoom attempted to respond on their own map pick, Nuke, but Vitality once again controlled the decisive moments and closed the map 13-11 to complete the series.<\/p>\n
ZywOo finished as the best player of the match with a 1.66 rating and 108.9 ADR.<\/p>\n
VRS impact<\/strong><\/p>\nThe victories brought important gains in the Valve Regional Standings. Aurora earned +28 points and climbed from No.9 to No.8, while 9z lost 13 points and dropped to No.12. Vitality collected another +19 points and strengthened their position at No.2 in the rankings. BetBoom, despite the defeat, lost only five points and remained close to the top ten.<\/p>\n
Team reactions<\/h3>\nPhoto Copyright by ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAurora<\/a> celebrated qualification with a post proclaiming:<\/p>\nXANTARESPEEK > HUASOPEEK. Major Playoffs secured.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
9z<\/a> accepted the loss and promised to fight for the final playoff spot:<\/p>\nToday wasn\u2019t our day, we fall to Aurora in Stage 3 of the IEM Cologne Major 2026. Tomorrow we have one last chance to advance to playoffs.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
Vitality<\/a> shared a celebratory message after reaching the arena stage:<\/p>\n3-1 COMFORT ZONE. SEE YOU ALL IN THE PLAYOFFS.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
After defeating G2 earlier in the day, Aurora continued their impressive run with a convincing 2-0 victory over 9z. The Turkish-led squad looked in control throughout the series and never allowed the South Americans to establish momentum.<\/p>\n
9z selected Nuke, but Aurora completely shut down their opponents and secured a comfortable 13-1 victory. On Dust2, the story remained largely the same as Wicadia, XANTARES and company closed out the map 13-5 to complete the sweep and book a playoff berth.<\/p>\n
Caner \u201csoufly\u201d Kesici was named Player of the Match after posting a 1.67 rating and 98.2 ADR across the series.<\/p>\n
Vitality stop BetBoom\u2019s run<\/h3>\nPlayer statistics for the match \/\/ taken from HLTV<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
BetBoom entered the match after stunning Falcons and reaching the 2-1 pool, but the world No.1 team proved too strong. Vitality claimed a 2-0 victory to advance to the playoffs and deny BetBoom an immediate qualification.<\/p>\n
On Overpass, Mathieu \u201cZywOo\u201d Herbaut led the charge as Vitality secured a 13-8 win. BetBoom attempted to respond on their own map pick, Nuke, but Vitality once again controlled the decisive moments and closed the map 13-11 to complete the series.<\/p>\n
ZywOo finished as the best player of the match with a 1.66 rating and 108.9 ADR.<\/p>\n
VRS impact<\/strong><\/p>\nThe victories brought important gains in the Valve Regional Standings. Aurora earned +28 points and climbed from No.9 to No.8, while 9z lost 13 points and dropped to No.12. Vitality collected another +19 points and strengthened their position at No.2 in the rankings. BetBoom, despite the defeat, lost only five points and remained close to the top ten.<\/p>\n
Team reactions<\/h3>\nPhoto Copyright by ESL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAurora<\/a> celebrated qualification with a post proclaiming:<\/p>\nXANTARESPEEK > HUASOPEEK. Major Playoffs secured.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
9z<\/a> accepted the loss and promised to fight for the final playoff spot:<\/p>\nToday wasn\u2019t our day, we fall to Aurora in Stage 3 of the IEM Cologne Major 2026. Tomorrow we have one last chance to advance to playoffs.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
Vitality<\/a> shared a celebratory message after reaching the arena stage:<\/p>\n3-1 COMFORT ZONE. SEE YOU ALL IN THE PLAYOFFS.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n
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BetBoom entered the match after stunning Falcons and reaching the 2-1 pool, but the world No.1 team proved too strong. Vitality claimed a 2-0 victory to advance to the playoffs and deny BetBoom an immediate qualification.<\/p>\n
On Overpass, Mathieu \u201cZywOo\u201d Herbaut led the charge as Vitality secured a 13-8 win. BetBoom attempted to respond on their own map pick, Nuke, but Vitality once again controlled the decisive moments and closed the map 13-11 to complete the series.<\/p>\n
ZywOo finished as the best player of the match with a 1.66 rating and 108.9 ADR.<\/p>\n
VRS impact<\/strong><\/p>\n The victories brought important gains in the Valve Regional Standings. Aurora earned +28 points and climbed from No.9 to No.8, while 9z lost 13 points and dropped to No.12. Vitality collected another +19 points and strengthened their position at No.2 in the rankings. BetBoom, despite the defeat, lost only five points and remained close to the top ten.<\/p>\n Aurora<\/a> celebrated qualification with a post proclaiming:<\/p>\n XANTARESPEEK > HUASOPEEK. Major Playoffs secured.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n 9z<\/a> accepted the loss and promised to fight for the final playoff spot:<\/p>\n Today wasn\u2019t our day, we fall to Aurora in Stage 3 of the IEM Cologne Major 2026. Tomorrow we have one last chance to advance to playoffs.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n Vitality<\/a> shared a celebratory message after reaching the arena stage:<\/p>\n 3-1 COMFORT ZONE. SEE YOU ALL IN THE PLAYOFFS.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\nTeam reactions<\/h3>\n
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