MongolZ found themselves outmatched as a clean 2-0 from a feisty Vitality side sent them packing to reach the IEM Melbourne Semi-Finals. Waiting for them is an up-and-coming Falcons side that has rejuvenated with the addition of m0NESY.
VETO
- The MongolZ removed Train
- Vitality removed Ancient
- The MongolZ picked Mirage
- Vitality picked Nuke
- The MongolZ removed Dust2
- Vitality removed Anubis
- Inferno was left over
Map 1: Mirage; Pick: The MongolZ; Winner: Vitality
Having been mauled for the entirety of the first half, MongolZ only got away with a single round in the first half of their own map pick. Not only were Vitality far superior on the defence, but MongolZ did not look like they belonged in the same league. Switching to the defence with an 11-1 scoreline, the comeback dream was too far-fetched for MongolZ. Despite winning the pistol round, Vitality once again got back to dominating the Asian side, leading them to win the map 13-3.
Map 2: Nuke; Pick: Vitality; Winner: Vitality
A perfect replica of Mirage on Nuke, Vitality gave the MongolZ no chance to get going at all. The MongolZ defence had no idea for the entirety of the first half how Vitality systematically picked them apart piece by piece. Winning two rounds in the first half, MongolZ managed one round more than they got in Mirage. They did manage to win the pistol, but the following round was converted by Vitality, to take charge of the game immediately. Winning all of the remaining rounds, Vitality cruised past MongolZ to win the map 13-3.
MongolZ, having taken down the biggest names in the world, got completely outmatched by Vitality. This goes to show how far ahead Team Vitality is since the addition of ropz. The only team with the chance of going toe-to-toe with Vitality will be waiting for them in the Grand Finals, but despite Falcons’ recent performances, the scales heavily side towards Vitality.