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Astralis Reigns Victorious: Recap of IEM Katowice Grand Finals Match

Astralis Crowned Champions once again at IEM Katowice

The final day of IEM Katowice has concluded, and Astralis has emerged as the champion once again.

Map One – Cache: FaZe Clan 16 – 9 Astralis

  • Astralis won the first pistol round as CT, but FaZe answered back with a quasi-force buy in the next round.
  • Astralis took the next round despite being down in weapons.
  • FaZe did a clean sweep of Astralis in one round but lost the next round.
  • Astralis won the final round of the first half, with FaZe leading 10-5.
  • Astralis took the second pistol round and gained an advantage.
  • Astralis slowly gained control of the game and emerged victorious in the end.

Map Two – Overpass: Astralis 16 – 12 FaZe Clan

  • Astralis planted the bomb and won their first round on the T side, gaining an advantage.
  • FaZe answered back with a successful B site defense in the next round.
  • Astralis struggled to break FaZe’s defense but managed to win important rounds.
  • Astralis made a comeback in the second half and secured the victory.

Map Three – Nuke: Astralis 16 – 12 FaZe Clan

  • Astralis defended both sites against FaZe Clan and won the first pistol round.
  • FaZe managed to answer back and secure a round win.
  • Astralis had a strong performance and emerged victorious in the end.

Map Four – Inferno: Astralis 16 – 13 FaZe Clan

  • FaZe won the first pistol round, but Astralis quickly answered back.
  • Astralis had a strong performance and secured important rounds.
  • Astralis maintained their advantage and emerged as the champions of the match.

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