FalleN acknowledged that his team, FURIA, had a somewhat fortuitous escape during their match against Imperial fe. The Brazilian captain noted that they benefitted from a critical lapse by Imperial fe at a pivotal moment in the game, particularly at a score of 12-11.

“It really felt like we should have lost [Mirage],” said FalleN.
“We had an advantage but it slipped away, and we managed to recover only through a lucky break.”

In their opening match of the IEM Katowice 2025 Play-in, FURIA emerged victorious with a score of 2-0 (16-13 on Mirage, 13-1 on Dust2). The team’s performance on Mirage was commendable, showing resilience after trailing behind.

Match Highlights

FURIA needed to dig deep to fend off a robust challenge from Imperial fe, particularly with standout performances from players on both sides:

• FURIA: Gabriel FalleN Toledo and Marcelo “chelo” Cespedes led their team’s efforts on Mirage, while Kaike “KSCERATO” Cerato dominated on Dust2.
• Imperial fe: Ana “ANa” Dumbravă was instrumental in achieving a comeback, showcasing her skills effectively.

The overall competition is heating up as they prepare for the next matches in the tournament, with FURIA on track to advance to the top-16 stage after this win.