Astralis managed to avoid another early exit from the tournament by defeating FlyQuest with a score of 2-1 in the IEM Katowice Play-in. The match had tied up in a decisive moment, showing the skill and determination of the Danes.

An impressive performance by device secured the victory for Astralis.

In this encounter, Astralis struggled initially but showed resilience against their Australian rivals. The first map was a setback for Astralis, with FlyQuest taking an early lead. However, they rebounded strongly in the subsequent rounds.

Citing the close finishes in their matches leading to this victory, Astralis remains determined to improve and secure further qualifications in future tournaments.

As for FlyQuest, adjustments in their lineup have shown promise but they continue to seek consistency. They managed to bring in a new AWPer, Iulian ‘regali’ Harjău, but the squad still faces challenges.