Team Spirit secured their place in the semifinals of IEM Katowice 2025 by defeating Virtus.pro with a score of 2-0, showcasing commendable skills in a competitive match.

“This was disappointing,” Sharipov stated after their defeat. “We played poorly and will need to improve for future matches.”

Spirit demonstrated strategic gameplay, leading to victories on Train (13-2) and Ancient (13-9).

As they prepare for a rematch against NIC, their recent performances will be crucial. Notably, Spirit has maintained a strong head-to-head record against NAVI, achieving a 7-1 series win prior to this tournament.

In a tense match witnessed live in Spodek arena, Team Spirit’s players, including Danil “donk” Kryshkovets and Boris “magixx” Vorobiev, managed to thwart several attacks from Virtus.pro, who faced difficulties without their full roster.

Looking forward to the next encounter, both teams are eager to showcase their best performance in what promises to be an exhilarating semifinal.