The IEM Rio Major might’ve just seen one of its biggest matches yet. Imperial, the Brazilian team led by the “godfather” of Counter-Strike, FalleN, in an elimination match against the young-gun Cloud9 roster, with the CIS squad winning 2-0.
C9 took the Imperial squad down in two maps, both leading to nail-biting overtime rounds, with C9 mounting a comeback every map. Dmitry “sh1ro” Sokolov took control in overtime, the sniper forced any advantage Imperial had to slip through their fingers. Through both maps, his ability to stay composed shook Imperial to its core, forcing them to lose precious rounds.
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