Day 2 of IEM Melbourne 2025 delivered plenty of emotions, unexpected results, and determined the fate of several teams. Vitality, Team Falcons, MOUZ, and The MongolZ secured victories and advanced to the upper bracket finals of their groups, taking a confident step toward the playoffs. Meanwhile, the journey has come to an end for four teams — paiN, BIG, Virtus.pro, and SAW — who couldn’t withstand the pressure of elimination matches and were knocked out of the tournament. The remaining teams now prepare for do-or-die battles in the lower bracket, where every round could be their last.
Vitality
Vitality continue their pursuit of the Grand Slam, proving their excellent form by crushing Liquid. With dominant wins — 13:5 on Mirage and 13:8 on the second map — they move on in the upper bracket, while Liquid fall to the lower bracket.
Top performer: flameZ – 36 kills, 99.6 ADR, 1.44 rating
Watch the clutch:
Falcons
Since signing m0NESY, Team Falcons have been gaining momentum. After losing the first map 9:13, they mounted a comeback on Mirage (13:11) and confidently closed out Dust2 (13:4). NAVI drop to the lower bracket and will face FlyQuest next.
Top performer: m0NESY – 57 kills (33 with AWP), 86.8 ADR, 1.39 rating
MOUZ
MOUZ started strong with a 13:6 win on Inferno. The second map, Nuke, was much closer — both halves ended 6:6. But in overtime, GamerLegion couldn’t keep up, losing 13:16. MOUZ move on, while GamerLegion fall out of the event.
The MongolZ
The MongolZ have been one of the biggest surprises of the tournament. Despite being underdogs, they confidently defeated FaZe 2:0. The first map, Dust2 — where the now-viral blooper happened — ended 13:8. The second, Ancient, went to overtime, but FaZe only managed one round and lost 13:16.
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Upper Bracket Finals: Power Clashes Ahead
After Day 2, the upper bracket finals are set in each group. In Group A, MOUZ will face the tournament’s dark horses The MongolZ, who shocked everyone with their victory over FaZe.
In Group B, we’re in for a top-tier showdown as Vitality take on Team Falcons. Both teams are in great form, and the winner will be seen as a strong favorite to take the championship.
Last Chance: Lower Bracket Matches
The lower bracket of IEM Melbourne 2025 is heating up with intense elimination matches ahead — where every mistake could be fatal.
In Group A, the inconsistent yet dangerous FaZe will face the determined 3DMAX, who have already proven their fighting spirit. Meanwhile, GamerLegion will clash with Complexity in a high-stakes duel where both teams are desperate to stay alive in the tournament.
In Group B, a shaky but always dangerous NAVI will take on FlyQuest, who already eliminated Virtus.pro. Additionally, Liquid and MIBR — both hungry for redemption after painful losses — will battle it out in what promises to be an emotional and intense encounter. These matchups will be brutal and unforgiving — no one wants to exit this early.
Who’s Out?
After the second day, four teams were eliminated from IEM Melbourne 2025. paiN were outclassed by Complexity, losing both maps without a fight. BIG came close against 3DMAX but couldn’t hold on in overtime. Virtus.pro fell short against FlyQuest, unable to convert crucial rounds. And finally, SAW, despite a heroic showing from cej0t, were taken down by MIBR.
The standings are as follows:
