IEM Dallas 2025 continues to build up playoff tension. In the quarterfinals, Falcons — a team with one of the most star-studded rosters of the season — overcame GamerLegion with a 2:1 scoreline. It was a series where team discipline, individual class, and clutch composure pushed Falcons into the semifinals, with m0NESY emerging as the undisputed hero.
Ancient — Falcons take early control
The series began on Ancient, GamerLegion’s map pick. However, it was Falcons who looked more composed and better prepared. The first half ended in a tight 6:6, but after the side switch, Falcons took full control: TeSeS shut down B-site pushes, lauNX covered mid with consistency, and m0NESY delivered multiple highlight-reel moments. 13:8 — Falcons seized the momentum, forcing GL to fight from behind.
Nuke — GL fight back
On Nuke, the second map, GamerLegion found their rhythm. Falcons once again closed the first half at 6:6, but GL came alive in the second half. acoR was sharp and aggressive with the AWP, Snax dictated the tempo on defense, and isak provided crucial frags in retakes. The map ended 13:9 in GL’s favor, tying the series and sending it to a decider.
Inferno — the clutch factor of m0NESY
The decider — Inferno — started nervously. Falcons had a slow start, but m0NESY turned the tide with a 1v3 clutch in the pistol round. From there, Falcons gained the edge, finishing the half 7:5. In the second half, GL attempted to pressure banana control, but NBK- and TeSeS read their moves well, while m0NESY once again delivered key kills in retakes. The final score — 13:8, and Falcons closed out the series convincingly.
Best player of the Match — m0NESY
m0NESY delivered a textbook series — aggressive, precise, and confident, especially on Inferno, where he led the charge in crucial rounds. He didn’t just frag — he dictated the pace.
His stats:
- Kills–Deaths: 54–37
- Rating: 1.23
- ADR: 83.1
- KAST: 75.0%
In the biggest moments, it was m0NESY who diffused the pressure, found the openings, and locked in the result.
GamerLegion: A valiant effort, but lacking consistency
GamerLegion didn’t look weak — on the contrary, acoR was in excellent form, Snax controlled the flow, and even on Inferno the team fought hard. But it was inconsistency in the middle portions of each half that cost them dearly: losing several swing rounds per map broke their economy and rhythm.
This was a clear step forward for GL — but not yet enough to stop a Falcons roster stacked with firepower and experience.
Player Stats
Community Reaction
The Falcons vs GamerLegion match sparked active discussion on HLTV.org. Many users noted GL’s improvements while highlighting Falcons’ form since m0NESY’s arrival:
“GamerLegion have played close to Falcons. They actually completely dumpstered them in one series before the m0NESY move.” — buttadawg (HLTV)
On Reddit, the community focused on GamerLegion’s turbulent tournament status and missed opportunities:
“GL manages to slip into playoffs but not able to join Austin Major, what is going on.” — Saw_Good_Man (Reddit /r/GlobalOffensive)
Others discussed the rise of Falcons and m0NESY’s seamless fit:
“m0NESY is too comfortable in this system. Falcons really made him the centerpiece.” — lambda_val (Reddit)
Overall, the community reaction was cautiously optimistic for Falcons and respectful toward GL, who showed resilience despite the loss.
What’s Next?
Falcons advance to the IEM Dallas 2025 semifinals, where they’ll face Vitality — another heavyweight contender. This won’t be the first clash between these two teams, and Falcons have come close to breaking Vitality’s win streak before. This time, they may just do it.
As for GamerLegion, this was a respectable showing. They proved they can compete with the best, but to take the next step, they’ll need more depth — both tactical and mental.
