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Intel Extreme Masters Season XIV - Sydney

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[e][h]Intel Extreme Masters XIV - Sydney
League Information
Organizer:
Type:
Offline
Location:
Australia Sydney
Prize Pool:
$250,000 USD
Start Date:
2019-04-29
End Date:
2019-05-05
Teams:
16
Liquipedia Tier:
Links
Maps
Cache • Dust II • Inferno • Mirage • Nuke • Overpass • Train

About[edit]

Broadcast Talent[edit]

  • Desk Host:
  • Analysts:
  • Interviewer:
  • Observers:
    • Australia MC (Michael Campagna)
    • United States prius (David Kuntz)
    • United States encg (Efren Chuong)

Format[edit]

  • Group Stage: April 30th - May 2nd, 2019
    • Two double-elimination format groups
    • The initial matches are Bo1
    • All following matches are Bo3
    • The top three teams from each group advance to the Playoffs:
      • Group stage winners advance to the Semifinals
      • Group stage runners-up advance to the Quarterfinals as the High Seeds
      • Group stage 3rd place teams advance to the Quarterfinals as the Low Seeds

  • Playoffs: May 3rd - 5th, 2019
    • Single-Elimination bracket
    • The Quarterfinals and Semifinals are Bo3
    • The Grand Final is Bo5

Prize Pool[edit]

$250,000 USD are spread among the teams as seen below:

Participants[edit]

FaZe Clan1, 2, 3, 13, 14 [1]
1ICON EsportsICON EsportsAustralia USTILO
 
 
 
 
1Norway rain
2Slovakia GuardiaN
3Sweden olofmeister
4Kazakhstan AdreN
5Serbia YNk
Fnatic [2]
1Sweden KRIMZ
2Sweden JW
3Sweden Xizt
4Sweden twist
5Sweden Brollan
CSweden Jumpy
MIBR [4]
1Brazil FalleN
2Brazil fer
3Brazil coldzera
4Brazil TACO
5Brazil felps
CBrazil zews

For "News and Roster Changes" Click here.

1 December 16th - FaZe Clan bench Denmark karrigan. [9]
2 January 5th - Sweden RobbaN steps down as FaZe Clan's coach. [10]
3 January 6th - FaZe Clan announces Serbia YNk as the team's new coach. [11]
4 January 9th - Due to a poor organizational error, ESL announce that the Oceanic Qualifier will only have 1 slot to the tournament instead of the original 3, one slot will go to an invited team, with the last slot qualification process to be announced at a later date. The Asian qualifier is also subdivided into 3 regions: Greater China, East Asia, & Southeast Asia. [12]
5 January 21st - ESL announce that the final slot will be distributed to a Derby between the top 4 AU & NZ Championship S8 teams. [13]
6 February 10th - Swole Patrol players Mexico MarKE, United States food, and United States vanity are acquired by eUnited, based on the rulebook, the team license follows the majority of the qualified players and will therefore go to eUnited. [14]
7 March 12th - eUnited sign Canada a2z as their new coach. [15]
8 March 21st - ESL announce the sale of one of the invite slots to a 3rd party tournament named GG.Bet Sydney Invitational. [16]
9 March 25th - ESL confirm that the North American Qualifier slot will go to the majority of the players in eUnited. [17]
10 April 4th - mousesports sign Denmark Rejin as coach. [18]
11 April 25th - Ireland NeiL_M joins Grayhound Gaming as coach on trial basis. [19]
12 April 27th - BIG announce that Turkey XANTARES will not be attending the tournament due to visa issues, Germany LEGIJA will stand-in. [20]
13 April 28th - FaZe Clan announce that Serbia YNk and Australia USTILO will stand-in for Bosnia and Herzegovina NiKo and Kazakhstan AdreN on the first day due to visa issues. [21]
14 April 30th - Bosnia and Herzegovina NiKo will miss day two of IEM Sydney due to persisting visa issues, Kazakhstan AdreN will be able to participate on day two. [22]

Results[edit]

Group Stage[edit]

Group A[edit]

Upper Bracket Quarterfinals
Upper Bracket Quarterfinals
UB Quarterfinals
UBQF
Upper Bracket Semifinals
Upper Bracket Semifinals
UB Semifinals
UBSF
Upper Bracket Final
Upper Bracket Final
UB Final
UBF
Qualified
Qualified
Qual.
Q
Team LiquidTeam LiquidLiquid
16
B.O.O.T-dream[S]capeB.O.O.T-dream[S]capeBOOT.dS
9
April 30, 2019 - 12:00 AEST
169
7
96
3
mousesportsmousesportsmouz
14
BIGBIGBIG
16
April 30, 2019 - 12:00 AEST
145
9
1610
6
Team LiquidTeam LiquidLiquid
2
BIGBIGBIG
0
April 30, 2019 - 16:40 AEST
1612
4
73
4
1612
4
33
0
Ninjas in PyjamasNinjas in PyjamasNiP
16
eUnitedeUnitedeU
13
16
13
April 30, 2019 - 13:10 AEST
1612
4
133
10
MVP PKMVP PKMVP.PK
13
RenegadesRenegadesRNG
16
April 30, 2019 - 13:10 AEST
136
7
169
7
Ninjas in PyjamasNinjas in PyjamasNiP
2
RenegadesRenegadesRNG
0
April 30, 2019 - 18:55 AEST
1611
5
44
0
1612
4
123
9
Team LiquidTeam LiquidLiquid
2
Ninjas in PyjamasNinjas in PyjamasNiP
0
May 2, 2019 - 15:15 AEST
169
7
116
5
165
11
1410
4
Team LiquidTeam LiquidLiquid
Ninjas in PyjamasNinjas in PyjamasNiP
Lower Bracket Quarterfinals
Lower Bracket Quarterfinals
LB Quarterfinals
LBQF
Lower Bracket Semifinal
Lower Bracket Semifinal
LB Semifinal
LBSF
Lower Bracket Final
Lower Bracket Final
LB Final
LBF
Qualified
Qualified
Qual.
Q
B.O.O.T-dream[S]capeB.O.O.T-dream[S]capeBOOT.dS
0
mousesportsmousesportsmouz
2
April 30, 2019 - 16:40 AEST
22
0
1613
3
63
3
1612
4
RenegadesRenegadesRNG
0
mousesportsmousesportsmouz
2
May 1, 2019 - 15:30 AEST
127
5
168
8
74
3
1611
5
eUnitedeUnitedeU
0
MVP PKMVP PKMVP.PK
2
April 30, 2019 - 18:25 AEST
96
3
169
7
1770
82
1983
71
BIGBIGBIG
2
MVP PKMVP PKMVP.PK
1
May 1, 2019 - 19:00 AEST
1612
4
73
4
84
4
1611
5
1610
6
55
0
mousesportsmousesportsmouz
2
BIGBIGBIG
0
May 2, 2019 - 15:55 AEST
1613
3
22
0
1611
5
44
0
mousesportsmousesportsmouz

Group B[edit]

Upper Bracket Quarterfinals
Upper Bracket Quarterfinals
UB Quarterfinals
UBQF
Upper Bracket Semifinals
Upper Bracket Semifinals
UB Semifinals
UBSF
Upper Bracket Final
Upper Bracket Final
UB Final
UBF
Qualified
Qualified
Qual.
Q
FaZe ClanFaZe ClanFaZe
16
Chiefs Esports ClubChiefs Esports ClubChiefs
5
April 30, 2019 - 14:30 AEST
1610
6
55
0
ViCi GamingViCi GamingViCi
4
NRG EsportsNRG EsportsNRG
16
April 30, 2019 - 14:45 AEST
42
2
1613
3
FaZe ClanFaZe ClanFaZe
0
NRG EsportsNRG EsportsNRG
2
May 1, 2019 - 15:30 AEST
128
4
167
9
118
3
167
9
FnaticFnaticFnatic
16
HeroicHeroicHeroic
7
April 30, 2019 - 15:30 AEST
1611
5
74
3
Grayhound GamingGrayhound GamingGhG
11
MIBRMIBRMIBR
16
April 30, 2019 - 15:45 AEST
113
8
1612
4
FnaticFnaticFnatic
0
MIBRMIBRMIBR
2
May 1, 2019 - 19:00 AEST
40
4
1615
1
96
3
169
7
NRG EsportsNRG EsportsNRG
2
MIBRMIBRMIBR
0
May 2, 2019 - 17:45 AEST
1611
5
44
0
167
9
118
3
NRG EsportsNRG EsportsNRG
MIBRMIBRMIBR
Lower Bracket Quarterfinals
Lower Bracket Quarterfinals
LB Quarterfinals
LBQF
Lower Bracket Semifinal
Lower Bracket Semifinal
LB Semifinal
LBSF
Lower Bracket Final
Lower Bracket Final
LB Final
LBF
Qualified
Qualified
Qual.
Q
Chiefs Esports ClubChiefs Esports ClubChiefs
2
ViCi GamingViCi GamingViCi
1
May 1, 2019 - 12:00 AEST
168
8
147
7
54
1
1611
5
166
10
109
1
FnaticFnaticFnatic
2
Chiefs Esports ClubChiefs Esports ClubChiefs
1
May 2, 2019 - 12:00 AEST
146
8
169
7
167
9
98
1
1613
3
42
2
HeroicHeroicHeroic
1
Grayhound GamingGrayhound GamingGhG
2
May 1, 2019 - 12:00 AEST
15120
30
1933
121
1611
5
54
1
1110
1
165
11
FaZe ClanFaZe ClanFaZe
1
Grayhound GamingGrayhound GamingGhG
2
May 2, 2019 - 12:00 AEST
128
4
167
9
1610
6
125
7
146
8
169
7
FnaticFnaticFnatic
2
Grayhound GamingGrayhound GamingGhG
1
May 2, 2019 - 17:40 AEST
1615
1
20
2
1651
100
19102
52
1610
6
125
7
FnaticFnaticFnatic

Playoffs[edit]

Quarterfinals
Quarterfinals
Quarters
QF
Semifinals
Semifinals
Semis
SF
Grand Final
Grand Final
Final
GF
MIBRMIBRMIBR
2
mousesportsmousesportsmouz
0
May 3, 2019 - 15:00 AEST
221022
512
19511
1020
1610
6
105
5
Team LiquidTeam LiquidLiquid
2
MIBRMIBRMIBR
0
May 4, 2019 - 15:00 AEST
169
7
106
4
1963
91
1590
60
Ninjas in PyjamasNinjas in PyjamasNiP
1
FnaticFnaticFnatic
2
May 3, 2019 - 18:30 AEST
93
6
1612
4
257113
8221
238220
7112
20711
821
22822
712
NRG EsportsNRG EsportsNRG
1
FnaticFnaticFnatic
2
May 4, 2019 - 18:50 AEST
117
4
168
8
168
8
87
1
105
5
1610
6
Team LiquidTeam LiquidLiquid
3
FnaticFnaticFnatic
2
May 5, 2019 - 15:00 AEST
105
5
1610
6
169
7
146
8
169
7
86
2
66
0
169
7
1611
5
94
5

The Caches Showmatch[edit]

Participants[edit]

Broadcast Talent[edit]

  • Stage Host:

Format[edit]

  • The Caches:
    • Showmatch prior to Grand Final
    • Team Captains draft their teams
    • Game is a Bo1 match

Results[edit]

16
10
May 5, 2019 - 13:15 AEST
168
8
107
3

Prize Pool[edit]

Additional Content[edit]

Streams[edit]

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Secondary
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Streams

Previews[edit]

Conclusions[edit]

Interviews[edit]

HLTV[edit]

CSGO2ASIA.COM[edit]

Videos and Photos[edit]

Galleries[edit]

Highlights[edit]

VODs[edit]

References[edit]

  1. IEM (2018-11-26). "It's time to #FAZEUP - @FaZeClan are heading down under as our next confirmed team for #IEM Sydney 2019!".
  2. ESLAustralia (2019-03-25). "Fun fact: Did you know that @FNATIC was founded by Australians? Another one: They're our next invited team to #IEM Sydney 2019! #FNCWIN".
  3. IEM (2019-03-11). "5 invites, 5 Major Legends! The top NA roster in #CSGO @TeamLiquid is joining the fight Down Under at IEM Sydney 2019!".
  4. "Inaugural champions MIBR head back Down Under For IEM Sydney 2019!". IEM. 2019-02-04.
  5. ESL (2019-03-15). "The reigning #ESLOne New York champions are bringing their renewed roster Down Under".
  6. "Ninjas in Pyjamas will get a first taste of the best crowd in esports at IEM Sydney2019". IEM. 2019-02-27.
  7. ESL (2019-03-21). "The NA stack for #IEM Sydney is growing courtesy of our next direct invite @NRGgg".
  8. IEM (2018-11-23). "Announcing the first team confirmed for #IEM Sydney 2019, the @Renegades!".
  9. "CS:GO update: Today Karrigan is benched with immediate effect, more news to follow.". FaZe Clan. 2018-12-16.
  10. FaZe Clan (2019-01-05). "Today, RobbaN announces he is stepping down as Head Coach.".
  11. "OFFICIAL: @AdreNcs will stand-in as FaZe CS:GO's 5th player through the Major, & @YNk has signed on to coach the team". FaZe Clan. 2019-01-06.
  12. "Intel® Extreme Masters Sydney 2019 open and closed qualifier dates announced". ESL. 2019-01-09.
  13. Shaun Clark (2019-01-21). "National Champions To Go Global In New ANZ Qualifier To Intel® Extreme Masters Sydney 2019". ESL.
  14. Mnmzzz (2019-02-10). "eUnited buff up roster with MarKE, vanity, food". Dust2.us.
  15. eUnited (2019-03-12). "We are happy to welcome @a2zca to the eUnited family as the new coach for #eUCSGO!".
  16. "GG.Bet Sydney Invitational: $5000 and an invite to Intel ® Extreme Masters Sydney 2019". ESL. 2019-03-21.
  17. ESL (2019-03-25). "Update to the IEM Sydney 2019: NA qualifier".
  18. "Happy to announce the missing piece to the puzzle - welcome new CS:GO head coach Allan @RejinCS Petersen!". mousesports. 2019-04-04.
  19. "@IEM Sydney is coming". Grayhound Gaming. 2019-04-25.
  20. "Update: @xantarescsgo won't be able to attend IEM Sydney". BIG. 2019-04-27.
  21. FaZe Clan (2019-04-28). "Due to Visa issues @YNk & @USTILO will stand-in for @fazeniko & @AdreNcs for the first game at IEM Sydney.".
  22. Aleksei_L (2019-04-30). "NiKo to miss IEM Sydney day two; in doubt for remainder of event". HLTV.