Astralis Defeat 100 Thieves in the IEM XIV Beijing Finals
Astralis Defeat 100 Thieves in the IEM XIV Beijing Finals
Astralis have defeated 100 Thieves in the grand finals of Intel Extreme Masters Season XIV – Beijing, receiving $125,000 in prize money. Besides that, the team also secured an invitation to IEM Season XIV – World Championship and a point towards Intel Grand Slam.
Astralis managed to win the entire event without losing a single map. First, they showed the best result in Group A by outplaying Vici Gaming (2-0) and 100 Thieves (2-0). Later in the semifinals they defeated FaZe Clan. In the grand finals they emerged victorious at all three maps, including Vertigo (16:14), Nuke (16:5), and Train (16:3).
Playoffs Bracket:
IEM Season XIV – Beijing was held on November 7-10th in Beijing-Haidian, China. The event featured eight teams competing for a $250,000 prize pool. Besides that, the tournament was part of ESL Pro Tour and Intel Grand Slam.
| Place | $ USD | Team |
| 1st | $125,000 | Astralis |
| 2nd | $50,000 | 100 Thieves |
| 3rd-4th | $25,000 | Team Vitality, FaZe Clan |
| 5-6th | $8,500 | ENCE, Evil Geniuses |
| 7-8th | $4,000 | Vici Gaming, TyLoo |