G2 Triumphs at IEM Dallas 2024: Historic Victory

G2 Esports won the Intel Extreme Masters Dallas 2024 in a suspenseful finale, solidifying their place in Counter-Strike history and taking home the title. G2 battled their way through the competition, facing tough opponents along the way, and won in a nail-biting grand final match against Team Vitality.

G2 had an extremely difficult path to victory as they advanced through the group stage by way of the lower bracket and defeated formidable opponents like MOUZ and Liquid. They were able to earn a desired spot in the IEM Dallas 2024 quarterfinals thanks to their tenacity and resolve.

On Inferno, the grand final got underway, showcasing fierce gameplay from both sides. G2 led 7–5 at the end of the first half, but Vitality rallied in the second half to force extra rounds. Following several exchanges, G2 secured a 19-16 score to win the first map. On Anubis, where Vitality had the early advantage but was forced into extra rounds by G2’s incredible comeback, the tension continued until Vitality lost 16–13. In a fiercely fought battle, G2 ultimately prevailed 13–8 in Nuke.

Although G2 was victorious, TaZ, their head coach, was given extra attention. In addition to winning his first trophy as G2’s coach, TaZ also accomplished a historic first. TaZ is the only player in Counter-Strike history to have won both the first and 100th IEM titles. He was a member of the storied Golden Five team that won the first IEM in 2007.

Thinking back on his journey, TaZ remembered the first IEM in Hannover, where he and the other members of the Golden Five, NEO and kuben, represented Team Pentagram. Their triumph over strong rivals like SK Gaming and Fnatic solidified their place in esports history.

1st IEM Champ 🏆      100th IEM Champ 🏆 pic.twitter.com/YFjDi6B2hp

— G2 CS (@G2CSGO) June 2, 2024

The difficulties G2 overcame, such as having to field a stand-in player in Stewie2K, who returned to Dallas five years after his previous victory with Team Liquid, highlight the significance of their victory at IEM Dallas 2024. The fact that Stewie2K filled in for G2’s in-game leader HooXi, who was unable to attend owing to family obligations, shows how resilient and adaptable the team can be.

G2 claimed $100,000 in prize money and a sizable chunk of the $250,000 prize pool with their win. Their accomplishment not only solidifies their reputation as Counter-Strike icons, but it also represents a significant turning point in the rich history of the Intel Extreme Masters.