Best plays from day one of IEM Cologne

#5: nitr0 - 4k on Overpass

Captain America made his presence felt right away on Overpass with a clean pistol 4k all byway of headshots to lead his team to a solid first-round victory. Liquid would go on to lose Overpass 9-16.

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#4: YEKINDAR 4k on Dust2

With just a USP to his name, YEKINDAR started the defensive play against Spirit's Long rush with a clean double kill through smoke before claiming an enemy AK. With the rifle, he was able to chase down and mow the other two opponents down to secure the third round.

#3: YEKINDAR 4k on Dust2

YEKINDAR showed Spirit and the world on this round that he's more than a rifler. With the opponents coming in full force from Long, YEKINDAR landed three headshots with the Scout seamlessly to defend the site and earn his team their first round of the map.

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#2: nitr0 1v2 clutch on Overpass

The in-game leader came up clutch once again, this time against two Spirit players in an unlikely situation. He successfully switched between covers to grab the lost package, plant it, and win the round for his team.

#1: NAF Ace on Dust2

While isolated on catwalk, NAF answered the call with all five opponents rushing him from Tunnels. With absolute grace, NAF knocked them all down one by one to secure the round and the ace. Liquid would win Dust2 16-8.

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