Team 9z completed an incredible turnaround to defeat Spirit on Overpass at IEM Cologne Major. Just two weeks prior, Spirit dominated 9z in a 2-0 sweep during the Swiss stage of the tournament.
The Argentinian team showed a level of coordination that was lacking in their earlier matchup and took down Spirit with a score of 13-6 on Overpass. This wasn't even the first time 9z had beaten Spirit with this exact scoreline, having previously done so at the BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026.
The IEM Cologne Major has a $1.25 million prize pool and runs from June 2 to June 21 in Cologne, Germany. The tournament continues to operate primarily on traditional sponsorship models, with no cryptocurrency-related sponsorships or blockchain integrations tied to this particular match or the broader event.