IEM Cologne wrapped up the Ro16 on day three, with CMStorm_Polt, EG.Jaedong, Acer.INnoVation, and SKT_Classic claiming the final four spots in the quarterfinals. After Protoss had dominated on the day two, it was Terran's turn to shine as Polt and INnoVation went a perfect 8-0 on maps to top both of their groups.
While Terran fans had plenty to cheer for, fans of foreigners were left disappointed as MaNa and mouz.HeRoMaRinE both fell out of the tournament, confirming an all-Korean top eight. However, MaNa scored a surprise 2-1 victory over Jaedong in before getting eliminated, becoming the only foreigner to take a series off a Korean in the entire tournament.
As a result, NaNiwa remains the only non-Korean player confirmed for the upcoming IEM World Championship in Katowice, although more Europeans may qualify at the live open brackets.
IEM Cologne continues on Sunday, Feb 16 11:00am GMT (GMT+00:00) with the tournament being played to its conclusion.
On February 16 2014 08:23 DaftFunk wrote: Please tvz finals please tvz finals...
sorry but polt beats classic, polt loses to rain, jeadong beats patience and hero meeting and beating rain in the finals. and im a terran. i wish polt or jjakji could make it but i doubt it.