Analyst and former pro player Jakob "Pimp" Winneche highly praised the performance of the South American club 9z at IEM Cologne Major 2026. He shared his impressions on the social network X.
Jakob "Pimp" WinnecheThe 9z roster should be incredibly proud of their journey at IEM Cologne Major 2026. Few believed that the team would make it to the playoffs, but they did. Another club from South America reflecting the depth and strength of the scene. They embodied what has been so long awaited in North America.
In the quarterfinals of the playoffs, FURIA defeated 9z with a score of 2:1 (Dust 2 8:13, Mirage 13:9, Overpass 13:6). The South Americans finished the tournament in 5-8 place and earned $45,000 in prize money.
Recall that earlier FURIA rifler yuurih assessed Aurora Gaming before the match for a spot in the finals.
