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HLTV. Photo by @brcho_Aurora Reach Major Semi-Finals, BetBoom Out 2-0
Aurora defeat BetBoom 2-0 in the first IEM Cologne 2026 quarter-final, reaching the major semi-finals for the very first time.
Aurora have done it. The first quarter-final of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 is done and dusted, and it is Aurora who advance — beating BetBoom 2-0 in what was a clean and controlled performance. For Aurora, it is a historic moment: their first ever major semi-final. For BetBoom, it is the end of an impressive run.
Quarter-Final — IEM Cologne Major 2026
BetBoom came into this major through Stage 1 and have been one of the surprise stories of the tournament. They fought all the way from the opening rounds to the quarter-finals, which is no small achievement. But Aurora were the better team today and never really looked threatened. The result was comfortable, and Aurora looked like a side that belongs at this stage.
The second quarter-final between FURIA and 9z is ongoing now.
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