The first map of the series saw TYLOO claw back from a rough 3-9 T-side start, thanks to strong performances from JamYoung, Dongkai "Jee" Ji, and Qianhao "Moseyuh" Chen. The second half saw the scoreboard reversed, as TYLOO conceded only 3 rounds to Eternal Fire, denying the Turks any momentum. Jee, who had a slow start, stepped up big time, finishing with a crucial 20-18 score to help secure the win.
Eternal Fire had a golden opportunity to level the series on Anubis, a map they dominated with a 12-1 record leading into the event, with their recent loss coming against The MongolZ at IEM Katowice. But TYLOO had other plans, as they shut down the Turks’ offense, securing a four round lead by the end of the first half to set up a strong position for a comeback on the heavily T-sided map. Eternal Fire saw some initial success in their fight back in the second half. However, they faltered in the closing rounds, letting TYLOO win the match 13-8.
This loss raises concerns for Eternal Fire as they might have a huge problem on their hands – teams could be figuring out their game on Anubis. With a packed schedule and not much time to practice, they’re looking a lot more beatable in matchups they were expected to win.
On the other hand, TYLOO is thriving, and a big part of that is 23-year-old JamYoung. Once seen as a rising star, he had a brief stint on the bench in late 2024 with rumors circulating about his potential migration to Valorant. However, he’s now back and better than ever. After dropping a huge 1.78 rating against 3DMAX, he followed it up with a 1.36 against Eternal Fire, leading TYLOO to a much needed victory. With a 2-0 record in the Swiss stage, the Chinese squad has grabbed the attention of many fans and is on the verge of making waves in Stockholm.
Both teams will see action during Round 3 on March 3, with TYLOO going up against GamerLegion in the High category and Eternal Fire facing NRG in the Mid category.
