NAVI claw back from Mirage loss to slam PARIVISION into IEM Beijing semi‑finals

The risky veto that set the stage

IEM Beijing’s playoff bracket opened with NAVI daringly selecting Mirage, the weakest map in their seven‑map arsenal.

w0nderful’s AWP fireworks turn the tide

The tide began to turn when w0nderful, NAVI’s 21‑year‑old AWPer, unleashed a series of crisp flicks and multi‑kills that matched, then eclipsed his Mirage counterpart. His clutch moments forced the game into overtime, where xiELO bulldozed A‑site for a crucial T‑side round before zweih’s late CT surge reclaimed the lead for PARIVISION. Yet NAVI’s resolve hardened; Jame’s double‑entry blast on A was answered by a dazzling 3‑kill from w0nderful, keeping the series alive.

Inferno – the comeback engine

On Inferno, PARIVISION again drew first blood, sprinting to a 4‑0 lead. Undeterred, w0nderful answered each CT round with a multi‑kill, dismantling the opposition’s defense. In the second half, Aleksib orchestrated a flawless offense, while makazze supplied entry frags that steadied NAVI’s momentum.

Ancient – a back‑and‑forth battle to the finish

NAVI opened Ancient with an aggressive CT stance, carving openings through Middle and pushing B for an early lead. FL1T and HObbit rescued PARIVISION’s half with solo‑carry rounds, but the score remained manageable. The second half turned into a chess match: FL1T’s impact clashed with b1t’s clutch entries. Ultimately, b1t’s two‑man B rush secured the final rounds, sealing a 13‑10 victory and propelling NAVI into the semi‑finals.

What the win means

The 2‑1 triumph crowns NAVI’s third straight win at the event, improving their IEM Beijing record to 4‑1 overall and 9‑4 on maps. Their resurgence, fueled by w0nderful’s consistent AWP dominance, has lifted them from early‑tournament exits to back‑to‑back playoff appearances.

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