HeavyGod Ahead of Major Match Against Spirit: “We Can Beat Anyone” 

Ahead of the IEM Cologne Major 2026 quarterfinal, G2 rifler Nikita “HeavyGod” Martynenko made it clear that the team is not planning to face Team Spirit with a survival mindset. According to him, G2 have been improving throughout the tournament and now feel capable of fighting any opponent in the playoffs.

This statement sounds especially bold before the match against Spirit - a team that went undefeated through Stage Three and is considered one of the main title contenders. It becomes even more significant considering that HeavyGod’s team has failed to beat Spirit in five consecutive matches. But G2 did not reach the playoffs by accident either: the team started the Major from Stage Two, finished it with a 3-1 record, and then, in a decisive Stage Three match, eliminated none other than NAVI - the Born to Win - to claim the final playoff spot.

“Overall, our team is improving with every match, every round, and every second inside it. In the end, everything comes down to communication, team reactions, mutual trust, confidence in our tactical setups, and not doing unnecessary things.

We have improved a lot since Stage Two. It is about small aspects of the game and many tiny details. We see that we can win 3v5 situations, but we can also lose 5v3 or 4v1 rounds - that is the nature of CS.

We are good on both the T side and CT side. Sometimes it is clear that we are missing certain smokes or something similar. But in the end, everything comes down to details. So we need to polish the small things and stick to the plan. I think we can stand up to any opponent. We can beat anyone. We just need to give everything and do everything we can to win.”

FURIA Eliminate 9z and Reach IEM Cologne Major 2026 Semifinals

Only a few hours remain before G2 face Team Spirit. The winner will advance to the semifinals of IEM Cologne Major 2026, while the loser will leave the tournament. Whether HeavyGod can back up his words against such a dangerous opponent will become clear very soon.