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Did not expect a clean 2:0 sweeps today, seems like favourites really decided to prove their worth today. Only Liquid left, best team in the tournamnet so far but I feel like at least one underdog will manage to take a map today. Shopify Rebelion is a good team and I am taking over 2.5 maps @2.5.
LGD will never be the same again. Ame has retired from competitive DOTA and so has Faith_bian. They still put up a fairly good fight and made it to game 3 against Team Spirit but LGD doesnt seem to have the same edge like they used to. Maybe the new kids on the block will mature quickly and get to a similar level that they previous LGD had. One can only hope.
Yeah, they won't be the same again. I think if it's for the first game, have you seen the great combo of what happened at the bottom tower with the Treant OGing and then being followed up by the wrath of Nature and then other ultimates from spectre and dawn breaker?That was one of the best combos that I've seen on this tournament and it was such a lovely moment to see.
It just so happen that the spectre didn't became the carry for that game and its presence wasn't really felt because of nature's prophet. Well then, Team Spirit advances and they'll be up against Talon Esports.
They remained the favorite despite having new players because they were able to surprise us after dominating and nearly having a flawless performance in the Chinese qualifiers. Many thought that the other Chinese teams are the ones to dominate after Ame, Faith_bian, and XinQ aren't playing with PSG.LGD anymore. How I wish the team was complete in this Lima Major. Not saying Old Eleven is that bad, but the roster that was able to have great teamwork during the Chinese qualifiers would've fared better. Hopefully, in the next majors, we cannot see teams that are incomplete, especially visa issues which is too weird knowing these players had been playing in many different places for a long.
I want LGD to still perform but it really is painful to see them lose some games that could have been theirs. The roster is quite good mechanically but not fully in sync. A lot could still happen since the road to the International is still long. They could still improve and turn the tables around. But yeah, one can only hope by now.l that they improve and Xiao8 help them a lot.
The first match of the day in esl pro league group b matches will be played between mouz-furia. Both teams are strong and both teams will give everything to win this match. This match is actually important for both teams separately. I can't distinguish who will win, but my heart wants mouz to win.
The second match of the day will be between SAW-Imperial. I think Imperial will win.
In the Heroic-Big match, I don't think big has a chance. Heroic will win the match comfortably.
The second match of the day will be between SAW-Imperial. I think Imperial will win.
In the Heroic-Big match, I don't think big has a chance. Heroic will win the match comfortably.
They remained the favorite despite having new players because they were able to surprise us after dominating and nearly having a flawless performance in the Chinese qualifiers. Many thought that the other Chinese teams are the ones to dominate after Ame, Faith_bian, and XinQ aren't playing with PSG.LGD anymore. How I wish the team was complete in this Lima Major. Not saying Old Eleven is that bad, but the roster that was able to have great teamwork during the Chinese qualifiers would've fared better. Hopefully, in the next majors, we cannot see teams that are incomplete, especially visa issues which is too weird knowing these players had been playing in many different places for a long.
Next game will be PSG.LGD vs Team Spirit. I was expecting these teams to be the favorite but one of them will have to go home after this series. I think Team Spirit is a better team but we cannot deny how dangerous PSG.LGD can still be. Another exciting game coming up.
When ame and faith_bian retires, LGD is no longer the same but still they're a favorite team but then yeah, someone has to go home. Just a few minutes until the game starts.
They remained the favorite despite having new players because they were able to surprise us after dominating and nearly having a flawless performance in the Chinese qualifiers. Many thought that the other Chinese teams are the ones to dominate after Ame, Faith_bian, and XinQ aren't playing with PSG.LGD anymore. How I wish the team was complete in this Lima Major. Not saying Old Eleven is that bad, but the roster that was able to have great teamwork during the Chinese qualifiers would've fared better. Hopefully, in the next majors, we cannot see teams that are incomplete, especially visa issues which is too weird knowing these players had been playing in many different places for a long.
Old eleven is still a seasoned player that knows how to play around Xiao8's directions. I guess what they lack right now is communication and adaption to the current meta, which teams like Liquid is currently utilizing. Between Spirit and PSG.LGD, it's basically a coin toss, but Team Spirit is somewhat showing their form and their plays far better than what PSG.LGD is offering right now. That over 2.5 seems really inviting, but there might be a surprise along the way if Collapse steps up and make insane plays like he just did in the previous days.
You're right it seems like the meta is somewhat the issue for them but thankfully NTS dominated with his Storm Spirit in the second game. 
In the third game though it was a complete 360 as Team Spirit really made good use of their power timing with the Drow and NP.
For the next set of matches later today, i'll be betting on Team Liquid [email protected], SR showed up against Team Spirit but I don't think they have a chance against Team Liquid.
Next game will be PSG.LGD vs Team Spirit. I was expecting these teams to be the favorite but one of them will have to go home after this series. I think Team Spirit is a better team but we cannot deny how dangerous PSG.LGD can still be. Another exciting game coming up.
I also expected PSG.LGD to be one of the initial favorites if only they had the full squad. Team Spirit on the other hand not so much and tbh this series should be closer than what the odds say.PSG.LGD's +1.5 map handicap will probably hit but i'll go for the over 2.5 @2.12 as this series is likely going to a game three.
Old eleven is still a seasoned player that knows how to play around Xiao8's directions. I guess what they lack right now is communication and adaption to the current meta, which teams like Liquid is currently utilizing. Between Spirit and PSG.LGD, it's basically a coin toss, but Team Spirit is somewhat showing their form and their plays far better than what PSG.LGD is offering right now. That over 2.5 seems really inviting, but there might be a surprise along the way if Collapse steps up and make insane plays like he just did in the previous days.
Next game will be PSG.LGD vs Team Spirit. I was expecting these teams to be the favorite but one of them will have to go home after this series. I think Team Spirit is a better team but we cannot deny how dangerous PSG.LGD can still be. Another exciting game coming up.
I also expected PSG.LGD to be one of the initial favorites if only they had the full squad. Team Spirit on the other hand not so much and tbh this series should be closer than what the odds say.PSG.LGD's +1.5 map handicap will probably hit but i'll go for the over 2.5 @2.12 as this series is likely going to a game three.
Those that are eyeing for Team Liquid, we're all thinking the same guys. It seems that Team Liquid is going to be the champ of this Lima major but still too many things can change.
Hopefully, it goes smoothly for them as I have an outright bet on Team Liquid making it to the finals. 
They were out drafted in the first map. EG banned almost all the best heroes of K1. On the second map, I think Beastcoast drafted well but still, EG is way better than them. Beastcoast is now eliminated from the game. EG will move on to face Aster next round in the Lower Bracket.
That aghanims shard, I think if BC's magnus took that there can be a lot of good plays that might turn the game against EG. But yeah, that's it the game ended in favor of EG and moving on the next bracket.EG is the better team today.
Next game will be PSG.LGD vs Team Spirit. I was expecting these teams to be the favorite but one of them will have to go home after this series. I think Team Spirit is a better team but we cannot deny how dangerous PSG.LGD can still be. Another exciting game coming up.
When ame and faith_bian retires, LGD is no longer the same but still they're a favorite team but then yeah, someone has to go home. Just a few minutes until the game starts.
EG with the lead after map one. I felt like Beastcoast drafted a bit out of their comfort zone here, not used to seeing Dark Mago on Lesh but I am not following them that closely so I could be wrong.
They were out drafted in the first map. EG banned almost all the best heroes of K1. On the second map, I think Beastcoast drafted well but still, EG is way better than them. Beastcoast is now eliminated from the game. EG will move on to face Aster next round in the Lower Bracket.
Next game will be PSG.LGD vs Team Spirit. I was expecting these teams to be the favorite but one of them will have to go home after this series. I think Team Spirit is a better team but we cannot deny how dangerous PSG.LGD can still be. Another exciting game coming up.
EG with the lead after map one. I felt like Beastcoast drafted a bit out of their comfort zone here, not used to seeing Dark Mago on Lesh but I am not following them that closely so I could be wrong.
As for Dark Mago, I think this is his comfort hero. Game 1 didn't really go well for beast coast as Dark Mago's ember was totally bullied by C smile.The 2nd game is ongoing and it's on 20 minutes mark I like C Smile's rotation and almost controlled the map but then, beastcoast's counter with bloodseeker on K1. If we'll talk about the late game in this match, the bear of Pakasz will be having a stronger chance of odds of winning the game. Both teams got good disablers and with a mark of mid-game, it's more now of a team clash and I'm liking what I'm watching now.
Beastcoast got magnus and treant for massive disable while for EG they've got blackhole only.
Tundra just got eliminated from the LIMA Major.
Aster. after a poor performance yesterday against Gaimin Gladiators, was able to hold their ground in the lower bracket against Tundra, the defending TI champion. It is a full series, going to the 3rd map. Funny, that a Monkey King was in position 4 in this match but was actually looked like the one carrying Tundra. Ultimately, the double carry line up of Aster, TA and Drow, was able to carry the team to a win. They will move forward and will face the winner between EG and Beastcoast.
Tundra is now exiting the Lima Major as #9 in the tournament. They will not bag any cash money or DPC points. I think Tundra is still very strong, but this is not their patch. Hopefully, in the next Major, the patch will be more favorable to them.
Third game was really close and I felt like Tundra had it in the beginning they lost it mostly due to few unfortunate events around Roshan and of course Aster getting double damage runes all the time Aster. after a poor performance yesterday against Gaimin Gladiators, was able to hold their ground in the lower bracket against Tundra, the defending TI champion. It is a full series, going to the 3rd map. Funny, that a Monkey King was in position 4 in this match but was actually looked like the one carrying Tundra. Ultimately, the double carry line up of Aster, TA and Drow, was able to carry the team to a win. They will move forward and will face the winner between EG and Beastcoast.
Tundra is now exiting the Lima Major as #9 in the tournament. They will not bag any cash money or DPC points. I think Tundra is still very strong, but this is not their patch. Hopefully, in the next Major, the patch will be more favorable to them.
That Monkey King in position 4 was the star of the match but later on when Drow got all the items it was simply impossible to defend against that much damage.EG with the lead after map one. I felt like Beastcoast drafted a bit out of their comfort zone here, not used to seeing Dark Mago on Lesh but I am not following them that closely so I could be wrong.
Still about Dota 2 for this news. I'm sure many of you guys are aware of BTS Pro Series' and how many seasons were there from this tournament. Just to inform you guys that the organizer/production company, BTS(BeyondTheSummit) has ceased its operations. This is actually a bad news, with few production companies like them that have been in esports for 11 years, it's sad to see them go. No longer showcasing talents from small teams and aspiring players through their tournaments like the known BTS PRO Series.
News: Beyond The Summit Shuts Operations After 11 Years of Shaping Esports
News: Beyond The Summit Shuts Operations After 11 Years of Shaping Esports
Valve decided to let them go IIRC. Their viewership isn't that great compared to the past years of them airing and hosting tournaments. From a business standpoint, I somehow agree with this decision. There's a lot of talents in there during tournament proper, and aside from that they are also responsible for the prize pool. They've gone under, and at this point it's best to leave the scene and move on.
Going back to Lima, Tundra is out after being beaten by Team Aster.
In the Mouz-Saw match, Mouz was the winner. Mouz showed us a beautiful game. SAW couldn't even exist on vertigo, the map of his choice. I was expecting Mouz to win, but I didn't expect it to end in such a crushing way. The interesting part is that Mouz won with more difficulty on the map of his choice.
In my last match of the day, we are watching the Brazilian derby. In the Furia-Imperial match, furia took a 1-0 lead on the map chosen by imperial.
In my last match of the day, we are watching the Brazilian derby. In the Furia-Imperial match, furia took a 1-0 lead on the map chosen by imperial.
Tundra just got eliminated from the LIMA Major.
Aster. after a poor performance yesterday against Gaimin Gladiators, was able to hold their ground in the lower bracket against Tundra, the defending TI champion. It is a full series, going to the 3rd map. Funny, that a Monkey King was in position 4 in this match but was actually looked like the one carrying Tundra. Ultimately, the double carry line up of Aster, TA and Drow, was able to carry the team to a win. They will move forward and will face the winner between EG and Beastcoast.
Tundra is now exiting the Lima Major as #9 in the tournament. They will not bag any cash money or DPC points. I think Tundra is still very strong, but this is not their patch. Hopefully, in the next Major, the patch will be more favorable to them.
Aster. after a poor performance yesterday against Gaimin Gladiators, was able to hold their ground in the lower bracket against Tundra, the defending TI champion. It is a full series, going to the 3rd map. Funny, that a Monkey King was in position 4 in this match but was actually looked like the one carrying Tundra. Ultimately, the double carry line up of Aster, TA and Drow, was able to carry the team to a win. They will move forward and will face the winner between EG and Beastcoast.
Tundra is now exiting the Lima Major as #9 in the tournament. They will not bag any cash money or DPC points. I think Tundra is still very strong, but this is not their patch. Hopefully, in the next Major, the patch will be more favorable to them.
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Nothing extraordinary here, most of it are betting on the favourites to win
Nothing extraordinary here, most of it are betting on the favourites to win
Damn, lost this acca straight right off the bat because Tundra lost. Guess they wasnt really the powerhouse anymore this season and it seems the classic old bet of over 2.5 maps is going to be happening on most of the remaining games on lower bracket. Well I got a new ticket, ended up taking single bet on Team Spirit vs PSG.LGD for over 2.5 maps
Esl pro league group b matches started today. The first match of the day was played between heroic and Movistar riders. As I mentioned before, heroic is the favorite of this group, so I don't think they will lose the match. They knew how to win this match without much difficulty.
In the second match of the day, we watched the big-complexity match. Big's young awper, hyped, was the name that put his team on his back. Complexity didn't play badly and could have even won the match, but their luck was not with them.
In the second match of the day, we watched the big-complexity match. Big's young awper, hyped, was the name that put his team on his back. Complexity didn't play badly and could have even won the match, but their luck was not with them.
Totally aware of this but Entity always seems to have different playing style compared to the rest of the WEU bunch so yeah Im hoping that they'll pull through this. Anyway GG won the 1st map so good chances that they are going to win and pretty sure that Team Liquid is definitelyn not going to ruin your acca by losing to Talon though
Looks like you're on point with Entity as they controlled the pace on both maps from start to finish and EG can't do anything to turn the lead around.Watching Entity deal with EG's Riki was fun though, while all hope is lost for them he's just consistently sniping couriers near the dire base and they're struggling to pick him off after dropping several ultimate skills.
Yeah and I was on point with my acca. Ended up winning all of them and tbh it was wrecking my nerves on the 3rd map between SR and Team Spirit but glad that it worked out for me. I guess im lucky with this major so trying a new one today for the lower bracket
Nothing extraordinary here, most of it are betting on the favourites to win except for Team Spirit vs PSG.LGD as I think that this is an over map game for sure though
Still about Dota 2 for this news. I'm sure many of you guys are aware of BTS Pro Series' and how many seasons were there from this tournament. Just to inform you guys that the organizer/production company, BTS(BeyondTheSummit) has ceased its operations. This is actually a bad news, with few production companies like them that have been in esports for 11 years, it's sad to see them go. No longer showcasing talents from small teams and aspiring players through their tournaments like the known BTS PRO Series.
News: Beyond The Summit Shuts Operations After 11 Years of Shaping Esports
News: Beyond The Summit Shuts Operations After 11 Years of Shaping Esports
Valve decided to let them go IIRC. Their viewership isn't that great compared to the past years of them airing and hosting tournaments. From a business standpoint, I somehow agree with this decision. There's a lot of talents in there during tournament proper, and aside from that they are also responsible for the prize pool. They've gone under, and at this point it's best to leave the scene and move on.
Totally aware of this but Entity always seems to have different playing style compared to the rest of the WEU bunch so yeah Im hoping that they'll pull through this. Anyway GG won the 1st map so good chances that they are going to win and pretty sure that Team Liquid is definitelyn not going to ruin your acca by losing to Talon though
Looks like you're on point with Entity as they controlled the pace on both maps from start to finish and EG can't do anything to turn the lead around.Miscommunication drove EG away from that possible Game 2 victory. Naga pressing ult when DP has her ulti on is an awful mistake. They don't have any counter on that DP unless they got the initiation first, but most of the time they need Naga to be in the front lines pressing Song before Enigma can jump. Unfortunate that it never happened on crucial fights, but Entity played so well on that game 2 regardless.
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