Tundra Esports, the defending champions of The International 2023, suffered a devastating defeat in the playoffs as Entity crushed them 2-0. Tundra’s hopes of a successful title defense were shattered after a strong group-stage performance. Entity, a familiar regional rival, proved to be their downfall.
In the first game, Tundra initially seemed poised for victory, dominating the early stages. However, at the 27-minute mark, Entity turned the tide by picking off four of Tundra’s heroes, including Topson’s Pugna. This allowed Entity to seize control and eventually secure a 48-minute win.
In the second game, Tundra fought back after a back-and-forth battle. Despite Entity’s good picks, Tundra held their ground. However, skiter’s Alchemist’s lack of sustain without a BKB proved fatal in the final fight. Entity capitalized on this advantage, killing skiter twice and dismantling the rest of Tundra to claim a 2-0 victory.
This defeat marks Tundra’s exit from TI12, finishing tied for 13th place. Their Dota 2 season was filled with ups and downs, including roster changes and position shifts. The addition of Topson brought hope, but ultimately, Tundra failed to improve enough while other teams surpassed them.
On the other hand, Entity’s dominant performance puts them one step closer to achieving their best TI finish since their re-entry into Dota in 2021. They will face Virtus.pro in another elimination series for a chance to advance further.
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Source: DOTESPORTS
