Talon Esports pulls off a stunning upset against Gaimin Gladiators in a thrilling 2-1 series, securing a spot in the upper bracket for the playoffs. Gaimin, once considered tournament favorites, now face elimination with one more loss.
In another surprising turn of events, Virtus.pro dominates TSM, sending them to the lower bracket. VP’s captain, fng, acknowledges their shaky performance in game one but credits their draft and improved gameplay in game two for the victory.
Spirit, the undefeated champions of the group stage, faced initial difficulties against Shopify Rebellion but managed to make a comeback and secure a win. They continue their impressive run and eliminate North America’s hope for an upper-bracket run.
Team Liquid demonstrates their strength by dismantling Evil Geniuses in a convincing 2-0 victory. They now prepare to face Talon in the main event’s opening round.
Tomorrow will be the final day of phase two, with four more series determining the playoff seeding for the main event, set to begin on October 20th. LG Gaming will kick off the day against Keyd Stars at 12pm CT.
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Talon Esports vs. Gaimin Gladiators | Talon wins 2-1 |
| Virtus.pro vs. TSM | VP wins 2-0 |
| Spirit vs. Shopify Rebellion | Spirit wins 2-0 |
| Team Liquid vs. Evil Geniuses | Liquid wins 2-0 |
Source: DOTESPORTS
