Dota 2 International events are global competitions showcasing top players and teams.
Dota 2 International events are global competitions showcasing top players and teams.
I believe it's the second year for both Jerax and Matubaman, and the fourth with any Finn involved (Trixi). Their squads haven't secured a win yet. I don't recall the details from last year or whether they reached the top four. That's why I made that remark. It would be major national coverage here. So far, only CS, StarCraft, and LoL have received that kind of attention.
Well, I didn't mention Jerax. OG is in the lower range, but they've already secured major wins (2 or 3? I don't recall). I really believe Liquid has a solid chance to reach the top four, though it's still early. If they win against IG, it'll be an excellent beginning.
I recently played Dota 2 at the last TI, and I was really struck by how confident TL's overall play was during the group stage. Of course, I only watched OG and TL matches, so I still don't fully understand how top teams operate. I'm unsure if I'll keep watching all LB games, but I think TLs are strong now and possibly other UB matches today or tomorrow before the next round starts. It shows a lot about my knowledge of the game when I see kill counts—still, having fewer kills gives me map control. Something has changed over the past few years since I last followed the overall Dota scene. E: Says having a Finn on the team is bad luck for TI.
Liquid is heading straight for the final day. Impressive performance, even without reaching the finals, their journey is strong.