Day Two of the 1win Series Dota 2 Summer, a $100,000 (~£78,000) tournament organized by bookmaker 1win, featured Group B matches that determined the final playoff spots alongside some thrilling matches.
Day Two Recap
Beastcoast vs. Entity
The first match of the day saw a major upset as Beastcoast defeated the reigning champions Entity in just under 19 minutes. Beastcoast displayed dominance with a 28-5 scoreline, led by Luis ‘Lumpy’ Yausin’s exceptional performance, ending with a 16/1/7 KDA and over 18,000 damage to enemy heroes.
Nigma Galaxy vs. Team Spirit
In the second Group B match, Team Spirit comfortably defeated Nigma Galaxy with a 30-9 scoreline in under 27 minutes. Magomed ‘Collapse’ Khalilov’s standout performance with a 10/1/11 KDA helped secure Team Spirit’s spot in the winner’s matchup against Beastcoast.
Team Spirit vs. Beastcoast (Winner’s Match)
Team Spirit continued their momentum from the previous match, defeating Beastcoast in a 36-minute match. The game was evenly contested until Team Spirit took the lead at the 26-minute mark and closed out the BO1 with a 24-19 victory, securing the first Group B playoff spot.
Entity vs. Nigma Galaxy (Loser’s Match)
Entity bounced back strongly after their initial upset, swiftly eliminating Nigma Galaxy with a dominant 40-7 victory in just 23 minutes. This win not only secured Entity’s place in the playoffs but also knocked Nigma Galaxy out of the tournament.
Entity vs. Beastcoast (Decider Match)
In the best-of-three decider match, Entity emerged victorious over Beastcoast with a clean 2-0 sweep. The first match was a hard-fought battle lasting 43 minutes, with Beastcoast initially holding an 8,000 gold lead before Entity staged a comeback to win. The second match was more controlled by Entity, securing a 46-19 victory in 44 minutes to seal their spot in the playoffs.
Moving Forward
With Gamin Gladiators, 1win, Team Spirit, and Entity now locked in as the playoff teams, the focus shifts to the next round of matchups. These four teams are guaranteed a share of the $100,000 prize pool, with the winner taking home $50,000, second place receiving $30,000, third place $15,000, and fourth place $5,000.
Upcoming Matches
Fans can watch Day Three of the 1win Series Dota 2 Summer live on YouTube on June 29th at 11am CET, where the playoffs will continue with intense matchups.
FAQ
Q: Which teams qualified for the playoffs on Day Two?
A: Team Spirit and Entity qualified for the playoffs on Day Two.
Q: Which teams were eliminated from the tournament on Day Two?
A: Nigma Galaxy and Beastcoast were eliminated from the tournament on Day Two.
Q: What was the standout performance of the day?
A: Luis ‘Lumpy’ Yausin’s 16/1/7 KDA performance for Beastcoast against Entity was a standout.
Q: What are the details of the playoff format and prize pool distribution?
A: The playoffs will feature the top four teams competing for shares of the $100,000 prize pool, with the winner receiving $50,000, second place $30,000, third place $15,000, and fourth place $5,000.
Q: Where can fans watch the tournament?
A: Fans can watch the tournament live on YouTube on June 29th at 11am CET.
