The 1win Series Dota 2 Summer, a $100,000 tournament organized by bookmaker 1win, officially kicked off earlier today with Gaimin Gladiators and 1win qualifying out of Group A.
Day One Recap
Gaimin Gladiators vs. PSG Quest
The first match of the day saw Gaimin Gladiators dominate PSG Quest in a sub-15 minute game, ending with a 20-6 scoreline. Erik ‘tOfu’ Engel’s impressive 10/1/7 KDA performance was a highlight of this quick victory.
1win vs. Virtus.Pro
In a more competitive match, 1win secured a 23-9 win against Virtus.Pro in just under 34 minutes. The game was relatively even for the first 25 minutes, but 1win took control in the end to secure the victory.
Gaimin Gladiators vs. 1win
The winner’s match between Gaimin Gladiators and 1win was the most competitive game of the day. After a tight 20 minutes, 1win initially took the lead but Gaimin Gladiators executed a comeback around the 40-minute mark, eventually winning 36-29 in a 54-minute match to qualify for the playoffs.
Virtus.Pro vs. PSG Quest
Virtus.Pro bounced back from their earlier defeat by beating PSG Quest with a convincing 31-11 victory in just over 37 minutes. Ilya ‘squad1x’ Kuvaldin was a standout performer, recording over 25,000 damage and a 9/1/14 KDA.
1win vs. Virtus.Pro (Best-of-Three)
The rematch for the last playoff spot was a best-of-three series between 1win and Virtus.Pro. 1win emerged victorious with a 2-0 win. The first game was a near 79-minute 41-35 victory for 1win, while the second game was more one-sided, with 1win winning 40-13 in under 48 minutes.
Moving Forward
As a result of today’s matches, PSG Quest and Virtus.Pro have been eliminated from the event. Tomorrow, Group B will take center stage as beastcoast, Entity, Nigma Galaxy, and Team Spirit compete for their place in the playoffs. The $100,000 prize pool only rewards the top four competitors, so a playoff spot is essential to earn any prize money.
Fans can tune in to Day Two of the 1win Series Dota 2 Summer live on YouTube and Twitch on June 28th from 1pm CET.
FAQ
Q: Which teams qualified for the playoffs on Day One?
A: Gaimin Gladiators and 1win qualified for the playoffs on Day One.
Q: Which teams were eliminated from the tournament on Day One?
A: PSG Quest and Virtus.Pro were eliminated from the tournament on Day One.
Q: What was the highlight performance of the day?
A: Erik ‘tOfu’ Engel’s 10/1/7 KDA performance in Gaimin Gladiators’ quick victory over PSG Quest was a standout.
Q: What are the details of the Group B matches tomorrow?
A: Group B matches will feature beastcoast, Entity, Nigma Galaxy, and Team Spirit competing for a place in the playoffs.
Q: Where can fans watch the tournament?
A: Fans can watch the tournament live on YouTube and Twitch.
Q: What is the total prize pool for the 1win Series Dota 2 Summer?
A: The total prize pool for the 1win Series Dota 2 Summer is $100,000.
