Despite showing glimpses of hope, especially in game two where Rafli “Mikoto” Fathur Rahman��s Monkey King channeled a heroic performance, Talon couldn��t overcome BetBoom��s superior draft and gameplay.
Game three saw Talon��s late-game strategy fall apart, ending their run in 13th-16th place and earning them an estimated $40,000, 1.5% of the TI prize pool.
Despite an amazing comeback in Game 2, Talon is the first team to be eliminated from The International 2024. BB Team will battle against nouns later today for a place in the arena. #Dota2 #TI13 pic.twitter.com/az4NBKAelo
— The International (@dota2ti) September 9, 2024
Talon��s elimination marks a blow for the Southeast Asian (SEA) region, traditionally a powerhouse in Dota 2, though the region still has hope in Aurora, who faces their own elimination match soon.
SEA��s challenges were echoed in the exit of Team Zero, China��s second seed.
Falling to Eastern Europe��s 1win Team in a decisive 2-0 defeat, Team Zero ended their TI13 journey also in 13th-16th place.
Team Zero exits The International 2024 after a 0-2 loss to 1w. 1w will face Falcons in the last series of the day. #Dota2 #TI13 pic.twitter.com/uVFqcuPFDn
— The International (@dota2ti) September 9, 2024
The series saw standout performances from Aleksandr “Cloud” Zakharov on Beastmaster and Nikita “Munkushi~” Chepurnykh��s Windranger.
Despite the loss, Singaporean player Remus “ponlo” Goh Zhi Xian, known for his selfless play and charismatic personality, captured fans’ hearts throughout the tournament.
Ponlo��s attempt at channelling the ��bald buff�� (shaving his head for good luck) failed to save his team, but he remains a fan favourite.
It's the end of the road for nouns at The International 2024 after a 0-2 loss to BB Team. BB Team will now play in front of a live audience at the Royal Arena. #Dota2 #TI13 pic.twitter.com/Q9jokXJPPr
— The International (@dota2ti) September 9, 2024
Day 2 of TI 2024 continued with eliminations as BetBoom Team also sent North American representatives nouns packing, making them the third team to exit.
After a dominant showing from BetBoom in both games, with strong drafts and clinical execution, nouns were unable to mount a comeback and finished in 13th-16th place.
The day wrapped up with 1win falling to Team Falcons, despite their earlier victory over Team Zero.
Falcons dominated the series, with standout performances from Oliver “Skiter” Lepko��s Weaver and Stanislav “Malr1ne” Potorak��s Sniper, leading to a swift 2-0 win and the elimination of 1win.
As TI13 progresses, more teams will face elimination, bringing the tournament closer to crowning a new champion.
1w's Road to The International 2024 was ended by Falcons in the last series of the day. Falcons become the 6th team to secure a spot in The International 2024 #Dota2 #TI13 pic.twitter.com/uqm6Rq4PQs
— The International (@dota2ti) September 9, 2024
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After their records fell to 0-2, NRG, BESTIA, Nouns and Elevate were all eliminated, and they will have to wait a little longer for a Counter-Strike Major berth.
NRG
is out of the RMR, while MIBR
marches on after a decisive victory in their favor after overtime.
Up next, Nouns vs. Legacy face off in the next BO3 on Stream A. The action continues! #PGLRMR pic.twitter.com/cEbl1jXApG
— PGL (@pglesports) March 2, 2024
MIBR faced off against NRG in a showdown that saw MIBR asserting dominance from the get-go.
NRG’s choice of Inferno backfired as MIBR swept through them with ease, securing a convincing 13-2 victory.
Despite NRG’s efforts to rally on Anubis, MIBR ultimately triumphed 16-13, securing their spot in the next stage of the tournament.
BESTIA becomes the first team to exit the RMR after a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Wildcard
Wildcard gears up for another clash tomorrow.
Up next on Stream B: Elevate vs. ODDIK.
#PGLRMR pic.twitter.com/4oUoAh02as
— PGL (@pglesports) March 2, 2024
Meanwhile, Wildcard clashed with BESTIA in a fierce battle on Mirage, with Wildcard emerging victorious with a 13-9 score line.
The tides turned even more in Wildcard’s favour on BESTIA’s pick of Anubis, with Wildcard clinching the win at 13-4.
Nouns are out of the RMR following their defeat against Legacy over 3 maps
Legacy moves forward, gearing up to battle tomorrow for another shot at attending the PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024!
#PGLRMR pic.twitter.com/g6DXHepyPa
— PGL (@pglesports) March 2, 2024
Legacy and ODDIK also had their moments of glory, with Legacy defeating Nouns 2-1 (9-13, 13-4, 13-7) and ODDIK surpassing Elevate 2-1 (13-11, 10-13, 13-10).
Legacy’s stellar performance on Overpass secured them a decisive victory over Nouns, while ODDIK, led by the impressive play of Jo?o “?matios?” Guedes, secured a hard-fought win over Elevate in a three-map series.
ODDIK eliminates Elevate after a fiercely contested series
They're set to return to the fray tomorrow for more action!
#PGLRMR pic.twitter.com/E2vqY3sqB3
— PGL (@pglesports) March 2, 2024
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NOUNS vs ALPHA Dota 2 BETTING & MATCH DETAIL |
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| Best Odds: | nouns $1.20 at GG Bet | ALPHA $4.33 at GG Bet |
| When: | January 11, 2023 | 18:00 EST |
| Watch Live: | Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/pgl_dota2) |
Nouns replaced two players in December when the team added Luke “Yamsun” Wang and Rodrigo “LESL?O” Santos. With the two signings, nouns seem stronger, but the roster still has to prove that it can work together without a coach.
Their next opponents, ALPHA, are coming in from the lower division with two new players, Nicol��s “wij” Moreno and Junior “Yadomi” Rimari from SG esports and Gorillaz-Pride, respectively. ALPHA don’t look exceptionally good, but they have enough talent for us to believe that they won’t struggle, and it wouldn’t be too shocking to see them compete for a top-four finish.
Nouns should do better this season, but ALPHA are a bit underrated at the offered Dota 2 esports betting odds. We like the underdogs with a map advantage at even odds or better.
ALPHA +1.5 Maps
THIUTH GAMING vs TSM Dota 2 BETTING & MATCH DETAIL |
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| Best Odds: | Thiuth $6.50 at GG Bet | TSM $1.10 at GG Bet |
| When: | January 11, 2023 | 21:00 EST |
| Watch Live: | Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/pgl_dota2) |
After Soniqs released its roster, its slot was transferred to Thiuth Gaming, a team that fields a couple of unknown and unproven players who teamed up with Timur “layme” Magomedov, Jose “esK” Coronel, and Anton “antoha” Marchenko.
EsK is the only player on this roster known in the scene, having spent nearly one year competing with Wildcard Gaming, with whom he placed fourth in DPC NA 2021/2022 Tour 2: Division I last season. But even though Thiuth have some solid pieces, it’s tough to say how the team will do, and it doesn’t help that they’re set to face one of NA’s top Dota 2 esports teams.
TSM underwent a surprising number of changes following a 19th-20th-place exit from TI 2022. The team brought in three new players Ilyas “kasane” Gainullin, Matthew “Ari” Walker, and Matthew “Whitemon” Filemon, despite having a fantastic season overall.
On paper, TSM looks significantly stronger than Thiuth Gaming, but with so many new faces on the roster, it’s fair to question how easy it will be for TSM to adjust and show their full potential. We can imagine TSM struggling initially, so we’re taking over 2.5 maps at a very generous $3.00 with online betting sites.