by HEROIC made history by becoming the first South American team to win an international Dota 2 LAN event, clinching the title at PGL Wallachia Season 2 with a 3-1 victory over Team Falcons in the grand final on October 13.
The victory marked a landmark achievement for the South American scene, which has long aspired to claim a major international title.
HEROIC, a Norwegian organisation fielding an all-South American roster, took home $300,000 in prize money.
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— PGL DOTA 2 (@pgldota2) October 13, 2024
The final day was a gruelling test of endurance for HEROIC.
They began with a best-of-three lower bracket clash against Team Tundra, which went the distance.
The opening game lasted over an hour, with Heroic securing a hard-fought win.
Tundra responded by taking game two, but HEROIC rallied to close out the series in the decider, earning a place in the grand finals.
Facing Team Falcons, who entered the event as favourites with esports betting sites and had previously defeated them in the upper bracket, Heroic encountered yet another challenge.
The grand final series opened with the longest match of the day, where Falcons narrowly secured the win in a tense base-race finish, featuring a dramatic three-against-five defence by Falcons that included a Divine Rapier on a support hero.
Undeterred by the loss, HEROIC regrouped and proceeded to win the next three games, completing a stunning comeback and sealing the 3-1 series victory.
David “Parker” Nicho Flores was instrumental in Heroic’s triumph, delivering stellar performances on Morphling, Shadow Fiend, and Monkey King across the last three games.
His gameplay showcased a blend of technical precision and unorthodox aggression, emblematic of South American Dota’s chaotic and methodical style.
Parker’s brilliance, coupled with his teammates’ cohesive support, left Falcons struggling to find answers as the series progressed.
This victory etched HEROIC’s name into the record books as the first South American team to win a Dota 2 international LAN, a feat that resonated deeply in a region known for its tenacity and underdog spirit.
The lineup featured players with extensive experience from top South American teams like beastcoast, Hokori, and Keyd Stars, along with Belgian-American Cedric “Davai Lama” Deckmyn, who transitioned from a Tier 2 grinder to a top-tier competitor with HEROIC.
For Falcons, the defeat marked a disappointing end to a tournament in which they had been heavy favourites.
Despite their strong form throughout the year, they fell short of expectations, and questions now loom over potential roster changes following the event.
?? PGL Announces Three Exciting Wallachia Seasons for 2025! ??
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— PGL (@pglesports) October 13, 2024
PGL concluded the tournament by announcing three additional Wallachia events for the upcoming year, promising more high-stakes Dota 2 action.
HEROIC’s next challenge will be DreamHack DreamLeague Season 24, set to begin on October 27, where they will aim to build on their historic victory.
