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]]>The tournament saw its ninth and tenth eliminations as Aurora and BetBoom Team bowed out, leaving Xtreme Gaming as the last non-European Dota 2 team standing.
Aurora faced Xtreme Gaming in a fierce lower bracket showdown.
Game one was a one-sided stomp in favour of XG, but game two was much more competitive.
Aurora’s Anucha “Jabz” Jirawong debuted the first Lycan pick of the tournament, using Alpha Wolves and a Nullifier to counter XG’s Pugna.
On the other side, Wang “Ame” Chunyu’s Faceless Void constantly pressured Aurora’s Artem “lorenof” Melnick on Storm Spirit, neutralising his impact.
Despite Aurora’s valiant efforts to hold out for nearly an hour, XG’s aggression proved too much, ending Aurora’s run with a seventh-eighth place finish and marking the end of South-east Asia’s presence at TI13.
It was the final series for Aurora at The International 2024, as they have been eliminated by Xtreme Gaming. Despite their efforts, Aurora’s journey ends here. #Dota2 #TI13 pic.twitter.com/ELYYL8nHVh
— The International (@dota2ti) September 13, 2024
Meanwhile, BetBoom Team also met their end at the hands of Team Falcons.
The series was tightly contested, with game two being particularly intense.
After a strong early-game performance from Falcons, BetBoom fought back with a high-ground defence led by their safelane Medusa, who bought a Divine Rapier to turn the tide.
However, a critical misplay during a push—where Medusa had her Black King Bar (BKB) in her backpack—led to her being taken down twice.
This swung the game in Falcons’ favour, and they closed out the series, eliminating BetBoom from the tournament.
Falcons’ Andreas “Cr1t-” Nielsen, a veteran of The International, reflected on the win and the experience of playing alongside debutant mid-laner Stanislav “Malr1ne” Potorak, praising his energy and adaptability.
BB Team couldn't keep up with the pace set by Falcons, and it's time for them to exit the tournament. #Dota2 #TI13 pic.twitter.com/dZRHM9cxks
— The International (@dota2ti) September 13, 2024
As the tournament continued, the upper bracket saw dominant performances from some of the top teams.
Team Liquid faced off against Cloud9 in a two-game series.
Game one was all Liquid, as they dominated from start to finish.
Game two; however, saw Cloud9 put up a stronger fight.
At one point, Cloud9 even took down a tier 4 tower, but Liquid’s buybacks and a miraculous play from Micha? “Nisha” Jankowski on Puck turned the tide, securing Liquid’s spot in the upper bracket finals.
Gaimin Gladiators then took on Tundra Esports in another upper bracket semifinal.
The Gladiators showcased their prowess, with Erik “tOfu” Engel on Lone Druid and Quinn on Storm Spirit leading the charge.
Game one was one-sided, but game two was even more of a rout, with GG cruising to a 26-3 victory in just 24 minutes.
With BetBoom and Aurora eliminated, Xtreme Gaming remains the only non-European team in the tournament.
XG will face Tundra Esports in the lower bracket, while Team Falcons take on Cloud9.
At the top, Team Liquid and Gaimin Gladiators are set to clash in the upper bracket finals, ensuring both teams a spot in the top three.
As The International 2024 continues, each remaining team fights to have their names immortalised on the Aegis of Champions, with millions of fans watching their every move.
Gaimin Gladiators put on a dominant display against Tundra, securing their spot in the Upper Bracket Final. They will now face Team Liquid #Dota2 #TI13 pic.twitter.com/lP5zv2vBxc
— The International (@dota2ti) September 13, 2024
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]]>Their opponents, G2xiG, had struggled throughout the year, and their shaky performance against Tundra Esports in the group stage reflected their inconsistency.
The two Dota 2 teams had met twice before in 2024, with each securing a win, but with tournament lives on the line at TI13, the stakes were much higher.
Despite expectations of a close series, Game 1 was a dominant showing from Team Spirit, led by Denis “Larl” Sigitov’s unkillable Invoker.
His early rotations gave Spirit complete map control, leaving G2xiG scrambling.
Unable to recover, G2xiG managed just five kills over 35 minutes, as Spirit cruised to victory, bringing them one step closer to the main event.
Game 2 followed a similar pattern.
Spirit’s rotations and aggressive play left G2xiG behind early, and despite attempts to fight back, the Chinese team couldn’t find their footing.
After just over 30 minutes, they conceded, ending their TI 2024 run with a disappointing exit.
Team Spirit, on the other hand, advanced to face Xtreme Gaming in the next round of the lower bracket.
G2 x iG fell to Team Spirit in the second series of the day and have been eliminated from the competition. The day isn't over for Spirit, as they are set to face Xtreme Gaming in the final series of the day. #Dota2 #TI13 pic.twitter.com/5VVHjuAMqm
— The International (@dota2ti) September 10, 2024
Meanwhile, in the first round of the playoff lower bracket, Heroic and beastcoast clashed in an all-South American showdown.
Heroic, whose roster featured several former beastcoast players, emerged victorious after a hard-fought best-of-three, knocking out their regional rivals.
The rivalry had been intense all year, but Heroic had consistently outperformed beastcoast, winning all six of their prior encounters before TI 2024.
Both teams had disappointing starts at TI, with Heroic finishing fourth in Group A and beastcoast going winless in Group D.
Despite finally securing a win in Game 1, beastcoast couldn’t hold off Heroic, who secured a 2-1 victory.
Beastcoast exited TI in 13th-16th place, taking home over $37,000, while Heroic guaranteed a top-12 finish.
It was a spectacular series between two South American teams, but it's time for beastcoast to exit the tournament after their 1-2 loss to HEROIC. k1.hector and his team will play later today against Aurora. #Dota2 #TI13 pic.twitter.com/qqPntVE7YW
— The International (@dota2ti) September 10, 2024
Heroic then faced Aurora in the next lower bracket round.
Aurora, fresh off an upset victory in the seeding decider against Team Zero, had been quickly dropped to the lower bracket by Cloud9.
In Game 1, Heroic dismantled Aurora with a strong performance from Héctor “K1” Rodríguez’s Bristleback, taking a quick 30-minute win.
Aurora fought back in Game 2, with a clutch play by Worawit “Q” Mekchai at Roshan and Artem “lorenof” Melnick’s dominant Timbersaw leading them to victory.
In the deciding Game 3, Aurora’s Tusk helped them secure a late-game win after a back-and-forth match, sending Heroic home in 9-12th place.
Aurora won an incredible 2-1 series against HEROIC and will advance to The International after a standout performance by Q on Tusk! #Dota2 #TI13 pic.twitter.com/wT2jQDvJz6
— The International (@dota2ti) September 10, 2024
Team Spirit, on the other hand, saw their TI 2024 journey end in the lower bracket after a loss to Xtreme Gaming.
Despite winning the first game, XG’s tempo drafts and strong laning took control of the series, securing their victory and eliminating Spirit in 9-12th place.
The defeat marked another challenging TI for Spirit, who struggled after their 2021 championship win, only to reclaim the Aegis in 2023.
Xtreme Gaming defeated Team Spirit 2-1 after an incredible Game 3, securing their spot at The International 2024, while the TI 12 champions are eliminated! #Dota2 #TI13 pic.twitter.com/BHnu4cTFkf
— The International (@dota2ti) September 10, 2024
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]]>The newly signed team, previously known as “Fire Beavers”, has earned its acclaim notably in the CIS region’s esports scene as a top-ranked outfit.
With Aurora’s backing, they now eye the grand prize in the much-anticipated ALGS Championship.
The team comprises of team captain and IGL Kiryl “9impulse” Kostsiu, Lev “taskmast33r” Grigoriev, Svyatoslav “ojrein” Korochinsky, and coach Nikita “clawz” Marchinsky.
They have cemented an impressive track record on their home front with several first-place finishes, reflecting a promising feat ahead of the championship.
Here is a mysterious story about a wandering beaver who fears nothing and is willing to take risks to achieve the highest results in his business.
Starting today @9Impu1se, @taskmast33r, @ojrein and @clawzzzy will officially represent our organization at Apex Legends… pic.twitter.com/SB43fkRptV
— Aurora (@TheAurora_GG) August 24, 2023
It’s now up to the squad to uphold and image and deliver on the heightened expectations within the esports community as they chart their course for the ALGS competition.
Since its founding in 2020, Aurora eSports has been clear in its mission: to foster remarkable teams and help them reach their potential in the esports sphere.
With this strategic move, cementing a position within the top tier of the CIS esports scene, the future continues to shine promisingly for the organization.
From an outsider’s perspective, this acquisition may signal an intensified betting field in the upcoming ALGS Championship.
The added firepower from Aurora eSports increases the competition pressure, thus making the event more thrilling than ever.
As such, the signing is not merely a win for Aurora and the signed team, but undeniably the esports industry at large.
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