The Elite League Season 2 of Dota 2 is well underway in Lima, Peru, with OG and Team Liquid emerging as the top contenders after completing perfect runs through the initial stage. Both teams secured their spots in the second group stage with impressive performances against tough opponents.
OG managed to rally past HEROIC in a thrilling 2-1 series, showcasing their resilience and skill on the battlefield. Bolivia’s Adrian “Wisper” Dobles was a standout player for OG, leading the team with an impressive kill-death-assist ratio of 8.7/3.0/12.7. On the other hand, Team Liquid dominated Shopify Rebellion with a clean 2-0 victory, with Sweden’s Michael “miCKe” Vu putting up an impressive K-D-A ratio of 9.0/2.5/8.0.
The losers of these matches still have a chance to advance in the tournament, as they will compete in elimination matches on Saturday. The initial group stage of this $800,000 event features a Swiss system for all 16 teams, with best-of-three matches determining the top eight teams that will advance to the second group stage.
The second phase of the tournament will see the remaining eight teams compete in a round-robin format of best-of-two matches. The top four teams will move into the playoffs’ upper bracket, while the lower four teams will head to the lower bracket. The double-elimination playoffs are set to take place from August 2-4, with all matches being best-of-three until the final, which will be a best-of-five showdown.
In Friday’s matches, other teams also made their mark, with Cuyes Esports, Yellow Submarine, beastcoast, and 1win securing important victories. On the other hand, teams like Evil Rabbit and Apex Genesis managed to stay alive in the tournament by defeating their opponents in elimination matches.
As the competition heats up, the Saturday schedule promises more exciting matchups, including clashes between teams with 2-1 records and teams fighting to stay alive with 1-2 records. The standings after the initial group stage reflect the competitive nature of the tournament, with OG and Team Liquid leading the pack with flawless records.
With a lucrative prize pool on the line, the stakes are high for all the teams competing in the Elite League Season 2. As the tournament progresses, fans can expect more intense battles and thrilling moments as the best Dota 2 teams in the world vie for glory and the top prize.
