Week 3 Matchday 3 upsets big teams, two teams secure top spots
The Dota 2 Pro Circuit for the WEU is just only one game away from concluding the league stage. DPC WEU 2023 Tour 1: Division I gave some great fixtures, the whole tournament which was split into 3 different weeks and was packed with intense actions among the top-tier teams. But unfortunately, the big-name Team Secret failed to make any impact and got a heavy blow after a devastating Division I campaign, Puppey and his team are now relegated to Division II. Yesterday, matchday 3 was played out for week 3 and the matches were dominated by Team Liquid, Gaimin Gladiators and Nigma Galaxy. Team Liquid and Gaimin Gladiators are the first two teams from the WEU Region who made it to the Lima Major.
Nigma Galaxy upsets Team Secret while Team Liquid remains unbeaten
Yesterday 27th of January marked the end of the majority of the matches from DPC WEU 2023 Tour 1: Division I. Team Secret had their worst run and got relegated after Nigma Galaxy gave them a shocking defeat. Dota 2 fans witnessed a total of three games and the matches were streamed on PGL’s YouTube channel.
Match 1: Team Liquid vs OG
(Bo3: 2-1)
- Game 1: Team Liquid’s lineup included Riki, Mirana, Enigma, Invoker and Weaver. OG picked Death Prophet, Omniknight, Tiny, Sniper and Batrider. The game ended after 67 minutes and 49 seconds and Team Liquid made it a win.
- Game 2: Rubick, Tusk, Hoodwink, Magnus and Monkey King were picked by Team Liquid. OG went ahead with Lina, Treant Protector, Pangolier, Dark Willow and Timbersaw. OG won the game after 36 minutes and 23 seconds.
- Game 3: Team Liquid went ahead with Rubick, Beastmaster, Crystal Maiden, Pudge and Shadow Fiend. OG picked Death Prophet, Treant Protector, Naga Siren, Disruptor and Invoker. After 37 minutes and 46 seconds, Team Liquid won the game.
Match 2: Tundra Esports vs Gaimin Gladiators
(Bo3: 0-2)
Game 1: Tundra Esports picked Hoodwink, Clockwerk, Tidehunter, Chaos Knight and Zeus. Gaimin Gladiators began with Lina, Treant Protector, Rubick, Doom and Puck. After 31 minutes and 40 seconds of gameplay, Gaimin Gladiators won the game.
Game 2: For this match, Tundra Esports picked Rubick, Beastmaster, Snapfire, Void Spirit and Medusa. Gaimin Gladiators picked Lo, Leshrac, Tusk, Lifestealer and Tidehunter. Gaimin Gladiators won the game in 31 minutes and 32 seconds.
Match 3: Team Secret vs Nigma Galaxy
(Bo3: 0-2)
Game 1: Team Secret picked Riki, Tiny, Marci, Dark Seer and Monkey King. Nigma Galaxy picked Rubick, Nature’s Prophet, Undying, Razor and Keeper of the Light. After 37 minutes and 19 seconds, Nigma Galaxy claimed the game.
Game 2: Tusk, Lina, Visage, Snapfire and Bloodseeker were picked by Team Secret. Nigma Galaxy picked Naga Siren, Razor, Clockwerk, Dark Seer and Leshrac. The game ended after 36 minutes and 32 seconds and Nigma Galaxy sealed their victory.
Now only one matchday is remaining where fans will witness Nigma Galaxy against Entity. While Team Liquid and Gaimin Gladiators made it to the Lima Major with a top finish.