Team Secret’s Dominant Streak Broken by mudgolems in ESL One Germany Playoffs
In a surprising turn of events, Team Secret’s winning streak has come to an end with a 2-0 series loss to underdogs mudgolems in the ESL One Germany playoffs. mudgolems, led by former Alliance players Fata and 33, showcased a stunning performance, outplaying Secret in both games. With their unorthodox drafts centered around teamfighting and sustain, mudgolems dominated the series and kept Secret on their toes.
mudgolems’ mid laner, Duško “BoraNija” Boranijaševic, displayed exceptional skills with different playstyles in both games. From Mars in game one to the notoriously squishy Lina in the second game, BoraNija’s risky item build paid off, allowing him to make significant contributions to his team’s victory.
One of the key factors in mudgolems’ success was their strategic draft, featuring five strength heroes, four of which were melee. This unexpected lineup caught Secret off-guard and gave mudgolems an early kill lead. With relentless determination, mudgolems exploited Secret’s weaknesses and steadily chipped away at their defenses.
In the second game, while Secret initially took the lead in kills, the pace slowed down significantly. Both teams focused on farming, resulting in a stalemate. However, mudgolems broke the status quo by forcing a fight in the bottom lane, where they executed their strategy flawlessly and took down Secret’s heroes. This victory marked the first time since June 26 that Secret’s opponents emerged triumphant.
Despite this setback, Secret remains the favorite to win the tournament. In their eight-championship streak, they have only lost five series, two of which were in the playoffs. Team Liquid and Alliance beat Secret once before but ultimately fell to them in the lower bracket final and grand finals, respectively.
While mudgolems celebrate their victory, Secret will have a day to rest before facing Alliance in an elimination series. Both teams will be determined to secure their spot in the tournament as they continue their quest for dominance.
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