Team Liquid Secures Spot at The International 11 in Dota 2
Team Liquid faced a challenging journey in Dota 2’s The International 2022: Last Chance Qualifier. Despite a stumble in the Upper Bracket Semifinals against Virtus.pro, they made an impressive comeback in the lower bracket, defeating Xtreme Gaming and Vici Gaming. In a revenge match against Virtus.pro, Team Liquid emerged victorious in the Lower Bracket Final, securing the final spot at The International 11.
According to their captain, Aydin “iNSaNiA” Sarkohi, the team experienced significant growth during the tournament. They learned valuable lessons and, most importantly, developed stronger teamwork. “We were five very strong players, but we were a pretty bad team. We didn’t play well together,” said iNSaNiA. However, the team has now improved their synergy and cohesion, thanks to playing more games together.
iNSaNiA highlighted the contributions of their coaches, William “Blitz” Lee and Jesse “JerAx” Vainikka. He mentioned that Blitz and Matu handle the drafting, which has been instrumental in their success. As for JerAx, he assists the team with gameplay strategies and analyses replays extensively. Each coach plays a crucial role in the team’s overall performance.
Team Liquid, alongside Team Secret, overcame the challenges of The International 2022: Last Chance Qualifier. Both teams found their stride at the right moment and secured their spots in The International 11.
With no time to rest, Team Liquid eagerly awaits the start of The International 2022 on Oct. 15. They are ready to face the challenge of the group stage and showcase their skills against formidable opponents.
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