OG Makes Esports History with Second TI Victory
OG has once again made esports history by becoming the first Dota 2 team to win The International tournament twice. Despite not being favored heading into TI9, OG proved their dominance by taking down their opponents and claiming the Aegis once again.
Unorthodox Strategies and Unmatched Trust
OG’s success can be attributed to their complete trust in each other’s playstyle and their willingness to experiment with unorthodox strategies. They played the game with love and enthusiasm, executing their strategies with precision and mechanical skill. No matter the hero or position, if an idea seemed feasible, OG was willing to give it a try.
Respect for Team Liquid and Infamous
Team Liquid, OG’s grand finals opponent, deserves recognition for their TI9 run. Despite poor performances in the group stage, Liquid fought their way through the lower bracket to reach the finals. Their loss to OG is a testament to OG’s skill rather than Liquid’s weakness.
Infamous, a relatively unknown team, turned heads at TI9 with their fearless playstyle and comfort picks. They proved that playing their own brand of Dota, rather than conforming to the meta, can lead to success.
Disappointing Performances and Lessons Learned
While there were overachievers at TI9, such as Team Secret, PSG.LGD, and Vici Gaming fell short of expectations. Virtus Pro, despite promising performances in the group stage, had a disappointing showing on the main stage. Fnatic, TNC Predator, and Mineski, all teams with high expectations, finished lower than anticipated.
The biggest lesson learned from TI9 is to remember that Dota 2 is a game meant to be enjoyed. Teams like OG, Liquid, and Infamous demonstrated that having fun while playing can lead to exceeding expectations.
The International will return for its 10th edition in Stockholm, Sweden next year. Until then, we can sit back, relax, and continue to enjoy Dota 2 at the highest level.
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