Vikin.gg Upsets Team Secret at ESL One Los Angeles Online
In a surprising turn of events, Vikin.gg has eliminated Team Secret, one of the top Dota 2 teams in the world, from the ESL One Los Angeles Online competition. Vikin.gg achieved a decisive 2-0 victory against Team Secret, thanks to the exceptional performance of their mid laner, Miroslav “BOOM” Bičan, on Queen of Pain.
BOOM’s calculated aggressiveness and flawless gameplay throughout the series led to Vikin.gg’s success in teamfights. Leading his team to victory, BOOM frustrated Secret and prevented unnecessary deaths. You can watch the highlights of the match here.
Vikin.gg Dominates Game One
In the first game, BOOM’s Queen of Pain proved to be unstoppable. With impressive kills and excellent map control, Secret was left defenseless. Nisha’s Nature’s Prophet was the only hero able to find farm, while Vikin.gg capitalized on the space they created. You can watch the highlights of the first game here.
BOOM’s Queen of Pain Strikes Again in Game Two
Although Secret attempted an aggressive tri-lane strategy in the second game to neutralize Vikin.gg’s carry, it was once again BOOM’s Queen of Pain that turned the tide. With well-timed rotations and impeccable kills, BOOM helped his team make a comeback. You can watch the highlights of the second game here.
Vikin.gg’s Mechanical Execution and Upset Victory
Vikin.gg’s biggest strength in their victories against Secret was their fearlessness in fighting on their own terms. Secret had prepared for cheese strategies like Alchemist, Meepo, and Broodmother, but Vikin.gg’s mechanical execution during teamfights caught them off guard. You can watch the highlights of their incredible teamfights here.
Puppey’s squad, Team Secret, exits the competition in a shared fifth place, earning $10,000 in prize money. Despite their dominant performance in the group stage, they were unable to maintain their momentum in the playoffs. This loss may serve as motivation for them to improve their future performances.
With their victory over Secret, Vikin.gg has proven themselves as formidable competitors. They previously defeated OG in the group stage and Alliance in the lower bracket. Vikin.gg will now face Chicken Fighters in the next round of the lower bracket. Both teams have already secured a spot in the top four, guaranteeing them $14,000 in prize money. The clash between these underdogs will determine who takes a spot on the podium and walks away with $25,000.
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