Virtus Pro Upsets Vici Gaming at The International
Virtus Pro made an impressive debut on the main stage of The International and pulled off an upset against veteran team Vici Gaming. Despite having no previous experience at the event, Virtus Pro showed their strength and defeated Vici Gaming 2-1. It was a clash of playstyles, with Vici Gaming playing composed while Virtus Pro opted for their usual aggressive drafts. Although they faced early punishment, the young CIS squad regrouped and secured the victory.
A Battle of Strategies
Vici Gaming seemed to have the upper hand in game one, controlling the match despite Virtus Pro’s laning-focused draft with heroes like Razor. However, except for one poor teamfight, Vici Gaming dominated the game and pushed through Virtus Pro’s defenses with poyoyo’s Tiny leading the late-game push. But Virtus Pro adjusted their strategy for the next games, relying less on the early game and focusing on scaling better to counter Vici Gaming’s approach.
Overwhelming Teamplay
The adjustment paid off for Virtus Pro as they showcased strong team play to cover their individual weaknesses. Despite facing heavy pressure in the laning phase, Virtus Pro’s gpk and Nightfall, playing Puck and Medusa respectively, led the team to victory. Gradually, Vici Gaming crumbled under the pressure, allowing Virtus Pro to secure the win.
A Signature Draft and Dominant Performance
In the third game, Virtus Pro played a game and style that they were comfortable with. They didn’t feel the need to rush and played a bit greedy, resulting in a dominant performance with 27 kills in just 10 minutes. DM, a member of Virtus Pro, expressed satisfaction with their playstyle, emphasizing that focusing on teamfights at the 45-minute mark, where mistakes can occur, is not the way to play Dota.
With their remarkable performance, Virtus Pro matched the highest achievement of the previous legendary iteration of the team. They secured a top-six placement at TI10 and will face PSG.LGD in the next round. On the other hand, Vici Gaming will fight for their tournament life in the lower bracket against Evil Geniuses.
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