The BYOC qualifiers concluded yesterday producing four Swedish teams who will now join us in Groups C and D, where arguably the tournament favorites Natus Vincere and Counter Logic Gaming await. Here's a sneak peak at the action in store for us today.
Group C | ||
Team | W/L | Pts |
Na`Vi | 0-0 | 0 |
CLG | 0-0 | 0 |
MAD | 0-0 | 0 |
Cop Top | 0-0 | 0 |
Coming up soon... | ||
Na`Vi | vs | Cop Top |
MAD | vs | CLG |
With the early exit of Infused at Keita at the hands of their international opponents in Groups A and B last night, the hopes of a Swedish team in the playoffs look grim for the BYOC qualified teams in Group C. Na`Vi and CLG, two teams who have arguably dominated much of European Dota 2 in 2012, were even pegged by Synderen as the two teams with the most potential to win it all.
The battle for top place will be a close one, and needless to say, most of the attention will be focused on the highly anticipated matchup between the Ukrainian and Swedish powerhouse. Be sure to place your bets.
Group D | ||
Team | W/L | Points |
mTw | 0-0 | 0 |
EG | 0-0 | 0 |
DN | 0-0 | 0 |
SIB | 0-0 | 0 |
18:30 CET | ||
EG | vs | mTw |
DN | vs | SIB |
Once again, not much is known about the two Swedish teams who have qualified, though the chances of witnessing an upset may just come from Group D, if even at all. mTw would definitely be the favorites to top the group, having come fresh from their victory at the Wild Card qualifiers for The International and a subsequent bootcamp with the team.
EG, on the other hand, have much to show for after a lull in activity in recent weeks in the competitive scene. Nevertheless, the strong offline presence of Demon and Fear led by legendary captain Maelk may just be what they need to finish top of their group. Place your bets for the EG and mTw clash here.