Aurora, Entity, and LGD Gaming Eliminated From Riyadh Masters
The first set of teams to be eliminated from the Riyadh Masters 2024 Playoffs included Aurora, Entity Gaming, and LGD Gaming.
WBG.XG vs. Aurora
Despite a decent Group Stage performance, the Southeast Asian squad was unfortunately greeted by WBG.XG in an elimination match. Ame played two games on Morphling and helped his team dominate the series 2-0 without too many problems.
In a post-match interview, the Chinese carry commented on his Morphling picks:
"I really enjoy playing Morphling, and it's 23savage's best hero and the one he wins the most on. So we decided to have him for ourselves on both maps."
Entity Gaming vs. BetBoom Team
Entity Gaming arguably had the toughest opponent that started in the Lower Bracket, which was the BetBoom Team. Unfortunately, Entity Gaming’s upward trajectory over the past week was all for naught, as they could not close out the series against Nightfall and company.
The first game was a total stomp for the BetBoom Team, as the Eastern European squad convincingly won the laning stage and won in 32 minutes.
In the second map, No[o]ne- achieved a monumental achievement of taking part in every kill his team got. After going 14/3/21 and winning the map, he finished the game with 100% kill participation.
Unfortunately, No[o]ne- ’s performance was all in vain, as the BetBoom Team easily won the third map to send the Western European team home.
Team Spirit vs. LGD Gaming
The final series of the day featured Team Spirit taking on LGD Gaming. As expected, the TI winners could take the series with a 2-0 win, though it wasn’t too easy.
The first game of the series lasted 62 minutes, but the late game is where Team Spirit always shines. Larl displayed an excellent performance on his Tiny, going 14/4/15 to close out the game.
The second map wasn’t too entertaining, as Team Spirit could quickly dispose of LGD Gaming in only 32 minutes, eliminating the Chinese team from the tournament.
The three eliminated teams finish their Riyadh Masters 2024 run in 9th - 12th place, taking home $100,000. Meanwhile, the winners of today will continue their run through the Lower Bracket.