PSG.LGD and OG were eliminated in the lower bracket on the fourth matchday of the Dota 2 World Cup "The International". Both teams fell against colleagues from their own region. The strong representation of Western Europe in the top-4 is striking.
"This game is very important for me and my team, we are in the lower bracket so we will go home if we lose, every game could be my last," PSG said.LGD's offlaner Zhang "Faith_bian" Ruid on matchday four. "Thank you for watching us, I hope everyone can feel the spirit of sport and the spirit of e-sports." The 24-year-old Chinese announced to end his playing career after the eleventh World Cup.
PSG.LGD and OG drop out of the World Cup
PSG.LGD, which was one of the favorites in the run-up to the tournament, was able to prevail against Beastcoast on the fourth matchday, but ultimately against his regional colleagues from Team Aster. The same happened to OG, who was expelled from the tournament by Team Liquid with a score of 0:2.
Liquid has an impressive winning streak in the lower bracket, and in addition to OG, he also defeats Thunder Awaken afterwards. Next, the team will have to prove itself against Aster.
Western Europe dominates the top-4.
With Team Secret, Tundra Esports and Team Liquid, three of the four remaining teams are from Western Europe, only Team Aster represents the Chinese region in the top 4. With Clement "Puppey" Ivanov from Secret and Lasse "MATUMBAMAN" Urpalainen from Liquid, two players are hoping for their second world title.