Liquid efforts of the defending champion of The International defend throne must be buried deeply. Their dream of being the holder of two Aegis of Champion trophies vanished in the hands of Evil Geniuses. In the meeting (24/8) EG met Liquid in the R5 lower bracket round because previously Liquid was beaten by PSG.LGD while EG was beaten by OG from the upper bracket.
In the best of three matches, EG took the initiative to attack to avenge their previous 2-0 defeat at the stage group. Sumail and his co. said they were grateful for the defeat and did not become group leader because there were many lessons they could take, and Sumail stated that their next meeting would replace Liquid 2-0.
Liquid released the mainstay of Sumail, namely Storm Spirit, which until now posted a record of 100% perfect victory. To fight him, Liquid gave Chaos Knight first stage as a carry for Miracle. Even though Sumail had a chance at the beginning of the game, his attempt to kill Venomancer by himself often failed, his expertise in controlling Raijin Thunderkeg did not need to be questioned. At the end of the match which reached more than one hour duration, Sumail led the net worth with 38,000 ++ gold.
Chaos Knight strengthened by IO, partners who often appear close to the top match, could not resist the mobility of EG hero who made them the main target. Especially Weaver who can sneak behind and beat gh / IO. It was proven that IO experienced the most deaths 14 times and Weaver, who played by S4 killed 5x, most of all EG players.
Liquid’s defensive efforts were in vain after the five heroes were killed in their own base leaving Enchantress and Chaos Knight to defend the impossible.
The second game proved that what EG learned was true, Liquid was still using the same strategy hoping that Matumbaman could give the maximum pressure possible against Sumail. But using Timbersaw, Sumail was strong enough to get adequate levels and gold and became a hot ball that ran over Liquid entering the mid game.
With a strong combination of mid and late games from EG, Liquid actually has a weakened hero composition after mid game. Practically only Miracle – with his Terrorblade that has the potential to threaten, and even then several times trapped in the initiation of EG, especially courage Cr1t take action alone, give as much damage, sacrifice himself while releasing Terrorize so that his friends can finish off the enemy who run away.
30 minutes fast enough for EG, especially facing Liquid can be said that the resistance of the incumbent is not very meaningful in the second game. EG will face PSG.LGD in the final lower bracket is surprisingly losing to OG. PSG.LGD actually almost won the third match if only their calculations did a more mature straight throne. Topson with the Arc Warden assisted by Pugna managed to gain time and defend the ancient buildings exposed from PSG.LGD attacks were all out for a buyback with the intention of destroying the OG on one occasion.
OG tasted the first grand final of their International, underdog status really matched with the mentality of playing those who were released without pressure. There are only two players left who have the chance to make history as two times the International champion, Sumail and s4, if they win in the final round. Although this year was the Chinese team is destined to win the championship, but the heated rivalry between EG and OG will present an interesting final spice, which one do you choose?
