In a surprising turn of events at the Bali Dota Major 2023, the bug abuse allegations against Azure Ray have been found to be unfounded, restoring their hard-earned victory. The tournament organizers initially caused a stir by announcing a reversal of Azure Ray's 2-0 win against Nouns to a 1-1 draw. However, a subsequent investigation revealed inconclusive evidence, leading to an apology from the organizers and the resumption of Azure Ray's triumph.

Official statement regarding investigation for a match: pic.twitter.com/zkNg6W27p2

— IO Esports @ Bali Major (@ioesportsgg) July 3, 2023

Allegations of Azure Ray’s Bug Abuse  

The controversy erupted when allegations emerged regarding Azure Ray's potential use of a bug during their match against Nouns. The bug in question involved the utilization of Watchers, which allegedly allowed the team to gain extra information on their opponents' movements. It was claimed that by pinging the Watchers, Azure Ray could determine if they were captured or not, even when concealed within the fog of war. A Shield Icon indicated capture, while an Attack Command indicated otherwise.

Such bug abuse would have given Azure Ray an unfair advantage, but the subsequent investigation failed to conclusively prove its existence. The tournament organizers swiftly deleted their initial tweet, acknowledging the need for a more thorough examination before reaching a final verdict.

We would like to apologize for the tweet posted earlier, it was a mistake and we are currently still in the progress of investigating a match.

We will be updating again whenever we have any news after the investigation is done.

— IO Esports @ Bali Major (@ioesportsgg) July 3, 2023

With the bug abuse allegations dispelled, Azure Ray's original 2-0 victory was reinstated. However, the controversy did not end there. To determine the final standings, a tiebreaker match between Azure Ray and Bleed Esports was scheduled. This match would determine which team would secure a coveted spot in the Bali Major 2023 Playoffs.

While Azure Ray's reputation was momentarily marred by the unfounded allegations, they now have the opportunity to reclaim their standing in the competition. Their performance in the tiebreaker against Bleed Esports will not only determine their fate in the Bali Major but also have implications for their chances of qualifying for The International 2023 (TI12).

Bleed Esports, on the other hand, still holds a glimmer of hope to secure a TI12 qualification through their accumulated DPC (Dota Pro Circuit) points. However, Azure Ray faces the additional hurdle of having to compete in the Chinese DPC Qualifiers, even if they emerge victorious in the Bali Major.

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As the Bali Dota Major 2023 progresses, the focus now shifts to the much-anticipated tiebreaker match between Azure Ray and Bleed Esports. Dota 2 enthusiasts eagerly await the outcome, which will not only determine the teams' fate in this tournament but also shape their path towards The International 2023. The unfounded bug abuse allegations have been put to rest, allowing the players to refocus on their gameplay and demonstrate their skills on the grand stage of competitive Dota 2.