Gaimin Gladiators defeated BetBoom in a best-of-three series and eliminated it from the championship in the Riyadh Masters 2023 Playoffs Lower Bracket (LB) Quarterfinals. Gaimin Gladiators proved their resilience and prowess as they executed a remarkable reverse sweep, securing a spot in the Top 4 and keeping their dreams of claiming a sixth-straight tier 1 tournament championship alive.

Riyadh Masters 2023 Playoffs: Gaimin Gladiators vs BetBoom Highlights

Game 1:

The initial encounter between Gaimin Gladiators and BetBoom was marked by intense competition and jaw-dropping plays. Despite BetBoom's early game dominance, Gaimin Gladiators rallied together to make a strong comeback. Egor "Nightfall" Grigorenko's Terrorblade led the charge for BetBoom, showcasing impeccable gameplay with a perfect score of nine kills and 15 assists, guiding his team to a comfortable 38-minute victory. However, the Major champions refused to yield and quickly recalibrated their strategy for Game Two.

Game 2:

With their backs against the wall, Gaimin Gladiators showed their true potential in Game Two. They unleashed a devastating assault on BetBoom, stunning their opponents with a commanding performance. Anton "dyrachyo" Shkredov's Medusa took the center stage, amassing an impressive seven kills and only two deaths, while his team secured a dominant 19-9 kill lead. In just 38 minutes, Gaimin Gladiators tied the series, forcing a decisive Game Three that would determine the ultimate victor of the intense matchup.

Game 3:

The last game was a tense back-and-forth struggle. As the minutes ticked by, Gaimin Gladiators showcased their exceptional teamwork and strategic prowess, slowly gaining the upper hand. Utilizing timely buybacks, the Major champions orchestrated critical teamfights around the Roshan pit. In a climactic moment around the 39-minute mark, Gaimin Gladiators executed a flawless pick-off on Nightfall's Juggernaut and Ivan "Pure" Moskalenko's Tidehunter, leaving BetBoom without the means to mount a counterattack. 

With a thrilling 2-1 reverse sweep, Gaimin Gladiators secured their position in the Top 4 of the Riyadh Masters and guaranteed themselves a lucrative prize of US$1.2 million.

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With each victory, Gaimin Gladiators grow stronger, their unyielding pursuit of greatness propelling them closer to the Riyadh Masters 2023 crown. As they await the Lower Bracket Semi Finals against either Talon Esports or 9Pandas, the stakes remain exceptionally high, with over $1 Million USD in prize money on the line.