Debjoy Basu
Dec, 04.2023
Pinnacle: 25 Year Anniversary Show, organized by Eden Esports, has reached its Playoffs stage. A total of 8 teams made it to the playoffs that followed a double-elimination format, allowing the losing team to survive once again. Currently, only six teams are left in the tournament. Team Tickles and The dudhley boys remained unbeaten throughout the tournament and they made it to the Upper-Bracket Final. Team Falcons, Yellow Submarine, Virtus.pro and Level Up will compete in the Lower-Bracket Quarterfinals.
Recap of the Upper Bracket Semifinals
In the Upper Bracket Semifinals,Tte top four teams were seen in action. The first match was between Team Tickles and Virtus.pro, and the second match was between Team Falcons vs The dudley boys. Both the matches were intense as the teams gave a good challenging contest. Let us move on to the match recaps
Match 1: Team Tickles vs Virtus.pro (Score:2-1)
Game 1: Team Tickles hero draft included Treant Protector, Luna, Clockwerk, Puck and Enigma. On the other hand, Virtus.pro had Weaver, Tusk, Dark Seer, Morphling and Void Spirit. It was a game of 55 minutes and 34 seconds, which Team Tickles eventually won.
Game 2: This time, Team Tickles’ opted for Treant Protector, Dark Seer, Spirit Breaker, Puck and Phantom Assassin. On the other hand, Virtus.pro had Weaver, Tidehunter, Faceless Void, Dark Willow and Earth Spirit. Virtus.pro made a comeback win as they secured the game after 33 minutes and 28 seconds.
Game 3: This was one of the longest games in the tournament as the match went on for 76 minutes and 46 seconds. Team Tickles were able to clinch the victory and made it to the Grand Finals. The draft of Team Tickles included Treant Protector, Timbersaw, Dark Willow, Spectre and Keeper of the Light. For Virtus.pro, it was a draft lineup of Tusk, Tidehunter, Skyward Mage, Lina and Anti-Mage.
Match 2: Team Falcons vs The dudley boys (Score: 1-2)
Game 1: Team Falcons began with Phoenix, Weaver, Troll Warlord, Mars and Dragon Knight. On the other hand, The dudley boys started with Tusk, Slardar, Lion, Templar Assassin and Lina. Team Falcons managed to win the game after 44 minutes and 26 seconds.
Game 2: Team Falcons’ lineup included Nature’s Prophet, Lina, Tiny, Timbersaw and Sven, whereas The dudley boys began the game with Centaur Warrunner, Grimstroke, Primal Beast, Wraith King and Ursa. After 33 minutes and 49 seconds, The dudley boys managed to win the game.
Game 3: In the third game, Team Falcons picked Tusk, Enchantress, Puck, Faceless Void and Sand King. The dudley boys went with Centaur Warrunner, Grimstroke, Primal Beast, Lone Druid and Naga Siren. After 35 minutes and 5 seconds, The dudley boys secured their win and made it to the Upper Bracket Finals.
Match results in Lower Bracket
It was Yellow Submarine vs Natus Vincere and the result of the game was in favor of Yellow Submarine as they won by 2-0. Level UP vs Team Klee match ended in a win for Level UP by 2-1. With this, these two teams will now face the upper-bracket eliminated teams in the Lower Bracket Quarterfinals.