All 8 Teams Qualified for Riyadh Masters 2023 Group Stages

Author

Moin Khot

Date

Jul, 21.2023

In a thrilling conclusion to the Play-Ins of the Riyadh Masters 2023, eight teams emerged victorious, earning their coveted spots in the upcoming Group Stages of the tournament. As the competition intensifies, Dota 2 fans around the world eagerly await the clash of titans in what promises to be an unforgettable spectacle of skill and strategy.

Teams Qualified From Group A

Group A proved to be a hotly contested battleground, with Team Aster and Team Liquid showcasing their dominance to secure their positions in the Group Stages. Team Aster's impressive performance saw them claim a decisive 2-0 victory over Team Liquid, who also secured their qualification through a Top 2 finish. 

Following are the two teams qualified from Group A:

  • Team Aster
  • Team Liquid

Teams Qualified From Group B

Group B was equally intense, with Quest Esports and Xtreme Gaming emerging as the top contenders to move forward. Quest Esports and Xtreme Gaming displayed exceptional gameplay, earning themselves coveted slots in the Group Stages. However, OG, 9Pandas, and Team Secret were not to be outdone, as they demonstrated their prowess and tenacity to clinch victories in their respective series and advance.
Following are the two teams qualified from Group B:

  • Quest Esports
  • Xtreme Gaming

Teams Qualified From Decider Matches

In the decider match, TSM valiantly defeated beastcoast with 2-0 scoreline to ultimately qualify got the Riyadh Masters 2023 Group Stages.

OG's encounter with Entity in Group B proved to be a tightly contested series, with OG's determination and exceptional gameplay securing them a 2-0 victory. In a swift and one-sided affair, OG dominated Game 2, ending the match in just 29 minutes.

The decider between 9Pandas and Virtus.pro kept viewers on the edge of their seats, as the two teams clashed in an intense three-game battle. Eventually, 9Pandas emerged victorious, propelled by standout performances from Roman "RAMZES666" Kushnarev and Gleb "kiyotaka" Zyryanov.

Team Secret and Execration took the stage in another thrilling three-game series. The clash saw Remco "Crystallis" Arets rise to the occasion with dominant performances, carrying Team Secret to victory and securing their spot in the Group Stages.

Following are the four teams qualified from decider matches:

  • TSM
  • OG
  • 9Pandas
  • Team Secret

Also read: Team Aster Dominates Group A on Riyadh Masters 2023 Play-Ins Day 1

With the Play-Ins now concluded, all eyes turn to the Group Stages set to commence on the 21st of July. The top eight teams from the Play-Ins will be joined by eight directly qualified teams, setting the stage for an epic showdown in Riyadh.