In a heart-pounding clash during the Riyadh Masters 2023 Playoffs, Talon Esports, the only Southeast Asian (SEA) representative in the tournament, showcased their prowess on the international stage with a hard-fought victory against Quest Esports. The Upper Bracket (UB) Quarterfinals series between these two formidable teams lived up to its hype, delivering a nail-biting three-game thriller that had fans on the edge of their seats.

Riyadh Masters 2023 Playoffs: Talon Esports vs Quest Esports Highlights

Talon Esports' impressive Top 4 finish in the group stages secured them an advantageous spot in the upper bracket, setting the stage for a showdown against Quest Esports, who had dominated their own group. The clash between these two titans of Dota 2 began with Talon Esports claiming an early lead in Game 1, but Quest Esports responded fiercely, clinching a dominant victory in Game 2.

The pivotal Game 3 witnessed an intense and evenly matched affair, with both teams refusing to concede any ground. Talon Esports exhibited remarkable discipline and strategic finesse, enabling them to secure the hard-earned victory and the series. Notably, standout players Rafli "Mikoto" Rahman and Anucha "Jabz" Jirawong played crucial roles throughout the three games, showcasing their skills on heroes like Snapfire and Doom, and contributing significantly to Talon Esports' triumph.

With this thrilling triumph, Talon Esports moves forward in the tournament, setting the stage for a highly anticipated matchup in the next round against the winner of the face-off between global powerhouses, Team Liquid and Gaimin Gladiators, who are both considered to be among the top teams in the world.

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While Talon Esports celebrates their well-deserved victory, the spotlight also falls on Quest Esports, who had emerged as one of the tournament's strongest teams during the group stages. However, the team could not maintain their momentum in the Playoffs, and their encounter in the Lower Bracket (LB) Round 1 awaits. Quest Esports faces a daunting challenge in the form of PSG.LGD, the Chinese Dota 2 powerhouse, known for their dominance in the region.