by Talon Esports has become the first Dota 2 team eliminated from The International 2024 (TI13) after falling to BetBoom Team in a dramatic three-game series.
Despite showing glimpses of hope, especially in game two where Rafli “Mikoto” Fathur Rahman’s Monkey King channeled a heroic performance, Talon couldn’t overcome BetBoom’s superior draft and gameplay.
Game three saw Talon’s late-game strategy fall apart, ending their run in 13th-16th place and earning them an estimated $40,000, 1.5% of the TI prize pool.
Despite an amazing comeback in Game 2, Talon is the first team to be eliminated from The International 2024. BB Team will battle against nouns later today for a place in the arena. #Dota2 #TI13 pic.twitter.com/az4NBKAelo
— The International (@dota2ti) September 9, 2024
Talon’s elimination marks a blow for the Southeast Asian (SEA) region, traditionally a powerhouse in Dota 2, though the region still has hope in Aurora, who faces their own elimination match soon.
SEA’s challenges were echoed in the exit of Team Zero, China’s second seed.
Falling to Eastern Europe’s 1win Team in a decisive 2-0 defeat, Team Zero ended their TI13 journey also in 13th-16th place.
Team Zero exits The International 2024 after a 0-2 loss to 1w. 1w will face Falcons in the last series of the day. #Dota2 #TI13 pic.twitter.com/uVFqcuPFDn
— The International (@dota2ti) September 9, 2024
The series saw standout performances from Aleksandr “Cloud” Zakharov on Beastmaster and Nikita “Munkushi~” Chepurnykh’s Windranger.
Despite the loss, Singaporean player Remus “ponlo” Goh Zhi Xian, known for his selfless play and charismatic personality, captured fans’ hearts throughout the tournament.
Ponlo’s attempt at channelling the “bald buff” (shaving his head for good luck) failed to save his team, but he remains a fan favourite.
It's the end of the road for nouns at The International 2024 after a 0-2 loss to BB Team. BB Team will now play in front of a live audience at the Royal Arena. #Dota2 #TI13 pic.twitter.com/Q9jokXJPPr
— The International (@dota2ti) September 9, 2024
Day 2 of TI 2024 continued with eliminations as BetBoom Team also sent North American representatives nouns packing, making them the third team to exit.
After a dominant showing from BetBoom in both games, with strong drafts and clinical execution, nouns were unable to mount a comeback and finished in 13th-16th place.
The day wrapped up with 1win falling to Team Falcons, despite their earlier victory over Team Zero.
Falcons dominated the series, with standout performances from Oliver “Skiter” Lepko’s Weaver and Stanislav “Malr1ne” Potorak’s Sniper, leading to a swift 2-0 win and the elimination of 1win.
As TI13 progresses, more teams will face elimination, bringing the tournament closer to crowning a new champion.
1w's Road to The International 2024 was ended by Falcons in the last series of the day. Falcons become the 6th team to secure a spot in The International 2024 #Dota2 #TI13 pic.twitter.com/uqm6Rq4PQs
— The International (@dota2ti) September 9, 2024
