As a seasoned gamer with decades of DOTA 2 experience under my belt, let me tell you, I’ve seen some nail-biting finals that kept me on the edge of my seat. But the Riyadh Masters x Esports World Cup grand finals between Gaimin Gladiators and Liquid Echo was a spectacle like no other.
In many competitions, you’ll frequently see thrilling instances and an ongoing shift in momentum as the two closely matched teams battle it out. However, at the Riyadh Masters x Esports World Cup, this dynamic was far from the norm.
In the final showdown at Riyadh Masters, Gaimin Gladiators outplayed Liquid Echo with exceptional team coordination and precise individual performances that left no room for Liquid’s comeback, resulting in a decisive victory. The Riyadh Masters x EWC tournament was the first Tier 1 championship of 2024 for Gaimin Gladiators, marking their return to the pinnacle of DOTA 2 esports since their six-event winning streak in the competitive circuit back in 2023. The Canadian squad reclaimed their position at the top of the DOTA 2 esports scene once more.
Gaimin Gladiators Rise to the Top at Riyadh Masters Champions
In summary, both Gaimin Gladiators and Liquid Echo followed very comparable paths to reach the grand final. Starting off by finishing third in their respective groups (Groups A and B), they then proceeded to secure victories in their quarterfinals (2-0) and semifinals (2-1). The winners finals pitted GG against Liquid Echo, where GG emerged as the winner with a 2-0 score. Despite Liquid Echo’s triumph over Team Falcons in the lower bracket final, they faced another defeat at the hands of GG, this time with a sweep (3-0).
Marcus “Ace” Christensen shared during his post-game interview with Kevin “Purge” Godec that about a week back, he had a dream we would win. He added, “Sometimes dreams do come to pass.”
Quinn Callahan, known as “Quinn,” received the distinction of PlayStation MVP, recognizing his exceptional individual performances that propelled the Gaimin Gladiators towards their inaugural significant championship win this year.
Riyadh Masters prize earnings
The first-ever EWC champions, Gaimin Gladiators, are set to claim a significant portion of the $5 million prize fund and 2,390 championship points – they’ll receive approximately $1.5 million and 1,000 points each. With these 1,000 points, GG now have a chance at winning the EWC Club Championship.
Material was published in collaboration with Esports World Cup
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2024-08-07 10:32