Xtreme Gaming Eliminates Team Spirit from TI13
China's Xtreme Gaming (XG) has sent Team Spirit, the reigning The International (TI) champions, crashing out of TI13 in the lower bracket.
XG clinched a 2-0 victory over Team Spirit in the lower bracket's second round, securing a spot in the top 12 and eliminating the Russian squad from the tournament.
XG, a relatively new team in the Dota 2 professional scene, has been making waves throughout TI13 with their impressive performances. Led by Zhang "Paparazi灬" Chengjun, the Chinese team has consistently outplayed their opponents with their aggressive playstyle and strategic decision-making.
Team Spirit, on the other hand, has had a disappointing TI13 campaign thus far. The Russian team, who stunned the Dota 2 world by winning TI10 in 2021, have struggled to find their footing at this year's tournament. They entered the lower bracket after a 0-2 loss to PSG.LGD in the upper bracket's first round.
In the match against XG, Team Spirit showed glimpses of their former brilliance but ultimately fell short. XG dominated the early game in both matches, securing significant advantages in terms of gold and experience. Team Spirit attempted to stage a comeback in the second game but were unable to overcome XG's relentless aggression.
With this victory, XG advances to the lower bracket's third round, where they will face the winner of the match between Evil Geniuses and Team Liquid. Team Spirit's TI13 journey ends here, but the team will undoubtedly be back stronger next year.
TI13 is the culmination of the Dota 2 competitive season, with the world's best teams competing for a share of the massive prize pool. The tournament has been filled with surprises and upsets, and XG's elimination of Team Spirit is just one more example of the unpredictable nature of the competition.
As TI13 progresses, the competition will only get more intense. XG will need to continue to play at their best if they want to make a deep run in the tournament and potentially challenge for the championship.
