1win is making a strong push towards victory in the Elite League Season 2 championship in Lima, Peru. After a convincing 2-0 sweep against Team Liquid in the upper-bracket final, they have secured a spot in the grand final on Sunday. The team will now face the winner of the lower-bracket final between Liquid and BOOM Esports.
The Dota Elite League Season 2 started with 16 teams competing in Swiss-style group play. The top eight teams from the group stage advanced to the playoffs, with the top four moving on to the upper-bracket semis and the next four heading to the lower bracket. The ultimate prize for the winner of the grand final on Sunday is $240,000 out of the $800,000 prize pool, while the runner-up will receive $120,000.
In the matchup between 1win and Liquid, 1win dominated the first map in 40 minutes while playing on red. They then secured the victory on green in 46 minutes to take the match. The lower-bracket quarterfinals saw some intense competition, with Execration beating third-seeded OG and BOOM Esports defeating nouns to advance.
The schedule for Sunday’s matches includes the lower-bracket final between Team Liquid and BOOM Esports, followed by the grand final between 1win and the winner of the lower-bracket final. The standings and prize pool distribution for the Dota Elite League Season 2 are as follows:
1. $240,000
2. $120,000
3. $72,000
4. $56,000 (Execration)
5-6. $52,000 (nouns, OG)
7-8. $32,000 (beastcoast, Shopify Rebellion)
9-11. $24,000 (HEROIC, Yellow Submarine, Cuyes Esports)
12-14. $16,000 (Evil Rabbit, MOUZ, Apex Genesis)
15-16. $12,000 (FUSION, Infinity)
The competition in the Elite League Season 2 has been fierce, with teams battling it out for the top spot and a chance to claim a significant portion of the prize pool. Fans can look forward to an exciting grand final on Sunday as 1win aims to secure the championship title.