Crew Falcons have marked their debut at ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 with a powerful begin, securing victories of their first two Group B matches on Monday.
This debut is notable within the $1 million Dota 2 event held in Kuala Lumpur, the place twelve groups compete for not simply the prize cash but in addition for 4,800 ESL Professional Tour factors. The grand finale this Sunday additionally provides a considerable $300,000 reward for the profitable workforce.
Falcons’ Strategic Wins within the ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023 Group Stage
Crew Falcons have taken a strategic strategy within the group stage, understanding the significance of every victory.
Solely the highest two groups from every group will advance to the higher bracket of the double-elimination playoffs, whereas the third and fourth-place groups transfer to the decrease bracket. The Falcons’ two preliminary wins are important as they have been towards LGD Gaming and Crew Liquid, each members within the Worldwide 2023 (TI12).
These wins are significantly noteworthy. Nevertheless, scepticism stays concerning the energy of LGD Gaming following the Dota 2 Roster Shuffle Tracker 2023-2024. Crew Liquid, alternatively, has had minimal roster adjustments since TI12, making Falcons’ victory over them extra important.
Day 1 Recap at ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023
Along with Falcons’ success, Tundra Esports additionally carried out exceptionally effectively in Group B, profitable towards G2.iG and 9Pandas. This left G2.iG and Liquid with blended outcomes (1-0-1), whereas 9Pandas and LGD Gaming confronted challenges, each standing at 0-0-2.
In Group A, Azure Ray and Blacklist Worldwide emerged as the highest groups after the primary day, every with a 1-1-0 file. BetBoom Crew and Gaimin Gladiators struggled, each recording 0-2-0, whereas Crew Secret and Wawitas Sagazes ended the day with a 0-1-1 file.
Crew Falcons’ Entry into Dota 2
The Saudi Arabia-based esports group, Crew Falcons, lately introduced their enterprise into Dota 2 esports with a high-profile lineup. This consists of former Tundra Esports carry participant Oliver “skiter” Lepko, well-known free agent offlaner Ammar “ATF” Al-Assaft, and former Shopify Revolt place 4 assist Andreas “Cr1t-” Nielsen.
Finishing the lineup are Wu “Sneyking” Jingjun and Stanislav “Malr1ne” Potorak. The workforce, with its mix of skilled and distinguished gamers, has drawn appreciable consideration and expectations within the Dota 2 Esports group.
Our journey to #ESLOne Kuala Lumpur trophy begins tomorrow. 🏆🇲🇾Be there to assist us
رحلتنا في بطولة ESL بكوالالمبور 2023 للعبة دوتا 2 تبدأ غداً، كُل التوفيق لأبطالنا 💚#FalconsAreHere | #ESLProTour pic.twitter.com/FLkhlelugk
— Crew Falcons (@FalconsEsport) December 10, 2023
Phrase from Cr1t-
Cr1t- shared insights into his resolution to go away Shopify Revolt and the North America for Center Japanese and North Africa (MENA) scene. He mirrored on the challenges confronted prior to now two years and the way these impacted his friendship with former teammate Artour “Arteezy” Babaev.
Cr1t- expressed aid on the change, citing the preservation of their friendship as a optimistic consequence. He additionally revealed the origins of the Falcons lineup, which started throughout discussions at TI13, emphasizing the workforce’s fast formation post-tournament.
“It doesn’t really feel dangerous as a result of it looks like we type of each knew it was time to separate up. As a result of it’s been two tough years, and it was weighing on our friendship. So it’s type of a aid that we may be pals now and don’t have to fret about being teammates. So yeah, it was good.” – quoted from Andreas “Cr1t-” Nielsen
Followers and followers can watch Crew Falcons of their upcoming matches towards 9Pandas, G2.iG, and Tundra Esports within the remaining group stage of ESL One Kuala Lumpur 2023, as they proceed their promising journey within the event.