On the weekend the biggest DOTA 2 tournament of the year took place, The International 2017, with an exciting final day. Team Liquid was able to prevail as the world's best team after a grueling run through the Loser Bracket.
DOTA 2 - The International 2017 with European champions
At the match Team Liquid against Team LGD Forever Young (LFY) First of all, it was about getting into the final. After the first two games it was 1: 1 and the decisive third game offered Dota 2 top class, the game was on the brink several times until Team Liquid managed to make it into the final with a terrific comeback.
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Here waited with Team Newbee from China a tough opponent on Team Liquid. Newbee had made it straight to the finals without losing a series. Team Liquid, on the other hand, has already had a small marathon in the Loser Bracket. Here is the overview of the way to the final for both teams from liquipedia:
Those who expected an equally exciting final after the exciting Team Liquid versus LFY Match were in some ways disappointed. Team Liquid played in terrific form despite the stressful day that lay behind them. The players showed with almost flawless games that they were right in the final and defeated Team Newbee 3-0. This made Team Liquid the first team ever to win an international final 3-0.
Team Liquid wins $ 10 million
In the cheering of the fans and the winning round through the stadium and the parade in front of the fans who supported their team at the public viewing in front of the stadium, the prize money almost went under. A record 24 million US dollars were raised through Valve's crowdfunding system. Team Liquid was allowed to get over 10 million US dollars look forward to first place. The second-placed team Newbee can still look forward to 3.9 million US dollars once the disappointment with the lost final is over.
With KuroKy there is even a German player in the international team. MATUMBAMAN from Finland, Miracle from Jordan, MinD_ContRol from Bulgaria, GH from Lebanon, as well KuroKy from Germany who is also the team captain.
If you want to watch the games and the victory celebration afterwards, you will find the corresponding videos on the The International 2017 YouTube Channel.
