Team Falcons defeated Tundra Esports 2-1 at The International 2025 Group Stage
On September 4, the main Dota 2 tournament of the year, The International 2025, began. In the second round of the group stage, Team Falcons, in an even match, defeated Tundra Esports with a score of 2-1. In this article, we will tell you about the most interesting and key moments of the match.
Map 1: Easy win for Team Falcons
Team Falcons and Tundra Esports are among the favorites to win TI 2025, so there was a lot of attention on their matchup. The first map turned out to be completely unexpected. Team Falcons immediately started dictating their pace of play and increasing their lead.
Tundra Esports could not find the right strategy or turn the game around in the late game, as they usually do. As a result, an easy victory for Team Falcons with a score of 34-9 in 31 minutes. It is worth highlighting ATF’s performance on Magnus. The player finished the match with a score of 12-0-8, helping his team strengthen their position in the playoff race.
Map 2: Tundra Esports back in the game
After the easy win by Team Falcons, many expected the same result on the second map, but Tundra Esports had other plans. The team drafted excellent heroes, with Beastmaster and Dark Seer fitting perfectly into their strategy.
They showcased great positioning, and combined with successful team fights, it paid off. In the late game, Tundra Esports consistently led their opponent in net worth by more than 10-15k gold. In the end, Tundra Esports won with a score of 28-14 in 35 minutes, tying the series.
Map 3: Team Falcons chase 4-0
After the previous games, predicting the result of the third map was quite difficult. Both teams took the draft very seriously and prepared well for the game.
Team Falcons played as the first number, and it was clear that strategically they were better prepared. Sand King delivered excellent ultimates, Weaver dealt massive damage, and Pangolier provided a lot of control.
Team Falcons managed to break ahead, hold their advantage, and secure the win. The match ended with a score of 40-14 in 37 minutes.
Thus, Team Falcons move to a 2-0 record, strengthening their position in the fight for a playoff spot at The International and reaching a 4-0 score.
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