Heroic Defeat Wildcard Gaming 2:0 at The International 2025 Group Stage
In the group stage of The International 2025, Heroic claimed an important victory by defeating Wildcard Gaming 2:0 in a Best-of-3 series. The European squad showed composure and discipline, while Wildcard struggled to respond to their opponents’ pressure. This result strengthens Heroic’s position in the standings, while Wildcard now face a difficult path toward playoff contention.
Match Summary
Heroic secured a confident 2:0 victory over Wildcard Gaming in a Best-of-3 series, earning an important win in the group stage of The International 2025. For Wildcard, this loss significantly worsened their chances of advancing further in the tournament.
Map 1 — Heroic Win
Wildcard Heroes: Abaddon, Batrider, Clockwerk, Puck, PangolierHeroic Heroes: Gyrocopter, Silencer, Tusk, Enigma, Earthshaker
Heroic immediately took control of the lanes, with Gyrocopter farming quickly to set the pace. The Silencer + Tusk combination prevented Wildcard from initiating, while Enigma and Earthshaker provided decisive teamfight control. After destroying outer towers, Heroic secured Roshan and closed out the map with little resistance.
Map 2 — Heroic Win
Wildcard Heroes: Earthshaker, Disruptor, Invoker, Phoenix, DoomHeroic Heroes: Gyrocopter, Dawnbreaker, Clockwerk, Enigma, Shadow Fiend
Clockwerk consistently caught key targets, limiting Wildcard’s ability to play their game. Dawnbreaker’s global presence pressured every fight, while Shadow Fiend delivered steady high damage. Gyrocopter once again set a strong tempo, and together with Enigma, Heroic shut down all comeback attempts, sealing the series 2:0.
Heroic demonstrated strong control throughout the series, improving their record to 2–2 in the group stage. For Wildcard Gaming, the 1–3 scoreline leaves their playoff hopes in serious jeopardy.
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NaVi1.69Make a bet2.12The International 2025 is the most prestigious tournament in the Dota 2 discipline, organized by Valve. The initial prize pool of The International is set at $1,600,000 USD, with the rest being raised through in-game transactions.
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