TI 2024: Main Favorites Drop to Lower Bracket

BetBoom Team and OG Close Day 2 with Losses

Day 2 of The International 2024 brought unexpected results as two of the main favorites, BetBoom Team and OG, suffered losses and dropped to the lower bracket.

BetBoom Team, who entered the tournament as the top-ranked team in the world, lost to Team Liquid in a close 2-1 series. BetBoom had a strong start, winning the first game, but Liquid came back with a vengeance, taking the next two games and sending BetBoom to the lower bracket.

OG, another highly anticipated team, also faced defeat, losing 2-0 to Team Spirit. OG struggled to find their footing in the series, and Team Spirit took advantage, dominating both games and sending OG to the lower bracket.

Implications for the Tournament

The losses of BetBoom Team and OG have major implications for the tournament. Both teams were considered strong contenders for the championship, and their elimination from the upper bracket opens up the field for other teams.

Team Liquid and Team Spirit, the teams that defeated BetBoom and OG, respectively, are now seen as potential favorites to win the tournament. Other teams, such as PSG.LGD and Tundra Esports, will also be looking to capitalize on the opportunity and make a run for the championship.

What's Next?

The lower bracket matches will begin on Day 3 of the tournament. BetBoom Team and OG will face off in an elimination match, with the loser being eliminated from the tournament.

Other notable matches in the lower bracket include Team Liquid vs. Evil Geniuses and PSG.LGD vs. Tundra Esports. The action is sure to be intense as teams fight for survival and a chance to advance to the upper bracket.