The Defense DotA2 Group Stage Concludes, Many Strong Teams Advance
The Defense is a large-scale online DOTA2 event with 24 participating teams divided into 4 groups, each consisting of 6 teams. Among the participating teams are Ukrainian powerhouse Na’Vi, the new North American team EG, and China’s EHOME, among others. The competition began its group stage on November 16th and is expected to conclude by February of the following year, after which the playoffs will commence to compete for the final €10,000 championship prize in video gaming.
December 28 Update: EHOME, roots, and MUFC have successively forfeited their matches.
January 9 Update: A number of strong teams have advanced to the playoffs.
Group A: mTw, SK Gaming
Group B: Na’Vi, Natural 9
Group C: Dignitas, Team Shakira
Group D: Panzer, EG
Prize Distribution:
1st Place: €5000
2nd Place: €3500
3rd Place: €1500
The Defense Group Listings:
Group A: SK Gaming, MYM, Problem???, mTw, J4T, mousesports
Group B: Na’Vi, Natural 9, Fnatic, SGC, Team Shakira, GDT
Group C: Gosu, EG, MUFC, EHOME, MiTH-Trust, youBoat
Group D: Panzer, EG, roots, LowLandLions, Dignitas, Infused
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