In a critical best-of-three series within the Elimination Phase of the Riyadh Masters 2025 Dota 2 tournament, Talon Esports emerged victorious with a clean 2-0 scoreline against Heroic. This result marks the conclusion of Heroic`s participation in the high-stakes event.
The South American squad, captained by Elvis “Scofield” Peña, fought hard but ultimately could not overcome the strategic approach and execution displayed by their opponents. The 2-0 defeat sees Heroic finish the Riyadh Masters 2025 in the 13th-16th place bracket, securing a $50,000 prize for their efforts. While not the desired deep run, it represents participation at one of the year`s premier Dota 2 events.
For Talon Esports, led by the midlane prowess of Riflay “Mikoto” Fattur, the victory signifies successful navigation of the initial elimination challenge. Their convincing win propels them further into the bracket, where they are scheduled to face Tundra Esports in the next round. This upcoming match presents another significant hurdle as teams vie for a larger share of the considerable prize pool.
The Riyadh Masters 2025 tournament, taking place in Saudi Arabia from July 8th to 19th, brings together 16 of the world`s top Dota 2 teams to compete for an impressive total prize pool of $3 million. As the Elimination Phase progresses, the competition intensifies, leaving no room for error as teams battle to keep their championship hopes alive. Talon Esports` win ensures their continuation in this rigorous pursuit.
Finley Holt