MANILA – Flipster Talon continued to banner Southeast Asian pride on the international esports map.
This, as Filipino Dota star Carlo "Kuku" Palad and his team dealt European powerhouse Team Liquid a 2-0 beating in their Group Stage 2 encounter in the DreamLeague Season 26 on Thursday evening (Manila time).
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With this, they are now assured of at least a Top 4 finish in the $1-million Dota tournament.
Depending on the results of the upcoming matches, Talon is still in contention for an upper bracket slot in the next stage.
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But for now, they are assured of a playoff spot, marking a SEA team's best eventual placement for a long while.
They are also fighting for a spot in the Riyadh-based Esports World Cup.