Aurora Gaming lifts first Dota 2 trophy at FISSURE Universe Episode 8

Aurora Gaming defeated Team Spirit 3-2 within the FISSURE Universe Episode 8 grand last to safe the organisation’s first-ever event victory.

Eastern European groupAurora Gaming has claimed the organisation’s first-ever Dota 2 trophy following an intense victory over Team Spirit at FISSURE Universe Episode 8. The win comes off the again of a Cinderella run, because the group battled by means of the qualifiers earlier than ultimately toppling the favourites within the grand finals, taking residence US$125,000 in prize cash.

Aurora notably achieved this momentous feat with out its full roster. The group’s midlaner, Rafli Fathur “Mikoto” Rahman, needed to step away to settle visa purposes because the organisation prepares for upcoming LAN occasions. This prompted Ukrainian participant Artem “Lorenof” Melnick to face in all through each the qualifiers and the primary occasion.

The odds have been additional stacked in opposition to Aurora after a tough begin to the season. The group completed among the many backside placements ultimately December’s DreamLeague Season 27, ending in seventeenth–twenty first place. Aurora additionally did not qualify for DreamLeague Season 28 after shedding to BetBoom Team within the Eastern European rounds. Overall, issues weren’t wanting promising for Aurora heading into their first event of the yr–however surprises ensued.

Aurora’s path to victory at FISSURE Universe Episode 8

Aurora’s triumphant journey started within the Play-In qualifier, the place the group prevailed over Nigma Galaxy, Virtus.professional, and several other different stacks. Unsurprisingly, Aurora superior to the primary occasion in convincing vogue. 

However, doubts remained over whether or not the group may preserve that dominance, as they have been set to face a much more formidable lineup–together with Team Spirit, Team Yandex, and MOUZ, arguably the strongest-performing groups at first of the season.

Against all odds, Aurora delivered a powerful exhibiting. Over the course of the four-day occasion, the group cruised by means of the higher bracket, defeating BetBoom Team, Team Yandex, and Team Spirit. Aurora later confronted Team Spirit as soon as once more in a grand last rematch, the place they held their nerve in a tightly contested collection to win the collection 3–2.

This first event victory is bound to offer a significant confidence increase for Aurora as they stay up for greater occasions, with PGL Wallachia Season 7 and ESL One Birmingham already confirmed. 

Before these marquee tournaments, nevertheless, Aurora will compete in DreamLeague Division 2 Season 3, beginning tomorrow, as they pursue one other likelihood to qualify for DreamLeague Season 28.

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