MDL Chengdu Major 2019. The second day of the main stage of the tournament. How it was

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MDL Chengdu Major 2019

The five remaining teams will share the majority of the prize pool. TNC Predator , Vici Gaming , Evil Geniuses , J.Storm and Invictus Gaming are competing for the main prize of $300,000 and 4,850 Dota Pro Circuit points.

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16:55 Today's matches have come to an end. Representatives of the Asian division remained in the top three: Vici Gaming , TNC Predator and Invictus Gaming . Two decisive matches will take place tomorrow: the final of the lower bracket and the grand final of the tournament.

16:50 flyfly picked up a lot of momentum throughout the map, made a Rampage and helped his team win the last map of this confrontation. Along with this, iG guaranteed themselves access to The International 2020.

16:45 After 35 minutes of games, Invictus are gaining a serious advantage in the form of 20k gold. The Chinese are playing very confidently.

16:25Evil Geniuses have an unsuccessful fight and lose four heroes. Meanwhile, Invictus Gaming are taking a 6k gold lead.

16:05 The draft on the last map is over. Analysts are leaning towards the victory of Evil Geniuses . What if Invictus Gaming will get a moral boost from the public and beat EG ? We'll all find out soon!

15:40 The second map ends with Invictus Gaming writing GG. The third map to be! The last map for today will start soon, but for now we are going for a short break.

15:30Evil Geniuses have a good brawl and send three heroes to the tavern.

15:15 So far, everything looks very similar to the fact that EG have a good chance of winning in the second map.

14:50 The draft stage on the second map has come to an end. This time the opinions of analysts were divided. Dmitry 'LighTofHeaveN' Kupriyanov made it clear that he did not believe in their victory. This is probably the last card for today!

14:30 Contrary to analysts' assumptions, Evil Geniuses are defeated on the first map. Although they tried to show some initiative, Invictus Gaming were two steps ahead of their opponent and did not let him down.

14:20EG enter the smoke and initiate a fight that ends in failure for them. They killed Gyrocopter but gave away three characters in return.

14:00 So far, Evil Geniuses are failing. The score is already 7-1 in favor of Invictus Gaming . Perhaps this is due to the fact that iG are already warmed up today, and EG needs to play out. In any case, the chances of winning in the first map of the "Evil Geniuses" are less and less.

13:45 After a long break, the teams took the stage and have already completed the draft stage. According to analysts, Evil Geniuses has a better peak, which means they have good chances.

The last match of today's gaming day has begun!

12:40 Pyw from Vici Gaming , who stood out in the last map, was asked who he would like to see as his opponent in the grand final, to which he answered "iG". Indeed, the Chinese derby would be both beautiful and significant for the MDL Chengdu Major 2019.

12:32 The next and also the last game for today is the semi-final match in the lower bracket with the participation of Evil Geniuses and Invictus Gaming . Soon we will find out how strong or another team.

12:30 Statistics on the second map. TNC were strong and the advantage was on their side, but Faceless Void with Midas was able to gain the necessary momentum and bring the meeting to victory. As we expected, the game did not turn out to be short.

12:25 Taking advantage of the gap in the defense of TNC Predator , Vici Gaming went on a victorious offensive to the throne and put an end to this confrontation.

12:20 A few minutes later, Pyw beautifully realized the items he stole and sent the enemy Drow Ranger to the tavern. 12:15 An interesting fight is taking place at the Roshpit. At the end of a difficult battle, TNC takes Roshan for themselves, and Pyw from Vici Gaming steals cheese, Aghanim's Scepter and Refresher Orb from opponents.

11:56 At the 38th minute, the teams finally have an interesting team fight, as a result of which TNC Predator gains a 9k gold advantage and kills four opponents. More and more chances to win!

11:37TNC Predator decided to hold a team fight without the participation of their strongest hero Templar Assassin. The idea was bad, as the Asians ended up losing four heroes, and Vici Gaming gained a 2k gold lead thanks to this.

11:35 This game, apparently, will not be short. Void bought Midas and is going to farm for a long time, and in the 17th minute the score is 3-5 and there is no money advantage.

11:15 The draft on the second map is completed. Vici Gaming decided to play through Void, Witch Doctor and Kunkka, while TNC Predator focused on Drow Ranger and Templar Assassin.

10:55 The idea with the combination of Morphling and Earthshaker once again failed. When in the 29th minute the Chinese were leading 29k gold and winning 27-4, TNC Predator wrote GG. The first map ended very quickly.

10:42Vici Gaming spoiled the entire pick of TNC Predator with their Huskar. Ori didn't just win the mid, he crushed his opponent there, and in the 16th minute, the Chinese are already leading with a 9k gold advantage and a score of 13-3.

10:25TNC Predator vs Vici Gaming starts with a great draft stage and a beautiful pick from both sides. This meeting promises to be intriguing!

10:05 Next match in line - TNC Predator vs Vici Gaming . Have you already read what we think about this meeting ? If not, then we invite you to read our forecast !

09:25 Player statistics on the second map. Brax, despite having the lowest level of the hero and not the highest farm wealth, was able to deal the most damage to his opponents.

09:20 At the 40th minute , J.Storm enters the smok and fails to initiate. They lost five heroes in the battle. Realizing that there was nothing to be done here, the players wrote to GG. Invictus Gaming made it to the top 4, and J.Storm took 5th-6th place in MDL Chengdu Major 2019.

09:17 After 36 minutes, Invictus Gaming are gaining a good advantage. After the fight that just ended, all of J.Storm 's heroes died and the players lost three buybacks. Will this Bo3 duel end after the second map?

09:00 Unfortunately, Twitch is currently experiencing technical issues that prevent us from saving replays. As soon as it is resolved, we will immediately delight you with highlights!

08:58 In the 18th minute, the teams decide to fight en masse for the first time and show a beautiful game. As a result , J.Storm knocked out the buyback from Invictus, but the latter took three heroes from the Americans and turned the battle in their favor.

08:40 The draft on the second map is over. The peak of teams is very different from what was on the previous map. This time, let's take a look at Void and what Invictus Gaming can come up with with him. Today we are waiting for a variety of DotA !

08:17 Statistics of the first map J.Storm vs Invictus Gaming .

08:15 The map turned out to be one-sided. Invictus Gaming , having countered the enemy Alchemist, played with one goal. It took the Chinese only 31 minutes for the Americans to write GG.

08:00 So far, J.Storm 's bet on Alchemist looks very risky. Templar Assassin from Invictus Gaming has better farming stats. Fast Roshan at the 13th minute, taken by iG makes itself felt.

07:40 Finally, the teams have completed the draft stage and begin their battle on the first map!

07:20 To hold a tournament without technical difficulties is, apparently, on the verge of fantasy. Another technical problem arose at the championship and the broadcast went on hiatus until they were fixed.

06:55 MDL mesh looks pretty nice!

06:50 Broadcast has already begun. Teams take to the stage and will soon prepare for the first match of today. Tune in, the fun is about to begin!

06:35 In 25 minutes, a live broadcast from the scene will begin. In the first match for today, J.Storm and Invictus Gaming will face each other. According to the results of the meeting, four strongest teams will remain in the championship. The loser will join Team Liquid and take 5th-6th place in the standings. The winner will advance to the semi-finals of the lower bracket, where Evil Geniuses are already waiting for them.

Leaderboard

1st place: TBD — $300,000 and 4,850 ranking points
2nd place: TBD — $160,000 and 3,000 ranking points
3rd place: TBD — $110,000 and 2,100 ranking points
4th place: Evil Geniuses — $80,000 and 1,350 rating points
5th-6th place: Team Liquid — $60,000 and 900 rating points
5th-6th place: J.Storm — $60,000 and 900 rating points
7th-8th place: Beastcoast — $40,000 and 450 rating points
7th-8th place: Alliance — $40,000 and 450 rating points
9th-12th place: EHOME — $25,000 and 150 ranking points
9th-12th place: Team Aster — $25,000 and 150 rating points
9th-12th place: Fnatic — $25,000 and 150 rating points
9th-12th place: Fighting PandaS — $25,000 and 150 rating points
13th-16th place: Team Spirit — $12,500 and 100 rating points
13th-16th place: Gambit Esports — $12,500 and 100 rating points
13th-16th place: Team Unknown — $12,500 and 100 rating points
13th-16th place: Team Adroit — $12,500 and 100 rating points

Tournament Format

Group stage

Four groups of four members each. All teams play Bo3 matches with each other in the double-elimination bracket. The two best line-ups of the group go to the upper bracket, the two worst - to the lower one.

Playoffs

All matches, with the exception of the first round of the lower bracket and the grand final, are played in a series of up to two wins. The opposition of the first round of the lower bracket was decided to be played in Bo1, and the grand final - in Bo5.