It was a tough road for Aki "TrollTrollTroll" Sera from Malaysia to the GosuCup grand finals and after grueling a 3-2 win over Nyiknyuknyek, a champion was crowned.
Malaysia hasn't been doing well in GosuCup so far. The country did manage to win the first ever GosuCup SEA but since then, its representatives have been struggling to find success in the tournament.
That's why, to see one of its players doing so well this weekend must have been a treat. TrollTrollTroll was one of only nine Malaysian players to take part in the ninth GosuCup SEA and the only one to survive past round four, eventually going on to win the grand finals and taking the trophy for his homeland.
GosuCup SEA #9 standings:
1. TrollTrollTroll - $100 + a spot in the grand finals
2. NyikNyukNyk - 25 Dota 2 keys + a spot in the grand finals
3. BibleThump - 10 Dota 2 keys + a spot in the grand finals
4. leo324a - 5 Dota 2 keys
5-8. AzriTan - 5 Dota 2 keys
5-8. mindRPG - 5 Dota 2 keys
5-8. Noraneko - 5 Dota 2 keys
5-8. Kambras14 - 5 Dota 2 keys
Nation-wise, Vietnam is still going strong, having a four-points lead to the runner-ups from the Philippines and the two countries are way ahead of the competition. Third comes Indonesia, whole 11 points behind the Philippines and they're competing neck and neck with Singapore's 25 points. TrollTrollTroll's win managed to get Malaysia in the top 5 but if the country is to be in the top three by the end of the circuit, its representatives have lots of work to do.
Nation standings after week :
1. Vietnam - 42 points
2. Philippines - 38 points
3. Indonesia - 27 points
4. Singapore - 25 points
5. Malaysia - 17 points
6. Thailand - 13 points
7. Laos - 0 points
7. Cambodia - 0 points
7. Burma - 0 points
Very soon, we'll be bringing you an interview with champion TrollTrollTroll, as well as full collection of what decklists the top 4 finalists played. Meanwhile, make sure to register for the first GosuCups SEA of the new year:
03.01 - GosuCup SEA #10 Budget
10.01 - GosuCup SEA #11
17.01 - GosuCup SEA #12 Budget
24.01 - GosuCup SEA #13
31.01 - GosuCup SEA #14 Budget
Front page photo: GuangMing
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