13 matches are scheduled on the second playday on the AsianCybergames best-of-the-best SEA invitational. The first set of games will start on 04:00 CET (11:00 SGT).
The veteran teams raced off to a strong start last week, and made a good position for themselves in the tournament. The second playday, which will feature around 13 games, will more or less decide the teams advancing into the playoffs.
Among the games to watch out for are:
- Execration vs [A]G - with Titan on a firm group on the first spot, these two teams will be facing each other for what is likely to be their ticket to the playoffs
- MiTH.Trust vs Spirit Gaming - the match-up against Thailand's and Vietnam's representative on the previous two AsianCyberGames tournament would be big for the latter, as they might need a win to secure a chance of moving into the next stage
- Orange eSports vs RRQ and RRQ vs Scythe.SG - these group C matches are crucial, as all three are positioning themselves for a playoff spot. RRQ, Scythe and Orange currently ranks first, second and third respectively on their group
- Arrow Gaming vs Everlast - Arrow has established themselves as one of the region's finest teams, but Everlast is becoming one of SEA's new team to watch out for. Everlast is currently on third place, trailing their opponent-to-be and Mineski.
The top two teams per group will advance into the single-elimination playoffs, wherein the teams will be seeded depending on how they finished on the group stage. Again, all matches will be best-of-three. Tiebreakers will be played on weekdays if they are necessary to determine the advancing teams.
Those interested to download replays of the finished games, or those who want to watch today's matches via DotaTV can purchase the in-game ticket available at the Dota 2 Store priced at $1.99. The English cast will include GoDz, Lily, Flava and Xyclopz among others.
The winning team of this tournament will walk away with $2,000, while the runner-up and third placer will receive $1,000 and $500 respectively. There is also merchandise to be given away, among of which are Dota 2 HeroClix Starter sets for all participants.
