In a high-stakes best-of-3 tiebreaker for Group D at the Riyadh Masters 2025 Dota 2 tournament, PARIVISION emerged victorious over Heroic with a decisive 2-1 scoreline. This crucial win secured PARIVISION a direct spot in the Elimination Phase Quarterfinals, granting them a significant advantage in the playoff bracket.
The match, a tense showdown to determine final group standings and playoff seeding, saw both teams battle fiercely across three games. Ultimately, the roster featuring players like Vladimir “No[o]ne” Minenko proved resilient, overcoming their opponents in the crucial decider game.
The outcome has direct implications for the playoff path of both organizations. By securing second place in Group D via the tiebreaker win, PARIVISION bypasses the initial round of the single-elimination bracket, proceeding straight into the top 8.
Heroic, despite the loss in the tiebreaker, still advances to the Elimination Phase but will begin their playoff journey in the Round of 16. This means they face an additional match and the inherent pressure of navigating an earlier stage of the demanding bracket.
Riyadh Masters 2025 Tournament Context
The Riyadh Masters 2025 is a premier event held in Saudi Arabia as part of the larger Esports World Cup 2025. Running from July 8th to July 19th, the tournament gathers 16 of the world`s top Dota 2 teams to compete for a substantial $3 million prize pool. The Group Stage and subsequent Elimination Phase determine which teams will lift the coveted trophy and claim the lion`s share of the winnings.
With the group stage now concluded and playoff seeds locked in for Group D, the focus shifts to the intense single-elimination bracket, where every match is a fight for survival and a step closer to esports glory in Riyadh.
