DPC Tiebreakers

Even though the Dota Pro Circuit 2021/2022 winter season is going to an end, not everything has been decided yet. Many teams scored the same number of victories. And this means that they are waiting for Tiebreakers.

By this point, matches in NA DPC Division I are over.

After two losses to Black N Yellow and Wildcard Gaming, many were disappointed that Evil Geniuses lost their chances for Top 2.

However, after Arif «MSS» Anwar replaced Egor «Nightfall» Grigorenko due to visa and COVID-19 issues, the team showed results. EG beat 4 Zoomers, and of their two strongest rivals, Team Undying and Quincy Crew.

However, due to two defeats, Evil Geniuses again had to fight with Undying, but now for 2nd place. Alas, this time the miracle did not happen. 2-0 defeat and 3rd place at NA DPC Division I.

What some expected, but many wanted, happened. Tiebreakers at once between four teams in Division I of Western Europe.

A couple of days ago, you might have thought that these matches would not decide much for the teams, because after the end of the season there would be no major. However, commentator Shannon «SUNSfan» Scotten said on Twitch that regional online tournaments will be organized in February among the Top 4 teams in the first divisions, where DPC points and the prize pool of the canceled Major will be distributed.

And now, knowing this, the European mastodons will have to do their best to take 3rd and 4th places. Matches will be played in Bo1 format.

It seemed that the alignment of forces in Southeast Asia and places was predictable. However, Fnatic scored a strong-willed victory over the favorites of the region - T1.

In the meantime, Neon Esports were able to beat Motivate.Trust Gaming, giving themselves and their fans hope to cling to the first division. And while Neon, MTG and Execration decide today who is the weakest, other teams are preparing for tomorrow's battle for 2nd and 3rd places.

On January 22, Fnatic, Т1 and Team SMG will play each other in Bo1 format. Matches will start at 08:00 UTC.

The last scheduled DPC games in South America will take place late tonight. The losers of Lava vs Hokori match will fight for survival in theDivision I with NoPing e-sports.

But then the fans are waiting for the most interesting match of the night. Due to the unfortunate defeat to the outsiders of the region, SG esports, beastcoast now risk not even getting into the Top 3. They need to win the match against Thunder Predator, which will be held on January 21 at 23:00 UTC.

If beastcoast wins, they will face Infamous for 2nd place in the region. If they lose, they will have a match with APU King of Kings for the 3rd position in the group table. The only good news is that in any case they will be in the top 4, which means they will take part in the regional online tournament that SUNSfan was talking about.