Team Falcons snatched the ESL One Birmingham trophy from upper-bracket team BetBoom in dominant fashion. Despite playing four games in the bracket stage compared to BetBoom\u2019s one, the Falcons crushed their opponents in a 3\u20130 sweep\u2014a victory coach Aui_2000 has since suggested came from widespread underperformance.<\/p>
Falcons was the newest organization to compete at ESL One Birmingham. The roster only entered the Dota 2<\/em> scene last November<\/a> but did so with a bang, signing several experienced players at the top of their game alongside 19-year-old Stanislav “Malr1ne” Potorak. Bursting with potential but having fewer opportunities to prove their worth, the Falcons have now sent a clear message to their opponents: They’re here to stay.<\/p>
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Falcons coach Aui_2000 explained to Dot Esports that the Dota 2<\/a><\/em> team enjoyed \u201csuper easy integration\u201d into their new org, particularly due to their past relationships. However, he did admit to challenges with maintaining a stable mentality during games, particularly ensuring players were not tilted by taunts, trash talk, and losses. \u201cIt\u2019s something we\u2019re sort of struggling with right now,\u201d he explained after the team’s ESL victory. \u201cWe ended up winning the tournament, but I think our form and our mental is not the best. We ended up performing well when it mattered, but many other teams can perform at a better level.\u201d<\/p>
Birmingham was the third event win by Falcons this year. As the road to Riyadh continues<\/a>, their fight to prevent other teams from climbing back to the top continues.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
