Results of The International 10 EU Qualifiers Day 2
The second day of European region qualifiers for The International 10 concluded on July 9. A pair of Upper bracket finalists were determined while 6 teams left the tournament.
Upper bracket
On the second day of qualifiers, 2 semifinal matches were scheduled in the Upper bracket. Firstly, Team Liquid and Tundra Esports met, and the winner of the match was Tundra Esports, unexpectedly for many people. The team completely dominated over their opponent. Followed by the most intriguing match of the day — Nigma vs. OG. The two-time champions of The International surprised their rival with a mid-Pangolier that brought them a victory in the series.
Lower bracket
In the Lower bracket, 6 matches were played, as a result of which 6 teams finished the race for the invitational to The International 10. Thus, Vikin.gg, Ghost frogs, Brame, Team Bald Reborn, Hellbear Smashers and Into The Breach are out of the tournament.
July 9 schedule
There will be 4 matches in Europe today: the Upper bracket Winners' Final, the quarter-finals, and the Lower bracket Final. Based on their results, only 3 teams will remain in the tournament. Schedule (CET):
- 11:00 am Team Liquid vs. Chicken Fighters
- 02:00 pm Nigma vs. Spider Pigzs
- 05:00 pm OG vs. Tundra Esports
- 08:00 pm Winners of the first and second matches
European qualifiers for The International 10 take place online on July 7-10. The 14 strongest teams in the region fight for the sole slot to the main tournament of the year.