Cloud9 eliminate Falcons from TI13

The Cloud9 vs Falcons match was the Lower Bracket quarterfinals series, an elimination series that would send the loser out of The International 2024. With the last opportunity for both teams, the series came down to some interesting draft choices. Ultimately, the Falcons emerged victorious surviving for yet another match in their lower bracket run.

Game 1

The first game saw Cloud9 pick a Bane Elemental on Fishman. The support pick did not work out as expected as the team was trailing right from the word get go. While Bane is a single-target hero, Falcon’s pick included a Monkey King and a Broodmother. Both of these heroes are difficult for a Bane to counter and it was evident in the way the team was always trailing behind the opponents in their matches.

After the 6 minute mark, Falcons moved ahead without any issues and were completely dominant. In a way, Fishman was caught out of position, but as a hero that has limited mobility it was always going to be difficult to escape versus heroes that can catch up to you in no time.

Ultimately, the game ended with a resounding victory for Falcons as they were able to build on their early momentum to tower over their oppoennts. There were a few moments when Cloud9 would catch the Broodmother out of position, but these frags were so less frequent that it did not really change the course of the game completely.

Game 2 -Timbersaw steals the show

The second game saw Cloud9 go for Clockwork, Winter Wyvern and Sand King. With Luna as the carry and No[o]ne on Earth Spirit, they had a potent lineup on their hands. However, the last pick of Timbersaw completely spoiled Cloud9’s game plan. Timbersaw marched ahead through the enemy lines and there was no stopping him. While most of the Cloud9 roster required adequate levels and farm to be effective, Mar1ne would simply waltz through the enemy backlines and rampage through them.