Dota 2 Personalities React to TNC Predator’s Comeback in the WePlay AniMajor

Published On: 10 Jun 2021, 12:47 PM UTC

TNC Predator pulled off arguably the best comeback of the WePlay AniMajor so far in game two of its series against Team Aster in the lower bracket.
TNC was losing the game at one stage but they resorted to split pushing and then showcased top-notch teamfight execution to win the game.
Dota 2 personalities, such as Sheever and Fogged, shared their thoughts about this crazy spectacle on Twitter.

TNC Predator pulled off arguably the best comeback of the WePlay AniMajor so far in game two of its series against Team Aster in the lower bracket. Being already one game down, TNC was scrambling to find any momentum in the early stages of the second game. However, they slowed down the pace of the game with some timely pickoffs and split pushing but then the team displayed a clinic of top-notch teamfight execution to massively outplay Aster. Dota 2 personalities, such as Sheever and Fogged, shared their thoughts about this crazy spectacle on Twitter as, like many others, they were blown away by the Flipino squad's incredible comeback.

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Dota 2 talent responds to TNC Predator’s comeback against Team Aster

TNC Predator found itself on the verge of elimination from the WePlay AniMajor in game two against Team Aster when it mounted one of the best comebacks of the tournament. Gabbi picked up an Aghanim’s Scepter on his safe lane Templar Assassin as he kept split pushing the map. Armel also assisted his safe laner in this task with a Boots of Travel on mid Batrider. At times, they also got some pickoffs. As the game progressed, TNC’s teamfight execution improved by leaps and bounds as it surprisingly went on to win a game that looked like a stomp in the early stages, in 56 minutes.

Dota 2 personalities and teams have expressed their feelings on the outcome of this match.

Gareth "Gareth" Bateson, who was casting the game, said that he had goosebumps and was “welling up with tears” after the game concluded.

Image Via Gareth's TwitterWykrhm Reddy, the mysterious Dota 2 personality, was awestruck by the second game and discussed how fun SEA teams' aggressive gameplay is.

Image Via Wykrhm's TwitterCommentator and analyst, Kyle "Kyle" Freedman, was also spellbound by TNC’s comeback in game two.

Image Via Kyle's TwitterCommentator, Austin "Capitalist" Walsh noted that TNC outplayed Aster in a game that the Filipinos should not have won given the early game.

Image Via Capitalist's TwitterDota 2 host, Jorien "Sheever" van der Heijden, noted TNC’s comeback in a crucial game.

Image Via Sheever's TwitterTNC’s comeback in game two left popular commentator, Ioannis "Fogged" Loucas, also bewildered.

Image Via Fogged's TwitterWePlay Esports, the tournament organizer, also sent a series of tweets lauding TNC Predator’s comeback after they had lost all three lanes and had an 18K networth deficit at one stage.

Popular SEA Dota 2 caster, Mike "MLPDotA" Le Phoenix, was also in awe of the Filipinos’ incredible comeback against Aster.

Image Via MLPDotA's TwitterJohn "johnxfire" Nathan Fernandez, the renowned English-language Dota 2 caster from the Phillipines, backed TNC to win the third match.

Image Via johnxfire's Twitter

T1 Captain Carlo "Kuku" Palad also praised Gabbi's performance in this series stating that he had become a fanboy of his former teammate.

Image via Kuku's Facebook

TNC Predator went on to beat Team Aster 2-1 in this lower bracket series. This is a relatively important series for TNC Predator since its TI10 direct invite was on the line whereas Aster is already guaranteed a TI10 direct invite.

Published On: 10 Jun 2021, 12:47 PM UTC

Rakshak Kathuria

As a passionate Dota 2 fan for eight years, Rakshak has indulged himself completely in its esports circuit for the past two years as a professional. In addition to covering major news developments, he takes a keen interest in understanding team strengths and player personalities.