The much-anticipated ESL One Bangkok 2024 has kicked off in Thailand, delivering plenty of intrigue and surprises on its opening day. Twelve group stage matches were played, and the frontrunners have begun to emerge. Shopify Rebellion and Team Falcons lead Group A, while BetBoom Team and PARIVISION top Group B.
Key Results of the Day
- Team Spirit, despite a loss to Team Falcons, managed a victory against Natus Vincere, who also suffered defeat at the hands of Shopify Rebellion.
- AVULUS drew both their matches—against Team Falcons and BOOM Esports.
- BetBoom Team secured a 1–1 draw with PARIVISION and defeated Team Liquid, while PARIVISION also claimed victory over beastcoast.
The tournament's prize pool of $1 million will be divided among the 12 participating teams. The championship runs until 15 December.
Player Reactions
Vladimir "No[o]ne" Minenko, a member of PARIVISION, expressed satisfaction with the team’s start: "It was a good day for us today. Sure, we had a tight 1–1 draw with BetBoom Team, but we beat beastcoast 2–0, so overall, a great day."
Matvey "MieRo`" Vasyunin of BetBoom Team kept it concise: "We won both games easily. Vanya [Pure] carried, well done."
Expert Commentary
Esports analyst and commentator Vladimir "Maelstorm" Kuzminov shared his thoughts on his Telegram channel: "Liquid are not in terrible form; they stumbled against BetBoom and lost to Gaozu, but it's still early days—not even the playoffs yet. Shopify Rebellion look solid, and Falcons are consistent. Spirit are performing at their usual level but fell short against Falcons. Natus Vincere completely collapsed and showed nothing. BB look strong, while Gaozu are playing at Nigma Galaxy’s level—and that’s not a compliment."
Surprises and Disappointments
- Favourites: BetBoom Team and Team Falcons, whose confident victories set the tone for the tournament.
- Disappointment: Natus Vincere, who displayed weak performances and currently lack competitiveness.
- Improvements: Shopify Rebellion started strong, while AVULUS held their ground against tough opponents.
Day one of ESL One Bangkok 2024 has set the stage for a thrilling battle for the title. Tomorrow’s matches promise even more surprises and excitement.