Falcons secure a consecutive DreamLeague Season 23 victory, triumphing over Gaimin Gladiators and clinching their spot at Riyadh Masters 2024. The team's dominant performance, including a flawless upper bracket run and a decisive 3-0 sweep against Gaimin, underscores their prowess in the professional Dota scene this season. Despite a split series against Shopify Rebellion, the Falcons' impeccable form throughout the event solidified their status as champions.
In a post-game reflection, support star Sneyking attributed their success to a focus on fundamental gameplay, which has translated into multiple tournament victories in 2024. This DreamLeague win marks the Falcons' fourth tier one tournament triumph this year, following previous victories at BetBoom Dacha Dubai and ESL One Birmingham.
Navigating the mid-tournament arrival of Patch 7.36, a significant update from Valve required adaptability from all teams. Andreas «Cr1t» Nielsen emphasized the importance of simplicity in strategy, highlighting the need for logical decision-making amidst the patch's changes.
Although Gaimin put up a fight in games two and three, Falcons' mid-laner Malr1ne's stellar performance, tallying 46 kills and only five deaths across the series, secured their victory.
Looking ahead, attention shifts to the $5 million Riyadh Masters in July, where Falcons will join the ranks of invited teams such as BetBoom, Xtreme, and OG. With their impressive form this year, the Falcons emerge as strong contenders for the coveted Aegis at TI 2024.