Team Spirit showcased a dominating performance in DreamLeague Season 21, sealing their championship title with a stunning 3-0 win over Shopify Rebellion. The grand finale saw Shopify Rebellion struggle against Illya “Yatoro” Mulyarchuk’s mighty Phantom Lancer, especially in the latter stages of the game.
Match Overview: Team Spirit vs Shopify Rebellion
- Game 1: Despite a weakened early game, Spirit’s last-minute choice of Phantom Lancer proved to be vital. Spirit successfully kept Arteezy in check during the early-mid game. Shopify managed to take a lead following a 34-minute team-fight, but Yatoro’s Phantom Lancer turned the tables. Spirit converted a 30k advantage for Shopify into a win for Spirit in a marathon 68-minute match.
- Game 2: Abed’s Earthshaker pick for Shopify couldn’t hold up against Larl’s Kunkka. Shopify’s core players, except for Arteezy’s Gyrocopter, struggled throughout, resulting in a win for Spirit at the 39-minute mark.
- Game 3: It was a masterclass from Team Spirit. The team outplayed Shopify in every aspect, with their core players proving to be near-invincible. Arteezy’s Alchemist had a particularly challenging match, ending with a lackluster 1-6-7 KDA. The game wrapped up in Spirit’s favor after just 34 minutes.
Key Moments from the Series
Team Spirit’s performance in DreamLeague Season 21 was reminiscent of their impeccable run during their TI11 win. Only facing a single loss each in both the group stages and the playoffs, their form is worth noting. With standout performances from Yatoro, the re-emergence of Denis “Larl” Sigitov and Myroslav “Mira” Kolpakov is also worth highlighting. Their previous victory at Riyadh Masters 2023 solidifies their reputation as one of the teams to watch at TI12.
On the other side, Artour “Arteezy” Babaev and his squad may have missed out on the top spot, but securing second place after a string of average performances in the past is a significant achievement. The future looks bright for Shopify Rebellion as they fine-tune their strategy heading into TI12.
Prize Distribution
Team Spirit takes home a whopping $300,000 for their first-place finish. Meanwhile, the runner-up, Shopify Rebellion, receives a commendable $175,000.
What’s Next?
In a nutshell, the DreamLeague Season 21 was a spectacle of skill, strategy, and sheer determination. With the spotlight brightly shining on them, both Team Spirit and Shopify Rebellion are set to be formidable contenders. For all kinds of information about Dota 2 and all other esports, keep following us.