compLexity eliminated in ESL One Manila group A decider series

compLexity eliminated by Wings, 1:2, during the ESL One Manila group A decider series. Wings Gaming has advanced to the playoffs. The action continues with the ESL One Manila group B decider series between Team Secret and Team Empire, at 15:00 CEST.

Wings soaring higher; coL crashing to the ground to end this series! #ESLOne
https://t.co/AJbPsJyMyT

— ESL Dota2 (@ESLDota2) April 23, 2016

Wings Gaming rallied back from a one-game deficit to take the series from compLexity Gaming and eliminate the North American team. Using an interesting draft and skill build for the deciding game, Wings proved they were versatile, creative and filled with talent.

Both teams pulled out some fantastic pocket strategies and played exceptionally well, providing entertainment and first class matches.

compLexity eliminated marks the third team to go home today.

Mineski was eliminated by compLexity Gaming, 1:2, in the ESL One Manila group A elimination series, earlier today. EHOME was the second team eliminated, when Team Secret took them out in a clean sweep during the ESL One Manila group B elimination series.

ESL One Manila group A: Decider Series

Wings vs. compLexity Gaming

Wings Gaming at ESL One Manila

The first game gave Zhou “bLink” Yang his signature hero – Invoker. compLexity Gaming took first blood, but Wings Gaming took control over the early game. Wings Gaming’s rotations continued to be smooth. compLexity Gaming started to close the gap and take the advantage in fights and pick offs. Thanks to the Lifestealer and “Gary” Golem, compLexity Gaming took the first match.

The second game was fairly even, before compLexity Gaming started to pull ahead. After a few swings back and forth, Wings Gaming charged ahead around minute 22 and didn’t look back. Wings were in control and pushed it to a deciding third game.

The deciding game once again gave Wings Gaming the Invoker. The Chinese team also took a Venomancer carry and Weaver offlane, highlighting unconventional drafting. The strategy was most likely a pocket strategy used to keep themselves in the event. The game started out even until the early mid game when Wings Gaming gained advantage and the lead.

coL.Gary you da true MVP #ESLOne https://t.co/A5WcmHlOcO

— ESL Dota2 (@ESLDota2) April 23, 2016

ESL One Manila group A: Wings 2:1 compLexity. Wings continues to the playoffs. compLexity eliminated.

ESL One Manila schedule

All matches will be played back-to-back.

Saturday, April 23rd

• 05:00 CEST – Group A elimination match – compLexity Gaming vs Mineski
• 08:00 CEST – Group B elimination match – Secret vs EHOME
• 11:30 CEST – Group A decider match – Wings vs compLexity
• 14:30 CEST – Group B decider match – Team Empire vs Team Secret

Sunday, April 24th

• 05:00 CEST – Semifinal two (Group B seed one vs. Group A seed two)
• 08:30 CEST – Semifinal one (Group B seed two vs. Group A seed one)
• 12:00 CEST – Grand finals

ESL One Manila format

• The group stage will be played in a classic GSL format.
• The eight participating teams will be split up into two groups of four.

  In each group, the teams will play best-of-three matches, as shown below:

  Match one: Team A vs. Team B
  Match two: Team C vs. Team D
  Winners’ match (WM): Winner of match one vs. winner of match two – winner advances to semifinals
  Elimination match (EM): Loser of match one vs. loser of match two – loser drops out
  Decider match: Loser of WM vs. winner of EM – winner advances to semifinals and loser drops out

• Four teams will advance into the playoffs.
• Four teams will be eliminated in the group stage.
• During the playoffs, four teams will play a single-elimination bracket.
• The Grand Finals will be best-of-five series, with no winners’ advantage.