GamerLegion have become the first team to be eliminated from PGL Astana, following a disastrous run at the $1.25 million event.
Despite entering the tournament as a top-six seed, the European mix was sent packing on Monday after a convincing 0-2 defeat to HOTU, a team ranked #75 in the world.
The underdog squad from CIS dominated from start to finish, winning 13-9 on Ancient and 13-6 on Mirage, handing Ashley “ash” Battye’s men their third consecutive loss in the Swiss stage.
Today’s loss caps off a rough campaign for GamerLegion, who previously fell to Spirit and a FURIA squad playing with one stand-in (YEKINDAR) and a debutant (molodoy).
Meanwhile, HOTU live to fight another day as they move to the 1-2 bracket and will play another elimination match on Tuesday.
