In the world of Dota 2 tournaments, the unexpected often happens. The ongoing FISSURE Special tournament, organized by FISSURE, has been generating buzz with its innovative format. However, this time the spotlight is on an unusual event that occurred during the matchup between OG and Mosquito Clan, specifically involving Parker, who, unexpectedly, fell asleep during the game.
Parker Replaces Payk in Mosquito Clan’s Roster
On the first day of the tournament, an announcement revealed that Parker, the carry player for Team Secret, would be stepping in as a replacement for Payk in the early series of the competition. The reasons behind this substitution are still unclear, but it’s speculated that Payk might not be able to join the team in the European bootcamp yet. Therefore, Parker filled in, bringing his extensive experience from Team Secret to the Mosquito Clan roster.
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The Shocking Incident: Parker Falls Asleep During the Game
The incident occurred during a crucial match between Mosquito Clan and OG. This series was vital for determining the playoff spots in the tournament. The game started off normally with the draft phase proceeding without any issues, but when it came time to play, Parker was nowhere to be seen in action.
Mosquito Clan paused the game for 20 minutes, hoping for Parker to come back online or start moving, but he remained still. After the pause, the game resumed, and Pipi, the midlaner for Mosquito Clan, called a “GG” (Good Game), effectively conceding the match. With this, the series ended with OG taking a 2-0 victory as Mosquito Clan failed to show up for the second game.
The Official Statement from Mosquito Clan
In response to the incident, Sqreen, the Dota 2 team director for Mosquito Clan, shared a statement on his Telegram channel. According to Sqreen, Parker fell asleep due to the time difference—at the time of the match, it was 5:00 AM in Peru, Parker’s home country, and he was not fully prepared for the competition. Despite the situation, Sqreen expressed his gratitude towards Parker for stepping in as a substitute player for the team, understanding the challenges presented by the time zone differences.
A Critical Situation for Mosquito Clan
The unexpected defeat against OG, combined with their previous loss to 1Win earlier in the day, has put Mosquito Clan in a critical position in the tournament standings. Currently, the team is in the elimination zone, with little margin for error in their upcoming matches.
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Upcoming Matches and the Road to Playoffs
Mosquito Clan’s next opponent is L1GA Team, currently sitting at the top of the group table. A win against L1GA is crucial for Mosquito Clan if they want to stay alive in the tournament and have a chance at qualifying for the playoffs. If they fail to secure a victory in this match, their last hope lies in a match against Xtreme Gaming, currently in third place in the group. This will be Mosquito Clan’s final opportunity to secure a playoff spot, making it a do-or-die situation.