Save on Vici Gaming: “They’re pretty good at holding the high ground.”
BetBoom Team support player Vitaly “Save-” Melnik, in an interview at the 2026 Dota 2 Esports World Cup, commented on the victories over LGD Gaming and Nigma Galaxy, and also shared his thoughts on Vici Gaming.
On the victories over LGD Gaming and Nigma Galaxy
I wouldn’t call them easy. I think the first map against LGD and the second against Nigma were tough, but yes, I think we’re feeling pretty confident. Maybe we just played better than those two teams.
On Vici Gaming
[Can you say that you’ve noticed a pattern, or do they just play well as the underdog?] It all depends on whether we can secure an early lead and close out the game, because she’s pretty good at holding the high ground.
On Naga Siren on the first map against Nigma
We picked her solely because of Lycan. Naga Siren is a good counterpick against him, and Kiritych plays that hero pretty well.
At the time of this publication, BetBoom Team is facing off against Vici Gaming for a spot in the Dota 2 Esports World Cup 2026 Grand Final—the series score is 1-0. The loser of this match will advance to the third-place match.
