BetBoom Team to face Xtreme Gaming in the lower bracket semifinals of The International 2025

BetBoom Team advanced to the lower bracket semifinals of The International 2025 after defeating Heroic in the second decisive match of the day. The series ended 2-1, with the South American team finishing 4th place.

Despite the elimination, Heroic delivered a respectable performance at the championship: the team reached the playoff quarterfinals and confidently defeated Tundra Esports in the previous round. In the series against BB, the teams traded victories on the first two maps, but the Russian squad came out on top in the decisive third game. At the 20-minute mark, the South American roster won a fight near Dire’s Tormentor and briefly seized momentum, but BB Team regained control and closed out the match.

It’s worth recalling that the last encounter between BB Team and Heroic took place in spring at ESL One Raleigh 2025 during the group stage, where the former won 2-0.

In a post-match interview, BetBoom Team’s carry summed up the series, noting that despite mistakes, the squad is moving in the right direction.

There were a lot of mistakes, but we won. I know I often disappoint fans in games, but we showed that we can win. We’ll get stronger and reach the finals

Heroic’s position 5 support also shared his thoughts in an interview, admitting he hoped to go further but was still happy to be part of the tournament. According to him, the South American scene is ready to compete for victories, and he thanked the fans for their support. He promised to return next year and showcase an even higher level of play.

The International 2025 takes place from 04.09.2025 to 14.09.2025 in Hamburg, Germany, with 16 teams participating. The starting prize pool for the event is $1,600,000. You can follow the progress of the tournament in detail in the report.

Earlier, CyberScore.live reported that Xtreme Gaming had advanced to the lower bracket semifinals of The International 2025.