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All-Pinoy Team Nemesis marked their names in history as they became the first pure Filipino team since 2019 to qualify for The International 2025 after copping the first slot in the SEA Regional Qualifiers held on June 13 to 17 in Singapore Server.
Established in March, Nemesis' Dota 2 squad features an entirely Filipino lineup captained by decorated veteran offlaner Marc Polo Luis "Raven" Fausto, with the roster completed by carry player Eljohn "Akashi" Andales, mid laner Mc Nicholson "Mac" Villanueva, position 4 support John "Jing" Duyan, and position 5 support James Erice "Erice" Guerra.
The 58th-ranked team tallied a 67% win rate throughout 33 matches, even completing a comeback victory in their final game against Talon Esports to seal their TI berth.
BOOM Esports, whose lineup also included three Filipino players, bounced back after being kicked down to the lower bracket by Team NMSS to cop the second and last qualifying spot.
Meanwhile, the Qualifiers' favorite, Talon Esports, fell short for TI upon being scored two back-to-back upsets by Team NMSS and BOOM, being rendered unable to qualify for the next level in third place.
"Our goal is to nurture their talent, amplify their strengths, and help them conquer the global stage," quoted Team Nemesis' COO Sebastian Lubczyk when asked about their goals.
With this in mind, Team Nemesis will be joining the teams that are qualified for The International 2025 starting September 4 in Hamburg, Germany.
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