VP out-edges TNC and will face LGD Gaming
The match for the right to advance to the grand-final will begin at 5 AM, Moscow time.
The match was played in a best-of-3 format. Both teams were neck to neck in the first game of the match. Virtus.pro claimed the first Roshan at 17-minute mark. TNC have lost all of their T1 towers, but retaliated by destroying the opponents'. The second Roshan went in favor of TNC Pro Team. After losing all of their outer structures, VP turned to defense. However, TNC's advantage did not allow Virtus.pro to hold on for much longer – VP surrendered after losing a crucial teamfight.
The second game's score was opened up by Virtus.pro. The early game was an equal battle once again. TNC Pro Team have scored a last-hit on the first Roshan, but VP have taken the Aegis. After losing a series of skirmishes, TNC backed off to the inside of their Highround. Roshan number two was claimed by Virtus.pro. Despite being able to fight off VP's Highground push, the Filipinos could not reclaim the initiative. Seeing that, VP have claimed the third Roshan, and then obliterated two TNC's lanes, forcing them to stay back and protect the base from mega-creeps. By winning a decisive teamfight Virtus.pro have forced their opponents to surrender – 1:1.
The winner was decided on the third map. The first blood had been shed by TNC Pro Team. The Philippine team ended up being stronger in the early game. However, Virtus.pro have claimed the lead by securing the first Roshan of the game. TNC attempted to fight back, but unsuccessfully, and were forced to turtle inside their Highround. Soon, Virtus.pro defeated them in a teamfight, claimed the second Roshan and turned to final, victorious offensive – 2:1.