Xipto defeats HULIGANI 2–1 in 1win Essence III play-in

Xipto defeats HULIGANI 2–1 in 1win Essence III play-in

Xipto Esports defeated HULIGANI 2–1 in Group B of the 1win Essence III play-in, recovering from a second-game defeat to secure the deciding map.

inYourdreaM opens with a deathless Dragon Knight

Xipto won Game 1 in 36:49, finishing 32–8 in kills.

inYourdreaM ’s Dragon Knight recorded 11/0/13, while 23savage ’s Lifestealer added 9/1/13. Their performances gave Xipto a clear opening advantage.

HULIGANI responded in 31:12. Naive’s Lone Druid finished 7/0/6, while Mirage ’s Earthshaker contributed 10/1/17 to Force a third game.

Phantom Lancer helps settle the series

Xipto regained control in the decider, with 23savage switching to Phantom Lancer and finishing 6/2/5.

inYourdreaM ’s Earthshaker added 9/3/8, and Xipto closed in 37 :23.

The victory gives Xipto an important result in the qualification competition, where teams are competing for places in the $200,000 main event. HULIGANI leaves the series without converting its strong second-game response into a match victory.