Pinoy-powered OG settles for Top 4 after grueling loss to Liquid in DOTA 2 Blast Slam VI 

For OG’s all-Filipino roster, Blast Slam VI was more than just another tournament run — it was proof that they could stand toe-to-toe with Europe’s elite.

That belief was tested to the limit in the semifinals, where the five-man Pinoy squad collided with European powerhouse Team Liquid in a best-of-five clash that ended in a 0-3 sweep early Sunday morning (Manila time). The scoreline, however, told only part of the story.

The final map unfolded like a full-length feature film.

For more than an hour, neither side blinked. Every push was met with resistance. Every clash felt decisive. Momentum swung wildly as both teams traded control in a relentless back-and-forth that had fans on edge. But when the dust finally settled, it was Liquid who found the decisive opening — a final, calculated push that broke the deadlock and sealed the series.

Despite the defeat, OG’s campaign in the European tournament stood as a statement performance. Entering as underdogs in a field stacked with seasoned Western squads, the Filipino lineup carved its way to a Top 4 finish, highlighted by a strong group stage showing that guaranteed at least a second-place result in their bracket.

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— BLAST SLAM (@BLASTDota) February 14, 2026

It was a run built on discipline, resilience, and chemistry — traits that kept them competitive even against one of the scene’s most decorated organizations.

The deep playoff push also delivered tangible rewards. OG walks away with $60,000 in prize money, with $20,000 credited to team earnings — a significant haul that reflects both their placement and their rising stock on the international stage.

They may have fallen short of the grand finals, but OG’s Blast Slam VI journey underscored something bigger: Filipino talent can compete, endure, and belong in Europe’s toughest arenas.

And this time, the heartbreak felt less like an ending — and more like a preview of what’s still to come.

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