Vici Gaming defeated Team Falcons 2-1 in the group stage of PGL Wallachia Season 7, eliminating the favorites and securing a playoff spot. The victory came after a strong comeback, with Vici Gaming winning the final two maps decisively. The tournament, held in Bucharest, features 16 teams competing for a $1 million prize pool.
PGL Wallachia Season 7, the first major LAN event of the year organized by PGL, is underway in Bucharest from March 7 to March 15, 2026. Sixteen Dota 2 teams are vying for the championship and a share of the $1,000,000 prize pool. In a notable group stage match, Vici Gaming pulled off an unexpected 2-1 victory over Team Falcons, who entered as favorites but finished with a 1-3 record and were eliminated.
The series began with Team Falcons taking the first map 20-15. However, Vici Gaming rebounded strongly, dominating the second map 43-18 and the third 29-9. Vici Gaming's core players delivered standout performances with impressive statistics, contributing to their 2-2 group stage record and advancement to the playoffs. Despite occasional inconsistencies in drafts and team play, Vici Gaming has now defeated two strong opponents, marking them as underdogs who exceeded expectations.
The playoffs, starting March 12, will feature eight teams in a double-elimination bracket: Team Liquid, Team Spirit, HEROIC, Aurora Gaming, team y, BB Team, Vici Gaming, and Tundra Esports. All matches except the grand final will be best-of-three, with the final as best-of-five. Team Liquid and Team Spirit topped the group stage with 3-0 records, positioning them as favorites, while Tundra Esports, winners of the previous event, remain contenders despite a less dominant showing.
This upset highlights the competitive nature of the tournament, where surprises like Vici Gaming's qualification add excitement to the proceedings.
