There was way more than just the Intel Extreme Masters World Championship going on in Katowice. At the ESL Heroes of the Storm Spring Regional, teams from all over Europe fought for the lion’s share of a US$100,000 prize pool as well as two spots for the Heroes of the Storm Global Championship this spring.
After what turned out to be a very close group stage that saw many games running into the full three maps, it was mYinsanity and Fnatic who took first place in their respective groups while Team Dignitas and Virtus.pro lost one match each before going on to take the final two. In the semifinals it was mYinsanity (2-1 over Virtus.pro) and Team Dignitas (2-0 over Fnatic) who came out on top, and met once more in the grand final. Here Team Dignitas made the 0-2 loss from their group stage match forgotten as they took down mYinsanity with a clear 3-0 scoreline - congratulations Dignitas!
A lot of action went down during the two-day tournament in Katowice - check out some of our favorite plays below!
Dignitas showing excellent teamwork versus Fnatic
Dignitas' teamwork makes the dream work. Brilliant plays coming out of the team! Fnatic's resistance is futile.
Posted by ESL Heroes of the Storm on Sunday, 6th of March 2016
HasuObs living the Shadowstalk dream
That shadow step from mYinsanity!! What a rotation!
Posted by ESL Heroes of the Storm on Saturday, 5th of March 2016
Dignitas once more showing incredible teamplay
Ouch. Ouch! OUCH!! Team Dignitas completely wipe out NaVi in the second round.
Posted by ESL Heroes of the Storm on Saturday, 5th of March 2016
A 10-minute core for Virtus.pro against Team Liquid
Despite a stronger draft from Team Liquid, 10 minutes into the game this happens...
Posted by ESL Heroes of the Storm on Sunday, 6th of March 2016
The winning moment for Team Dignitas
Ladies and gentlemen, let us present your EU Spring champions - Team Dignitas. Solid performance with no maps lost throughout the day, that trophy is well earned!
Posted by ESL Heroes of the Storm on Sunday, 6th of March 2016
Check the Intel Extreme Masters website for the full brackets and head over to ESL Heroes on Twitter and Facebook for more highlights, news and tournament information!
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