Match: Game 1
Tournament: PGL Wallachia S7 Asia Closed Qualifiers
Final Score: YB.Tearlaments 29 – 14 PlayTime
Duration: 43:57 mins
Result: PlayTime loses Game 1
Watch here: Game 1 YouTube Recap
Match Overview
PlayTime, the rising Filipino Dota 2 squad, took on Chinese team YB.Tearlaments in the opening match of their best-of-three series—and let’s just say, it didn’t go according to plan.
Despite having standout names like Akashi, Armel, Gabbi, DJ, and Kuku, PlayTime fell short with a 29-14 kill deficit, heavily outpaced in map control, coordination, and late-game execution.
Draft and Hero Picks
PlayTime Picks:
- Akashi – Death Prophet
- Armel – Keeper of the Light
- Gabbi – Gyrocopter
- DJ – Oracle
- Kuku – Centaur Warrunner
YB.Tearlaments Picks:
- Lou – Ursa (Hyper-carry mode)
- EchozZ – Shadow Shaman
- niu – Void Spirit
- Kclass – Centaur Warrunner
- zzq – Witch Doctor
PlayTime went with a solid frontline-backline combo with Centaur and Oracle, while hoping to scale with Gyro and DP. On the other side, YB.Tearlaments went for aggressive early control, relying on Ursa’s burst and the stun-lock chain of Shaman, Witch Doctor, and Centaur.
Key Stats
| Team | KDA | Net Worth Lead | GPM Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| YB.Tearlaments | 29-14 | +20k gold lead | ~+250 GPM lead |
| PlayTime | Akashi: 5/7/7, Armel: 1/4/5, Gabbi: 3/8/8 | Highest NW: Akashi (~24k) | Gabbii struggled to farm |
YBTR.Lou (Ursa) absolutely dominated with a 14/5/1 KDA and 32k net worth, easily topping the board. Meanwhile, Gabbi couldn’t gain momentum with Gyro, locked down often in teamfights by crowd control spells.
Turning Points
- Midgame Rosh Fight: PlayTime made a gutsy call for Roshan, but YB.Tearlaments punished it hard with a well-timed Chronosphere and follow-up stuns. What could’ve been a momentum swing for PlayTime turned into a wipe.
- Akashi’s Performance: Despite the loss, Akashi stood out with solid damage and survivability as Death Prophet, even sneaking a few pick-offs that kept PlayTime alive in midgame.
- Lack of Control: PlayTime’s draft lacked the burst and lockdown to stop Ursa and Void Spirit from running rampant.
Analyst Insight
PlayTime Gaming clearly prepared well with a good balance of healers, frontliners, and DPS, but YB.Tearlaments’ cohesion and early-game pressure proved too much. Their rotations were clinical and well-timed, often catching PlayTime off-guard during warding or objective plays.
The Chronosphere + Death Ward combo was also key in melting Gabbi and Akashi during clutch moments.
From a strategy perspective, PlayTime might consider adjusting:
- Earlier rotations to pressure enemy cores
- Tighter vision control near objectives
- More scaling draft to match Chinese aggression
The Heart Still Beats for PlayTime
Yes, it’s a rough Game 1—but we saw glimmers of brilliance. From Akashi’s tenacity to DJ’s clutch saves, there’s a lot to be proud of. They were up against a seasoned team, and while the scoreboard may look one-sided, the game had flashes where PlayTime nearly flipped the script.
As one fan said during the watch party, “Kahit dehado, hindi umatras — makulit ang depensa at walang takot sumugod.“
What’s Next?
With Game 1 in the books, PlayTime looks to bounce back in Game 2 with a cleaner execution, smarter engagements, and hopefully, a draft that gives Gabbi and Armel more freedom to carry late.
💪 Bawi next game, tropa!
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