@ math: I just took pair of nations form the list. Blame bureaucracy.
The first results are on!
USA 0 vs.5 France
France swept away the competition in five blitz matches that didn't allow the opposition to build up too much. USA seemed to take the lead in the third match, but lost ground rapidly.
Laos 1 vs. 4 Indo-persia
After the first three games were won by the persians, it was a sure victory for them. this led to their defeat in the fifth match, but it was too late for their rivals.
Texarkana 4 vs.1 Malta
Although Malta won the first match , completely obliterating the opposition, Texarkana was only testing their strength. Malta lost all subsequent matches.
Botswana 0 vs. 5 Indonesia
Altough Botswana won the second game, an african player was found using a cheat device and they lost their only point. Being one short, the Botswana team lost power.
Beijing 3 vs.2 UAR West
Probably the longest ever Dota 5 match was the fifth decisive match between these two nations. Can you believe it took 19 hours to complete only one match?
UAR East 2 vs.3 Sichuan
UAR East won the first two games, paving the way for a mass of fans already proclaiming them winners. Interestingly, one of Sichuan's players was sick so the Sichuan played one short. The only thing that helped them win was the overconfidence of UAR.
Armenia 1 vs. 4 Mozambique
Mozambique won all matches, but the first match was declined as their because one certain african player paid the Armenians to lose.
Gangnam 3 vs.2 Thailand
Thailand's slow techniques would have prevailed in the long run, if not for a sudden change of strategy in the last match
Australia & NZ 0 vs 0 WAC
The WAC won 4 matches against a team of impersonators. The whole scheme was blown when the real Australian team arrived. As compensation for the complications, both teams got instantly qualified for the next round.
New Rhodesia 3 vs 2 Poland-Lithuania
Rhodesia won the first three matches, leaving the defeated Lithuanians to struggle for the remaining matches. The Rhodesian team even played Poker during the last match.
Italy 5 vs 0 Bermudia
Bermudia's team admitted that they never played the game before after the second match. the score says it all.
Kalmar 4 vs 1 Oceania
The first match ended with the Oceanian victory. The opposing team and really everyone else , including the Oceanians, admitted it was pure dumb luck.
Ireland 2 vs 3 Mathalamus Empire
These two teams would have battled for the Number One place if not for the random selection that pitted these amazing teams against eachother so early. If pro gaming was barely considered a sport before, after their encounters it is definitely considered an art.
Lybia 1 vs 4 UAC
The Lybian victory raised suspicions, as many shady characters circled the arena during the fights, and the UAC team didn't seem as motivated as in other matches. Still , both teams agreed to the score.
Barcelona 5 vs. 0 Horn of Africa
All their matches were like games of hide and seek. Not one player had their character killed by others not even once, except an African player who got killed by a neutral creep in game. Still, Bacelona prevailed in this sneaking contest.
Monaco 1 vs. 4 Holland
Holland trashed their rivals completely, but had the heart to offer them a honorable defeat, by allowing them a headstart in the final match.
Mexico 2 vs 3 Bulgaria
No team actually won any match. In the first two matches, the mexicans were caught with cheating devices, and the games were won by Bulgaria. The next two matches were Bulgarian attempts to cheat,stabilizing the score. In the final match, the Mexicans were caught cheating again while the Bulgarians were clean.
Kingston 5 vs 0 Georgia
Simply put, Georgia put no effort into this.
Baden 5 vs.0 Platonic Republic.
Baden's quick but dangerous techniques secured their victories before the Platonics could organize properly.
QUARTERFINALS
France vs New Rhodesia
Baden vs Kingston
Bulgaria vs Holland
Barcelona vs UAC
Mathalamus Empire vs Kalmar
Italy vs Mozambique
Gangnam vs Texarkana
Sichuan vs Indo-persia
Indonesia vs Beijing
Australia vs WAC
Due to the late arrival of the Austrian team, they were pitted against a strong Gangnam contender team. The result will appear in... oh, they're here! Austria won 4-1! They are going to be pitted against yet another pro team from Gangnam, unless any other team decides that they should fight Austria .
