Americas Teams on the Brink of VALORANT Playoffs
Written with artificial intelligence.
At VALORANT Champions Shanghai, G2 Esports, NRG, LOUD, and 100 Thieves achieved 2-0 victories, positioning all four Americas teams just one win away from playoff qualification. Their next matches will determine their spots in the playoffs bracket.
Strong Start for Americas Teams
In a remarkable opening to VALORANT Champions Shanghai, all four Americas representatives—G2 Esports, NRG, LOUD, and 100 Thieves—secured 2-0 victories against their opponents. This success places each team just one win away from securing a direct spot in the playoffs.
Match Summaries
- G2 Esports initiated the winning streak by defeating TYLOO with a strong performance, taking Lotus 13-6 and finishing Sunset 13-3. Trent stood out with 38 kills, contributing significantly to the team's success.
- NRG, defending its title, dispatched Nongshim RedForce with ease, winning Lotus 13-5 and not needing a third map. Mada, returning from injury, led with 34 kills.
- LOUD overwhelmed EDward Gaming, winning Summit 13-5 and witnessing Tkzin achieve an impressive three aces, a record for a player debuting at the VALORANT Champions.
- 100 Thieves faced a tougher match against T1, winning 13-8 on Summit and 13-9 on Ascent, with Cryocells leading the charge with 45 kills.
Upcoming Matches
With their victories, the four Americas teams are now set to compete in winners’ matches, where a win will guarantee their playoff berths. The matchups include:
- 100 Thieves vs. FUT Esports in Group A
- LOUD vs. Team Vitality in Group B
- NRG vs. Karmine Corp in Group D
- G2 vs. Paper Rex in Group C
A victory for any of these teams will confirm their place in the playoffs, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of the tournament.