G2 and Vitality Advance in Champions Shanghai Quarter-finals
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G2 and Vitality secured their spots in the upper bracket of the Champions Shanghai after winning against 100 Thieves and Nongshim RedForce, respectively. This outcome leaves 100 Thieves and Nongshim in the lower bracket as they look to fight back in the tournament.
Match Summaries
G2 triumphed over 100 Thieves with a 2-0 victory in the Valorant Champions 2026 Shanghai upper bracket quarter-finals. The match showcased G2's dominance, starting with a 13-5 win on 100 Thieves' pick, Abyss. Nathan ‘leaf’ Orf led the charge with a scoreline of 19/11/6, while Trent ‘trent’ Cairns contributed significantly with 18/9/2.
The second map, Ascent, proved more challenging as it ended 13-11 in favor of G2, highlighting their resilience in close rounds despite 100 Thieves putting up a fight. This victory is particularly noteworthy as it avenges G2's earlier defeat by 100 Thieves in VCT Americas Stage 2.
Vitality faced a tougher path against Nongshim RedForce, winning the series in a thrilling three-map contest. Vitality began strong with a 13-6 win on Split, thanks to Nikita ‘Derke’ Sirmitev's impressive defensive performance.
However, Nongshim responded with a commanding 13-4 win on Abyss, pushing the match to Haven. After a tight contest that led to overtime, Vitality clinched the series with strategic plays from Elias ‘Jamppi’ Olkkonen and Timofey ‘Chronicle’ Khromov.
Tournament Implications
With these results, G2 and Vitality advance in the upper bracket alongside NRG and LOUD, while 100 Thieves and Nongshim RedForce drop to the lower bracket with Paper Rex and T1. G2's win is significant as it reflects their improved performance on the international stage, while Vitality's path underscores their adaptability in matches. The next matchups for the lower bracket teams have not yet been announced.