T1 Advances After Narrow Victory Over Paper Rex, 100 Thieves Dominates Nongshim
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In the VALORANT Champions Shanghai lower bracket, T1 secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Paper Rex, while 100 Thieves triumphed decisively over Nongshim RedForce. Both teams eliminate their opponents and continue their playoff journeys.
Match Highlights
T1 and 100 Thieves both emerged victorious in elimination matches during the VALORANT Champions Shanghai lower bracket, knocking out Paper Rex and Nongshim RedForce respectively. T1 first defeated Paper Rex 2-1, with notable performances from their players.
T1 started strong, winning the first map, Lotus, 13-7, but Paper Rex responded by taking Ascent 13-6. The decider on Summit saw T1 mount an impressive comeback from a 9-3 deficit at halftime, ultimately winning 13-11. Ham “iZu” Woo-Joo was instrumental for T1, earning the series MVP title with a 1.15 rating and an average combat score (ACS) of 290.
100 Thieves faced a tougher challenge against Nongshim. They won the first map, Split, 13-5, but lost the second map, Sunset, 9-13, forcing a decider. However, 100 Thieves dominated Ascent, conceding only one round to finish at 13-1. Matthew “Cryocells” Panganiban was named series MVP, achieving a 1.41 rating and 253 ACS.
Upcoming Matches
The wins for T1 and 100 Thieves mean both teams will continue in the lower bracket, with crucial matches ahead. The upper-bracket matches on October 10 will feature G2 Esports facing Team Vitality and NRG competing against LOUD, both vying for a place in the upper-bracket final. On October 11, 100 Thieves will go up against the loser of G2-Vitality, while T1 will meet the loser of NRG-LOUD.
Fans can watch the remaining matches streamed live on the official VALORANT Champions Tour Twitch and YouTube channels. With the elimination of Paper Rex and Nongshim, the playoff landscape has changed significantly, leaving both T1 and 100 Thieves in contention for the championship.