VALORANT Champions 2024 features the top 16 teams in VALORANT Esports. Day 9 of the tournament was crucial as teams battled to secure a spot in the playoff stage. Gen G faced off against Sentinels for the second time in the tournament, while FNATIC took on KRU Esports. Let’s delve into some key moments from day 9.
Sentinels Dominate Gen G and Advance
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In a rematch between Sentinels and Gen G, Sentinels emerged victorious, eliminating Gen G from the tournament. Sentinels had to fight hard after losing to FunPlus Phoenix, while Gen G missed their chance against Team Heretics. Sentinels dominated on the Lotus map, showcasing patience and strong gameplay to secure a 13-9 victory. They continued their winning streak on Icebox with a 13-6 win, with T3xture achieving an ACE. Sentinels secured their spot in the playoffs as the second seed from their group.
FNATIC Completes a Reverse Sweep against KRU Esports
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FNATIC, the top seed from VCT EMEA, faced KRU Esports in a thrilling match. KRU Esports surprised everyone by winning the first map, but FNATIC showed their strength in games 2 and 3 to complete a reverse sweep. Derke’s outstanding performance on Yoru and Raze led FNATIC to victory, securing their spot as the second seed from Group A in the playoffs. KRU Esports exited the tournament in the group stages.
Upcoming Matches on Day 10:
- LEVIATÁN VS Team Vitality
- EDward Gaming Vs. Paper Rex
