VALORANT Champions 2024 has kicked off in Seoul, South Korea, with Day 1 seeing Gen G and Team Heretics emerging victorious. Surprisingly, Sentinels, the VCT Masters Madrid winners, are on the brink of elimination. Day 2 started with an exciting matchup between DRX and KRU Esports. Let’s dive into the highlights from Day 2 of VALORANT Champions 2024.
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A Thrilling Battle Between DRX & KRU Esports at VALORANT Champions 2024
DRX has been making waves in the VCT circuit since their roster revamp, boasting talented rookies with exceptional skills. On the contrary, KRU Esports, a team not heavily favored to qualify, surprised many by clinching a spot at VALORANT Champions. KRU Esports has a remarkable track record of qualifying for every VALORANT Champions tournament.
The first map on Haven saw KRU Esports dominating DRX with a convincing 10-2 scoreline in the first half. Melser’s outstanding performance, with a kill-to-death difference of +18 and five first-bloods, secured the win for KRU Esports in Map 1.
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DRX bounced back in Map 2, securing a convincing 13-6 victory. Flashback, a rookie, showcased exceptional skills with an ADR of 221 and a kill-to-death difference of +14. DRX continued their dominance and clinched the decider map with a score of 13-6, completing a remarkable reverse sweep in their first game at VALORANT Champions 2024.
“I have always had my eyes on KRU since 2021, and I want to be able to match their firepower and out-aim them. It definitely means a lot to us,” said MAKO in a post-match interview.
Fnatic Showcase Their Dominance Against Bilibili Gaming
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The second match of the day featured Fnatic against Bilibili Gaming. Fnatic demonstrated their prowess on Bind, winning the game 13-9. Whzy from Bilibili Gaming stood out with an impressive KDA of 23/6/1 playing Raze, despite his team’s loss. Map 2 was a dominant performance by Fnatic, securing a 13-4 win and showcasing their strategic gameplay.
Stay tuned for the upcoming Group C fixtures:
- LEVIATAN vs Talon Esports
- Team Vitality vs Trance Esports
