Summary:
- Nongshim RedForce defeated Talon Esports 2–0 and earned a spot in the upper bracket.
- T1 overcame RRQ with a close 2–1 win, which let them advance to the playoffs.
- Talon and RRQ dropped to the lower bracket to battle for a spot in the finals.
On August 13, the VCT Pacific Stage 2 Playoffs, hosted at Seoul’s Sangam SOOP Coliseum, started. The Upper Bracket opens with two intense matches, Nongshim RedForce vs Talon Esports and T1 Vs Rex Regum Qeon (RRQ). Here are the results and recap of Playoffs Day.
VCT Pacific Stage 2 Playoffs Day 1 Match Schedule & Format
The first day of the playoffs is a double-elimination bracket. Specifically, it means the teams have two chances before being out. So, if a team loses once, they will go to the lower bracket, but they still have a chance to qualify for the finals.
Playoffs Day 1 Schedule
| Match | Teams | Time (KST) | Format |
| 1 | Nongshim RedForce vs Talon Esports | 1:00 PM | Best-of-3 |
| 2 | T1 vs Rex Regum Qeon | 4:00 PM | Best-of-3 |
Nongshim RedForce vs Talon Esports: Teams Overview
Nongshim RedForce once made noise on the internet because of their Korean Sweep. As a matter of fact, they are considered one of the most consistent teams this season with their smart plays. Talon Esports, on the other hand, is known for its aggressive pushes and creative plays.
Star Players of Both Teams
| Team | Player (IGN) | Real Name | Role |
| Nongshim RedForce | Suggest | Kim Jae-young | Initiator |
| Nongshim RedForce | Munchkin | Byeon Sang-beom | Duelist |
| Talon Esports | Patiphan | Patiphan Chaiwong | Flex |
| Talon Esports | Crws | Itthirit Ngamsaard | Controller |
T1 vs Rex Regum Qeon (RRQ): Team Overview
The next match was between T1 vs RRQ. Undoubtedly, T1 has been a powerhouse with strong team coordination. Meanwhile, RRQ has shown that they have surprises up their sleeves.
Star Players To Watch
| Team | Player (IGN) | Real Name | Role |
| T1 | Sayaplayer | Ha Jeong-woo | Duelist |
| T1 | xccurate | Kevin Susanto | Initiator |
| RRQ | 2ge | Eroll Jule Delfin | Sentinel |
| RRQ | Emman | Emmanuel Morales | Duelist |
Playoffs Upper Bracket Round 1 Results
For a quick recap, here are the results from VCT Pacific Stage 2 Playoffs Day 1 on August 13, 2025.
| Match | Result | Highlights |
| TALON vs. Nongshim RedForce | TALON 2-0 Nongshim RedForce | TALON swept the series to advance further in the upper bracket. |
| T1 vs. Rex Regum Qeon (RRQ) | T1 2-1 RRQ | – Map 1 (Bind): T1 dominated with a 13–8 win. – Map 2 (Haven): RRQ bounced back with 13–7 to even the score. – Decider (Sunset): T1 clinched the series with another 13–8. |
To sum up, TALON and T1 both secured victories and advanced in the upper bracket semifinals. While Rex Regum Qeon (RRQ) and Nongshim RedForce will now compete in the lower bracket for the qualification round.
Upcoming Matches for VCT Pacific Stage 2 Playoffs
More exciting matches are coming up this week. For reference, here’s the schedule of the upcoming matches that fans should stay tuned in:
| Date | Time (UTC) | Matchup | Bracket / Round |
| Aug 14, 2025 | ~03:00 AM | DRX vs TALON | Upper Bracket Semifinal |
| Aug 14, 2025 | ~05:00 AM | Paper Rex vs T1 | Upper Bracket Semifinal |
| Aug 15, 2025 | TBD | NS vs DetonatioN FocusMe (DFM) | Lower Bracket Round 1 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | TBD | RRQ vs Gen.G | Lower Bracket Round 1 |
| Aug 17, 2025 | TBD | Upper Final | Upper Bracket Final |
| Aug 30, 2025 | TBD | Lower Final | Lower Bracket Final (BO5) |
| Aug 31, 2025 | TBD | Grand Final | Grand Final (BO5) |
Conclusion
Overall, Day 1 of the playoffs started strong with Talon Esports delivering a clean sweep against Nongshim RedForce. While T1 proved their strength in the intense battle against RRQ. Consequently, their wins secure them a spot in the upper bracket, while RRQ and Nongshim move to the lower bracket.
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