Sentinels are back in the fight! They just demolished FunPlus Phoenix in a clean 2-0 sweep, sending them packing and securing their spot in the decider match.
Sentinels Sweep FPX, 2-0
Sentinels just hammered FunPlus Phoenix 2-0 and sent them packing for the season! This huge win puts Sentinels in a tough spot heading into the playoffs — next up is against Gen.G.
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Sentinels were looking to rebound from a shaky loss to Gen.G, while FPX was coming off a hard-fought against Team Heretics. Bind was a close first map where the two battled each other out, but Sentinels came out on top with some clutch plays.
It was a half-time tale for both teams. FPX kicked off strong, surprising Sentinels with some unexpected agent compositions.
Their brash play style seemed to catch Sentinels flat-footed early on. But as the maps progressed, Sentinels found their footing and made significant changes in strategy and composition.
so if we all play deadlock they can’t go anywhere pic.twitter.com/VdXBLRKBmh
— Sentinels (@Sentinels) August 5, 2024
Zekken became the star of the show for Sentinels, consistently outplaying opponents with pinpoint accuracy and clutch plays. He performed phenomenally leading his team to victory. But it wasn’t just Zekken; the entire Sentinels roster stepped up and helped the team succeed.
TenZ in particular helped to put the pressure on Lotus, matching Zekken’s aggression and providing crucial support. The team was able to adapt to FPX’s tactics and execute their own game plan flawlessly.
GGWP. Close game but we’ll come back stronger 💪🏻Thank you for the support and love！ pic.twitter.com/BP6en4BbH2
— FPX (@FPX_Esports) August 1, 2024
FPX put up a good fight but ultimately failed. Their surprisingly unique agent compositions were no match for Sentinels. Despite the loss FPX proved to be a force to watch out for in future events.
All eyes now are on Sentinels vs Gen.G as Both teams have demonstrated their strengths and weaknesses throughout the tournament and will be a very anticipated showdown. The winner will advance to the playoffs while the loser ends their Champions journey.
We’ll see if this win was a turning point for Sentinels when they face Gen.G on August 10.
Where to watch Sentinels vs FunPlus Phoenix?
You can watch all the action on the official VCT YouTube channel or the Valorant Twitch channel. The match went down on August 8 at 1am PT. That’s 10am CEST, 1: (30pm IST, 5pm KST, depending where you are watching from.)
Conclusion
So, Sentinels pulled off a huge upset today and shut down FunPlus Phoenix to keep their Champions dreams alive. Zekken was blasted out but the whole team rallied to win the match. It’s a complete turnaround from their loss to Gen.G.
The real test now begins. Next up is a rematch against Gen.G – which looks like an intense showdown. Will Sentinels keep the momentum and make the playoffs? We’ll see tomorrow.
