Sentinels VCT 2024 Upper Bracket Run Cut Short By Edward Gaming

Edward Gaming is looking forward to dominating the tournament. Sentinels are in a dangerous position at a crucial time.

The upper bracket semifinals match has bruised Sentinels, leading them to go down into the lower bracket round 2. Meanwhile, Edward Gaming’s stellar performance placed them in the upper bracket finals, which is a step closer to the championship title. The battle for supremacy in the premiere Valorant continues as these teams will face other formidable opponents in the tournament.

A Clash of Titans

The strong contenders for VALORANT Champions 2024 faced earlier in the upper bracket semifinals. This marks the first-ever face-off between these two regional teams. These teams were remarkable for their top-notch performances that struck the community with their clean 2-0 victories in the matches.

Moreover, the series winner will grab the chance to advance to the upper bracket final and secure a top-three finish at Champions. It is certainly a fantastic and historic achievement for China’s Edward Gaming.

Map 1: Haven – Sentinels’ Strong Start

Sentinels know Haven more than anyone else. This claim proves to be true as the Sentinels secure their first win with an impressive play at Haven.

EDG initially claimed the pistol round, however, Sentinels were quick to take over the control and got an impressive seven consecutive round wins.

The Sentinels star, TenZ, showed dominating gameplay in the first half. He racked up 17 kills, which crucially helped his team earn an 8-4 lead at halftime.

EDG tried to mount a comeback in the second half of the first match. However, the early advantage was enough for the Sentinels to secure the win. The North American squad took the win in Haven with a 13-9 victory.

TenZ and zekken are making an impact for the team as they notch 23 kills each. An impressive 9-1 first kill to first death ratio kept the Sentinels afloat in the game.

Map 2: Lotus – EDG Strikes Back

Lotus saw a tougher clash between Sentinels and EDG in game two. An early 5-1 placed the Sentinels on the lead of the game. However, the determined EDG wasted no time clawing their way back to a 6-6 tie at halftime.

The second half’s momentum continued to lean on the side of the Chinese squad, EDG. A crucial pistol round and bonus round victory extend the lead for the team to 10-6. The Sentinels have to level up the play to close the increasing gap.

Unfortunately, on their side, the EDG maintained its dominating control of the A site, thus taking the win in Lotus 13-9. With both a win on their side, a decisive third map took place.

Map 3: Sunset – EDG’s Domination

The sun sets for Sentinels as they succumb to EDG’s intense gameplay in game three. EDG relentlessly attacked the North American team to secure their most commanding lead throughout the series, 10-2 at halftime.

Sentinels managed to gain only two round wins in the first half, one of which came from a thrifty buy in round 4. EDG has been successful with their strategy on B site post-plants. Thus, it deprived Sentinels of an advantage in the rounds.

Their momentum extended into the second half as they quickly achieved match point at 12-2. Sentinels’ resurrection ended briefly as EDG closed out the match at 13-6. CHICHOO delivered a standout performance of 23 kills, 333 ACS, and a 1.72 rating for his team.

Historic Achievement for EDG and Chinese Valorant

The victory did not only earn them the chance to advance but also to take home an award with them. Edward Gaming gets China its first-ever top three placement at a global Valorant event. They are now set to conquer Leviatán in the upper bracket final of VALORANT Champions 2024.

Sentinels’ Road Ahead

The doors are still open for Sentinels to make a twist in the tournament. They will play in the lower bracket in round 2 against a familiar foe, Fnatic. It will be a rematch for the Master Reykjavik grand finalists and their first encounter since the LOCK/IN tournament.

Sentinels’ will have to strengthen their mental focus as they regroup quickly to get a spot in the lower bracket in round 3.

Conclusion

VALORANT Champions 2024 is giving the community what they wanted. Tense and thrilling matchups with absolute determination from teams to be champions were evident throughout the competition.

All eyes are now on Edward Gaming in their upcoming match against Leviatán. This will serve as the upper-final match to secure the first spot in the Grand Finals.

Sentinels will take a longer route towards their dream as they are in the lower bracket. They will have to take down Fnatic for a shot in the grand finals.

As the playoffs near their crucial end, which team do you think will face each other in the grand finals?

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