VCT Masters Tokyo Group Stage day 1 overall results

The first day in VCT Masters Tokyo has come to an end. At the end of the day, Evil Geniuses, DRX, and T1 secured a win over FUT, ASE, and EDG to make their way into the winner’s stage. Meanwhile losing teams have been demoted to the Elimination stage where they will fight through the lower bracket. Here is the complete day 1 highlight in VCT Masters 2023 Tokyo.

FUT Esports vs Evil Geniuses

The initial match of VCT Masters Tokyo pitted FUT from Turkey against Evil Geniuses. Despite the odds being in EG’s favor, they lived up to expectations and defeated FUT 2-0 to advance further in the tournament. The battle commenced on the map Split, EG’s selection, where they dominated and secured a decisive 13-5 victory. FUT struggled to gain a foothold as EG prevented them from gaining any significant ground.

In the second match, FUT displayed a spirited fightback, leading to intense overtime. At one point, FUT appeared close to claiming the match, but EG made an impressive escape, prolonging the game. After a series of rounds, EG clinched the second map as well. Ethan “Ethan” Arnold emerged as the overall MVP, boasting an outstanding 34 kills.

VICTORY for @EvilGeniuses!

They take the first series of #VALORANTMasters Tokyo. #EGWIN pic.twitter.com/vOcjldmatz

— VALORANT Champions Tour (@ValorantEsports) June 11, 2023

DRX vs Attacking Soul Esports

In the second match of the VCT Masters Tokyo event, we witnessed an intense battle between the Korean team, DRX Gaming, and their Chinese counterparts, ASE. DRX Gaming demonstrated its dominance in the Asian Valorant scene by securing a comfortable 2-0 victory. The first map, Fracture, was fiercely contested, but DRX managed to secure a 13-10 victory. Kim “Mako” Myeong-gwan was the standout player, earning the MVP title with an impressive 24 frags.

In the second match, DRX exhibited even greater dominance on the first map, Pearl, limiting ASE to a mere 7 rounds. Goo “Rb” Sang-Min claimed the MVP spot for DRX with an outstanding performance, registering 25 kills and an impressive 1.75 ACS. With this victory, DRX Gaming advanced to the Winner’s stage to face Evil Geniuses on 12 June.

Paving their way! @DRX_VS gets the series win. #DRXWIN #VALORANTMasters pic.twitter.com/cPHHUKKnKk

— VALORANT Champions Tour (@ValorantEsports) June 11, 2023

EDward Gaming vs T1

After two lopsided matches, we were finally treated to a captivating showdown where the decider map played a pivotal role. EDward Gaming, renowned as China’s finest team, displayed their prowess in the match, despite ultimately facing defeat. T1 emerged triumphant with a 2-1 score, propelling them into the winner stage, where they will challenge the victor of the NaVi versus NRG Esports match.

The initial map of the match was Fracture, chosen by T1 as their preferred battleground. The competition was fierce in the first half, with both teams putting up a strong fight. However, T1 displayed greater consistency in the latter half, eventually securing the map with a narrow 13-10 score.

Moving on to Haven, EDward Gaming showed a stronger command on their selected map. Despite an equal score in the first half, T1 struggled to capitalize on their opportunities in the second half. Throughout the latter half, T1 managed to secure only one round in total. With a 13-7 victory, EDG tied the overall score at 1-1.

In the decisive map, Pearl, both teams fiercely contested each other, displaying their determination to emerge victorious. Once again, the first half ended in a balanced 6-6 score. The second half brought an intriguing twist as T1 gained momentum, winning five consecutive rounds.

However, just as T1 seemed poised to secure the map, EDG launched an impressive counteroffensive, winning six consecutive rounds and pushing the match into overtime. Demonstrating composure, T1 managed to secure the map with a hard-fought 14-12 score in overtime.

What an EXPLOSIVE series! @T1 kicks off their #VALORANTMasters journey with a series win! #T1WIN pic.twitter.com/XSAueHs0ZY

— VALORANT Champions Tour (@ValorantEsports) June 11, 2023

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