VCT Pacific League: Team Secret and ZETA’s journeys come to an end

The VCT Pacific League witnessed intense battles today as Team Secret and ZETA DIVISION fought valiantly against Gen.G and T1. Although the results were heart-wrenching for Japanese and Filipino fans, the spirit and determination displayed by both teams were truly remarkable. Despite their close defeats, Team Secret and ZETA DIVISION have left an indelible mark on the league, inspiring fans and setting the stage for an unforgettable finale. Let’s recap today’s matches in detail.

Gen.G vs Team Secret

In a thrilling showdown, Gen.G emerged triumphant with a 2-1 victory over Team Secret. Despite facing five consecutive unfavorable results, Gen.G showcased their resilience when it mattered the most. Team Secret struggled initially on Ascent, taking seven rounds to get on the scoreboard, but rallied back to finish the half 6-6. However, Team Secret’s transformed approach led them to secure a 13-8 win on the map.

After thriving the opponent map pick Team Secret once again crumbled in the initial rounds as the first half ended with Gen. G’s absolute domination. Team Secret could only secure 2 rounds. While Team Secret showed glimpses of a potential comeback, Gen.G swiftly halted their progress, preventing them from gaining momentum. The second map concluded with a 13-8 victory for Gen.G, solidifying their control over the match.

The decider map of Split saw Team Secret opting for a double duelist composition, showcasing their aggressive approach from the beginning. With excellent execution and clutch plays, Team Secret secured a 7-5 advantage in the first half. They continued their strong performance in the second half, winning the pistol round and reaching a commanding 11-6 lead. However, an unexpected comeback from Gen.G forced the match into overtime, where Gen.G ultimately triumphed with a 14-12 score.

T1 vs ZETA DIVISION

T1 and ZETA engaged in a closely contested encounter, with T1 emerging victorious 2-1 to claim the lower bracket final spot against Gen.G. ZETA’s map pick, Haven, showcased a similar pattern to the previous map as they secured their first round in the 9th round and concluded the first half 8-4 in their favor. T1 made a comeback in the second half, winning four rounds and reaching map point early, but ZETA put up a resilient fight, forcing T1 to secure the map after six additional rounds. ZETA ultimately won Haven with a 13-10 score.

T1’s selection of Bind as the second map came as no surprise, given their recent innovations and strategies on that map. T1 opted for an unconventional composition. ZETA’s aggression paid off as they attacked first and finished the first half ended at a 7-5 score. For the first few rounds in the second half, it was clearly looking like T1 Gekko’s choice was not a wise decision. The game ultimately entered overtime where ZETA clinched Bind with a 14-12 score to level the overall score 1-1.

In the decisive map, Fracture, both teams displayed signs of fatigue after two intense matches. T1, having learned from their previous map, opted for a more traditional composition with an additional duelist. The first half concluded with ZETA holding a slight 7-5 advantage. However, T1 staged a remarkable comeback in the second half, securing the map 13-10 and ultimately clinching the match 2-1, showcasing their resilience and adaptability.

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