Look Sports Media – Fnatic, the London-based Valorant powerhouse, narrowly avoided elimination at VCT Masters Toronto, securing a hard-fought victory against Rex Regum Qeon (RRQ) in a lower bracket showdown. Their journey to this point was anything but smooth. After a surprising defeat to Gen.G Esports (GEN) in their opening match, Fnatic found themselves battling for survival, a single misstep away from tournament exit.
The loss to GEN was a rollercoaster. Fnatic dominated the first half of Haven, leading 8-4, only to see GEN claw back with a ferocious second half comeback, securing the map 13-11. Split saw a dramatic power outage halt play for nearly an hour, adding to the tension. Fnatic fought back valiantly, forcing overtime and snatching the map 14-12. However, GEN ultimately closed out the series on Sunset, winning 13-6 and sending Fnatic to the lower bracket.
Their lower bracket opponent, RRQ, proved a formidable challenge. Fnatic secured a comfortable 13-5 win on Lotus, but RRQ responded with a dominant 13-6 victory on Haven, putting Fnatic on the brink. The final map was a high-stakes affair. Fnatic opted for an aggressive composition featuring Chamber, Vyse, and Yoru, with Turkish star Emir "Alfajer" Beder leading the charge, securing three 4Ks en route to a series-clinching win.
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Fnatic’s fight for survival continues. Their next match is a crucial one, facing the loser of tonight’s Paper Rex vs. Sentinels match. Paper Rex’s upset victory over G2 Esports and Sentinels’ undefeated run (dropping only one map to Bilibili Gaming) highlight the daunting task ahead. Despite this, Fnatic expressed their preference to face Sentinels in the post-match press conference, suggesting a belief in their ability to overcome any remaining challenge. The team will need to bring their A-game to continue their run at VCT Masters Toronto.
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