VCT Masters Shanghai has exceeded all expectations. The tournament is the first of its kind to take place in China. The fourth day of the Swiss rounds has finally come to a close. Each decider match went to the third map incredibly. Now, only the top 8 teams remain in the tournament. After completing both matches from the day, the selection poll took place. In this article, let’s look at all the announced fixtures from the event.
Image Credits: Riot Games
VCT Masters Shanghai began on May 23. The first phase of the tournament was the Swiss stage of the event. Of the eight teams present, only the top 4 qualified for the playoffs. After completing all matches from the phase, VALORANT hosted the fixture draw. In this, the top seeds from the respective VCT Stage One events will be selected as their opponents.
Each of the team names was present in the draw. The team who got picked would select their choice of opponent. Paper Rex got the first choice, ahead of 100 Thieves, and EDward Gaming. Sadly, as FNATIC was the last team to be selected, they would face a team that no one had selected.
Below is a list of all fixtures:
Image Credits: Riot Games
Image credits: Riot Games
This is the first-time the two teams are set to face each other in VALORANT esports history. G2 had to climb up the Swiss Stage of the VCT Masters Shanghai. G2 Esports won against T1 and Team Heretics to secure their spot in the Playoffs. Against the likes of Team Heretics, G2 Leaf and JonahP proved too powerful to take down. Paper Rex, on the other hand, will be playing with the same roster as that of VALORANT Champions 2023. Paper Rex is the favorite to win this match, but don’t be too shocked if G2 causes a gigantic defeat.
Image Credits: FUT Esports | Twitter
In an incredible series against Levitan, FUT Esports secured the win and a spot in the playoffs. They were the second team selected from the draw. FUT Esport’s run during the Swiss stage of the VCT Masters Madrid was a tough one. An early loss to FunPlus Phoenix put them close to elimination, but a win against Dragon Ranger Gaming and Leviatan was enough to keep them safe.
These two teams last fought against each other during the VCT Lock//IN Sao Paulo in 2023. In that match, 100 Thieves secured the victory. In their upcoming matchup, it must be stated that 100Thieves are the favorites to win, but with cNed being in top form, it will be a close affair.
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This is another first-time match-up. Both these teams had qualified for the VCT Masters Madrid and VCT Masters Shanghai. Team Heretics has been playing without Miniboo in this tournament due to mental health reasons. On the last day of the Swiss Stage, this team had one of the most intense matches against FunPlus Phoenix. Their match took both teams to the brink, with Wo0t ending the game with a KDA of 77/49/13.
EDward Gaming vs Team Heretics will see the first faceoff between ZmjjKK and Wo0t. Only time will tell which team will come out on top in the VCT Masters Playoffs fixture and how much trash-talking will be on the stage.
Image Credits: Fnatic
The old guard vs the new kids on the block. Fnatic, due to not being picked earlier, couldn’t select their opponents and were left with one team, Gen G. Gen G has been the team to watch out for this season in VALORANT. They are known for their incredible mental to complete multiple reverse sweeps and intense pressure at the start of defense rounds.
Fnatic, on the other hand, has been a bit slow in the new era of VCT. Having missed out on qualification for VCT Masters Madrid, they were Champions of VCT Stage One EMEA. This feels like a dream match with no definite favorite. It will be an interesting matchup and one that I would like to be the most anticipated one from the event.
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