The Road to Berlin Takes a Detour for TSM VALORANT as They Face Elimination in NA VCT Stage Three: Challengers One
The TSM VALORANT team has suffered a major setback on their journey to Berlin. They were knocked out of contention at the NA VCT Stage Three: Challengers One event. In a surprising turn of events, they were defeated 2-1 by the new Noble roster, with a crushing 13-2 defeat on Ascent.
Match Updates
This intense match was not streamed live, leaving fans to rely on sites like VLR for live score updates or watch streams where people shared scores via the VALORANT friends list. Noble started strong by snatching TSM’s opening pick of Haven, winning the back-and-forth first map 13-10. However, TSM made a comeback by dominating on Bind, taking an 11-0 lead on defense before Noble managed to win a single attack round. TSM secured victory on Bind with a score of 13-2.
A Stunning Upset on Ascent
In a shocking turn of events, TSM faced a tough challenge on Ascent. Noble dominated on defense throughout the first half, not allowing any opportunity for TSM to generate offense. Noble built a significant lead of 10-0 before TSM secured the final two rounds of the half. Unfortunately for TSM, Noble completed the upset with a resounding 13-2 victory on Ascent.
Reflections on TSM’s Performance
TSM’s hopes for a successful run with their new lineup ended on a bitter note. After VCT Stage Two, they made changes to their team composition, benching Cutler and adding Bang. They also brought in coach Chet, raising expectations for their performance. Many anticipated a showdown between TSM and 100 Thieves in the next round, but the upset against Noble changed the trajectory.
Next Matchup: 100 Thieves vs Noble
Instead of facing TSM, 100 Thieves will now go up against Noble. Noble recently formed a brand new roster just a week before the qualifiers. Despite previous iterations of their VALORANT team, none have achieved a victory of this caliber.
Upsets Throughout the NA VCT Open Qualifiers
The open qualifiers for the NA VCT have been full of surprises. Several top-tier teams, including T1, 100 Thieves, and Gen.G, faced deficits but managed to come back and secure wins in their respective series. TSM wasn’t the only team upset—FaZe fell to Dark Zero, and NRG and Immortals were defeated by VIRTUOSO and Kansas City Pioneers, respectively. The final round of the open qualifier will take place on July 7, where eight teams will secure their spot in the Challengers One main event.
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