Envy Dominates 100 Thieves in VALORANT Masters Three Berlin Semifinals
Envy emerged victorious in a thrilling battle against 100 Thieves in the VCT Masters Three Berlin semifinals. Jaccob “yay” Whiteaker’s outstanding performance propelled Envy to a commanding 2-0 win, securing their spot in the grand finals against Gambit.
On Haven, 100 Thieves took an early advantage by winning the pistol round and punishing Envy’s aggressive second-round buy. However, Envy quickly turned the tide with impressive reads and lurks reminiscent of Gambit’s playstyle. They won five consecutive rounds and continued to dominate, leading to a 9-3 scoreline at halftime. yay stood out with an incredible 20 kills and only four deaths. Envy sealed the map with a 13-5 victory.
Envy maintained their momentum in the second map, Ascent. They secured the first two rounds on their defensive side before 100 Thieves made their first buy. A remarkable 4k from steel gave 100 Thieves a lifeline, but it was swiftly extinguished by yay’s exceptional gameplay. A crucial 1v1 clutch from crashies against Hiko sealed the map with a 13-8 scoreline, granting Envy a clean 2-0 series win.
Throughout the series, Envy demonstrated exceptional teamwork and individual performances. The victory against 100 Thieves followed their triumph over another formidable North American team, proving their growth and resilience. Now, Envy faces their final challenge in the grand finals against Gambit, who had a dominant showing against G2 in the semifinals.
Envy’s success in this tournament has secured their spot at Champions due to their high VCT point tally, and they have also secured the second spot in North America. 100 Thieves now have their hopes pinned on Team Envy, as a victory for Envy against Gambit would guarantee a spot for 100 Thieves at Champions as well.
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