XSET and Rise Clash in VCT Challengers Three Quarterfinals
The closed portion of the VCT Challengers Three qualifying tournaments will kick off on July 8. This is a crucial stage as it determines which teams secure their spot in the Challengers Finals and have a chance to compete in VCT Masters Three: Berlin.
In the quarterfinal round of the Challengers Three closed qualifier, XSET and Rise will battle it out for a place in the upper semifinals. The winning team will progress, while the losing team will have to fight in the lower bracket to stay in the tournament.
XSET has established itself as a prominent force in the North American VALORANT scene. They have defeated renowned teams in the past and have competed in closed Challengers events. With the addition of Zachary “zekken” Patrone and IGL Rory “dephh” Jackson, XSET has the potential to become a top-tier team. However, they need to deliver consistent results to solidify their status.
Rise, on the other hand, may be considered the underdog in this matchup. However, their recent victories against Built By Gamers and a commanding 2-0 win over Cloud9 Blue demonstrate their potential as a formidable team. Time will tell if they can maintain this level of success, but for now, they are on fire.
Despite Rise’s impressive performance, XSET is expected to have the advantage. They have been performing well recently and have a solid understanding of the current meta. If Rise wants to continue their remarkable run, it will heavily rely on the outstanding performance of Phat “supamen” Le, who showcased his skills as a stand-in against Built By Gamers and Cloud9.
The winner of this matchup will face a tough challenge in the semifinals, where they will go up against the victor of the Sentinels and Gen.G match.
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