VCT Masters Berlin: SuperMassive Blaze Secures Spot in VCT Champions with Win over Paper Rex
SuperMassive Blaze emerged victorious in a close match against Paper Rex at VCT Masters Berlin. Both teams put up a fierce fight, with the loser facing elimination from the tournament.
Despite a strong performance from Paper Rex, SuperMassive Blaze clinched a 2-1 victory. The series was tightly contested, except for the second map on Breeze.
Disappointment for Paper Rex as They Miss Opportunity for VCT Champions
Due to their elimination from the Masters Berlin tournament, Paper Rex also missed out on securing a spot in VCT Champions later this year.
It’s worth noting that Bren Esports couldn’t participate in Masters Berlin due to visa issues. However, they were picked up by Team Secret, who retained the circuit points earned by Bren Esports as eligibility is tied to the players, not the team.
Team Secret Snatches VCT Champions Spot from Paper Rex
With both Paper Rex and Team Secret tied at 225 circuit points, Paper Rex needed a win over SuperMassive Blaze to secure a spot at Champions. However, as they couldn’t earn any points by exiting the group stage, the tiebreaker fell to their Challengers playoffs performance. Team Secret came out on top in the playoffs for the SEA region, securing their place in VCT Champions.
Paper Rex’s Memorable Exit from VCT Masters Berlin
In a heartwarming moment, Paper Rex’s Benedict “Benkai” Tan entered the stage in his bathrobe, capturing the attention of fans. Despite their elimination, the team has left a lasting impression on competitive VALORANT enthusiasts.
SuperMassive Blaze Advances to Playoffs, Paper Rex Heads to Last Chance Qualifier
SuperMassive Blaze will move on to the bracket playoffs following their victory over Paper Rex. Although Paper Rex made a strong comeback and secured a win on SuperMassive Blaze’s map pick of Haven, they struggled on their own choice of Breeze, leading to a defeat. SMB ultimately secured their playoff spot with a 13-10 win in the last map.
With their elimination, Paper Rex will now prepare for the Last Chance Qualifier, their final opportunity to qualify for Champions. SMB will also face a tough road ahead, as the remaining EMEA region teams in Masters still have a chance to secure a spot at the end-of-year event.
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