G2 Esports has officially punched its ticket to VALORANT Masters Bangkok 2025 after a dominant 2-0 victory over Sentinels in the Upper Bracket Final of VCT 2025: Americas Kickoff.
This victory cements G2’s place at the first international VALORANT event of the year, marking its third global appearance despite only joining the VCT Americas League in 2024. Meanwhile, Sentinels now drop to the Lower Bracket Final, where they must face MIBR for one last shot at securing a spot in Bangkok.
G2 Esports’ Unstoppable Run
Coming into the Upper Bracket Final, G2 had already demonstrated its strength with back-to-back 2-0 victories against Cloud9 and Leviatán. Sentinels, one of the tournament favorites, was expected to provide G2 with its biggest challenge yet. However, G2 wasted no time in proving its dominance.
- Map 1: Abyss (13-7) – G2 opened with a blistering 6-0 lead, establishing full control from the start. The first half ended 10-2 in G2’s favor, making a comeback nearly impossible for Sentinels. Despite a slightly stronger performance in the second half, Sentinels fell short.
- Map 2: Pearl (13-7) – This map started with a closer exchange, with G2 edging the first half 7-5. However, once G2 switched to the attacking side, they surged forward, shutting down Sentinels with another 13-7 victory.
One of the standout performances of the series came from Alexander ‘Jawgemo’ Mor, who delivered an impressive 36 kills and 16 assists across both maps, solidifying his role as a key player in G2’s success.
MIBR Keeps the Dream Alive by Eliminating KRÜ Esports
Earlier in the day, MIBR secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against KRÜ Esports, eliminating the Latin American squad from the tournament.
- Map 1: Bind (13-8) – KRÜ came out strong, taking the early lead.
- Map 2: Abyss (13-8) – MIBR responded in dominant fashion, leveling the series.
- Map 3: Split (13-11) – In a thrilling decider, MIBR’s Erick ‘Aspas’ Santos delivered a star performance, leading his team to victory.
With this win, MIBR moves on to the Lower Bracket Final, where they will face Sentinels on February 7th at 10 PM GMT. The winner of this matchup will join G2 Esports at Masters Bangkok and face them on February 8th in the Americas Kickoff Grand Final.
What’s Next for Masters Bangkok?
With G2 already through and one final Americas spot up for grabs, the remaining regions are also finalizing their representatives:
- VCT China: Trace Esports and EDward Gaming have already secured their Masters Bangkok spots.
- VCT EMEA & Pacific: Both regions are set to conclude their Kickoff events this week.
Final Thoughts
With fierce competition across the board, Masters Bangkok 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting VALORANT events yet. Will G2 continue their impressive run on the global stage, or will another team rise to challenge them? Stay tuned for more updates as the battle for Masters Bangkok continues!
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