G2 Esports has officially punched its ticket to the VALORANT Masters Bangkok Grand Final after an emphatic clean sweep over EDward Gaming in the Upper Final. This decisive win not only cements G2’s place in the championship match but also sends EDG to the lower bracket, where they must now battle the winner of T1 vs. Team Vitality for a last chance at redemption.
G2 Esports’ Path to the Grand Final
G2 entered their match against EDG with a mission for revenge and executed their strategy flawlessly. EDG initially found success in the opening rounds on both Lotus and Split, securing the pistol rounds and capitalizing on early momentum. However, G2 quickly adjusted its approach, shutting down EDG’s advances and dictating the pace of the match.
With strong mid-game adaptations and superior map control, G2 built commanding leads by the second half of each map. Despite EDG’s efforts to stage a comeback, G2 maintained its composure and closed out Lotus 13-8 before taking Split 13-7, sealing the 2-0 series victory.
Strategic Execution and Team Synergy
Following the match, G2’s head coach, Josh ‘JoshRT’ Lee, highlighted the team’s strategy:
“We wanted to disrupt EDG’s usual playstyle from the outset and take them out of their comfort zone. Once we achieved that, our players demonstrated excellent in-game reads and quick adaptations, which was key to our success.”
In-game leader Jacob ‘valyn’ Batio echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing how G2’s coordinated aggression put EDG’s star player, Zheng ‘ZmjjKK’ Yongkang, on the back foot.
“We played with a stronger pack mentality from the start, matching their pace and making them second-guess their moves. Once we pushed them back, they couldn’t land those insane shots anymore, and that’s when we took control.”
G2 Eyes Historic Victory in the Grand Final
With this win, G2 Esports now prepares for the Grand Final on March 2nd, where they aim to make history as the first Ascension team to claim an international VCT title. The championship match will be played in a best-of-five format, with the winner taking home $250,000 (~£198,476) and five crucial Championship Points.
Fans can catch the action live on the official VCT YouTube and Twitch channels as G2 Esports looks to cap off their incredible tournament run with a title-winning performance.
