RRQ Valorant finally earns their first win in VCT Pacific 2025 Stage 2 by defeating Gen. GEsports in a thrilling 2-1 series. Can they maintain the momentum toward Valorant Champions 2025?
TheVCT Pacific 2025 Stage 2 is heating up with intense matches between the top 12Valorant teams in the Pacific region. This stage is more than just a fight forglory, teams are scrambling for Champions Points and securing a spot at theprestigious Valorant Champions 2025. In the midst of this fierce competition,RRQ Valorant finally found their rhythm and clinched a much-needed victoryagainst Gen.G Esports on July 20, 2025.
Aftera rocky start to Stage 2, including a tough loss to Global Esports, RRQ facedmounting pressure. Their next opponent? None other than Gen.G Esports, theirfierce rivals from VCT Pacific Stage 1 and the Valorant Esports World Cup 2025.This BO3 (best-of-three) series proved to be one of the most thrillingshowdowns of the stage so far.
Theopening map, Sunset, showcased the fire RRQ had been missing in previousmatches. The early game was balanced, with both squads trading rounds. However,RRQ soon found their momentum, closing out the first half with a 7-5 lead.
Inthe second half, RRQ stormed ahead with four unanswered rounds. Gen.G tried tomount a comeback, but RRQ reached match point and showed no signs of slowingdown. With key plays from M0nyet, who took down Foxy9 and later Ash for thefinal kill, RRQ closed the first map 13-6 in dominating fashion.
Thesecond map, Ascent, painted a completely different picture. Gen.G came outswinging and seemed to have downloaded RRQ’s strategies. RRQ struggled to findtheir footing, managing only two rounds in the first half, which ended 10-2 infavor of Gen.G.
AlthoughRRQ attempted a comeback in the second half, the gap was too wide. Gen.G stayedcomposed, capitalizing on every mistake RRQ made and closing the map 13-6. Withthe series tied at 1-1, all eyes turned to the final map: Haven.
Havendelivered a heart-racing finish to this rivalry. Gen.G once again had the earlyadvantage, leading 8-4 at the half. But RRQ, known for their late-gameresilience, regrouped and executed a series of disciplined, calculated plays toslowly even the score.
Withmomentum building, RRQ clawed their way to match point in a back-and-forthslugfest. Jemkin delivered a crucial opening kill on T3xture, then eliminatedboth Foxy9 and Kar0n in quick succession. Xffero took out Munchkin, andCrazyguy landed the final blow on Ash to seal the map 13-11 and the series 2-1for RRQ Valorant.
Thisvictory marks RRQ Valorant’s first win in VCT Pacific 2025 Stage 2 and comes ata critical juncture in the tournament. Their performance not only reaffirmstheir potential as one of the top contenders in the Pacific region but alsoprovides a much-needed boost in Champions Points, which could determine theirticket to Valorant Champions 2025.
Jemkin,M0nyet, Xffero, and the rest of the squad played with renewed synergy,patience, and confidence. Especially notable was the mental composure theydisplayed under pressure, traits that will be essential as they move forward inthe competition.
Afterthis morale-boosting win over Gen.G Esports, RRQ Valorant sets their sights ontheir next matchup against long-time rivals Nongshim RedForce. Fans are eagerto see whether this victory can spark a winning streak for Sang Raja as theycontinue their journey in VCT Pacific 2025 Stage 2.
Withonly a few matches left in the group stage, every win matters. RRQ mustmaintain their high level of play and consistently perform across all maps ifthey hope to secure a playoff spot and, ultimately, a place in ValorantChampions 2025. The fight is far from over, but RRQ has shown they have what ittakes to rise from the ashes.
VCTPacific 2025 Stage 2 is not just about winning, it’s about survival. Teams thatfail to deliver strong performances risk falling out of contention for theChampions slot and could even face relegation. For organizations like RRQ,known for their legacy in Southeast Asian esports, underperformance is not anoption.
TheRRQ squad will need to study their upcoming opponents closely, work on closingtheir defensive gaps (as exposed in Ascent), and ensure they bring consistentfirepower across every round. The map pool variety, adaptability, and clutchfactor will all be tested in the coming weeks.
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