VALORANT Champions Playoffs Day 3: China goes head-to-head!

As the excitement continues to surge through the gaming community, Day 3 of the VALORANT Champions 2023 playoffs arrived with an air of anticipation and adrenaline. This day was marked by the heart-pounding clashes of teams fighting for their tournament lives, as two elimination matches unfolded in the first round of the Lower Bracket. With each round played, the stakes grew higher, the plays more breathtaking, and the competition fiercer than ever before. As the virtual battlefield bore witness to the clash of tactical prowess and lightning-fast reflexes, fans and players alike held their breath, fully aware that every move could mean the difference between survival and elimination. The stage was set, the teams were ready, and the destiny of these VALORANT contenders hung in the balance.

Lower Bracket Round 1:

Game 1: Fnatic vs FUT Esports

After being put in the Lower BRacket, Fnatic were starting to feel like themselves again. They beat FUT at 2-0 in their series to advance to the Lower Bracket Quarterfinals.

FNC ban Pearl

FUT ban Fracture

FNC pick Split

FUT pick Haven

FNC ban Ascent

FUT ban Lotus

Bind remains

Map 1: Split

Fnatic had a strong start on Split. They managed to win the pistol and the 3 rounds that followed. FUT were only able to hold on to 2 rounds, as Fnatic mounted an Attack side masterclass. The Tokyo Champions won the remaining 6 back-to-back rounds to end the half at 10-2.

Fnatic again won the pistol round in the second half. However, this time they could only extend their lead to 1 more round. Which put them onto Map Point. FUT tried to halt them as they took 3 rounds straight. But Fnatic put the game to rest at 13-5.

Map 2: Haven

Fnatic again had an explosive start on Haven. They managed to win 4 rounds right off the bat. But FUT fought back. Winning 7 out of the 8 remaining rounds, they managed to turn it around at the end of the first half at 7-5.

But Fnatic had a much better showing on the Defense side. Only allowing FUT to take 2 rounds in the half, Fnatic won out the map at 13-9. Off the back of a 4 round win streak.

Fnatic have advanced into the Lower Bracket Quarterfinals. While FUT Esports have been eliminated from VALORANT Champions 2023.

Game 2: Bilibili Gaming vs EDward Gaming

On the other side, we had a Chinese derby on our hands. It was EDward Gaming who came out on top. They managed to beat Bilibili Gaming 2-1 in their series.

BLG ban Fracture

EDG ban Lotus

BLG pick Bind

EDG pick Split

BLG ban Pearl

EDG ban Ascent

Haven remains

Map 1: Bind

EDG had a dominating hold on Bind. They pulled off a near perfect Attack side, as they only conceded 2 rounds to BLG. They put themselves at a strong 10-2 in the first half.

Although BLG did try to halt EDG’s momentum. They managed to win out the pistol round in the second half. But they could only claw back 1 more round after that. EDG rebounded, and won 3 rounds straight. They won the map at a staggering 13-4.

Map 2: Split

BLG fought back on Split. Managing to one-up EDG on their own map pick, they showed off a terrific first half. They won the pistol, and steadily built momentum to end the half at 8-4.

However, EDG refused to go down without a fight. Showing off similar prowess on their Defense side, EDG gave out only 4 rounds. As BLG managed to get onto Map Point, EDG won out the final round to push the map into Overtime.

BLG managed to dominate this Overtime series, as they won 3 out of 4 rounds to win the map at 15-13.

Map 3: Haven

BLG had a strong start on Haven. They managed to win 4 rounds right off the bat. But EDG answered right back as they won the 4 rounds after. It was back and forth between the two teams. They looked inseparable, as the first half ended at 6-6.

However, EDG managed to find their groove on their Attacking side. They won 4 rounds right off the bat in the second half. BLG tried to fight back, as they managed to claw back 4 rounds. But EGD were relentless, as they closed out the map at 13-10.

EDG stave off elimination, as they move ahead into the next round. Meanwhile, BiliBili Gaming’s Champions journey has been put to an end.

Image Source: Valorant Esports

End of Day 3:

Day 3 of VALORANT Champions 2023 playoffs delivered thrilling elimination matches. Fnatic secured Quarterfinals with flawless Split and gritty Haven victories against FUT Esports. EDward Gaming triumphed 2-1 over Bilibili Gaming, showcasing tenacity on Split and unyielding spirit on Haven. As the dust settles, anticipation builds for upcoming clashes, as the stakes rise and the battle for supremacy escalates in the VALORANT Champions 2023 playoffs.