GenG Beats Paper Rex to Win VCT 2024 Pacific Kickoff

GenG seizes the VCT 2024 Pacific Kickoff after beating Paper Rex within the Grand Ultimate. Try our recap of the match for all the small print

The VCT 2024 Pacific Kickoff featured all of the franchised groups from the APAC area preventing for the 2 coveted spots within the Masters Madrid. Having already secured their Masters slots, the finalists clashed for the superior seeding. Following an exhilarating showdown, GenG secured a 3-1 victory over the reigning Pacific Champions.

The Golden Waves are on prime of the Pacific!@geng_gold wins the #VCTPacific Kickoff 🏆 pic.twitter.com/Dh44yblVJ1

— VCT Pacific (@vctpacific) February 25, 2024

With a totally overhauled roster, GenG entered the occasion with modest expectations. Regardless of this, the Korean workforce defied the chances, progressing to the finals by defeating formidable opponents similar to DRX, ZETA Division, and Crew Secret. Now, with this win, GenG has develop into the primary APAC workforce aside from DRX and PRX to assert the crown of Pacific Champions.

VCT 2024 Pacific Kickoff- Grand Ultimate

GenG has not had essentially the most success in opposition to Paper Rex prior to now. They have been 0-2 down in opposition to the Singaporean giants in H2H coming into this matchup, with the latest loss coming earlier on this very occasion. As for the map picks, GenG began by banning Sundown, the place they struggled essentially the most in opposition to PRX within the earlier matchup, whereas PRX selected to ban Icebox.

The maps that can decide our very first Kickoff Winner! 🏆@geng_gold vs @pprxteam is about to start out!#VCTPacific | 📺 pic.twitter.com/aP9rpvndh7

— VCT Pacific (@vctpacific) February 25, 2024

Paper Rex vs GenG Map 1: Ascent

How the match began offered a glimpse into how the collection could be performed out. GenG placed on a masterclass on Ascent as they ended the primary map with a rating of 13-5. Aside from the pistol spherical on Protection, they have been just about flawless all through.

It is scary to see @t3xture_kr having this a lot enjoyable.#VCTPacific pic.twitter.com/WQVqPPxaZ0

— VCT Pacific (@vctpacific) February 25, 2024

t3xture, maintaining together with his unimaginable kind this occasion, was on a tear this map. With 23 kills and a KDA of just below 1.6, the previous GE participant proved why he’s hailed as the brand new Korean Jett.

Paper Rex vs GenG Map 2: Cut up

The reigning Pacific Champions didn’t take lengthy to hit again, making a powerful comeback on their chosen map of Cut up. f0rsaken and Co secured a decisive 13-4 win, sending a press release that they weren’t going out with no combat. Following an 8-4 first half, PRX didn’t lose a single spherical on their Protection earlier than taking the map house.

You’ll be able to’t put a leash on @smthlikeyou11 😤#VCTPacific pic.twitter.com/mBE6ykTw3e

— VCT Pacific (@vctpacific) February 25, 2024

Paper Rex’s domination on this map was not due to any particular person efficiency, which, most of the time, is the case for them. As an alternative, it was a collective effort. Nevertheless, mindfreak on Omen was extraordinarily clutch, with a number of match-winning multi-kills and clutches.

Paper Rex vs GenG Map 3: Lotus

Lotus was the one map the place we truly bought to witness a back-and-forth battle between the 2 Asian giants. GenG bought a flying begin after profitable each the pistol and the bonus spherical. Nevertheless, regardless of the early lead, they ended the half on the again foot with a 7-5 rating in favor of PRX.

Why did you’re taking his ace once more, @MUNCHKING_ 😅@t3xture_kr | #VCTPacific pic.twitter.com/xESqQxRJgn

— VCT Pacific (@vctpacific) February 25, 2024

Within the subsequent half, we noticed GenG using their double controller composition to the fullest to showcase a masterful offensive show as they clinched the sport with a rating of 13-11. Each Controller gamers of GenG have been impeccable on this map. As for PRX, Monyet struggled on Raze and remained largely ineffective all through the map.

Paper Rex vs GenG Map 4: Bind

Traditionally, Paper Rex has maintained a powerful observe file on Bind, with the map’s design and structure aligning completely with their aggressive playstyle. All through each halves, Lakia and his workforce refused to provide Paper Rex room to adapt to their fast-paced gameplay. Finally, with a rating of 13-4, GenG bagged their first-ever VCT title.

The Rookie MVP 😤@Karonvlrt is already gathering titles on his 1st yr enjoying with @geng_gold!#VCTPacific pic.twitter.com/phjYjC3oH6

— VCT Pacific (@vctpacific) February 25, 2024

Karon, within the Controller function, was the simplest participant on the server throughout this map. Not simply on Bind, his influence all through the collection was second to none, resulting in him profitable the MVP award of the VCT 2024 Pacific Kickoff.

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