EDG and Dragon Ranger Gaming Advance in VCT China Kickoff Lower Bracket

TLDR

EDward Gaming defeats Xi Lai Gaming 2-1
Dragon Ranger Gaming eliminates FunPlus Phoenix 2-1
Both teams secure top-four positions
Next matches: EDG vs DRG, winner faces loser of Bilibili Gaming vs Trace

Key Highlights

In a thrilling day of VCT China Kickoff action, both EDward Gaming and Dragon Ranger Gaming secured crucial victories in the lower bracket, keeping their Masters Bangkok dreams alive.

EDG vs XLG: Champions Prevail

World champions EDward Gaming showed their resilience in a hard-fought series against Xi Lai Gaming, winning 2-1 with map scores:

Lotus: XLG 14-12 EDG
Bind: EDG 13-10 XLG
Haven: EDG 13-0 XLG

The final map showcased EDG’s dominance with a perfect 13-0 victory, highlighted by nobody’s outstanding performance of 17-3 K/D. The series demonstrated EDG’s ability to bounce back from their previous upper bracket loss against Trace Esports.

DRG’s Path to Top Four

Dragon Ranger Gaming continued their impressive run by defeating FunPlus Phoenix in another 2-1 series:

Abyss: DRG 13-11 FPX
Pearl: FPX 13-1 DRG
Haven: DRG 13-7 FPX

This victory marks a significant milestone for Dragon Ranger Gaming, as they secure their first top-four finish and move closer to a potential Masters Bangkok qualification.

Tournament Implications

The results have significant implications for the teams:

EDG and DRG remain in contention for Masters Bangkok
FPX is eliminated and must wait until March for VCT China Stage 1
Both advancing teams secure valuable Championship points

Upcoming Matches

The tournament continues with these crucial matchups:

EDward Gaming vs Dragon Ranger Gaming (Lower Round 4)
Bilibili Gaming vs Trace (Winner’s Bracket)

The winner of EDG vs DRG will face the loser of Bilibili Gaming vs Trace for the final Masters Bangkok qualification spot.