Dep makes historical past as ZETA Division continues its higher bracket run in VCT Pacific LCQ
Within the higher semifinal conflict of the continuing VCT Pacific League, ZETA Division and RRQ (Rex Regum Qeon) squared off in a fierce battle for a spot within the winner’s finals. The final time the 2 groups locked horns, the Japanese facet got here out on high, and so they have been as soon as once more the favourite this time. Because the match unfolded, ZETA once more triumphed over the SEA staff, however not after delivering one of the crucial intensely aggressive collection within the historical past of Valorant.
Credit score: Riot Video games
ZETA Division Scrape Previous RRQ
The primary map, Haven, was a sweep by the Indonesian staff. Persevering with their dominant type from the earlier match, RRQ stomped previous the Japanese staff, securing a convincing victory with a rating of 13-3.
Lord @rrq_ejay ends Map 1 with a bang 💣 #LCQPacific
— VCT Pacific @ LCQ (@vctpacific) July 20, 2023
After a powerful begin on the next map, the SEA Giants gave the impression to be on observe for the higher bracket finals, main with a rating of 4-0. Nonetheless, TENNN and Co turned the tide of the sport masterfully and barely gave any probability to RRQ after that preliminary success. TENNN’s constant and impactful efficiency on Raze was pivotal in securing this map win for ZETA Division, with a ultimate rating of 13-8.
Approaching the third and decider map, it appeared like anybody’s recreation. The Japanese facet established a stable lead within the first half on Ascent. Nonetheless, Ascent’s infamous favoritism in direction of the protection facet offered a possibility for RRQ to stage a comeback, successful six consecutive rounds and regaining management.
The match finally prolonged into time beyond regulation, remodeling right into a slugfest between the 2 groups. Following 40 rounds of relentless Valorant, ZETA Division finally emerged triumphant over RRQ within the eighth time beyond regulation, etching this epic showdown as one of many longest maps within the historical past of VCT.
40 rounds of INSANE VALORANT in Ascent! #LCQPacific pic.twitter.com/RlW6l4Aaq3
— VCT Pacific @ LCQ (@vctpacific) July 20, 2023
With this win, ZETA is certain for the winner’s ultimate, the place they are going to face the winner of Staff Secret vs GEN.G. RRQ, however, discover themselves within the decrease bracket as they await the loser of that matchup.
Dep Units New LAN Kill Document
Within the decisive ultimate map on Ascent, ZETA’s Dep achieved the exceptional feat of breaking the document for the best variety of kills on a LAN occasion. Dep dropped the 40-bomb and closed out the collection in model with a 1v2 clutch. Ultimately, his tally of kills reached an astounding 42, surpassing the previous record set simply 5 days prior within the Ascension EMEA by Nathan “nataNk” Bocqueho from Acend.
.@Dep_ow simply broke the kill document on LAN with 42 kills.
He delivered the successful kills in spherical 40 too.@zetadivision wanted a savior, the kid of god answered the decision. #LCQPacific pic.twitter.com/rOodgOWN3m
— VCT Pacific @ LCQ (@vctpacific) July 20, 2023
Most Kills on LAN
- 42 – Yuuma “Dep” Hisamoto (ZETA Division)
- 40 – Nathan “nataNk” Bocqueho (Acend)
- 39 – Cahya “Monyet” Nugraha (World Esports)
- 38 – David “xffero” Monangin (Increase Esports)
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