{"id":35937,"date":"2024-05-23T20:39:48","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T00:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/?p=35937"},"modified":"2024-05-23T20:39:48","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T00:39:48","slug":"g2-fpx-claim-opening-day-victories-at-vct-masters-shanghai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/g2-fpx-claim-opening-day-victories-at-vct-masters-shanghai\/","title":{"rendered":"G2 &#038; FPX claim opening day victories at VCT Masters Shanghai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/valorant\/champions-tour\/masters-shanghai\/\" title=\"VCT Masters Shanghai betting guide\">VALORANT Champions Tour Masters Shanghai 2024<\/a> kicked off with a bang as the world&#8217;s top 12 teams collided in an electrifying display of skill and strategy.<\/p>\n<p>The tournament began with a much-anticipated clash between G2 Esports and T1, a rivalry that extends across multiple esports titles.<\/p>\n<p>G2 emerged victorious with a 2-1 win, setting the stage for an intense competition.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">G2 Esports win their opening series at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/VALORANTMasters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#VALORANTMasters<\/a> Shanghai! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/G2ARMY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#G2ARMY<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VsPvKhJn1J\">pic.twitter.com\/VsPvKhJn1J<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; VALORANT Champions Tour (@ValorantEsports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ValorantEsports\/status\/1793594507692519650?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The opening match took place on Breeze, where rounds were fiercely contested.<\/p>\n<p>T1 initially showcased their prowess, taking the lead on what is considered their best map.<\/p>\n<p>However, G2 Esports turned the tide after the side switch, dominating the sandy shores and securing the first map of the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>T1 struck back on Icebox, delivering a near-perfect performance.<\/p>\n<p>Their aggressive playstyle earned them 11 rounds on attack, while G2 could only manage one.<\/p>\n<p>T1 continued their momentum on defence, quickly wrapping up the map with a 13-1 victory, levelling the series.<\/p>\n<p>The decisive third game on Lotus was a spectacle of high-stakes <a href=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/valorant\/\" title=\"VALORANT betting guide\">VALORANT<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The teams traded rounds until they reached overtime, tied at 12-12.<\/p>\n<p>G2 then demonstrated their resilience, winning the next two rounds decisively to clinch the match.<\/p>\n<p>Another highlight of the day was FunPlus Phoenix&#8217;s (FPX) dramatic win over FUT Esports.<\/p>\n<p>This series, which extended to three maps, showcased the strategic depth and resilience of FPX, marking their first international triumph.<\/p>\n<p>The match began on Sunset, FUT&#8217;s chosen map, where they initially led.<\/p>\n<p>However, FPX quickly adapted, ending the first half with a commanding 9-3 lead and eventually winning 13-7.<\/p>\n<p>On Lotus, FPX&#8217;s pick, FUT fought back, closing the first half 8-4.<\/p>\n<p>FPX, led by standout performances from Chang &#8220;BerLIN&#8221; Po-lin and Qu &#8220;Life&#8221; Donghao, launched a strong comeback, though FUT ultimately won 14-12 in overtime.<\/p>\n<p>The decider map, Icebox, saw FUT take an early lead with an 8-4 first half.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, FPX staged a remarkable turnaround, winning nine consecutive rounds to secure a 13-10 victory and a 2-1 series win.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">FunPlus Phoenix defends their home turf and comes away with the series win! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/VALORANTMasters?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#VALORANTMasters<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fExYdOWZaJ\">pic.twitter.com\/fExYdOWZaJ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; VALORANT Champions Tour (@ValorantEsports) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ValorantEsports\/status\/1793646377916133742?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>This victory not only highlighted their potential as strong contenders but also set the tone for their campaign in Shanghai.<\/p>\n<p>With the Swiss stage format, both G2 and FPX have taken crucial first steps towards the playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>T1 and FUT Esports, despite their losses, still have opportunities to advance.<\/p>\n<p>The Swiss stage leads to a do-or-die double-elimination bracket, ensuring that every match is critical.<\/p>\n<p>FPX&#8217;s coach, Deng &#8220;NaThanD&#8221; Senqiao, emphasized the team&#8217;s readiness to adapt and counter their opponents&#8217; strategies, showcasing their confidence and strategic flexibility.<\/p>\n<p>FUT Esports, under coach GAIS, remains focused on growth and the bigger picture, aiming for qualification for <a href=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/valorant\/champions-tour\/valorant-champions\/\" title=\"VALORANT Champions betting guide\">VALORANT Champions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>VCT Masters Shanghai continues on Friday with two more matches set to take place.<\/p>\n<h2>Friday&#8217;s VCT Masters Shanghai series<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"pageList\">\n<li>Gen.G (-188.68) vs Leviatan (+137) @ 4pm CST<\/li>\n<li>Team Heretics (-1000) vs Dragon Ranger Gaming (+550) @ 7pm CST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/news\/\" class=\"contentLinkBtn\">Esports news<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>G2 Esports and FunPlus Phoenix claimed opening day victories in their Swiss Stage matches at VCT Masters Shanghai 2024.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":35391,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ghostkit_customizer_options":"","ghostkit_custom_css":"","ghostkit_custom_js_head":"","ghostkit_custom_js_foot":"","ghostkit_typography":"","wds_primary_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[669,3056,103,628,1150,1610,3307],"class_list":["post-35937","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-funplus-phoenix","tag-fut-esports","tag-g2-esports","tag-t1","tag-valorant","tag-valorant-champions-tour","tag-vct-masters-shanghai"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35937"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35937"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35937\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35939,"href":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35937\/revisions\/35939"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35391"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35937"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35937"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35937"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}