{"id":37767,"date":"2024-08-18T19:41:21","date_gmt":"2024-08-18T23:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/?p=37767"},"modified":"2024-08-18T19:41:21","modified_gmt":"2024-08-18T23:41:21","slug":"sentinels-heretics-stay-alive-at-valorant-champions-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/sentinels-heretics-stay-alive-at-valorant-champions-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Sentinels & Heretics stay alive at VALORANT Champions 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

In one of the most anticipated rivalries in VALORANT<\/a> history, Sentinels eliminated Fnatic from VALORANT Champions 2024, winning a thrilling series 2-1.<\/p>\n

This was the fourth international meeting between the two teams, with Sentinels leading the head-to-head record heading into the second round lower bracket clash.<\/p>\n

The elimination match was played across Sunset, Bind, and Lotus.<\/p>\n

Sentinels chose Sunset, Fnatic picked Bind, and Lotus served as the decider.<\/p>\n

The opening map, Sunset, saw Fnatic take a commanding 8-4 lead at halftime, thanks to solid team play and superior post-plant setups.<\/p>\n

However, Sentinels’ IGL, Mohamed “johnqt” Amine Ouarid, made pivotal mid-game adjustments, enabling a strong comeback.<\/p>\n

They edged out Fnatic 13-11 on the back of johnqt’s standout performance, where he led the server with 23 kills.<\/p>\n

Fnatic responded on Bind, their map pick, dominating their attack half to secure a 13-9 victory.<\/p>\n

Their execution on the B site in Round 20 was particularly impressive, leaving Sentinels’ economy in shambles for the remainder of the map.<\/p>\n

The decider on Lotus was a more one-sided affair, with Sentinels controlling both halves.<\/p>\n

Their clean attack led to an 8-4 halftime lead, and they swiftly closed out the map 13-6.<\/p>\n

Despite Fnatic’s attempts to mount a comeback, they couldn’t overcome Sentinels’ economic and strategic advantage.<\/p>\n

Nikita “Derke” Sirmitev finished with the most kills in the series at 61, but it wasn’t enough to keep Fnatic’s Champions campaign alive.<\/p>\n

Sentinels now advance to the lower bracket semifinals at INSPIRE Arena, where they will face Team Heretics, who stunned DRX in another intense elimination series.<\/p>\n

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THE LOWER BRACKET RUN IS ON FOR SEN CITY! <\/p>\n

SENTINELS LOCK IN TOP 4 AT #VALORANTChampions<\/a> SEOUL! pic.twitter.com\/3QCr8mr0yF<\/a><\/p>\n

— VALORANT Champions Tour (@ValorantEsports) August 18, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n