DRX Defeats Talon Esports to Book Semifinals Spot in VCT LOCK//IN
DRX defeated Talon Esports 2-1 to book a semifinal spot from the Alpha Bracket at the Valorant Champions Tour LOCK//IN in São Paulo, Brazil.
To the semis we go! Thank you all for your support!
4강 진출 확정! 응원해주신 팬분들에게 진심으로 감사드립니다!
GGWP @Talon_esports
–#DRXWIN #PaveTheWay #VCTLOCKIN pic.twitter.com/zvcHqEVQo2— DRX VS @ #VCTLOCKIN (@DRX_VS) February 19, 2023
It was a competitive Game 1 on Fracture but Talon Esports drew first blood with a 13-10 win. DRX’s composition featured a sentinel-less, dual-controller setup with Omen and Viper but it was unable to stop Apiwat “garnetS” Apiraksukumal and the rest of the Talon crew.
DRX bounced back come Game 2 through a dominant 13-6 finish at Ascent. Initially, it looked like Talon carried over their Game 1-winning momentum but DRX managed to keep it close, ending the first half with a 6-6 tie. However, DRX then went on a seven-round rampage to close it out without giving Talon any chances of coming back.
DRX then claimed the decider map on Icebox with a 13-10 win. Despite losing the first three rounds, DRX finished the first half 7-5 in their favor and eventually closed the game as defenders in Round 23 without losing the lead.
With their win, DRX will proceed to the semifinals of the entire VCT LOCK//IN tournament wherein they will face fellow Alpha Bracket competitor LOUD to determine who will reach the grand finals against Omega Bracket’s top team.
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