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Rising from the ashes of defeat, Fancy United concludes the final day of VCT 2022 - Stage 2 with a flawless victory against their toughest adversaries!
History refuses to repeat itself!
Revisiting the early days of 2022, when the top 16 VALORANT teams in Vietnam competed in VCT 2022 - Stage 1, CES and FCY stood out as the dominant forces.
Surpassing 14 formidable opponents, both teams rose to the forefront and represented Vietnam in the prestigious VCT APAC Stage 1 tournament. Now, in Stage 2, this legendary rivalry is reignited, scripting a narrative identical to their past encounters.
During that time, CES's lineup was significantly superior to the general standard of teams participating in Stage 1. Fielding a star-studded roster with extensive experience in major tournaments, standout names like Akasi, Kishi, Daicute, Loki… remain irreplaceable pillars that Fancy must strategize against.
Notably, the appearance of the monstrous entity “Redneval” served as the decisive spark that enabled CES to overturn a 0-2 deficit to a 3-2 victory, much to the astonishment of YesicaN and their teammates.
Initially appearing to merely toy with their opponents in the first two matches, CES defied expectations of a comeback against FCY in the third match. In a fierce and dramatic clash, CES members couldn't halt FCY's surge of momentum, resulting in narrow defeats in all three concluding matches of the season.
Nevertheless, CES cannot be faulted for their efforts. If there's one reason for their defeat, it can only be attributed to FCY truly hitting their stride at the most crucial juncture.
Assessing the overall outcome, Coach Kawa believes FCY has learned much and prepared meticulously for this Finals. He shares: “From our defeat in Stage 1, our team has gleaned valuable lessons. In that season, we also originated from the lower bracket and had continuous matches against BAAM beforehand. Hence, the showdown with CES left the entire team physically fatigued, leading to unstable performance in the most crucial matches. To prevent a recurrence, we've prepared a plethora of nourishment to bolster our members, ensuring they compete at their peak physical condition!”.
VCT 2022 - Stage 2 Challengers VN: A Season Full of Emotion
Returning to offline competition after a prolonged delay, the Play-offs of VCT 2022 - Stage 2 garnered attention from gamers nationwide. The pinnacle was undoubtedly the recent Finals, where thousands of spectators from all corners of the nation tuned in to witness the intense battle for survival between CES and FCY. Particularly in Hanoi, numerous passionate fans braved the elements, gathering to fervently support their beloved team.
Arriving early as one of the spectators, third-year student Thai Hoang from the Electric Power University expressed immense surprise at the turnout at the venue: “I heard the news that it would rain in the evening, so I arranged my schedule to arrive very early. However, as time passed, I was increasingly surprised by the large number of spectators despite the heavy traffic. Perhaps everyone is extremely excited because professional VALORANT tournaments like this are rarely held directly in Hanoi”.
Echoing the vibrant atmosphere post-SEA Games 31, Esports tournaments are garnering more attention and establishing a solid foundation for future development. Once again, congratulations to Fancy United Esports for successfully defeating the reigning champions, CERBERUS Esports, to become the champions of VCT 2022 - Stage 2 Challengers VN. Hopefully, FCY will maintain their current form and continue to excel in upcoming international tournaments!
