The Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific 2025 Stage 2 competition continues, with the Lower Bracket Finals featuring two new teams: Rex Regum Qeon (RRQ) and TALON. Held in Tokyo, Japan, Valorant fans packed the LaLa Arena Tokyo Bay Stadium. Fans eagerly awaited which team would advance to the VCT Pacific 2025 Stage 2 Grand Finals, where they faced Paper Rex.

The journeys of both teams were certainly extraordinary. TALON pulled off a major upset in the Upper Bracket of the VCT Pacific 2025 Stage 2 playoffs, defeating renowned teams like Nongshim Redforce and DRX before ultimately falling to Paper Rex and dropping to the Lower Bracket. Meanwhile, RRQ experienced some less than ideal luck early in the playoffs.

After being defeated by T1, RRQ dropped to the lower bracket and surprisingly defeated several up-and-coming South Korean teams, including Gen.G Esports and DRX, before finally gaining revenge on T1 and advancing to the Lower Bracket Final, or Tokyo Finals, of VCT Pacific 2025 Stage 2, where they faced TALON. It was truly an incredible journey for both teams.

However, in the end, only one team will face Paper Rex in the Grand Final of VCT Pacific 2025 Stage 2. And that's what RRQ and TALON are fighting for. Who will secure that final spot? Curious about the outcome of the RRQ vs. TALON match? Check out the full review here.

Defeating TALON, RRQ Advances to the Grand Final of VCT Pacific 2025 Stage 2

The match between RRQ and TALON will take place on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at LaLa Arena, Tokyo Bay Stadium, Tokyo, Japan. The match was played in a best-of-five (BO5) series format, with both teams playing on Bind (picked by TALON), Haven (picked by RRQ), Corrode (picked by TALON), Icebox (picked by RRQ), and Sunset, the deciding map for both teams.

In Game 1, Bind, TALON managed to take the lead over RRQ. However, this lead was short-lived, and the two teams engaged in a fierce battle. However, brilliant performances from Primmie and Thyy hampered RRQ's progress. The first half ended with a 9-3 lead for TALON. TALON regained the lead in the second half, with Primmie once again proving a superstar.

TALON managed to increase their points tally, but RRQ tried to catch up. They secured a point. TALON secured match point, and in the deciding round, TALON managed to disrupt RRQ's defensive formation and secured a 13-4 victory in Game 1. Moving on to game 2, Haven, TALON once again dominated the early game over RRQ.

Attempting to catch up, RRQ fell completely behind. The JitboyS and Killua combo proved key to TALON's strength in game 2. Trying to catch up, RRQ finally secured the final round before the turnaround, ending the first half with an 8-4 lead for TALON. TALON regained the lead in the second half, as RRQ continued to try to close the gap. In the deciding round, Primmie secured two opening kills. RRQ attempted to force their way into the A-site area, but two kills from Thyy sealed the victory for TALON with a score of 13-7.

Moving on to game 3, Corrode, RRQ turned things around. Just like game 1, the two teams once again engaged in a fierce battle early on. However, TALON managed to outscore RRQ and close the first half with a 7-5 lead. RRQ managed to retaliate in the second half, leaving TALON flustered and unable to move forward. Nevertheless, TALON eventually closed the gap. RRQ managed to secure match point. In the deciding round, Primmie was taken down, but JitboyS surprisingly took down three RRQ players.

Xffero, left alone, provided RRQ's hope. A clutch of three TALON players was taken down, giving Xffero the first point for RRQ on Corrode. Moving on to game 4, Icebox, the two teams once again engaged in a fierce battle early on. RRQ played well on defense, ending the first half with a score of 7-5. RRQ managed to add to their points in the second half, with aggressive play from all players key.

Match point was secured, but TALON continued to fight back. In the deciding round, RRQ traded quickly. With a 2v2 situation remaining, Monyet and Jemkin finally managed to equalize the score for RRQ, 2-2, with a 13-6 victory on Icebox. Sunset, the deciding map, proved key. Who will advance to the Grand Finals of VCT Pacific 2025 Stage 2?

Playing on Sunset, the deciding map, RRQ dominated the early game. On-point attacks from Crazyguy and Monyet left TALON helpless on this decisive map. Nevertheless, TALON managed to close the gap and ultimately closed the first half with a score of 8-4. In the second half, TALON managed to build momentum for a comeback.

The JitboyS and Killua combo was once again the key to TALON's success. TALON managed to take the lead with a narrow lead. TALON secured match point, but RRQ refused to give up easily on this map. Jemkin's epic performance saved RRQ and sent the Kings into overtime. In the first overtime, three TALON players were eliminated.

Crws and Killua were left facing five RRQ players. Two kills from Kushy gave RRQ their first point in overtime. Playing as defenders, RRQ opted for an aggressive and pressure-driven play, and JitboyS fell. RRQ managed to take down TALON players in the mid area, paving the way for victory. The remaining Crws, and ultimately Jemkin, sealed the victory, securing RRQ's place in the VCT Pacific 2025 Stage 2 Grand Finals, where they will face Paper Rex on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

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