We’re heading into Week 2 of VCT LOCK//IN São Paulo, and some of the anticipated opening matches of all the occasion. Fnatic and Sentinels are destined to play an elimination sequence from the get-go, as their whole Spring Season hangs within the steadiness.
Sentinels vs Fnatic – Key Match within the Openers
Sentinels (NA) and Fnatic (EUNE) final fought throughout the VCT 2021: Stage 2 Masters – Reykjavík. Throughout this occasion; Sentinels managed to shove Fnatic into the Decrease Brackets and continued their win streak all the best way to the Grand Remaining. Fnatic did handle to get again on their toes and face Sentinels for a rematch within the Grand Remaining, however misplaced once more. The deciding map for each matches was Haven and it is going to be fascinating to see whether or not the 2 groups will flip up for a rendezvous on the map.
On paper, Fnatic appeared to have higher efficiency and a better presence throughout final season. Not like their opponent, Fnatic secured their spot within the Valorant Champions 2022 and positioned Fifth-Sixth. As well as, they gained 1st place within the VCT 2022: EMEA Stage 2 Challengers and 4th place within the Stage 2 Masters – Copenhagen. As considered one of their closing items of the puzzle, Fnatic signed Chronicle, the crew’s jack of all trades.
Nevertheless, Sentinels are coming in scorching with their 6-man roster which may present further flexibility for the crew. Even though they didn’t qualify for Valorant Champions 2022, they’re nonetheless crowd favourites.
With a frag monster like TenZ up their sleeve and an ex-XSET mastermind as their chief, there may be little to no assure that Fnatic is gonna have a simple time going through them. Sacy and pANcada, the Controller/Initiator duo are additionally a power to be reckoned with, exhibiting simply how standard and robust the Brazilian area and gamers have turn into within the Valorant esports scene.
Although Sentinels have beforehand proven to be greater than able to taking Fnatic down, they shouldn’t be underestimated. With a lot at stake, there isn’t a doubt that each groups will put up one hell of a combat.
Banter Galore
These two groups have some intense banter occurring all of the socials proper now. Pictures are fired in each course in anticipation of this match.
Sentinels posted this video mere hours earlier than the match:
In the meantime, Boaster has been teasing Sentinels all alongside.
With every part on the road tonight, we’re in for one hell of sequence.
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