EDward Gaming eliminate 100 Thieves with 2–1 victory in EWC 2025 VALORANT group stage
2941Riyadh, July 9, 2025 — In a tense elimination match at the Esports World Cup 2025, Chinese squad EDward Gaming delivered a comeback win over 100 Thieves, taking the series 2–1 and ending the North American team’s tournament run in Riyadh.
The Best-of-3 showdown featured back-and-forth action across three maps:
- Haven — 100 Thieves opened strong, showcasing clean executes and map control to secure a 13–8 win.
- Sunset — EDward Gaming responded with sharp mid-round adjustments and punished over-aggression, taking it 13–7.
- Ascent (Decider) — In a closely contested final map, EDG edged out their opponents 13–10, sealing the series and survival.
Standout Players
The hero for EDward Gaming was ZmjjKK on Jett, lighting up the scoreboard with 26 kills and an impressive 201 ADR. His dominance in key rounds helped shift momentum and secure the deciding map.
For 100 Thieves, Asuna put up a solid showing on KAY/O with an 18/16/14 performance on Ascent, while Cryocells on Jett contributed 19 kills despite the team falling short in the end.
Turning Point
After losing Haven, EDG showed mental resilience and composure. Their teamplay tightened on Sunset, with better post-plant control and confident retakes. On Ascent, their adaptation to 100T’s set plays paid off, with ZmjjKK’s entries and clutches making the difference.
100 Thieves had their moments but struggled to maintain momentum after their initial lead. Critical late-round losses and missed trades cost them in the final stretch of Ascent.
What’s Next?
With this win, EDward Gaming advance to the Decider Match, where they will face Gen.G on July 10 for a spot in the playoffs.For 100 Thieves, the loss marks the end of their EWC 2025 journey — an early exit for the NA hopefuls in a highly competitive group.
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