VCT 2026: EMEA Kickoff — GIANTX defeat Team Heretics in a clean 2:0 sweep
GIANTX delivered one of the early upsets of VCT 2026: EMEA Kickoff, confidently defeating Team Heretics in a Mid Bracket Round 2 Best of 3 series. Despite entering the match as underdogs, GIANTX showed a composed and well-structured performance, closing the series 2:0 and sending Heretics to the lower bracket.
GIANTX controlled the series across both maps, staying disciplined in key moments and capitalizing on Team Heretics’ mistakes to secure a convincing victory.
Abyss — 13:10 GIANTX
The opening map was highly competitive. Team Heretics kept the score close throughout, but GIANTX remained calm in late rounds and edged out a narrow 13:10 win to take the series lead.
Haven — 13:7 GIANTX
On Haven, GIANTX looked far more confident. Strong mid-round calls and cleaner executions allowed them to pull ahead early and close the map with authority, leaving little room for a comeback.
GIANTX entered the match as clear underdogs, with Team Heretics favored in most pre-match predictions and holding the historical advantage. However, GIANTX exceeded expectations with a controlled and disciplined showing on both maps, ultimately securing a surprising clean sweep. The win keeps GIANTX in the main bracket of the tournament, while Team Heretics drop to the lower bracket, where every match from this point forward becomes an elimination test.
VCT 2026: EMEA Kickoff features 12 teams and serves as a crucial early-season event, with results directly impacting qualification for Masters Santiago. Fnatic entered the tournament as one of the clear title contenders, and this performance sent a strong message that the team is ready to fight for the top from the very beginning of the season.
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