ULF Esports eliminate PCIFIC Esports with a 2:0 sweep at VCT 2026: EMEA Kickoff
ULF Esports knocked PCIFIC Esports out of VCT 2026: EMEA Kickoff, dominating the Best of 3 series with a 2:0 victory. The matchup showed ULF’s strong coordination and map control, leaving PCIFIC struggling to find momentum on either map.
ULF Esports set the pace early and maintained control throughout, capitalizing on PCIFIC’s mistakes and consistently winning key duels to secure a clean sweep.
Split — 13:5 ULF Esports
The opening map immediately favored ULF Esports. They dominated both defense and attack, quickly building an early lead. PCIFIC Esports managed only 5 rounds (3 on defense, 2 on attack), while ULF controlled the majority of engagements and maintained pressure across the map.Split clearly became a problem for PCIFIC, as ULF efficiently blocked approaches and won crucial duels, closing the map decisively 13:5.
Abyss — 13:8 ULF Esports
On Abyss, PCIFIC showed signs of improvement, but ULF Esports remained in control. ULF consistently executed their attacks and defenses while keeping strong map presence, building and maintaining the lead throughout the match. PCIFIC managed 8 rounds, with several good responses, but could not overturn ULF’s momentum.ULF’s disciplined play, strong peak timings, and superior rotations ensured the map ended 13:8, completing the series sweep.
ULF Esports controlled the tempo on both maps, particularly on Split, where they quickly pulled ahead. PCIFIC Esports had minor successes on Abyss but failed to shift the series in their favor. The 2:0 victory keeps ULF Esports in the tournament, while PCIFIC Esports are eliminated after a series defined by ULF’s consistency and strategic discipline.
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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