Paper Rex eliminate G2 Esports 2–1 in Lower Bracket at VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026

The match between G2 Esports and Paper Rex in the Lower Bracket Round of VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 ended with a 2–1 victory for Paper Rex. The Pacific squad bounced back after dropping the first map and delivered strong performances on the next two maps to close out the series and stay alive in the lower bracket.

Map scores:

• Haven — 13:11 G2 Esports
• Breeze — 13:9 Paper Rex
• Corrode — 13:4 Paper Rex

The series opened on Haven, where G2 Esports took control early with solid defensive setups and coordinated round wins. Paper Rex struggled to find openings against disciplined holds, and G2’s mid‑round reads helped them secure the map 13:11, taking an early lead in the series.

On Breeze, Paper Rex responded with a more aggressive approach. The Pacific team improved their pace and mid‑round decision‑making, which allowed them to wrestle control back from G2. Consistent pressure and stronger duels helped Paper Rex pull ahead and close the map 13:9, tying the series and forcing a decider.

In the decider map Corrode, Paper Rex dominated from the start, dictating engagements and map control. G2 struggled to slow down the Pacific squad’s coordinated executes and clutch plays. Paper Rex built a commanding lead and comfortably closed the map 13:4, completing the comeback and winning the series 2–1.

The VALORANT Champions Tour 2026 Masters Santiago is a tournament organized by Riot Games. The event features 12 teams that qualified as the best representatives of their respective regions. The tournament is being held in Santiago, Chile, at Espacio Riesco, with a total prize pool of $1,000,000.