VCTCN: Riding the momentum, reaching the summit, BLG defeats DRG 3-1 to claim the championship!

In the 2025 VCTCN Stage 2 Grand Finals, BLG overcame DRG 3-1 to win the VCTCN league’s annual title!

Image 1: Sunset City

Defending team DRG: Zero, Neon, Black Dream, Night Dew, Phantom

Attacking team BLG: Phantom, Hunter, K/O, Neon, Zero

In the first half, DRG started strong with five straight rounds, but BLG’s bonus round was salvaged by vo0kashu’s brave one-versus-two defense. BLG’s attacks were frequently countered by DRG’s coordinated defense, leaving no room for single-side or planting opportunities. In round 6, after a timeout adjustment, BLG scored immediately. BLG accelerated their weaker guns at site B, leveraging Bee Sting’s close-range advantage to win inside the site. Switching weapons, small K won the clutch against Flex1n with a solo kill. After BLG took two rounds in a row, Nicc and Akeman’s two-against-four defense swung the momentum back. In round 10, SpiritZ1 connected four kills in mid, performing a “perfect straight hold.” DRG grew stronger as the half progressed, with all players contributing to reach 10 rounds won in the first half.

In the second half, after winning the pistol round, DRG reached match point. In round 15, BLG entered the rifle round, but DRG executed a pincer attack on site B, quickly eliminating BLG and securing a 13-2 victory in map one.

Image 2: Hidden Sanctuary

Defending team DRG: One Decision, Zero, Hunter, Night Dew, Phantom

Attacking team BLG: Phantom, Hunter, Iron Arm, Neon, Zero

In the first half, BLG won the pistol round on attack. In round 3, BLG lost a player during a site rotation, giving DRG a numerical advantage for defense, and multiple defensive lines secured the round. BLG regained control and won three consecutive rounds. In round 7, DRG held the garage and scored their second point. BLG’s proactive tempo changes shredded DRG’s defense. Their back-and-forth rotations made it difficult for DRG to hold, resulting in BLG scoring 9 rounds to DRG’s 3 at halftime.

In the second half, DRG won four rounds in a row to build momentum. In round 17, whzy pressured site B from the front, successfully getting the first point of the half with a pincer attack on DRG. Then BLG scored three rounds to achieve match point. In round 21, whzy secured three kills holding A Long, and BLG overwhelmed DRG’s defense at site A to win map two.

Image 3: Salt Sea Mining Town

Defending team BLG: Phantom, Hunter, Steel Lock, Neon, Viper

Attacking team DRG: Zero, Twilight Butterfly, Gecko, Night Dew, Phantom

In the first half, DRG made a comeback after losing the pistol round, starting a four-win streak during bonus rounds. BLG did not call a timeout. In round 7, BLG’s chaotic play was stopped by whzy and Neon’s ultimate with a four-kill, ending the losing streak. With BLG’s four-round streak, the half was very close, ending tied at 6-6 going into the second half.

In the second half, BLG won the pistol round, but DRG recovered two rounds. The half was tightly contested with no significant score gap. In round 22, BLG accelerated at site B, Levius on Viper entered and immediately took control of the spike plant area. DRG’s defense entered the poison cloud and was wiped out by BLG, securing match point. In round 23, BLG broke through A Short, successfully planted the spike at A site. DRG’s two-against-three retake failed, and BLG won map three 13-10.

Image 4: Lotus Ancient City

Defending team BLG: Viper, Black Dream, Phantom, Rays, Weiss

Attacking team DRG: Zero, Neon, Iron Arm, Night Dew, Phantom

In the first half, BLG won the pistol round. DRG started their bonus rounds with a three-round streak. In round 5, rushia’s retake on site C resulted in an ACE to win the round. In round 9, BLG held site C with skill coordination and multiple defensive lines to fend off DRG’s attack. BLG then won five rounds consecutively. In round 12, BLG strongly defended site C to end the half leading 8-4 over DRG.

In the second half, Flex1n’s retake helped DRG win the pistol round. BLG failed to win the bonus round attacking site C, allowing DRG to score three rounds in a row. In round 16, BLG took control of A Long; both sides traded three kills each. BLG successfully planted the spike at A site, with whzy eliminating two defenders for a triple kill. In round 18, BLG accelerated at site B and immediately won the round. BLG’s timeout was effective, scoring instantly. Both teams exchanged rounds. In round 21, BLG accelerated at site C, quickly securing the site and defeating DRG’s defense to reach match point. In round 22, BLG maintained control of site C and won the round, clinching the VCTCN league annual championship!