VCT: JAWGEMO’s four-kill rampage leads to G2’s 2-0 sweep over DRG

In the 2025 Valorant Champions global group stage, Group D losers’ bracket first round, G2 eliminated DRG 2-0 and will battle T1 next for the final Group D advancement spot.

Map 1: Lotus Ancient City

Defense by DRG: Viper, Phantom, Nightfall, Iron Arm, Shadow

Offense by G2: Nightfall, Viper, Shadow, Titanium Fox, Black Dream

In the first half, DRG secured the pistol round but was then overturned by G2. G2’s attack was somewhat restrained, focusing more on the two flanks. DRG strung together five consecutive rounds during the bonus phase. In round 8, Akeman’s teamwork with teammates resulted in a four-kill play. In round 9, G2’s swarm rush on C completed the comeback. This round boosted G2’s momentum, allowing them to take four straight rounds and finish the half tied at 6-6.

In the second half, G2 won the pistol round, while DRG took the bonus round. In round 16, both teams clashed at point C, where demon1 failed to win a 1v1 against valyn in the endgame. G2 then went on a five-round winning streak to decisively claim Map 1.

Map 2: Shadowy Catacombs

Defense by G2: Nightfall, Steel Lock, Starfall, Titanium Fox, Hawk Owl

Offense by DRG: Zero, Phantom, Nightfall, Hawk Owl, Shadow

In the first half, G2 won the pistol round and scored four points. In round 6, DRG took B with Demon1’s triple kill leading the team. In round 9, DRG pushed A, eliminated four G2 players, and held off the retake, pulling off an ECO comeback. After the second timeout adjustment, DRG gained momentum and won four straight rounds to tie the half at 6-6.

In the second half pistol round, despite being outnumbered three to one, DRG was picked off one by one by jawgemo, who secured a four-kill. In round 15, DRG’s retake succeeded but they lost all rifles. In round 17, DRG’s retake on B failed. DRG lost both the pistol and bonus rounds in the second half, with their rifles wiped out and economy collapsing. Ultimately, G2 went on a five-round streak to win Map 2 decisively.