VCT Masters: K1ra's triple kill dominates the match, AG reverses 1-2 to eliminate M8

In the first round of the loser's bracket elimination match at the Valorant San Diego Masters, AG defeated M8 2-1, securing their first victory at the San Diego Masters!

Map 1: Pearl

Defending side AG: Astra, KAY/O, Killjoy, Yoru, Omen

Attacking side M8: Omen, Neon, KAY/O, Yoru, Cypher

In the first half, AG faced defensive disadvantages, only securing two rounds in the bonus round and round 8.

In round 9, AG was caught in too many blind information spots, and starxo broke through with individual skill to win.

Round 10 was AG's save round; Shr1mp returned with a Sheriff and eliminated three, but ran out of bullets and was caught by M8's timing.

In round 11, f4ngeer bought an Operator and got the first kill; M8 couldn't penetrate A site, and their split attack on B was defended by AG.

Round 12: AG held M8's push at A forward positions, using numerical advantage and multiple angles to eliminate M8. First half score: AG 4-8 M8.

M8 won the pistol round in the second half. In round 15's 2v2 post-plant, K1ra and Au1 couldn't overcome M8's two-player retake.

Round 16: M8's unconventional push disrupted AG's entire attack rhythm, leaving only K1ra who managed to plant.

M8 secured four consecutive rounds. In round 18, AG's rush on A was completely stopped by M8. M8 won Map 1 13-5.

Map 2: Neon Haven

Defending side AG: Viper, Raze, Shadow, Astra, Skye

Attacking side M8: Omen, Raze, KAY/O, Yoru, Viper

Starting with K1ra's ACE on B site, followed by Au1's quad kill, AG's opening performance was exceptionally hot.

AG's entire team was in high spirits and fully equipped, securing five consecutive wins. In round 6 against M8's A二楼 (A二楼) setup, iamgrq was just one second away from a forced defuse, but unfortunately Raze's Blast Pack blew him away, causing AG to lose this round regrettably.

Round 8: AG's five-player retake; k1ra's Raze ultimate eliminated two, and this five-player retake was successfully executed by AG.

grq's consecutive round performances left M8 helpless. First half score: AG 8, M8 4.

In the second half, K1ra's triple kill led the team to win the pistol round. AG secured five consecutive rounds in the second half, winning Neon Haven decisively.

Map 3: Bind

Defending side AG: Brimstone, Raze, Viper, Yoru, Omen

Attacking side M8: Omen, Astra, KAY/O, Yoru, Viper

AG's utility coordination worked effectively from the start; K1ra's triple kill won the pistol round. Round 4: AG was controlled in map control, but grq managed three kills at A site. In the remaining 1v1 post-plant, Au1 was eliminated by a direct hold.

M8 secured eight consecutive wins. In round 11, Au1's Viper ultimate blocked B long; AG retook A site and eliminated all M8 players.

Round 12: grq and f4ngeer won the post-plant at B site. First half score: AG 4-8 M8.

Entering the second half, AG won the pistol round. Subsequently, in M8's bonus round, Au1's triple kill swept them away.

Round 17: K1ra's Raze "Good Night, Sleep Tight" triple kill eliminated M8's another rifle round.

AG secured nine consecutive wins in the second half, decisively winning Map 3, and AG claimed their first victory at the San Diego Masters.