Bilibili Gaming and DRG win higher semis to ensure high three

received the battle of the Ascension groups.

This matchup between a regional powerhouse and a resurging workforce making up for a poor first stage had the potential for a giant upset, however in the end showcased the underdog’s expertise in a loss to the anticipated victor.

The recreation began on Bind, with BLG choosing it and working a Raze composition with double Initiator. TYLOO opted for double Duelist and double Controller as an alternative, but it surely confirmed flaws that BLG took benefit of. BLG received the pistol, transformed the bonus, and ran away to a 7-1 lead due to

whzy
and

rushia
. Reaching the half up 9-3, TYLOO wanted to win the second pistol to maintain the map in attain. While slowly did attempt to make the comeback a actuality, BLG received quickly after shedding the second pistol, ending the map 13-7 to take the collection lead.

Map two was Icebox, with the groups working comparatively comparable compositions. The solely change between the 2 groups was BLG working Harbor, as TYLOO opted for a extra frequent composition with Omen. Starting on the protection facet, TYLOO began scorching with a pistol win and a few momentum even after a misplaced bonus spherical. The confidence from map one solely skyrocketed in map two, as

slowly
rapidly rose to the highest on Jett. He ended the protection facet with 17 kills, as TYLOO entered the half up 7-5. BLG was in a position to tie the sport rapidly with a pistol win, however slowly was not slowing down. He led TYLOO on a run on assault to finish the map 13-9, and his 31/13 statline was a full description of his efficiency to take the collection to map three.

Lotus would see who could be the primary workforce making it to the higher bracket finals. The begin was eager for TYLOO with their double Controller composition, successful pistol and going up 4-1. Yet, when the tides turned again to BLG, it was very one-sided.

rushia wins an essential spherical on Lotus.

After coming into the half up 7-5, BLG was good on the assault facet to finish the map 13-5 and win the collection 2-1.

The collection MVP was

Knight
, who led on Icebox and Lotus to assist safe the collection win. He led the foyer with 63 kills, 291 ACS, +21, and a powerful 5 first kills to just one first loss of life.

With this win, Bilibili will face the victor of the second recreation within the higher bracket finals. However, TYLOO continues to be alive within the decrease bracket, going through EDward Gaming.

In this matchup of Chinese Ascension groups, each may almost safe their place at Champions in addition to VCT 2026 with a win right here, however there was a 3rd fanbase closely invested on this collection. Due to the Champions factors system,

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