Bilibili Gaming eliminates EDward Gaming, confirms DRG rematch

from profitable a stage title for the second stage in a row, this time within the decrease bracket finals 3-1. EDG does end larger in Stage 2 than they did in Stage 1, in third place as an alternative of fourth, however Bilibili has one other shot for the primary seed heading into Champions Paris after a 3-1 collection win over the previous champs.

The collection started on Bind, with BLG choosing the map whereas operating a double Initiator with

nephh
on KAY/O and

Knight
on Fade. EDG as an alternative ran double Controller and double Duelist, with

CHICHOO
on Viper and

Smoggy
on Brimstone. It began effectively from the 2024 champs, as they received pistol and transformed the bonus on their protection aspect. While BLG have been capable of get two rounds on the board, EDG ran out to a 6-2 lead. It appeared immaculate from CHICHOO and no one, however BLG fought again to tie the half 6-6, due to nephh and an early 1v2 clutch.

nephh clutches a 1v2 to avoid wasting the half for BLG. (Clip through Project Horizon)

BLG received the second pistol, however EDG transformed the eco to tear the lead again after the half. BLG weren’t happening and not using a combat, at all times retaining EDG inside attain. In truth, off of some superb rounds from nephh, BLG scraped a 12-11 lead late, however EDG took it to additional time. Then, in OT, EDG received the primary two rounds to win Bind 14-12 and take the collection lead early on.

Next up was Haven, the EDG map choose, with one other exhibiting of double Duelist with

Jieni7
and

ZmjjKK
. BLG as an alternative ran double Initiator with Breach and Sova, and it paid dividends on Haven. EDG have been capable of win the primary pistol on their protection aspect, however BLG took all of the momentum after stopping that bonus conversion. From that second to the half, it was a

whzy
present, as he stepped up on Neon to problem towards the double Duelist and outplay them each. EDG received just one spherical after, that means BLG entered the half up 9-3. After profitable the second pistol to go up 11-3, it was solely a matter of time for BLG, ultimately closing map two out 13-8.

It was a tied collection heading into Lotus, with the victor reaching collection level first. EDG caught with double Duelist as BLG ran double Controller, and the added map management from BLG proved to be the precise name. BLG received the primary pistol and transformed the bonus to get out to an early lead, closely countering the double Duelist assault aspect from EDG. Thanks to some standout moments from Jieni7, EDG have been capable of pull again some spherical wins, however nonetheless entered the half down 8-4. The protection aspect appeared higher for EDG, even after BLG received the second pistol. After a tough first half, ZmjjKK stepped as much as begin hints of a comeback. Alas, it was too late, as BLG closed Lotus out 13-10 to take the collection lead 2-1.

Ascent was the fourth map of the collection, again on EDG’s map choose. Both groups ran totally different solo Duelist compositions, with EDG operating Jett and Cypher whereas BLG ran Neon and Killjoy. EDG confirmed their robust assault aspect even with some robust moments from Jett, as each Jieni7 and Smoggy helped them attain the half tied 6-6. Especially for a defense-oriented map like Ascent, reaching a tied half is often advantageous if you happen to obtain it in your assault aspect. Yet, when the protection aspect arrived for EDG, they collapsed. They received pistol, however misplaced the antieco resulting from a whzy ace, and by no means received a spherical once more.

whzy will get an ace over EDG on his eco spherical. (Clip through Project Horizon)

BLG have been taking liberties lurking mid, and whzy was proving why he was arguably the very best participant in VCT China 2025 to date. BLG received the map 13-7, the collection 3-1, and as soon as once more eradicated EDG from the regional event with the information that they are going to each go to the upcoming worldwide.

Overall, on this four-map collection, the MVP was nephh from BLG, who performed three totally different brokers and was clutch for Bind and Ascent. He ended the collection with a 1.36 match score, 70 kills, 63 assists, 82% KAST, and 144 ADR.

With this win, Bilibili Gaming will rematch towards Dragon Ranger Gaming for the VCT China high seed heading into Champions Paris. As for EDG, they are going to end Stage 2 in third place, and have already secured a spot at Champions Paris, however must watch for Stage 2 to finish to see what seed they are going to have of their return to Champs.