Moin Khot
Jun, 02.2023
In a thrilling display of skill and resilience, True Rippers defied the odds and staged an incredible comeback to secure a stunning victory against Revenant Esports in the Valorant Challengers League (VCL) 2023: South Asia (SA) Split Upper Bracket Quarterfinals. True Rippers has now advanced to the Upper Bracket Semifinals stage of the tournament, whereas Revenant Esports has dropped to Lower Bracket Quarterfinals.
VCL SA Split 2 Upper Bracket Quarterfinal: True Rippers vs Revenant Esports Recap
In Map Veto, Revenant Esports decided to ban Pearl, and True Rippers opted to eliminate Fracture from the pool. In the subsequent picks, Revenant Esports chose Bind, showcasing its confidence in the map. True Rippers, on the other hand, selected Lotus as its preferred arena. Revenant Esports went on to ban Haven, and True Rippers banned Ascent. Ultimately, Split was left as the decider map.
Map no. 1: Bind
The first map, Bind, witnessed Revenant Esports asserting its dominance. In the first half, True Rippers was only able to secure one round to its name, leading to a switch of 11-1 in Revenant Esports’ favor. Revenant Esports maintained its dominance and won two consecutive rounds in the second half, leading to victory with a humongous lead of 13-1.
Map no. 2: Lotus
Undeterred by the overwhelming performance shown by Revenant Reports in the first map, True Rippers made a commendable comeback in the second map. Unlike the previous map, in the second map, Lotus, True Rippers started off showcasing dominance, and managed to secure a switch of 8-4 in its favor. True Rippers maintained its consistency in the second half of the map and won the map with the scoreline of 13-8
Map no. 3: Split
The third map, Split, proved to be the ultimate test for both teams. Revenant Esports initially held a commanding 9-3 lead after the first half, leaving True Rippers with a significant challenge ahead. However, True Rippers refused to concede defeat, mounting an extraordinary comeback in the second half, winning the map with a 13-11 score.
The three maps of the match provided a rollercoaster of emotions, with each team showcasing their strengths and vulnerabilities. True Rippers' ability to bounce back from an early setback, adapt its strategies, and execute clutch plays allowed it to achieve an impressive reverse sweep against Revenant Esports.