by T1 has etched their name in VALORANT history, securing their first international trophy after a grueling 3-2 victory over G2 Esports in the VALORANT Masters Bangkok grand final.
The win not only cements T1 as a global contender but also grants them valuable VCT points and a US$250,000 prize.
The grand final between T1 and G2 Esports was a heart-stopping five-map showdown filled with clutch plays, momentum shifts, and emotional highs and lows.
With both teams coming into the series seeking their first major championship, the stakes couldn’t have been higher.
WHO'S THE BEST TEAM IN THE WORLD NOW?@T1 ARE YOUR #VALORANTMASTERS BANGKOK WINNERS! pic.twitter.com/4P3Q3rqMwj
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G2 came out swinging on Lotus, overwhelming T1 with relentless aggression.
An early 8-4 halftime lead translated into a commanding 13-5 victory, putting T1 on the back foot from the start.
T1 responded with resilience on Haven, keeping G2 in check with a strong defensive half before closing out the map 13-9.
The series was now tied at 1-1.
On Abyss, T1 seemed poised to take control, jumping to an 8-4 lead.
However, a stunning comeback led by G2’s Alexander “jawgemo” Mor turned the tide, as G2 snatched a 13-11 victory and moved within one map of the championship.
With their tournament hopes hanging by a thread, T1 clawed their way back on Split.
G2 led 8-4 at halftime, but T1 forced overtime before securing a 15-13 win, pushing the series to a decisive final map.
With Pearl left as the decider, it turned out to be the most intense map of the series, with both teams exchanging rounds throughout.
T1 built an early 4-1 lead, only for G2 to storm back with five consecutive retakes.
The battle extended into overtime, where T1 held their nerve to seal a dramatic 16-14 victory and claim their first VCT Masters title.
For T1, this triumph was a long time coming.
Yu “BuZz” Byung-chul and Kim “stax” Gu-taek, who have played together for nearly four years, finally lifted their first major trophy, breaking through after years of near-misses.
Stax, emotional in victory, embraced BuZz and reflected on their journey by saying, “I knew we had what it takes. We just had to keep pushing.”
Kim “Meteor” Tae-o, who previously won a Masters title with Gen.G in 2024, became only the eighth player in VALORANT history to secure two international wins.
His impact was undeniable, earning him the Masters Bangkok MVP award.
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Despite falling short, G2’s run in Bangkok was nothing short of remarkable.
The team dominated the upper bracket, defeating tournament favorites Team Vitality and avenging an earlier loss to EDward Gaming.
In the grand final, jawgemo emerged as G2’s standout performer, leading in kills (103), average combat score (243), and rating (1.19).
G2’s coach, Josh “JoshRT” Lee, remained optimistic despite the heartbreaking defeat.
“We’re going to work even harder, take in this loss, and put the rest of the league on notice. We’ll be back,” he said.
T1’s victory positions them as a top contender for the 2025 VALORANT season.
With Masters Toronto and Champions still on the horizon, stax made their ambitions clear.
“Winning Masters was just the beginning. Now, we’re looking at Champions,” he stated.
When asked how he was going to celebrate, stax responded with, “Drink, all day long, with my teammates.”
