In a high-stakes showdown, Paper Rex delivered a commanding performance against DRX in the lower bracket of VCT Pacific Stage 1, clinching their spot at VALORANT Masters Toronto. The victory not only advances PRX but also ends DRX’s run, eliminating them from contention for the upcoming international event.
With this win, Paper Rex becomes the third team from the Pacific region to qualify for Masters Toronto, joining Gen.G and Rex Regum Qeon.
Paper Rex Overcomes Early Challenge to Sweep DRX
The best-of-three series began with DRX taking an early 5-2 lead on Lotus. However, Paper Rex quickly shifted gears, winning five consecutive rounds to flip the scoreboard to 7-5 by halftime.
Carrying that momentum into the second half, PRX stretched their lead to 11-5. DRX attempted a late-game resurgence, but Paper Rex held firm, closing out the map 13-11.
Icebox followed a similar pattern, with PRX maintaining control throughout. Despite DRX’s efforts, Paper Rex secured a 13-9 victory, sealing the series 2-0.
A Hard-Fought Road to Masters Toronto
Khalish “d4v41” Rusyaidee shared his excitement after the match, emphasizing the team’s perseverance. He mentioned that despite a shaky start to the season, the squad remained determined. After their win over DetonatioN FocusMe, they set their sights on Masters Toronto—and now, they’ve achieved that goal.
Paper Rex entered the VCT Pacific Stage 1 playoffs as the fourth seed, battling through the lower bracket to reach the lower final. Their next challenge awaits on May 10th, where they’ll face Rex Regum Qeon for a shot at the Grand Finals.
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