TH overpowers G2 in a statement win at Champions 2025

Welcome to the third day of VALORANT Champions 2025, where G2 Esports and Team Heretics (TH) defend their spots in Group D. Two of the biggest names in the scene are ready to deliver an electrifying match, one of the most anticipated of the day. Grab your snacks, settle in, and join us for live coverage of G2 vs TH at Champions 2025!

As always, you can watch the VALORANT Champions 2025 tournament on Riot Games’ official YouTube and Twitch channels. The matches start at 6 a.m. PT / 3 p.m. CEST.

If you’re at work or away from home and can’t catch the broadcast, stay with us! We’ll bring you live scores and match recaps in real time.

You can check all of the groups, match schedules, and more on the official esports.gg VALORANT Champions 2025 hub. The results will be updated daily. Stay tuned to catch the highlights and the best moments from this battle between G2 Esports and TH at Champions 2025.

Two titans are back on the stage. G2 has been rewriting history all season, remaining undefeated in domestic tournaments, finishing as runners-up at Masters Bangkok, and placing fourth at Masters Toronto. They’re primed and hungry to claim the biggest trophy of the year.

On the other side, Team Heretics is chasing a long-held dream. After falling short to EDG in 2024, they’re ready to make their mark, determined to return to the top and etch their own legacy. However, G2 is a big challenge and one of the favorites to win the tournament. Can Team Heretics deliver a great performance and be closer to their dream?

G2 and Team Heretics never fail to deliver a back-and-forth battle, leaving no room to breathe or even think. Both teams came out swinging, confident in their strengths. The first half highlighted Team Heretics’ sharp execution on attack, calculated and deliberate. But the recent Sage buffs proved crucial for G2’s defense, making the agent a key pick. JonahP stood out in particular, using walls and orbs to disrupt TH’s rhythm and stall their advances.

In the second half, Team Heretics came out far more confident, locking down sites with a rock-solid defense and plenty of Odin firepower. RieNs even pulled off an incredible ace with the Odin as G2 tried to break into A. Riding that momentum, TH strung together eight straight rounds, putting G2 in a difficult position. But after a crucial timeout to reset, G2 rallied back with two rounds of their own, inching closer on the scoreboard and keeping the game alive. However, that was not enough to change the game's outcome. The first match goes to Team Heretics!

The second map started far better for the Samurais, as G2 took complete control of Lotus with an aggressive, high-pressure defense that denied Team Heretics any chance to claim space. The Odin once again proved pivotal, punishing off-angles and tight corridors to secure key picks. With a commanding 6-0 lead, G2 piled the pressure onto TH, forcing a timeout to reset their approach. The pause paid off, as Team Heretics managed to rally and secure five rounds before the half. That was the confidence Team Heretics needed to bring this match to a close score.

The attack was a little bit more difficult for G2. Team Heretics' defense was very solid due to the double sentinel composition, which ended up bringing a lot of difficulties to the NA team. The heavy-based utility combo by Team Heretics was proving to be very efficient. G2 recovered some space in the meantime, winning two rounds, but the game was very difficult for them. Breaking through Team Heretics’ tight, high-pressure defense proved to be a daunting challenge.

With just five HP and a dream, Trent couldn’t prevent Team Heretics from closing the map at 12-10. What followed was a true battle of resilience. Despite a strong start and a significant lead, G2 ultimately fell to a confident and relentless Team Heretics, who are now poised to take the next step at VALORANT Champions 2025.

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