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G2 and Vitality have advanced to the upper semi-finals of the Valorant Champions 2026 Shanghai tournament following successful quarter-final performances. G2 secured a 2-0 sweep against 100 Thieves, while Vitality navigated a challenging three-map series to defeat Nongshim RedForce.
G2 dominated the opening map, Abyss, with a 13-5 victory, supported by strong performances from Nathan ‘leaf’ Orf and Trent ‘trent’ Cairns. The second map, Ascent, proved more competitive, but G2 maintained composure to win 13-11, overcoming 100 Thieves’ recent momentum from their EWC and VCT Americas Stage 2 titles.
Vitality’s path was more complex. After winning Split 13-6, they suffered a 13-4 loss on Abyss. The deciding map, Haven, went to overtime. Key plays from Elias ‘Jamppi’ Olkkonen and Timofey ‘Chronicle’ Khromov ultimately allowed Vitality to close out the series.
These results shift the double-elimination bracket, moving 100 Thieves and Nongshim RedForce into the lower bracket. While G2 and Vitality continue their upper bracket campaigns, the specific opponents and scheduling for the next round remain unconfirmed.
