Sentinals, one of the most prominent teams in the Valorant competitive scene, have been eliminated from the VCT Seoul 2024 tournament. Despite high expectations, the team was unable to secure a spot in the later stages of the competition.
The matchup between Sentinels and Team Heretics was anticipated to be one of the most thrilling encounters of the tournament. However, Team Heretics proved to be too strong, showcasing impeccable strategy, teamwork, and individual skill. The series ended in a 2-1 victory for Team Heretics, who outplayed Sentinels in key moments, leaving the North American team to reflect on what went wrong.
VCT Seoul 2024 Lower Bracket Semi-Final Match Summary
Haven | Map Pick - Sentinels | Winner: Sentinels | Score: 13-8
Sentinels picked Haven as their map while Team Heretics got the attacking side for the first half. In the first half, Tenz's crew dominated and secured 7 rounds, while Team Heretics managed to get 5.
In the second half, Team Heretics only managed to win 3 rounds. The map ended with Sentinels winning 13-8. Tenz was the Match MVP with 29 kills and 10 deaths.
Icebox | Map Pick - Team Heretics | Winner: Team Heretics | Score: 13-9
Icebox was Team Heretics map pick, though Sentinels started the map by pressing. They won 7 rounds. The second half was more intense Team Heretics stopped Sentinels and took the match by giving only 3 rounds. Team Heretics took the map by winning at 13-9. Zellsis became MVP with a personal score of 22 kills and 16 deaths.
Abyss | Map Pick - Decider | Winner: Team Heretics | Score: 13-7
In the first half, Team Heretics managed to win 8 rounds in the defending, while Sentinels secured 4 rounds. However, Sentinels gave their all to make a comeback in the second half but Team Heretics won making the scoreline 13-7. RieNs was the MVP with a personal score of 24/13.
After losing to team heretics Zekken posted on socials saying “Thank you. I gave it everything I had. I have no regrets. This won't be the last you see of me.”
The loss has sparked discussions about the future of Sentinels and potential changes to their roster or strategies moving forward. While their exit from VCT Seoul 2024 is a setback, the team remains determined to reclaim their place at the top of the VALORANT world.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Team Heretics and the other remaining teams, as they battle it out for the championship title.