Gen.G Dominates DFM to Stay Alive in Pacific Kickoff
- Gen.G eliminates DetonatioN FocusMe with a commanding 2-0 victory, advancing to face TALON in the lower bracket.
- Munchkin and Foxy9 deliver standout performances, helping Gen.G secure identical 13-6 wins on Abyss and Lotus.
- Gen.G rebounds from a tough loss to DRX and remains in contention for Masters Bangkok qualification.
With their victory over DetonatioN FocusMe, Gen.G have once again proved their resilience, in a convincing 2-0 series at the Pacific Kickoff lower bracket. Despite DFM’s momentum following a stunning victory over Paper Rex, Gen.G dominated both maps, finishing in the top four and keeping their Masters Bangkok chances alive. Stay up to date on VALORANT rumors thanks to our expert esports tips!
Abyss: Gen.G Shuts Down DFM’s Comeback Hopes
Still fighting for a back-to-back Kickoff 👑 pic.twitter.com/WEKl3QxRhI
— VCT Pacific (@vctpacific) February 2, 2025
Abyss, a map DFM had assertively claimed in their prior matches, was the starting point for the series. But Gen. G quickly established his superiority, winning the pistol round and taking advantage of Yoman’s crucial triple kill in the bonus round. A 6 round run of unanswered rounds resulted from this momentum, which was capped off by Munchkin’s amazing 2v4 clutch. DFM had trouble getting going and was behind 9-3 at the interval.
Despite Abyss’s reputation for favoring attackers, Munchkin’s 3k in the bonus round swiftly put an end to DFM’s dreams of a comeback. Karon then converted a 3v4 situation into another round victory for Gen.G. with his own clutch 3k. The tone for the remainder of the series was established by the map’s resounding 13-6 triumph.
Lotus: Foxy9’s Defense Locks Down the Win
DFM initially showed promise on Lotus, Gen.G’s map pick, by winning the pistol round and securing an early 2-0 lead. However, Gen.G quickly regained control, winning eight out of the next ten rounds. Foxy9 was a key factor, anchoring defensive sites and disrupting DFM’s attacks.
Despite another pistol win at the half, DFM couldn’t maintain momentum. Gen.G’s flawless post-plant utility ensured they secured the anti eco round, crushing DFM’s chances of a comeback. With only one more round win to their name, DFM fell 13-6, cementing Gen.G’s clean sweep of the series.
[𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭] 𝐕𝐂𝐓 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
✦ 𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 ✦
🔽 ABYSS 13 – 6
🪷 LOTUS 13 – 6#GENWIN #VCTPacific pic.twitter.com/c6ZpmBptmm— Gen.G Gold (@geng_gold) February 2, 2025
Gen.G’s victory marks a strong rebound from their upper-bracket loss to DRX. As the defending Pacific Kickoff champions and top performing Pacific team in 2024, Gen.G faces mounting pressure to secure a spot at Masters Bangkok. They now prepare to face TALON in the lower bracket, needing two more wins to reach the international stage.
Although they were eliminated, DFM delivered their strongest performance to date as they left the tournament. They established their capacity to compete with the region’s elite teams by finishing in the top 6, a huge improvement from years at the bottom of the Pacific standings. As the Kickoff event progresses, we’ll all be waiting to see if Gen.G can reclaim their dominance and earn a position on the world stage. Don’t forget to bet on your favorite teams at BetUS Sportsbook & Casino, as we have a plethora of VALORANT odds for you to enjoy!
