Team Heretics defeated Team Vitality in the group stage of VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 2 with a 2:0 scoreline (Haven 13:11, Ascent 13:9), officially securing a spot in the playoffs.

The standout player of the match was RieNs, who recorded 39 kills across two maps. His ADR and ACS were also impressive, reaching 176 and 258 respectively — 12% above his average from the last fifteen matches. Full post-match statistics are available here.

This marks the third victory for Team Heretics, guaranteeing them at least a fourth-place finish in the Alpha group and a ticket to the playoffs. Team Vitality still have a shot at advancing to the next stage, with two matches remaining and a current group record of 1:2.

VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 2 runs from July 16 to September 1, featuring 12 teams competing for two spots at VALORANT Champions 2025 and a $250,000 prize pool. You can follow match results and the full schedule via this link.