VCT 2025: China Kickoff is nearing its conclusion, with only two of the most exciting matches remaining. The lower bracket semifinal between EDward Gaming and Dragon Rangers has just ended, and below we’ll share the results.

Match Result

Despite the high stakes of this elimination match, which also determined the chance to fight for a spot in the grand final, the match itself wasn’t particularly thrilling. On the first map, EDward Gaming crushed their opponent with a flawless 13-0 victory, showcasing their exceptional level of play. On the second map, Dragon Rangers attempted to recover and nearly equalized the score in the second half. However, after the first map’s devastating defeat, it was impossible to stage a comeback, and the team ultimately lost 9-13.

As a result of this match, Dragon Rangers exit the event in 4th place, earning 1 China Point. Meanwhile, EDward Gaming advance to the lower bracket final, where they will face BiliBili tomorrow for a spot in the grand final. Additionally, the team set a personal record on the VCT stage with 32 consecutive round wins.

The VCT 2025: China Kickoff is taking place from January 11 to January 25 in a LAN format at the VCT CN Arena in Shanghai. Twelve partner teams from the VCT program are competing for two spots at Masters Bangkok and valuable China Points, essential for qualifying for the World Championship.