After a short pause, the group stage of VCT 2025: China Stage 1 is back. As part of the first match of the second game week, there was a fight between the favorites EDward Gaming and Nova Esports, and we will tell you about the results below.

An unexpected result

Despite the fact that EDward Gaming is the reigning world champion and the favorite in the tournament, it was not easy for them in this match. Nova Esports unexpectedly fought evenly with the champions and won their Ascent choice with a score of 13:11. It would seem that the champions should confirm their choice on the second Fracture map, but it didn't happen. Nova Esports imposed an incredible pace and won the map again with a score of 13:8, thus becoming the winner of the match 2:0

As a result of the match, EDward Gaming earned an unexpected defeat, and Nova Esports, in turn, rehabilitated for their previous loss. Now, the teams will have a few days off to play their third match in the group stage of VCT 2025 on March 29 and 30: China Stage 1.

VCT 2025: China Stage 1 runs from March 13 to May 4 in LAN format at the VCT CN Arena in Shanghai. Twelve VCT China affiliate teams will compete for three invitations to the Masters Toronto, as well as China Points, which are crucial for qualifying for the upcoming World Championships.