The Brazilian showdown in the VCT Americas kicked off on Sunday between LOUD and 2Game Esports (2G). Both teams were looking to bounce back from losses in the first round – LOUD fell to KRÜ Esports, while 2G was beaten by Evil Geniuses.
But 2G had more to worry about. Their captain, Brenno “zap” Roberto, announced his departure from the lineup, raising questions about the team’s future. Luckily, they quickly found a replacement in Joshua “PxS” Brunelli, a Brazilian-American player.
The match between LOUD and 2G started with a bang. The first map, Lotus, went into overtime, with 2G taking the win 14-12.
2G kept the momentum going, taking the second map, Pearl, 13-10. This victory marked their first win in the top-level VALORANT tournament in the Americas.
2G Esports celebrated their win on Twitter:
And it’s a win in the #VCTAmericas! 👊
After tough times, we’re back stronger.
This is just the beginning. 🚀🔥#Go2Game #Ubuntu pic.twitter.com/nWRUGlFUvp— 2Game Esports 🇧🇷 (@2gameesports_br) March 30, 2025
2G’s next match is against KRÜ on April 5 at 6 PM (Brasília time), while LOUD will face 100 Thieves on April 4 at 9 PM.