Brazilian esports squad Stellae Gaming secured a vital 2-0 victory over Six Karma on Sunday, staving off elimination and keeping their aspirations alive in the VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Ascension 2025 tournament.
The best-of-three series was a critical showdown for both teams, determining their continued participation in the highly competitive event. Stellae Gaming entered the match under pressure, having suffered a 2-1 defeat to TSM just one day prior. The Brazilian team demonstrated dominant form, preventing Six Karma from securing a single map.
Stellae Gaming closed out the series with map wins on Corrode (13-10) and Haven (13-8). Following their win, the organization expressed resolve on social media, stating: “Believing is necessary and we believed until the end! We showed grit, coolness, and heart to conquer the first victory in Ascension 2025!”
BRAZILIAN VICTORY 🇧🇷
Believing is necessary and we believed until the end!
We showed grit, coolness, and heart to conquer the first victory in Ascension 2025!
🗺️ CORRODE: 13×10
🗺️ HAVEN: 13×8
We remain firm in the fight for VCT Americas 2026. The dream is alive and the fans make… pic.twitter.com/kWvN0ddpGr— STELLAE (@StellaeGaming) October 20, 2025
The victory allows Stellae to advance through the Swiss stage of the tournament. The team is scheduled to compete again on Tuesday, October 21. Their opponent for the upcoming match is yet to be announced. Matches are set to begin at 5:00 PM Brasília time (2000 UTC).
Another Brazilian representative, Team Solid, is slated to play against Winthrop University on Monday, October 20. This match will follow a confrontation between TSM and ENVY, also starting at 5:00 PM Brasília time. The ultimate goal for these teams is to secure a spot in the prestigious VCT Americas 2026 franchises.