Fnatic Ends Sentinels at Toronto Masters

Fnatic Ends Sentinels’ Run at VALORANT Masters Toronto

Fnatic delivered a crushing blow to Sentinels at VALORANT Masters Toronto, eliminating the North American favorites from the tournament in a hard-fought lower bracket match. While the defeat stung for fans of Sentinels, it marks a significant boost in momentum for Fnatic, the final EMEA squad still standing.

Sentinels came into the series hoping to climb the lower bracket after an earlier loss, but a slow and calculated Fnatic squad shut them down 2-1 in a tense best-of-three. The match showcased how tight preparation and a deep understanding of compositions can still make or break top-tier teams in Valorant.

Fnatic Outmaneuvers Sentinels in 2-1 Series

The series kicked off on Sunset — Sentinels’ best map, especially with Fnatic perma-banning Pearl. Sentinels looked comfortable, especially on defense, and their coordination shone through as they locked down the map 13-9. Fnatic’s attempts to counter with slow, utility-heavy pushes were mostly shut down by key defensive holds, including a clutch from N4RRATE that kept Sentinels in control.

But on Ascent, Fnatic completely flipped the script. Their Chamber-Vyse composition proved incredibly effective, enabling them to build a dominant 8-4 attacking half. Sentinels struggled to match the pace, and Fnatic’s momentum only grew after winning both pistol rounds. With a clean 13-7 win, they pushed the series to a third map.

Icebox was the decider, and it proved to be the most balanced of the three. Sentinels took advantage of Fnatic’s old-school Sage comp in the first half, but couldn’t translate that into a full-map win. Fnatic’s site executes in the second half were surgical, built on years of Icebox experience. They closed it out 13-9 — a victory that not only ended Sentinels’ tournament, but gave Fnatic a major rank advantage heading into the final days.

One of the standout moments came from Emir ‘Alfajer’ Beder, who dominated on Killjoy with an Operator, racking up a 16/5 K/D and a monstrous 418 ACS on attack alone. Performances like that are exactly what give a team the boost needed to survive in the lower bracket gauntlet.

G2 Outlasts Gen.G in a Back-and-Forth Thriller

Before Sentinels’ exit, G2 Esports faced off against Gen.G in another lower bracket battle. Despite a weak showing in pistol rounds, G2 outmaneuvered the Pacific region team 2-1 in one of the closest series of the tournament.

G2 opened strong on Lotus, introducing Yoru and Tejo into their comp — a creative shift after their loss to Paper Rex. The strategy worked, helping them dominate the first half 10-2. Gen.G made a small comeback attempt, but G2’s calculated mid-round play and strong individual performances, especially from IGL Jacob ‘valyn’ Batio, sealed the map 13-7.

Haven, however, told a different story. Gen.G came alive, especially on defense, shutting down G2’s pushes with pinpoint utility and impressive Operator shots from t3xture. G2 couldn’t maintain control and dropped the map 11-13.

In the final map, Icebox, Gen.G looked poised to close it out. They led 8-4 at the half and claimed both pistols, giving them a massive advantage. But G2 staged an incredible comeback — eight straight round wins — thanks to calm, adaptive calling from valyn and clutch team play. They snatched the map 13-11 and continued their Valorant Masters journey.

Who’s Left in the Race for Top 3? With Fnatic and G2 both surviving elimination, they now face each other for a shot at the top three. This matchup will determine who gets to challenge one of the upper bracket teams and potentially reach the Grand Final. Paper Rex and Wolves Esports have already locked in their podium finishes, but only one will advance directly to the Grand Final. The other will be dropped into the lower bracket to face the Fnatic vs. G2 winner.

Here’s the schedule for the upcoming matches on June 20:

• 9 AM PST / 12 PM EST / 6 PM BST – Paper Rex vs. Wolves Esports
• 12 PM PST / 3 PM EST / 9 PM BST – G2 Esports vs. Fnatic

Every match from here on out will heavily impact rank placements, not only for Masters Toronto, but for the global standings as well. With so much on the line, these teams are fighting for more than just pride — they’re fighting for every possible boost going into the season’s final stretch.

Fans can catch the action live on VALORANT’s official Twitch and YouTube channels. Whether you're rooting for EMEA, Americas, or Pacific, the final matches promise high-stakes plays, explosive utility, and more than a few surprises.

 

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