The Malaga-based esports club Giants came within a whisker of victory in their Valorant World Championship debut . They won one map and were close to taking the second, but EDward Gaming rallied and closed out the match 2-1.
But it is not the end, because Giants is still in the competition. For their next challenge, they will face KRÜ this Friday at 21:00 p.m. Spanish peninsular time.
Giants lose to EDward Gaming but have another chance at the Valorant World Cup
Galician player Salvaje Fitinho finished his international debut with 72 kills and an ACS of 278, the best stat of the match . He also won his duel against the very young ZmjjKK, a rising star.
Giants ran into EDward Gaming and also struggled with fatigue in the third map, leaving some areas for improvement. Their match against KRÜ this Friday is crucial, as the loser will be eliminated . Paper Rex defeated the South American team earlier in the day and will face EDG in the next round. The loser of this series will then face the winner of the KRÜ-Giants match for a spot in the Valorant Champions playoffs.
KRÜ, the organization with Argentine and Chilean roots chaired by former soccer player Sergio 'Kun' Agüero, obtained the last place in the American league but surprised by qualifying for the Champions League in its 'last chance qualifier'. The KRÜ team has been dominant on the South American continent during 2021 and 2022 and has also completed good roles in its usual presences in Masters and Champions.
Very tough confrontation against EDG.