A New Champion Emerges
The 2024 Asia-Pacific Predator League VALORANT tournament has concluded, with Filipino squad Team Secret decisively claiming the trophy.
They swept Japanese hopefuls FAV Gaming 2-0 in the Grand Finals on Sunday, capping off a dominant run throughout the event.
Team Secret entered the fray as direct invitees to Group D, immediately asserting their class against regional rivals.
Dropping just one map across three matches, a statement was made - Team Secret came to win.
Team Secret's Journey in Tournament
Could Anybody Topple the Filipino Favorites?
Advancing from the Group Stage, Team Secret faced a sometimes tricky test in the Vietnamese team Team Flash.
However, Secret showcased clinical team play and coordination to secure a 13-4 Haven win.
They were firing on all cylinders.
Meanwhile, FAV Gaming sprung a surprise by taking down tournament favorites BOOM Esports.
Could the Japanese setup potentially trouble Secret in the Grand Finals, if they continued this giant-killing run?
Secret Stamp Their Authority in the Finals
Game 1 on Breeze saw Secret gain an early foothold, leading 7-5 at half-time.
And despite FAV Gaming's best efforts, the Filipinos tightened their stranglehold in the second half to close out a 13-6 victory.
Needing to take Game 2 to force a decider, FAV selected Secret's map pick of Haven.
However, this only played further into the Filipinos hands, dismantling their opponents in a dominant 11-1 thrashing.
Simply outgunned and outmaneuvered, FAV had no answer.
Secret's clinical precision was on full display, executing and aim second to none.
FAV may have battled valiantly, but Secret emerged worthy victors of the US$65,000 top prize. Let’s gooo!
What This Means for Team Secret
This trophy marks Secret's first piece of VALORANT silverware since their 2022 VCT Stage 2 Challengers triumph.
It reasserts their dominance in the Asia-Pacific region, delivering success for the roster after an influx of new signings.
Judging by this showing, Team Secret will enter the 2024 VCT circuit hungry.
As champions of the Predator League, they lay down an early marker to international rivals - underestimate the Filipinos at your peril.
Can Secret translate regional dominance to international glory?
Only time will tell! But for now, they reign as kings of Asia-Pacific VALORANT.
GGs Secret!
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