Wolves Esports Crowned Champions of Shanghai Esports Masters 2024
Wolves Esports claimed the championship at the Shanghai Esports Masters 2024, delivering a stellar performance in their debut tournament with new Singaporean player Tyler “Juicy” Aeria. Held on December 6-7 in Shanghai, the event featured a single-elimination bracket with four top teams: Wolves Esports, Paper Rex, Edward Gaming, and Xi Lai Gaming.
Wolves Esports began their campaign with a remarkable 2-1 victory over tournament favorites Paper Rex. The series opened on Split, Wolves’ map pick, where they secured a narrow 13-11 win after a solid 7-5 defensive half. On Bind, Paper Rex’s pick, Wolves overturned an 8-4 halftime deficit to claim the map 13-8 with a dominant second-half performance. The decider on Pearl saw Wolves build a commanding 9-3 lead on Defense before holding off a determined comeback to seal the map 13-11.
In the other semifinal, Xi Lai Gaming pulled off a surprise 2-1 win over Edward Gaming, the reigning VALORANT Champions winners. Xi Lai Gaming’s disciplined play and clutch performances propelled them to their first Grand Final appearance.
In the grand final against Xi Lai Gaming, Wolves Esports showcased their synergy and tactical depth in a clean 3-0 sweep. The series began on Pearl, where Wolves started on Defense, leading 7-5 at halftime and closing the map 13-7. On Bind, a balanced first half ended 6-6, but Wolves pulled ahead in the second half to win 13-10. The final map, Haven, saw Wolves rally from a 5-7 halftime deficit on Defense, dominating the second half to secure the championship with a 13-11 victory.
Wolves Esports’ roster for the tournament was:
Their triumph at the Shanghai Esports Masters 2024 highlights their growing dominance in the VALORANT scene, with Juicy making an impactful debut. Wolves’ victories over Paper Rex and Xi Lai Gaming signal a bright future for this rising roster
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