Paper Rex Mounts Stunning Comeback to Defeat Global Esports in VCT Pacific
Too good to bow down.
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Expectations were high from Global Esports (GE) coming into the fifth week of the VCT 2023: Pacific League, fresh from its dominant victory against Talon Esports. Unfortunately, all hopes came crashing down as Paper Rex (PPRX) mounted an incredible comeback to hand the team yet another 2-1 defeat.
Global Esports was off to a solid start but Paper Rex reacted quickly and shut the team down before they could capitalize on their momentum to run away with the series.
The extra effort put in by Ilya "something" Petrov played a crucial role in Paper Rex getting the upper hand on multiple occasions. He was unstoppable, especially on Pearl which was the deciding map, slamming Global Esports like a truck with his mind-blowing maneuvers on Jett.
Paper Rex hands Global Esports a 2-1 defeat in the VCT 2023 Pacific League
Icebox: Global Esports defeated Paper Rex with a 13-7 scoreline
GE Lineup: t3xture, SkRossi, Bazzi, Monyet, AYRIN
PPRX Lineup: something, Jinggg, f0rsakeN, cgrs, mindfreak
The first game between the two teams took place on Icebox which was PPRX's map pick. The first half was an even split as GE put up a respectable defense. However, going into the second half they turned up a gear and ran away with the series, bringing it to a 13-7 close.
Ganesh "SkRossi" Gangadhar on his iconic Jett was the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of this match. He had an ACS (Average Combat Score) of 338 which was supported by a K/D/A of 25/14/3.
Split: Paper Rex defeated Global Esports with a 13-6 scoreline
GE Lineup: t3xture, Lightningfast, Bazzi, Monyet, AYRIN
PPRX Lineup: something, Jinggg, f0rsakeN, d4v41, mindfreak
Despite the slow start, PPRX stormed into the second map, Split which was GE's map pick. Unable to stop the heavy attack that came its way, GE was not able to get into a groove, winning just six rounds in total as the senior members of PPRX, Aaron "mindfreak" Leonhart and Khalish "d4v41" Rusyaidee, took charge and registered a 13-6 win for the side.
Pearl: Paper Rex defeated Global Esports with a 13-7 scoreline
GE Lineup: WRONSKI, SkRossi, Bazzi, Monyet, AYRIN
PPRX Lineup: something, Jinggg, f0rsakeN, d4v41, mindfreak
Trudging ahead with its newfound momentum and confidence, PPRX once again hammered GE with its uncontrolled aggression on the attack. They simply let something off his leash to hunt down members of GE and he complied by forcing his way into the sites.
Once again GE found the ropes slipping out of their hands as they flailed helplessly. Cahya "Monyet" Nugraha tried his best to keep his team in the competition but something was too powerful to contain, securing an ACS of 329 along with a K/D/A of 24/14/5.
With this, Paper Rex secures its third win of the regular season and jumps up to the fourth spot on the overall points table. On the other hand, Global Esports registered its fourth loss of the league and maintains the eighth position on the overall points table.
