Team Secret is still having trouble closing out games, as shown in their match against Japan's Zeta Division in the second week of VCT Pacific Stage 1.
Team Secret's woes continued in the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Pacific Stage 1 group stage, falling to Japan’s Zeta Division in a 0-2 sweep at the Sangnam Coliseum in Seoul, South Korea on Saturday, March 29.
The Filipino squad, now winless at 0-2, showed early promise but ultimately could not close out crucial rounds, mirroring their previous loss to Talon Esports.
The first match on Lotus saw Team Secret storm ahead to an 11-5 lead, seemingly in control of the game. However, Zeta Division mounted an incredible comeback, winning the next eight rounds to take the map 13-11.
The momentum shift was too much for Team Secret, who struggled to regain their footing in the second match on Icebox.
Down 6-12, they fought back with four straight wins, led by veteran Jessie "JessieVash" Cuyco, before faltering in Round 23. Zeta Division secured the victory on an eco round, sealing the 2-0 series win. The Japanese squad now sits at 1-1 in the standings, bouncing back after a tough loss to Masters Bangkok champion T1.
Meanwhile, BOOM Esports continued their dominant run with a resounding 2-0 victory over Global Esports (GE) on Monday, March 31.
The Indonesian squad made a statement in the first game on Lotus, crushing Global Esports 13-1 in a one-sided affair. The second match on Icebox proved more competitive, with Global Esports pushing BOOM to the brink.
Despite their resilience, the Filipino trio of kellyS, Patrick WHO, and Papi fell just short for GE at 11-13, dropping their series record to 1-1 after their earlier win against DetonatioN FocusMe (DFM).
BOOM Esports, now 2-0, shares the top spot in the standings with DRX after previously defeating Gen.G Esports.
With these results, Team Secret faces an uphill climb to keep their playoff hopes alive, while BOOM Esports establishes itself as an early tournament favorite.
The competition in VCT Pacific Stage 1 remains fierce as teams battle for regional supremacy.
[Editor's note: This article was generated by AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]