Cloud9 and NRG closed the matchday with victories over 2GAME Esports and MIBR respectively at VCT 2025: Americas Stage 2, securing their spots in the second stage of the tournament.
Cloud9 vs 2GAME Esports
Cloud9 claimed a confident 2:0 win (Bind 13:1, Lotus 13:7). The match MVP was Francis “OXY” Hoang, who scored 43 kills, a +25 K/D differential, 207 ADR, and 324 ACS — 313% better than his average performance in previous matches. Full match statistics are available here. For 2G, this is their third loss in four matches, but they still have a chance to make the playoffs. If they fail to qualify, they will leave the VCT league without a chance to fight for a slot in Ascension.
MIBR vs NRG
In a tense match, NRG defeated MIBR 2:0 (Lotus 15:13, Bind 13:10). The best player of the match was Matthew “mada” Tinsley, who recorded 41 kills, 162 ADR, and 237 ACS — 11% above his average stats. Full match statistics are available here. After their triumph in Stage 1, MIBR has been unable to find their game and currently sits at the bottom of Group Omega.
VCT 2025: Americas Stage 2 is taking place from July 18 to August 30 in the USA, featuring a $250,000 prize pool, Americas points, and two slots for Champions 2025. Follow news, schedules, and results on the tournament page.
