The VCT 2025 Game Changers North America Stage 1 Semi-Finals just wrapped up with Shopify Rebellion Gold besting Wadadaa in a 3-match thriller, and Ghost Gaming inching Aussie and Friends out of the tournament.

Keep reading for a breakdown of each match.

Shopify Rebellion Gold vs. Wadadaa

In the opening match of the day, SRG came out on top, thwarting Wadadaa’s dreams of an underdog story. Overall, the match showcased both teams’ strengths, with each securing a win on their respective map picks. The decider on Icebox was closely contested, but Shopify Rebellion Gold managed to clinch the series.

Player Highlights

Standout performances by dodonut and Noia helped seal the victory for SRG. dodonut asserted her title as dominant frogger with a 1.61 K/D and ACS of 337. Noia was close behind with a 1.24 K/D and 235 ACS. Their performances helped seal the deal and clinch the win for SRG.

Looking Ahead

With the loss, Wadadaa heads to the finals against Ghost Gaming. Wadadaa has already beaten Ghost Gaming in commanding fashion, giving them the upper leg in this upcoming rematch.

Meanwhile, SRG will wait on pins and needles for the winner of the lower bracket finals to see who will meet them in the Grand Final.

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Aussie and Friends vs. Ghost Gaming

In a tense series, Ghost Gaming clinched the win over Aussie and Friends to punch their ticket to the lower finals, ending Aussie and Friends’ dream run and dashing their hopes of becoming the first-year team to reach the finals.

Player Highlights

miyara and vanitas both played pivotal roles in their teams victory. miyara put up an impressive 1.59 K/D while vanitas hovered just below at 1.30 K/D. vanitas just barely claimed the top spot for ACS with a 244, followed closely by miyara’s ACS of 242. Without a doubt, the strong performances by these two athletes propelled Ghost Gaming to Victory.

Looking Ahead

As mentioned previously, Ghost Gaming will once again face Wadadaa. While their last encounter saw Ghost Gaming in complete control, Wadadaa may now be poised to flip the script. Their recent victory over a higher-seeded, arguably stronger team has likely boosted their confidence—and proven they’re not the same squad from just days ago.

What’s Next

Tune in tomorrow for the continuation of the VCT 2025 Game Changers North America Stage 1 Semi-Finals with Wadadaa vs. Ghost Gaming.

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