VCTCN: Scales transforms into the C-point warrior, leading TYL to a 2-0 sweep over TEC.

On the fourth match day of the second week of the 2025 VCTCN second stage regular season, Tianlu secured a 2-0 win against TEC, achieving back-to-back victories.

Image 1: Hidden Realm Repair Shop

Defending Team TYL: Hunter, Zero, Phantom, Night Dew, One Decision

Attacking Team TEC: Iron Arm, Swift Wind, Hunter, Phantom, Zero

In the first half, Tianlu won the pistol round, with slowly getting the first kill on C-point in the third round. TEC attempted to rotate to A but was blocked, allowing Tianlu to score three points in a row. In the fourth round, TEC tried to push B but was eliminated, leaving Abo and lucas to successfully turn the tide against Tianlu's defense. In the sixth round, Tianlu expertly defended A-point using skills and precise shooting. After failing to secure the point, TEC used two pauses for adjustments and finally scored their second point on C in the ninth round. Tianlu's initial state and shooting feel were on point, with excellent tactical reading and preparation, leading to a significant first-half score of 10 points.

In the second half, Tianlu won the pistol round at A. In the fourteenth round, TEC chose not to force a push, allowing Tianlu to directly attack C. Utilizing their weapon advantage, yoyo secured three kills, bringing them to match point. In the fifteenth round, after gathering information on points B and C, Tianlu attacked A, and TEC's defense was overwhelmed, resulting in Tianlu winning 13-2 at Hidden Realm Repair Shop.

Image 2: Lianhua Ancient City

Defending Team TYL: Reys, Vis, Black Dream, Phantom, Viper

Attacking Team TEC: Viper, Reys, Black Dream, Phantom, Vis

In the first half, TEC won the pistol round. In the third round, Lao Jiu and Scales successfully defended C-point, earning a bonus point. In the fourth round, Luke's three kills helped the team secure A site, while Tianlu chose to save their remaining two players. In the seventh round, Tianlu's Scales and Viper used their ultimates to defend C, while Lao Jiu and Black Dream countered with their ultimates at A, allowing Tianlu to eliminate four opponents, leaving only lucas to save. TEC's repeated mistakes in clutch situations prevented them from scoring, resulting in Tianlu achieving a six-round winning streak for a total of 7 points, while TEC only managed 5 points.

In the second half, Tianlu won the pistol round. In the fourteenth round, TEC's four players successfully executed a smoke jump to turn the tide. TEC scored two consecutive points, and in the sixteenth round, lucas eliminated four players from Tianlu. Scales, in a clutch situation at C-point, managed a one-versus-three defense to turn it around. In the eighteenth round, TEC countered at C-point, with Luke securing three kills to lead the comeback. In the twentieth round, Scales once again became the C-point warrior, winning the clutch. In the twenty-second round, slowly at C-point managed to drag out a one-versus-three situation without bullets, helping the team plant at A for the win. In the twenty-third round, Tianlu made a last-minute plant at A, successfully overcoming TEC's defense to secure the win, finishing 13-10 at Lianhua Ancient City.