Quick Read
- Paper Rex successfully eliminated the risk of early tournament exit by defeating All Gamers 2-1 in the lower bracket.
- After losing the first map, the team adjusted their tactical approach on Pearl and Split to regain complete control of the series.
- The win advances Paper Rex in the Masters Santiago bracket, with a scheduled matchup against G2 Esports on March 13.
SANTIAGO (Azat TV) – Paper Rex successfully extended their campaign at VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026, overcoming a slow start to defeat All Gamers 2–1 in a high-stakes lower bracket elimination series. The Pacific region representatives demonstrated significant tactical resilience at the Espacio Riesco venue, rebounding from an opening map loss to dominate the remainder of the match.
Tactical shift secures survival for Paper Rex
The best-of-three series began on Corrode, where All Gamers seized early momentum. The Chinese squad utilized aggressive entry strategies and disciplined defensive setups to stifle Paper Rex’s offensive rhythm. Despite a late-series push from the Pacific team, All Gamers held their ground, closing the opening map with a 13:10 scoreline to force Paper Rex into a must-win scenario.
Paper Rex responded with a decisive adjustment on Pearl. By controlling the mid-round pace and improving their coordination, they effectively dismantled the All Gamers defense. The 13:7 victory on the second map served as a turning point, signaling a shift in momentum that carried directly into the final map of the series.
Deciding map dominance
On the decider map, Split, Paper Rex asserted total control. From the initial rounds, the team dictated the tempo through high-pressure attacks and impenetrable defensive holds. All Gamers struggled to find any openings as Paper Rex continued to win critical duels, eventually closing the map 13:4 to seal the 2–1 series win. This victory keeps Paper Rex in contention for the $1,000,000 prize pool at the Riot Games-organized tournament.
- Paper Rex successfully eliminated the risk of early tournament exit by defeating All Gamers 2-1 in the lower bracket.
- After losing the first map, the team adjusted their tactical approach on Pearl and Split to regain complete control of the series.
- The win advances Paper Rex in the Masters Santiago bracket, with a scheduled matchup against G2 Esports on March 13.
The clinical performance on Split highlights a core strength of Paper Rex: their ability to rapidly synthesize opponent patterns and recalibrate their aggression, a trait that remains essential for navigating the high-pressure environment of the lower bracket where a single loss results in immediate tournament elimination.