FPX clean up KRÜ in VCT Champions 2022 rematch, look to repeat with playoffs secured

On the final day of the group stage at VALORANT Champions 2022, FunPlus Phoenix and KRÜ Esports faced off in the first of two rematches scheduled for the day, with one of the final spots in the playoffs on the line.

FPX looked poised to dominate the series early on the defensive side of Icebox, KRÜ’s pick. Ardiis looked typically comfortable on Chamber, shutting down KRÜ’s attack side in the first few rounds of the opening half. KRÜ rallied, though, with delz1k taking the lead for his side to take four of the last six rounds and reduce the FPX lead to just 7-5 before halftime.