FUT Esports defeat Karmine Corp , NAVI fall to Team Heretics — VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1

The final matchday of Week 4 at VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 concluded with victories for FUT Esports and Team Heretics . The results carry important implications — FUT are still in the race for a higher playoff seed, while Heretics have secured at least an upper bracket spot in the playoffs.

FUT Esports vs Karmine Corp
Both teams had already secured playoff qualification before the match began, so the showdown was a battle for seeding — specifically for third place or higher, which provides a favorable position in the upcoming playoff bracket.

Despite being underdogs, Karmine Corp started strong, taking Pearl (FUT’s pick). However, they crumbled on Lotus (their own map pick), showing little resistance. The decider on Ascent was intense — after falling behind 3:9 in the first half, Karmine Corp mounted an impressive comeback to level the score at 11:11. But FUT Esports closed it out with the final two rounds, taking the series 2:1.

Team Heretics vs NAVI
The situation was similar in Group Alpha, where the four playoff teams had already been determined. The match was purely about securing a better seeding, and Team Heretics succeeded in getting the upper hand.

NAVI continue to struggle against top-tier EMEA opponents, falling 0:2 in this series. On Haven (Heretics’ pick), NAVI managed to win just 3 rounds, showing little cohesion. Their own map pick, Pearl, went slightly better with 8 rounds, but they still couldn’t pull off a win. Team Heretics took the match 2:0 — their fourth consecutive victory — ensuring a minimum third-place finish in their group and an upper bracket start in the playoffs.

VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 takes place from March 26 to May 18. As part of the event, 11 teams are competing for three slots at VCT 2025: Masters Toronto and EMEA Points, which are necessary for further qualification to VALORANT Champions. You can find out more about the results and the schedule of upcoming matches via the link.