VCT Masters: After a grueling three-map battle, AG regrettably stops at the top six, PRX defeats AG 2-1.

In the second round of the loser's bracket elimination stage at the Valorant San Diego Masters, PRX defeated AG 2-1. PRX will face G2 in the loser's bracket semifinals.

Map 1: Split.

Defending side PRX: Viper, Omen, Astra, KAY/O, Raze.

Attacking side AG: Neon, Omen, Viper, Chamber, Astra.

In the first half, Au1 started hot with a quad kill, and AG secured four consecutive rounds.

Round 5: AG struggled to enter site B, and in the final clutch situation, DaFo eliminated f4ngeer to secure their first round.

Round 6: Au1's Viper deployed her ultimate Toxic Cloud at site A, PRX's retake couldn't enter the site, and AG regained control of the score.

Round 9: AG won the gunfight at the B entry, DaFo and Jinggg's retake were eliminated by AG's crossfire.

AG achieved a four-round streak, securing 9 rounds in the first half, while PRX only got 3.

Entering the second half, PRX achieved a five-round streak. AG's bonus round was countered by PRX's defuse isolation, preventing a coordinated retake.

Round 18: AG's ECO round, K1ra made a crucial play by trailing and chasing, securing a comeback round.

AG couldn't maintain control of mid and B main, allowing PRX to equalize the score.

Round 21: f4ngeer destroyed the Spike at site B, PRX couldn't advance, and AG won the round.

Round 22: AG countered PRX's initial push with utility, successfully delaying. PRX, lacking utility, couldn't gather information or enter the site. They rotated seeking opportunities but were stalled by AG until time expired.

Round 23: Shr1mp completed a 1v2 clutch in the final moment. AG's disadvantaged retake succeeded, and AG won Map 1.

Map 2: Pearl.

Defending side AG: Neon, Skye, Killjoy, Yoru, Astra.

Attacking side PRX: Viper, Sova, Neon, Yoru, Skye.

In the first half, AG won the bonus round and achieved a three-round streak. Round 6: d4v41 erupted at site B with a triple kill.

Round 7: AG eliminated Jinggg at B Long, then AG conceded the site to retake. f4ngeer held the backline, but something's position was unpredictable, ultimately being taken down by something's quad kill.

AG, starting disadvantaged in the first half, continuously adjusted and chased rounds, resulting in a 6-6 tie at halftime.

In the second half, PRX achieved a five-round streak. AG remained in a losing economy disadvantage. Round 18: AG coordinated a successful A hit, with Shr1mp securing a triple kill.

Unfortunately, AG couldn't secure it; PRX won two consecutive rounds, winning Map 2 and tying the series.

Map 3: Neon Haven.

Defending side AG: Omen, Astra, Raze, Viper, Skye.

Attacking side PRX: Astra, Yoru, Viper, Omen, Raze.

PRX dominated the first half; d4v41 and Jinggg's performances were overly dominant. PRX achieved a nine-round streak, gaining a massive advantage.

After winning the pistol round, AG remained in a losing streak. Round 12: f4ngeer eliminated something in the final moment, reclaiming a round for the team.

After winning the pistol round in the second half, AG suffered a devastating comeback. PRX won four consecutive rounds, securing Map 3, and PRX advanced to the loser's bracket semifinals.