VCT Masters: Ivy's debut at the Masters dazzles the crowd, NS defeats M8 2-0.

In the first round of the winners' bracket at the Valorant San Diego Masters, NS defeats M8 2-0, advancing NS to the winners' bracket semifinals.

Map 1: Abyss

Defending side NS: Neon, Sova, Omen, Killjoy, Yoru

Attacking side M8: Raze, Neon, Astra, Yoru, Cypher

In the first half, M8 wins the pistol round and achieves a four-round streak. In round 5, NS executes a counter-push focusing on mid, securing their first point of the half.

After a tactical pause, NS recovers two rounds. In round 9, M8 controls garage and pushes into C, but Rb's swift retake allows NS to defend and win.

NS launches a five-round winning streak. Through a tactical pause in the first half, NS quickly adjusts and secures consecutive rounds, ending the half with 7 points for NS and 5 for M8.

In the second half, NS wins the pistol round and further extends their lead. In round 16, M8 fails to win the duel at B point; Dambi and Ivy break through mid and rotate to A to secure the round.

In round 17, M8 defends mid and successfully retakes C point. Both sides alternate scoring in the second half, with neither having strong economic situations.

In round 19, NS again acquires rifles. NS executes a swift push on A, eliminating all of M8's retake attempts.

In round 21, NS eliminates M8 defenders at the AB link on B point and uses Killjoy's ultimate to delay M8's retake, securing the round.

In round 23, the match point round, NS's ECO round, Ivy dominates with a quad kill to lead the team to victory, allowing NS to win Map 1.

Map 2: Salt Mine Town

Defending side NS: Neon, Black Dream, Omen, Viper, Yoru

Attacking side M8: Sova, Neon, Astra, Phoenix, K/O

In the first half, NS wins the pistol round, but M8 successfully force-buys and achieves a four-round streak.

In round 6, NS calls a tactical pause. NS proactively pressures mid from B point and catches M8, securing their second point.

In round 8, Ivy delivers a quad kill at B point, defending against M8's attack, and NS initiates a four-round streak.

In round 9, M8 controls mid and pushes into B; NS fails to hold the site and loses to M8.

After a tactical pause, M8 again dominates the match, achieving a three-round streak. First half ends M8 7-5 NS.

In the second half, NS loses the pistol round but force-buys and executes an A push to win the next round. In round 16, Ivy clears mid and coordinates with teammates to pinch B, allowing NS to win the round; bipo saves the Operator.

NS achieves a four-round streak to tie the score. In round 19, GLYPH defends A point with the Judge; Rb attempts to rotate to B with the spike but is defeated by M8's retake.

In round 22, NS faces M8's mixed buy round and executes a fast B push to win. In round 23, the match point round, NS withstands M8's retake on A point and decisively wins, securing NS's victory over M8 and advancement to the winners' bracket semifinals.