EDG Clinches Championship Title with Thrilling 3-2 Win Over TH in Unleashed Contract Global Championship Finals
In a thrilling showdown, EDG (Edward Gaming) secured a hard-fought victory against TH (Heretics) in the 2024 Unleashed Contract Global Championship Finals. The best-of-five series took place on [date] at the Seoul Grand Finals, with EDG emerging as the champion with a 3-2 win.

25 August 2024
The decisive match was a closely contested affair, with EDG's CHICHOO (équipage, formerly known as.top) leading the charge with an impressive 17/16 KDA (Kill/Death/Assist) on Lotus. The team's strategy and coordination were on full display, as they took early leads in the first and second games, despite strong resistance from TH.
EDG's S1Mon and ZmjjKK played crucial roles in the team's victory, with the latter securing a series-high 14/18 KDA. Meanwhile, TH's RieNs struggled to find consistency, despite flashes of brilliance. Throughout the series, EDG demonstrated a more cohesive and refined team play, with MiniBoo's shot-calling and Nobody's game sense key to their triumph. The victory cements EDG's position as one of the top teams in the Unleashed Contract Global Championship, outmuscling TH's Benjyfishy, Smoggy, and Boo.
In the third round of the Bo5 series, EDG picked up their game and clinched a nail-biting 13-9 victory on the map of Lotus. The MVP of the round went to CHICHOO, who led his team to a remarkable comeback. The game started off with TH in the lead, but EDG quickly turned the tables. CHICHOO's impressive performance, including a quadruple kill in the sixth round, helped his team gain momentum. The score was tied 6-6 at the end of the first half, setting the stage for a thrilling second half.
EDG continued to dominate in the second half, with CHICHOO and his teammates working seamlessly together to take down TH players. ZmjjKK's clutch plays and Nobody's steady aim also contributed to EDG's success. The final round saw EDG pull off an incredible reversal, with Smoggy and CHICHOO combining to take down the last two TH players. CHICHOO's impressive stats - 17 kills and 24 assists - secured him the MVP title for the round.
The Lotus Flower Ancient Castle map proved to be a pivotal battleground in the third and decisive round of the BO5 match. The first half saw EDG's defense prevail, with a flawless execution of their strategy. The fourth round proved to be a turning point in the match, as CHICHOO's clever use of smoke bombs allowed him to take out one opponent, followed by a skillful combination with S1Mon's abilities, resulting in two more kills. This tactical play gave EDG a crucial advantage.
But CHICHOO's heroics didn't stop there. In the sixth round, he single-handedly took out four opponents, leveraging his skills to outmaneuver the enemy team. This daring move left EDG just one kill away from taking the round, which they promptly executed. This momentum carried over to the second half, as EDG's offense capitalized on their earlier success. The tenth round saw a fierce battle unfold in the AB corridor, with Smoggy delivering a devastating ultimate ability that swung the momentum in EDG's favor. CHICHOO quickly followed up, taking out two opponents and cementing his team's lead.
The EDG team continued to push their advantage, with CHICHOO and Smoggy's synergy propelling them towards victory. As the match drew to a close, EDG's teamwork and strategy paid off, securing a 13-9 win and a 2-1 lead in the BO5 series. CHICHOO, who was instrumental throughout the match, earned MVP honors for his outstanding performance.
The Grand Finals marked the culmination of this year's championship, where EDG and TH battled for their share of the $100,000 prize pool. EDG will take home $60,000 and the coveted championship title. We hope to see more exciting matches from EDG and TH in the future.
