T1 eliminates FUT 2-0 in Shanghai to take the last playoff spot

The final decider match at Champions Shanghai ended with T1 beating FUT Esports 2-0 to claim the last playoff spot and send FUT home, T1's first playoff appearance at Champs. T1 won Sunset 13-10 behind iZu's server-leading 26/13/3 KDA and 1.67 rating, then took Ascent 13-10 after a 6-6 half, with iZu again topping the board at 20/14/6 and a 1.42 rating. Playoff teams will rest a couple of days before action resumes Wednesday.