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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/178862341978455509171224_2e4296deff_k.jpg" style="width: 960px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="Global Esports’ in-game leader Xavier “xavi8k” Juan. VCT Pacific">Global Esports&rsquo; in-game leader Xavier &ldquo;xavi8k&rdquo; Juan. VCT PacificBUSAN, South Korea &mdash; Global Esports&rsquo; in-game leader Xavier &ldquo;xavi8k&rdquo; Juan is keeping his focus amid his pursuit of first Pacific trophy.</div>The former De La Salle University ace is set for a debut in the VCT Pacific: Stage 2 grand finals after their 3-1 win over T1, Saturday at the Sajik Indoor Gymnasium here.Xavi8k is well-aware of his goal in the Busan-based tournament&mdash;to win it all.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/esports/2026/9/5/global-esports-books-finals-clash-with-ns-redforce-in-vct-pacific-stage-2-2011">READ: Global Esports books finals clash with NS RedForce in VCT Pacific: Stage 2 at T1&rsquo;s expense </a></div>&ldquo;Today, we had something to prove. And I&#39;m glad we were able to show it,&rdquo; he told ABS-CBN News.&ldquo;But we&#39;re not done yet. We still have tomorrow,&rdquo; he added, reflecting on their finale with Nongshim RedForce in the esports competition which has Acer Predator as PC partner.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/esports/2026/9/5/3-pinoys-headed-to-valorant-champions-2026-in-shanghai-0030">READ: 3 Pinoys headed to VALORANT Champions 2026 in Shanghai </a></div>It was NS RedForce which made them slid down to the lower bracket final on Friday. Asked what changed in today&rsquo;s match against T1, xavi8k had a simple answer.&ldquo;I think the key today is just enjoying the game. Trusting each other and just playing the game we love.&rdquo;Xavi8k finished with a KDA of 61-49-32 against T1 across four maps.

Global Esports’ in-game leader Xavier “xavi8k” Juan is keeping his focus amid his pursuit of first Pacific trophy.

Global Esports’ in-game leader Xavier “xavi8k” Juan is keeping his focus amid his pursuit of first Pacific trophy.

VALORANT: Xavi8k on GE advancing to VCT Pacific grand finals — ‘We’re not done yet’

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VALORANT: Xavi8k on GE advancing to VCT Pacific grand finals — ‘We’re not done yet’

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published September 06, 2026 12:04 AM PHT

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