Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Stage 1 Masters Reykjavik has become a ceremony for underdogs. Teams from APAC, Japan, and Brazil are proving to be nightmares for the top teams from EMEA and NA with their dominating gameplay in every match.So far, APAC's domination in the competition has been truly remarkable and has given Asian fans a chance to bask in the success. The way Paper Rex has performed in the Reykjavik Masters has amazed everyone in the community. Fans are now dreaming of seeing their favorite team lift the trophy on the night of the grand final.Paper Rex@pprxteamWe did it. We’ve taken down the first seed for EU with a 13-7 score on Map 2. GG’s Well played to @G2esports , what an honour. #pprxteam #vct #NotAMinorRegion4:13 AM · Apr 19, 20224199769We did it. We’ve taken down the first seed for EU with a 13-7 score on Map 2. GG’s Well played to @G2esports , what an honour. #pprxteam #vct #NotAMinorRegion https://t.co/GpHlqXTQcBForsaken and Jinggg's excellent individual performances in the VCT Stage 1 Masters Reykjavik has caught the eyes of many:The ongoing VCT Stage 1 Masters Reykjavik is the first international LAN event of the year. Top teams from around the globe received their slots in the event based on their performances in the regional Challengers. All the qualified teams traveled to Iceland to represent their respective regions.Paper Rex was the champion of the APAC Stage 1 Challengers and qualified for Reykjavik as the top seed from the region. However, the team's start was not as good as expected as they lost against the Korean side DRX. After having a shaky start in the first game, Paper Rex came back stronger and won back-to-back games against NA champion The Guard and EMEA giant G2 Esports. The APAC side made a statement by eliminating the two giants in back-to-back games.Matt Djojo@Djojo888Feels like a dream sometimes. I'm so happy for the boys, being able to showcase our playstyle on such a platform, and proving we are NOT A MINOR REGION 🦖#VCT #VCTmasters #vctapac #pprxteam #PaperRex twitter.com/pprxteam/statu…Paper Rex@pprxteamWe take this match with a 13-8 score on Map 2! GG’s Well played to @TheGuard 🏻 Our next match is on April 19th, where we go against the loser of the Upper Bracket Semi-finals! See you guys then. #pprxteam #vct9:18 AM · Apr 17, 202224613We take this match with a 13-8 score on Map 2! GG’s Well played to @TheGuard 💪🏻 Our next match is on April 19th, where we go against the loser of the Upper Bracket Semi-finals! See you guys then. #pprxteam #vct https://t.co/5IHDHR4ZHyFeels like a dream sometimes. I'm so happy for the boys, being able to showcase our playstyle on such a platform, and proving we are NOT A MINOR REGION 🦖#VCT #VCTmasters #vctapac #pprxteam #PaperRex twitter.com/pprxteam/statu…Paper Rex's performance has shut down critics who have termed APAC a 'Minor Region' in the past. According to fans, APAC teams can beat any team from NA and EMEA and demand that these teams be treated respectfully.Daks Rosales@DaksCastsAPAC IS NOT A MINOR REGION APAC IS NOT A MINOR REGION APAC IS NOT A MINOR REGIONAPAC IS NOT A MINOR REGION APAC IS NOT A MINOR REGIONLET’S GO @pprxteam!!!#VCT #VALORANTMasters3:43 AM · Apr 17, 20222141381APAC IS NOT A MINOR REGION APAC IS NOT A MINOR REGION APAC IS NOT A MINOR REGIONAPAC IS NOT A MINOR REGION APAC IS NOT A MINOR REGIONLET’S GO @pprxteam!!!#VCT #VALORANTMastersNJain09@JainNabhAPAC>>>>EMEA Not a minor region#VCT #VALORANTMasters4:10 AM · Apr 19, 2022APAC>>>>EMEA Not a minor region#VCT #VALORANTMastersNot only fans but G2 Esports' Lothar also raised his voice regarding the use of the term 'minor region' for APAC. According to him, when a region has more ranked players than NA, it certainly cannot be termed minor.G2 Lothar@LotharHSI really dislike usage of the „minor” region nomenclature, when for example, APAC has more ranked players than NA. History in other games shouldnt make them „minor”, VAL has its own history being built. But maybe im nitpicky.4:35 AM · Apr 17, 2022129154I really dislike usage of the „minor” region nomenclature, when for example, APAC has more ranked players than NA. History in other games shouldnt make them „minor”, VAL has its own history being built. But maybe im nitpicky.The individual brilliance of Paper Rex's Forsaken and Jinggg also caught the eye of many. Both players have delivered some astonishing moments in the event so far.Another Asian team Zeta Division also surprised everyone with its performance in the VCT Stage 1 Masters Reykjavik. The Japanese side has eliminated Fnatic and Team Liquid from the competition with some staggering performances.CozyJozie // Priya@cozyjozieSeeing Japan win vsing 2 EMEA teams in one event is incredible. This ZETA win makes tac fps history for Japan.Having a minor region present such top-tier valorant gameplay shows that APAC shouldn't be underestimated.1:45 AM · Apr 17, 202264Seeing Japan win vsing 2 EMEA teams in one event is incredible. This ZETA win makes tac fps history for Japan.Having a minor region present such top-tier valorant gameplay shows that APAC shouldn't be underestimated.Daks Rosales@DaksCastsJust another day of SEA ranked for @pprxteam- and they shell shock @G2esports to keep #SEASUPREMACY alive.Remember, APAC IS NOT A MINOR REGION- 2 out of 4 slots taken by Asian teams!#VALORANTMasters #VCT4:10 AM · Apr 19, 202232831Just another day of SEA ranked for @pprxteam- and they shell shock @G2esports to keep #SEASUPREMACY alive.Remember, APAC IS NOT A MINOR REGION- 2 out of 4 slots taken by Asian teams!#VALORANTMasters #VCTWith just four teams left in the competition, Paper Rex has a great chance of winning the VCT Stage 1 Masters Reykjavik. It will be a historic moment for the Asian Valorant esports scene if the Singaporean side finally manages to do so.