Team Liquid Philippines (TLPH) demonstrated their dominant form once again in the MPL Philippines Season 18 Regular Season, delivering a clean 2-0 sweep against Twisted Minds PH (TWIS). The victory propels TLPH to a 4-1 match record with a +7 net game win score, securing second place in the overall standings right behind ONIC PH. Meanwhile, Twisted Minds PH continues their search for momentum as they drop to 0-4.
Game 1: Sanford's Alpha Sets the Tone
The series opened with a tense 18-minute battle where Team Liquid PH gradually asserted control over Twisted Minds PH.
The Pick & Execution: Sanford anchored TLPH’s front line on Alpha, soaking up a staggering 106,704 damage while controlling team fights effortlessly. His impressive 1/4/14 KDA and high 88% Kill Participation (KP%) earned him the Game 1 MVP title.
The Firepower: KarlTzy on Julian (67,688 damage dealt) and Teddy on Claude (86,928 damage dealt) provided the raw firepower needed to dismantle TWIS's defenses.
The Counter-Play: Despite TWIS’s Lansu absorbing 180,275 damage on Gatotkaca and Kayn landing significant damage on Kagura (56,013), TLPH closed out the game 17-13 in kills with a 59.3k to 57.2k gold lead.
Game 2: Fast-Paced Mastery Led by Sanji's Vexana
Game 2 was a swift and decisive masterclass, wrapped up in just 12 minutes and 43 seconds. TLPH shut down TWIS’s setups early, claiming a 12-1 kill scoreline and holding a heavy 42.8k to 32.5k gold advantage.
Mid-Lane Dominance: Sanji showcased top-tier positioning on Vexana, finishing with a clean 2/0/5 KDA, 32,571 damage dealt, and a 58% KP% to capture the Game 2 MVP.
Objective Control: KarlTzy dominated the jungle on Nolan (40,994 damage dealt, 898 Gold Per Minute), while Jaypee provided key setups on Akai.
Zone Lockdown: Sanford locked down lanes on Edith, effectively nullifying Bennyqt’s Miya and keeping TWIS completely out of reach from objectives.
Current MPL PH Season 18 Standings (Week 3 Day 2)
| Rank | Team | Match Point | Match W-L | Net Game Win | Game W-L |
| 1 | ONIC PH | 5 | 5-1 | +7 | 11-4 |
| 2 | Team Liquid PH | 4 | 4-1 | +7 | 9-2 |
| 3 | Team Falcons | 4 | 4-1 | +5 | 9-4 |
| 4 | Smart Omega | 2 | 2-2 | -1 | 5-6 |
| 5 | TNC Pro Team | 2 | 2-3 | -3 | 5-8 |
| 6 | Aurora Gaming PH | 1 | 1-3 | -3 | 3-6 |
| 7 | AP.Bren | 1 | 1-4 | -5 | 4-9 |
| 8 | Twisted Minds PH | 0 | 0-4 | -7 | 1-8 |
