The opening day of MPL Philippines Season 18 delivered absolute fireworks as Team Falcons PH pulled off a stunning 2-1 reverse sweep against defending champion Team Liquid PH at the Victoria Sports Tower.
The blockbuster series served as a highly anticipated rematch of the Season 17 Grand Finals, where the Cavalry previously triumphed over the Falcons. Seeking redemption following their respective campaigns, both powerhouse squads brought their absolute best to the Land of Dawn.
Game 1: The Cavalry Strike First
Team Liquid PH asserted early dominance to kick off the best-of-three series. Driven by Karl “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno’s masterclass on Paquito—who finished with an immaculate 6-0-5 KDA—the defending champions dismantled the Falcons in a swift 11-minute opener, boasting a commanding 15-1 kill advantage.
Game 2: Falcons Fight Back
Refusing to back down, Team Falcons bounced back in style during Game 2. Capitalizing on early objectives and securing all three Turtles, the Falcons built a massive 4,000-gold lead. Though Team Liquid fought valiantly to stay alive, a pivotal Conceal play by Rowgien “Owgwen” Unigo (Belerick) during a 13-minute Lord contest enabled Marco “Super Marco” Requitiano (Claude) to secure a game-winning double kill and force a deciding third game. Super Marco spearheaded the charge with a stellar 6-1-7 KDA.
Game 3: A Dramatic Finale and Clutch Execution
The decider was a nail-biter that went back and forth past the late game. Team Liquid kept their hopes alive when KarlTzy pulled off a breathtaking 18-minute Lord steal with Harley. However, a sudden misplay during the Cavalry's base siege opened a window of opportunity. Salic “Hadji” Imam delivered a game-defining Flicker-Fatal Links combo on Valentina, trapping key damage dealers and allowing Team Falcons to complete the stunning reverse sweep.
With this statement victory, Team Falcons claim early momentum in Season 18, while Team Liquid looks to reset and bounce back in their upcoming matches.
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