
Aurora PH claimed the title in Season 18 of the MPL Philippines. In the tournament final, the team defeated Team Falcons PH with a score of 4–2.
Aurora PH took the first map with a score of 14–7—the team’s mid-laner, Kenneth “Yue” Carl Tadeo, posted a KDA of 6/1/7. In the second map, however, the “Falcons” managed to put up a fight and took down the opponent’s main base with a score of 13–9. Team Falcons PH took the third map with a score of 14–6—Marco Steven Rekitiano was named MVP of the game with a GPM of 690. On the fourth map, Aurora PH tied the match again, and on the fifth and sixth maps, they secured the victory, first turning the tide in their favor and then closing out their opponent.
Both teams competing in the MPL Philippines Season 18 Grand Final have earned a spot in the main stage of the M8 World Championship. Team Liquid PH—one of the leaders in the tournament’s group stage—finished in third place, just one step away from qualifying for the world championship.
MPL Philippines Season 18 took place from August 21 to October 25. Eight teams competed for two spots in the M8 World Championship.
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