Summary
- Team Liquid PH and Aurora Gaming PH joined the M7 World Championship Knockout Stage in Jakarta, Indonesia.
- TLPH secured victory against Yangon Galacticos while Aurora PH defeated Team Secret, both matches in 2-0.
- Turkey’s Aurora Gaming also advanced to the knockouts with their hard-fought win against Team Falcons.
You cannot skip the Philippine teams when talking about MLBB championships. Team Liquid PH and Aurora Gaming PH celebrated victories against their respective opponents, securing the Knockout Stage tickets. These teams are keeping their nation’s hopes alive to take home another world championship title. Take a look at everything that happened so far in the M7 MLBB Knockout Stage!
Team Liquid PH Stampedes Past Yangon Galacticos
Team Liquid PH delivered a masterclass performance in their match against Yangon Galacticos, winning 2-0. With this victory, they secured a spot to the knockout stage of MLBB M7 to keep their dreams alive. The team displayed their signature aggressive playstyle and superior macro gameplay.
Sanford “Sanford” Vinuya dominated the opening game with his Yu Zhong plays. He aggressively dived into the opposing backline during the 14-minute clash to eliminate key players. This play helped Karl “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno with his Yi Sun Shin to secure the Lord objective.
Throughout the second game, Team Liquid built their lead by securing objectives. Sanford continues to lead the team, creating space for his teammates to deal damage. In the end, they wiped out the Yangon Galacticos and ended the game.
Aurora PH Overcomes Team Secret’s Challenge
Meanwhile, it was not easy for Aurora Gaming PH to earn a slot in the knockout stage. They faced Team Secret who battled tough opponents throughout the Swiss Stage. Despite falling short in the early game, Aurora PH maintained their composure to stage a comeback win twice.
Team Secret controlled the tempo of Game 1, carrying the momentum from their victory against ONIC. They dominated the map and objectives until the mid-game, eventually earning a massive lead against RORA. However, the PH team’s championship experience shone through the crucial third Lord contest.
They perfectly executed a teamfight that eliminated all five opponents and ended the game. Only in the second match, RORA PH managed to trade kills and objectives through victories in skirmishes. This allowed their team to close out the lead of Team Secret and win 2-0 to qualify for the knockout stage.
Aurora Turkey Joins the Knockout Party
The Turkish representative, Aurora Gaming, also celebrated as they advanced to the next stage of MLBB M7. It was a thrilling 2-1 series against Team Falcons where both teams engaged in closely contested matches. Aurora Turkey holds the early momentum in Game 1 by re-debuting Harley in Tienzy’s pick.
This is Harley’s first appearance on the world stage since M3 in 2021. The unexpected pick helped them snowball an early advantage and eventually win. In game 2, Aurora Turkey continued to take the early lead yet still faced an upset from Team Falcons. The third match comes to an end after a critical 17-minute Lord fight which was won by Aurora Turkey.
Conclusion
With the knockout stage looming around, which of the PH teams do you want to see in the MLBB M7 Grand Finals? Both teams boast experience in the international championship scene, especially with their decorated roster. Aurora Gaming Turkey also qualifies, leaving 3 more spots open for remaining teams.
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