MPL PH Season 15: Liquid PH and Falcons PH Triumph
MPL PH Season 15: Liquid PH and Falcons PH Triumph
QUEZON CITY – It was an exhilarating opening week for MPL Philippines Season 15, with Team Liquid PH and Team Falcons PH securing key victories on Sunday. The Cavalry made quick work of the still-winless Twisted Minds, while Falcons PH dominated Smart Omega, marking the first significant win for the Saudi-backed squad.
Falcons PH Dominates Smart Omega for Maiden Win
The Falcons began their second series with a resounding victory, dismantling Smart Omega in a lopsided 21-3 showdown that lasted just under 14 minutes. Michael Angelo “KyleTzy” Sayson spearheaded the charge, recording nine kills and 10 assists with his Suyou. Falcons PH ensured Omega had no access to turtles, lords, or turrets, showcasing their dominance.
M5 Finals MVP David Charles “FlapTzy” Canon delivered a stellar performance on Hilda, earning Man of the Match honors with one kill and five assists, effectively quashing Omega’s attempts at a comeback. Meanwhile, Joshua “Ch4knu” Mangilog struggled to find his rhythm, as his Hylos fell seven times with only two assists.
Omega’s struggles continued in Game 2, where they once again failed to secure any major objectives. Andrew Lew “Andoryuuu” Flora attempted to make a difference with Suyou but fell three times, sealing Omega’s second straight loss of the season.
Team Liquid PH Sweeps Twisted Minds
Later that night, Team Liquid PH continued their dominant streak, this time against Twisted Minds in a matchup that featured Kiel “Oheb” Soriano facing his former Blacklist International teammates.
In Game 1, Liquid PH secured a composed 10-2 victory, with Sanford “Sanford” Vinuya playing a pivotal role on Hilda, contributing to nine kills. Karl Gabriel “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno also shone on Joy, recording one kill and eight assists, leading TLPH to a methodical win. Twisted Minds struggled to gain traction, managing only one turtle and a single turret before the game concluded in 12 minutes.
Game 2 was even more lopsided, as Liquid PH wrapped up the series in just nine minutes. KarlTzy’s Suyou pick wreaked havoc with nine kills and four assists, while Jaypee “Jaypee” dela Cruz and Alston “Sanji” Pabico provided crucial setups, combining for four kills and 21 assists.
Jhonville “Outplayed” Villar, Twisted Minds’ gold laner, was heavily targeted, falling four times with only one kill. Once again, Twisted Minds failed to secure any major objectives, as Liquid PH dictated the tempo from start to finish.
Liquid PH, Aurora Gaming Lead Standings After Week 1
With back-to-back 2-0 victories, Team Liquid PH sits atop the MPL Philippines Season 15 standings, earning two points without dropping a single game. Aurora Gaming shares the same points total, but their 2-1 win over ONIC Philippines gives them a +3 game differential, compared to Liquid PH’s +4.
Meanwhile, ONIC PH, Team Falcons PH, and TNC Pro Team each hold one point, with ONIC PH claiming third place due to their superior game difference.
At the bottom of the table, AP.Bren, Smart Omega, and Twisted Minds are still searching for their first victory, concluding Week 1 winless.
