Barangay Omega showcased their prowess and emerged as formidable streak breakers!
In a closely contested match-up, Smart Omega brought Fnatic ONIC PH's remarkable 13-match winning streak to an end with a hard-fought 2-1 victory.
Fnatic ONIC started strong in the first game, gaining the upper hand against Omega.
Frince Miguel “Super Frince” Ramirez put on an immaculate performance, dominating with his Zhuxin and securing the MVP title with 8 assists.
King Cyric "K1NGKONG" Perez's Hayabusa dominated the kill count for the Hedgehogs with five kills, while both Duane "Kelra" Pillas and Jann Kirk "Kirk" Gutierrez chipped in with two kills apiece.
Game 2 featured intense aggression from both teams. The Sonics were on the verge of solidifying their 14-0 streak, but Omega’s defense excelled in thwarting their advances.
A pivotal clash in the late game determined Omega's victory in the second match, which stretched for 27 minutes.
Emboldened by their tie with the opposing team, Omega pressed forward with an aggressive play in the decisive Game 3.
Andrew “Andoryuuu” Flora displayed remarkable skill on Hayabusa, leading the charge with 9 kills and 2 assists.
Jayson "UK1R" Alupit’s stellar performance with Zhuxin shone through as he assisted on 12 of the team’s 14 total kills, while Jomari "Jowm" Pingol added 4 kills in the decisive match.
“Hindi nga ako makapaniwala nung una pero proud ako sa mga kampi ko,” Joshua “Chaknu” Mangilog said during the interview after their victory.
Despite an unexpected upset against Omega, Fnatic ONIC Philippines solidified their position as the top seed in the regular season, concluding with an impressive 13-1 record and earning a spot in the upper bracket.
Smart Omega bolstered their position by wrapping up the season in third place with a commendable 9-5 record.
