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The Philippines’s quest for a three-peat in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) men’s competition at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games remains alive after overcoming obstacles in the group stage and a formidable Myanmar team in the semifinals.
Having faced the possibility of elimination during the group stage, Sibol managed to secure two crucial victories against Vietnam and Timor Leste. Led by the core members of Bren Esports, the team displayed resilience in a gutsy 2-1 reverse sweep during the semifinals.
In the decisive Game 3, with the Nationals trailing by a significant 4k gold, Charles “Flaptzy” Canon initiated a flawless petrify combo, catching three of Myanmar’s heroes in a critical Lord fight at the 13th minute. Angelo “Pheww” Arcangel capitalized on this opportunity, securing a triple kill and leading Sibol to wipe out four enemy players.
Seizing the momentum, the Filipinos launched a base siege, systematically taking down all of Myanmar’s outer turrets before overpowering RubyDD’s Gloo, the sole defender, to complete a remarkable 9-11 comeback.
Arcangel showcased his prowess with a 6-2-2 line on Kadita, while Canon contributed a 2-3-5 tally on Yu Zhong.
The series began with Myanmar drawing first blood, employing an effective pick-off composition centered around a Natalia pick. The Burmese emerged victorious in Game 1 with a score of 20-13.
However, Sibol exhibited their championship composure as Michael “Kyletzy” Sayson executed a crucial Lord steal in the closing moments, extending the match into the late game. This set the stage for Marco “Super Marco” Requitano, who excelled on Karrie with an impressive 9-2-4 performance, propelling Sibol to a 17-14 equalizer.
In the gold medal match, Sibol will face Malaysia. Interestingly, it was Malaysia that previously jeopardized the Filipinos’ bid for a title retention after defeating Sibol in the group stage. The loss proved pivotal, requiring the Filipinos to sweep their remaining assignments in the group stage to secure a spot in the crossover semifinals.
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