BOOM Esports eliminated Indonesia’s Kagendra after pulling off a 3-1 victory in the Group C lower bracket finals, becoming the second Filipino team to book a ticket to the Honor of Kings International Championship 2025 Knockout Stage.
In Game 1, both squads battled for control of the objectives and the map, but it was Kagendra who emerged victorious thanks to a game-winning double kill from Zhao "LanFeng" Enlei on Chano during the 11-minute teamfight in the middle lane.
Boom Esports refused to back down in Game 2, displaying disciplined gameplay by not conceding any deaths until the 11-minute mark against Kagendra.
John “Daniii” Bulanadi, playing as Ao’Yin, came up with a crucial pick-off against Wong “Lu” Hin on Mozi during the 15-minute crystal siege.
Daniii powered Boom Esports to tie the series at 1-1 with an impressive 6-1-3 KDA performance.
In Game 3, Boom and Kagendra engaged in a grueling 24-minute showdown to reach mtch point in the fight for their tournament lives and a spot in the KIC 2025 Knockout Stage.
Despite the valiant defense of the Indonesian representatives, Boom sealed the 2-1 match point after Daniii, playing as Chano, went unstoppable in the final crystal siege.
Miguel “Miggie” Banaag as Charlotte earned the MVP honor with a 7-4-9 KDA.
Game 4 saw another long and thrilling battle between Boom and Kagendra, but all it took for the Filipino representatives to claim the victory was a backdoor play from Daniii with Marco Polo.
Daniii’s Marco Polo delivered a masterclass on marksmanship with a 3-2-3 KDA.
Boom Esports and compatriots Blacklist International advance to the Knockout Stage, as the Philippines' final two teams compete for the KIC 2025 trophy.
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