Team Spirit showed the reason their prowess cannot be underestimated in Game 1, overwhelming ONIC PH with relentless pressure and executing a textbook Khufra counter to Cyric “K1NGKONG” Perez’s Fanny.
Alexander “Oneshot” Sharkov on Yi Sun Shin was too much to handle, leading Team Spirit to a dominant 13-2 win with a flawless 8-0-3 KDA.
Not willing to go down without a fight, ONIC PH wasted no time to match the aggressive tempo coming from Team Spirit and drafted the signature Selena pick of Frince “Super Frince” Ramirez in Game 2.
Duane “Kelra” Pillas delivered a clutch Crossbow of Tang play on Wanwan, securing a double kill during the final push to help ONIC PH even the series at 1-1.
An absolute cinema
ONIC PH carried their momentum into Game 3, but they had a difficult time finding cracks through Team Spirit’s gritty defense, resulting in a long, grueling 29-minute game.
The intense standoff between Team Spirit and ONIC PH reached its breaking point during a 28-minute team fight in the top lane jungle.
With Team Spirit down to their last man, Kelra and Borris James “Brusko” Parro on Chou swiftly closed out the game to push ONIC PH to a 2-1 match point lead.
There was not much bloodshed in the early game of Game 4 but Team Spirit took the lead in terms of gold difference and map control against ONIC PH.
ONIC PH held the line long enough for Kelra to erupt with a triple kill on Granger at the 16-minute skirmish, swinging and giving his team some space to breathe.
Kelra closed out the match in spectacular fashion, securing a maniac kill score that underscored his superstar status.
ONIC PH is set to clash with reigning MSC titleholders Selangor Red Giants OG Esports in the semifinals for a coveted Grand Finals berth.
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