SIBOL MLBB Men shrugged off a slow start before putting on the jets and eliminating Indonesia with a 3-1 victory in the knockout stage semifinals to advance to the SEA Games 2025 MLBB Men’s gold medal match.
The gold medal match is set on Wednesday, December 17 where they take on Malaysia for all the marbles.
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With just a win away from securing a historic four-peat gold for the Philippines—let’s take a look back at how they took down regional rivals Indonesia.
In Game 1, the Philippines leaned on comfort heroes such as Lancelot, Harith, and Arlott, but Indonesia’s final Phoveus pick—an outright counter—completely turned the tide in their favor.
The Philippines looked to contest the 15-minute Lord objective, but Indonesia opted for a mid-jungle clash instead, where INA.Leonardo’s Lapu-Lapu delivered a game-winning triple kill to secure the wipeout.
INA. Widy, using Gatotkaca, became an immovable force up front and finished with a perfect 4-0-11 KDA.
The Philippines showed quick adjustments in Game 2, controlling the map and key objectives while remaining deathless until Sanford “Sanford” Vinuya on Yu Zhong was picked off during the 5-minute top lane clash.
The Philippines secured an uncontested 12-minute Lord, then wasted no time marching into Indonesia’s base, where Kiel “Oheb” Soriano’s Granger fired off a triple kill.
Alston “Sanji” Pabico (PHI. Pabico) on Pharsa rained down damage on Indonesia, finishing with a stellar 5-0-8 KDA to tie the series at one apiece.
In Game 3, the Filipino squad maintained their composure while riding the wave of momentum, despite Indonesia’s unexpected Helcurt pick.
Indonesia fought hard, but the relentless pressure from the Philippines led to a decisive 14-2 finish.
Jaypee “Jaypee” Dela Cruz (PHI. Dela Cruz) on Gatotkaca earned the MVP with a 0-1-10 KDA performance, powering the Philippines to a 2-1 match point.
In Game 4, the Philippines played cautiously, taking one step at a time and avoiding costly mistakes against Indonesia.
Indonesia held its ground for 17 minutes, yet PHI. Soriano, as Karrie, delivered a double kill during the final turret siege that sealed the victory.
PHI. Vinuya led the Philippines with a dominant 3-1-7 KDA performance on Lapu-Lapu.
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