In just one day, Team Liquid PH and NAVI PH secured dramatic wins, finished 2-0 in group play, and earned the top seeds heading into the knockout rounds of the 2025 MLBB Women’s Invitational at the Esports World Cup.
Double clutch it is.
Team Liquid PH and NAVI PH secured dramatic victories to earn their spots in the playoff round of the MLBB Women’s Invitational (MWI) 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The Philippine teams finished group play with identical 2-0 records, earning the top seeds in Groups B and C, respectively, and joined Indonesia’s Team Vitality and ONIC Pertiwi in the knockout rounds.
Team Liquid PH overcame a tough start to complete a gritty 2-1 reverse sweep over NAVI Malaysia.
Trinity “Ramici” Ramos led the charge in Game 2, producing a flawless 6-0-6 KDA while playing Hayabusa to force a deciding match.
The veteran jungler then expertly maneuvered Yi Sun Shin in Game 3, posting another stellar 7-0-4 KDA, ensuring Team Liquid PH’s place in the knockout rounds.
Meanwhile, NAVI PH also needed three thrilling games to overcome a determined Terror Queens squad from Myanmar.
After spilling the first two encounters, Sheen “SHINOA” Perez delivered an impressive performance on Melissa, highlighted by a triple kill during a crucial 12th-minute base turret siege, paving the way for a hard-fought victory for the Philippine team.
With both teams securing the top seeds in their groups, an all-Filipino showdown could be on the horizon, potentially occurring as early as the semifinals.
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Meanwhile, Team Vitality blanked Team Falcons, while ONIC ID cruised past FUT Esports to join Team Liquid PH and NAVI PH in the next round.
Gaimin Gladiators, Virtus.pro, Twisted Minds, and Dreammax Girls also scored crucial wins on the second day of the tournament.