ONIC PH now needs to win two in a row to secure a playoff spot in the Mid-Season Cup at Esports World Cup 2025.
ONIC Philippines' MLBB Mid Season Cup 2025 campaign got off to a tough start, as the Super Family fell Aurora Türkiye, 1-2, in their opening match at the Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The reigning M6 world champions fell short of a comeback, leaving the Philippine bet in a must-win situation moving forward.
In order to avoid an early elimination, ONIC PH must win two in a row—starting against Area77 in the lower bracket semis—to advance to the knockout playoff round.
The MPL PH Season 15 runners-up imposed their will in Game 2 despite Aurora Türkiye's resistance, setting up the decider.
Duane “Kelra” Pillas Lord steal on Beatrix gave ONIC PH the upper hand early, but Aurora got the last laugh.
A perfectly timed Avatar of the Guardian by Furkan “APEX47” Akbulut on Gatotkaca sealed the victory for the Turkish squad.
Meanwhile, Team Liquid PH resumes their group stage campaign against ONIC ID later.
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