Team Liquid ECHO join Falcons AP.Bren and Blacklist International as the only active teams to win multiple MPL Philippines titles.
Team Liquid ECHO became two-time MPL Philippines title winners, stamping their class and stomping Falcons AP.Bren with a 4-0 sweep in the Grand Finals of Season 13 at SM Southmall on Sunday.
In Game one, Falcons AP.Bren exploded for an early momentum as a result of Angelo “Pheww” Arcangel’s turtle objective steal and David “FlapTzy” Canon’s Yu Zhong triple kill during the five-minute clash at the river side.
But, Liquid ECHO started to flip the narrative when Frederic “Bennyqt” Gonzales delivered a double kill against FlapTzy and Rowgien "Owgwen" Unigo on Rafaela during the seven-minute top lane turret siege.
The Cavalry continued to charge forward after Karl “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno’s Fredrinn came up with a precise retribution play at the ten-minute lord objective contention.
Falcons AP.Bren made valiant efforts to stretch to late game, but fell short after Liquid ECHO dealt a four-man elimination to get an opening game victory.
Liquid ECHO drew the first blood, courtesy of Alston “Sanji” Pabico’s commendable performance on Paquito with a 3-1-5 KDA.
In Game two, Liquid ECHO remained composed and exhibited masterful discipline, not conceding any deaths in almost 11 minutes.
Michael "KyleTzy" Sayson on Akai was able to pull off a lord steal in an effort to mount a comeback, but Bennyqt pounced for a triple kill during the 17-minute skirmish.
With only Pheww on Novaria as the last men standing, the Cavalry were unstoppable in their base turret siege against the Falcons.
Frederic “Bennyqt” Gonzales exhibited flawless marksmanship on Roger with a 6-0-5 KDA.
In Game three, Liquid ECHO had the similar narrative of dominating the early game to late game against Falcons AP.Bren.
The Falcons successfully fended off Liquid ECHO’s base turret siege during the 15-minute period, as Pheww’s Gord came up with a mystic gush play to swiftly clear the minion waves.
KarlTzy on Baxia rolled his way to mount an ambush against Falcons AP.Bren’s backline, leading the team to a commanding 3-0 lead.
Liquid ECHO suppressed the Falcons with a lopsided 13-3 kill score, with credits to Alston “Sanji” Pabico excellent mechanical skills on Valentina with a perfect 2-0-7 KDA.
In Game four, Falcons AP.Bren refused to back down without a fight but fell short against Liquid ECHO.
Sanji on Valentina took the spotlight with a championship-winning outplay against Super Marco’s Roger in a crucial 18-minute period teamfight. He took the 5-4 wipeout as opportunity to end the season as champions,
Sanford “Sanford” Vinuya is now a two-time MPL Philippines Finals MVP, clinching his first back in MPL Philippines Season 11 in ECHO’s first championship win.
Team Liquid ECHO likewise joined Falcons AP.Bren and Blacklist International as the only active teams to win multiple MPL Philippines titles.