Defending world champions Falcons AP.Bren sent Team Liquid ECHO home as their sweet revenge, advancing to the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid-Season Cup (MSC) Grand Finals.
Falcons AP.Bren booked their first Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Mid-Season Cup (MSC) Grand Finals appearance after defeating Team Liquid ECHO with a decisive 3-1 win in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The reigning M5 World Champions surprised Team Liquid ECHO with Julian as the mid lane pick in the first game while drafting Terizla and Minotaur for additional crowd control.
The Falcons pressured the Cavalry with crucial pickoffs and counter clashes in the early game.
A team fight ensued during a supposed 14-minute lord contention, with Falcons AP.Bren stunning Liquid ECHO with a four-man elimination which led to a ruthless base siege to take game one.
Michael “KyleTzy” Sayson on Ling took the spotlight with a 6-2-7 KDA and 81% kill participation.
Liquid ECHO and Falcons AP.Bren became cautious in team fights and lord contention during game two, resulting in a low-scoring game.
But Falcons AP.Bren turned the tide, securing the lord objective during the 15-minute mark contention to tear down Liquid ECHO’s inhibitor turrets.
Karl “KarlTzy” Nepomuceno on Baxia tried to tip the scales in Liquid ECHO's favor with a breathtaking lord steal at the 18-minute mark, but Falcons AP.Bren went for a rundown and a base siege for a game two win.
David “FlapTzy” Canon on Terizla led the Falcons AP.Bren to a matchpoint with an impressive 6-2-5 KDA.
In game three, Liquid ECHO halted their two-game skid with a lopsided 20-6 win against Falcons AP.Bren behind Sanji's 6-0-3 KDA on Lou Yi, giving Falcons AP.Bren their first loss of the tournament.
Benedict ‘Bennyqt” Gonzales on Natan scored a triple kill score during a 16-minute mark skirmish at the top-lane jungle area.
Meanwhile, Pheww on Julian attempted to execute a back-door gameplay against Liquid ECHO, but Alston “Sanji” Pabico on Lou Yi got a highlight-worthy solo kill to defend the base.
Falcons AP.Bren opted for a teamfight-oriented composition in game four with Arlott, Faramis, and Minotaur.
They pushed Liquid ECHO against the wall and capped off the series in just 10 minutes with a lopsided 15-5 kill score.
FlapTzy on Arlott delivered a fearless performance with a 5-1-8 KDA.
Falcons AP.Bren finally avenged their loss to Liquid ECHO during the MPL Philippines Season 13 grand finals.
For their finals debut in the MSC, Falcons AP.Bren will face the winner between NIP Flash and Selangor Red Giants.
Falcons AP.Bren will return to action for the MSC Grand Finals on Sunday, hoping to win the lion's share of the one-million-dollar prize.