Aurora rallies past Smart Omega in five games to keep MPL Philippines title bid alive

Aurora rallies past Smart Omega in five games to keep MPL Philippines title bid alive

Aurora Gaming defeated Smart Omega 3–2 in the second MPL Philippines Season 18 play-in series on October 21, securing an upper-bracket semifinal against Team Liquid PH.

The fourth seed recovered from a 2–1 series deficit, winning the final two games to eliminate Omega and complete an opening playoff day featuring two five-game contests.

Omega puts Aurora on the brink

Aurora won the opener, but Omega answered emphatically in Game 2. Cull ’s Obsidia finished 7/0/4, while Raizen recorded 5/0/8 on Aulus as Omega ended the game ahead 15–3 in kills and 8–1 in towers.

Omega then moved ahead in the series. Cull went 8/0/3 on Bruno in Game 3, leaving Aurora one defeat away from elimination.

Aurora finds its response

Aurora forced Game 5 with a fourth-game victory featuring Domeng’s 3/0/5 Obsidia performance and 28,503 tower damage.

The deciding game remained competitive, with Aurora finishing only 2,744 gold ahead. Its objective advantage was more substantial: three Turtles to none and three Lords to one.

Koyl produced 6/1/5 on Hirara, while Domeng’s Claude contributed 2/2/11 and 30,390 tower damage. Aurora finished ahead 14–10 in kills to complete the comeback.

The result ended Omega’s season and moved Aurora into the final four, preserving its route toward the championship and Philippine representation at M8.