Falcons overturns Aurora's lead to secure MPL PH final and first Philippine M8 berth

Falcons overturns Aurora's lead to secure MPL PH final and first Philippine M8 berth

Team Falcons PH defeated Aurora Gaming PH 3–2 in the MPL Philippines Season 18 upper bracket final, securing a second consecutive domestic grand-final appearance and the Philippines’ first confirmed place at M8.

Falcons recovered from a 2–1 series deficit, winning the final two games to deny Aurora an early route to Istanbul.

Objective steals shape the opening games

Aurora won Game 1 after recovering from a substantial gold deficit. Falcons answered in Game 2 when SuperMarco’s Esmeralda stole the Lord during a pivotal contest, helping turn a dangerous position into an equalising victory.

Aurora regained the lead in Game 3. Koyl’s Hirara secured a crucial Lord steal, while Yue ’s Yve finished 4/0/8, putting Aurora one victory from qualification.

Falcons wins the final two

Falcons survived again in Game 4, recovering from a reported 13,000-gold deficit. SuperMarco’s Cici produced an 8/1/8 performance as the series went the distance.

The fifth game was considerably more decisive. Falcons established an early advantage and finished with a 17–3 kill score, with Kyle ’s Hirara recording 9/1/7.

The result gave Falcons a direct route to the championship match and another opportunity to claim its first MPL Philippines title after finishing runner-up the previous season. Aurora moved into the lower bracket final, where the remaining Philippine M8 place would be decided.