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MSC 2022: RSG Philippines exacts revenge, sweeps RRQ for title

MSC 2022: RSG Philippines exacts revenge, sweeps RRQ for title

Angela Coloma,

ABS-CBN News

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Updated Jun 19, 2022 11:56 PM PHT

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RSG Philippines lift their MSC 2022 trophy. Courtesy: MSC 2022
RSG Philippines lift their MSC 2022 trophy. Courtesy: MSC 2022

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (UPDATE) - RSG Philippines exacted revenge against Indonesia's RRQ Hoshi to cop the 2nd straight title for the Philippines in the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Southeast Asia Cup held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre here.

The title is the third overall for the Philippines, after Aether Main (2017) and Execration (2021, roster now with Omega Esports).

It took three come-from-behind games for the Kingslayers to finally slay the "Kings of Kings."

After a devastating 1-3 loss against RRQ that compelled them to send MSC 2021 champs Omega Esports out of their title defense bid, the young team regained top form to secure the title against a veteran-laden squad.

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RRQ Hoshi led from the get-go of Game 1, racking up as much as an 8,000 gold lead for themselves in Game 1. In the 18th minute, the Indonesians managed to storm down the Filipinos' base, but RSG Philippines handily defended their base with no turrets left.

From there, it was RSG Philippines controlling the tempo, banking on a near-wipeout in the 25th minute and a wipeout on the 28th minute to complete the epic comeback.

A pick-off in the 17th minute gave RSG the upper key in Game 2, thanks to Nathanael "Nathzzz" Estrologo's backline plays, and Dylan "Light" Catipon's crucial Pneumenon Blasts with his Lolita, for yet another comeback win.

A 20th-minute "Real World Manipulation" by Arvee "Aqua" Calderon became the key to tilt Game 3 in their favor. A team fight in the 29th minute that resulted in a 3-0 exchange allowed the Filipino champs to draw match point.

The Kingslayers then snowballed in Game 4 to secure the sweep and the championship title.

EMAN "Emann" Sangco was the most valuable player for the tourney. This is the third consecutive international tilt that a gold laner won the feat, after Grant Duane "Kelra" Pillas (MSC 2021) and Kiel "Oheb" Soriano.

Moonton Games also announced that the M4 World Championship, where the Philippines will also be defending its title from January 1-15.

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