Team Falcons continued their reign over ONIC, securing a statement 2‑1 victory in Week 6 of MPL Philippines Season 18.
The Season 17 runners‑up are proving to be ONIC’s kryptonite. They eliminated them in last season’s Lower Bracket Finals and stopped their five‑game winning streak early in this tournament. This time, Team Falcons struck again, handing the Super Family their third loss in their last five matches.
Team Falcons Hit First But ONIC Answers Back
The first five minutes of Game 1 went back and forth. ONIC secured the second Turtle, but Team Falcons retaliated with a pair of kills. Near the nine‑minute mark, Brusko spotted two Falcons and they punished him for it, yet Kingkong hit back huge, taking out Kyle. The Super Family capitalized instantly, moving straight to the Lord, but Falcons wouldn’t let it go unchallenged, forcing a fight at the pit. With the advantage, ONIC struck first, sending Flap down, but SuperMarco’s Obsidia took over, unleashing devastating damage and wiping out two ONIC members to turn the fight around.
From there, Team Falcons took firm control, building a commanding 5,000‑gold lead by the 12‑minute mark. Despite the deficit, ONIC held strong, managing to defend their base over the following minutes. However, with both teams positioned around the third Lord, Kyle slipped into ONIC’s base to seal Game 1 with a clutch backdoor play.
The second game was a macro showdown. ONIC drew first blood past the six‑minute mark, catching Owgwen and Kyle for the opening two kills. They followed it up quickly with two more pickoffs to pull ahead. The Super Family kept rolling from there—after securing the second Lord comfortably, they charged straight into the Falcons’ base and took out Owgwen and Kyle once more. With a 5v3 advantage, ONIC closed it out and forced a decider. It was a perfect showing for the Super Family, finishing the game in under 14 minutes with a commanding 7‑0 kill score.
Dominant Falcons Keep Flying
Team Falcons, however, completely turned the tables in Game 3. They dominated the first seven minutes—securing all three Turtles, racking up four unanswered kills, and building a 4,000‑gold lead. Falcons stayed in full command as the match progressed, steadily expanding their advantage. ONIC never found an answer, allowing Team Falcons to close out the series in commanding fashion.
Owgwen was named overall match MVP for his incredible play as a utility roamer. His Masha was a major problem for ONIC in Game 1, while his Marcel came through with several clutch plays in Game 3. Flap was equally vital in the series—especially in Game 3, where he delivered a standout 1‑2‑10 performance on the Minotaur.
With this victory, Team Falcons extended their impressive run, securing their sixth consecutive win and soaring to the top of the standings with an 8‑1 record. Meanwhile, ONIC remained in third at 7‑3. Both teams, however, have secured their spot in the playoffs.
