Blacklist International defeated Nexplay Evos in the grand finals of Sibol Mobile Legends qualifiers, earning the rights to represent the Philippines in the upcoming Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam in May 2022.
Tier One-led Blacklist International dominated Nexplay Evos in the lengthy Game 1, recording an 18-13 kill score at the 16-minute mark to take an early 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
The grueling Game 2 saw Blacklist with the same gameplay as they outlasted Nexplay with a 15-12 kill advantage in under 17 minutes, leading the series 2-0.
Nexplay Evos made a resurgence in Game 3, as Kenneth “Cadenza” Castro’s Khufra was able to steal the Luminous Lord that led the squad to nail a 14-13 win at the 21-minute mark, making the series 2-1.
M3 World champions Blacklist International went aggressive in Game 4, tallying 11 kills against 3 of Nexplay to move at match-point, 3-1. OhMyV33NUS (Popol and Kuma), Hadji (Yve), and Owl (Brody) were instrumental in this match’s success.
Blacklist ultimately secured the series in Game 5, 4-1, with a three-man wipe in the Lord clash approaching the 13-minute-mark.
Before the decider, Blacklist swept RSG PH in the upper bracket finals. Nexplay then beat the said team in the lower bracket finals, 3-1, to advance to the grand finals.
Blacklist International – Sibol qualifiers lineup:
- Johnmar “OhMyV33nus” Villaluna
- Danerie James “Wise” Del Rosario
- Kyle Dominic “Dominic” Soto
- Lee Howard “Owl” Gonzales
- Salic “Hadji” Imam
- Dexter Louise “Dex Star” Alaba
- Kristoffer “Bon Chan” Ricaplaza (coach)
- Aniel “Master the Basics” Jiandani (assistant coach)
Nexplay Evos – Sibol qualifiers lineup:
- Renejay “RENEJAY” Barcarse
- John Paul “H2WO” Salonga
- Jhonwin “Hesa” Vergara
- Jeniel “YellyHaze” Bata-anon
- Marius “Donut” Tan
- Kenneth “Cadenza” Castro
- Rainiel “URESHIII” Logronio
- Michael “MP The King” Endino
- John Michael “Zico_” Dizon (coach)
Blacklist wins Sibol ML finals, to represent PH in SEA Games 2022
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