With momentum at their disposal, Blacklist could have steamrolled with a convincing 3-0 victory, as their zoning capabilities from their Popol and Kupa, Paquito, and Chou forced Omega in unwanted teamfights.īut all of this changed in the 13th minute, where the SEA Kings capitalized on their teamfight capabilities and their mobility as they were able to kill V33nus’ Popol and Kupa, allowing Omega to dictate the final clash. His Claude proved to be a major threat in Game 2 as his area-of-effect damage could stifle the ‘UBE’ strategy, but the zonal presence from Edward “EDWARD” Jay Dapadap and Johnmar “OhMyV33nus” Villaluna limited his output. Kelra struggled to have a foothold in Game 1 as Blacklist went guns blazing in limiting his early game.

The Codebreakers dominated the first two games with their systematic approach, limiting Duane “Kelra” Pillas in both games. The series was dominated by a back and forth affair between these two top notched teams. AFTER NUMEROUS battles between these two major rivals, it all boiled down to one series that would ultimately decide on who goes home and who proceeds to the Grand Finale.Īnd the final chapter was written by Blacklist International as they avenged their upper bracket loss against Omega Esports with a commanding 3-1 series win.Īnd similar to what happened in the regular season, Blacklist International reigned supreme over their rivals, 3-1 eliminating Omega’s championship run.