
On April 28th,the first day of the MPL Philippines season 9 playoffs kicked off with the first series between Smart Omega Vs Echo. Where in Smart Omega defeated the “superteam” Echo in a 3-0 sweep.In game 1 Omega opened with the Wanwan and Angela picks that would be used by Duane”Kelra”Pillas and Joshua”ch4knu”Mangilog, and end with a surprise pick of the Akai that would be utilized by Omega jungler Dean”Raizen”Sumagui. In the early game it would be Echo who would lead thanks to the disruptive nature of Tristan”Yawi”Cabrera’s Masha that would give Echo an early jungling advantage, however come midgame it would be Kelra’s Wanwan that would activate securing kills and towers as well as ch4knu’s great timing using the Angela ultimate “heart guard” to provide protection for his teammates during big team fights,that would swing the lead into the hands of Omega and from there the team would ride the momentum for the game 1 win.In game 2 the same story would unfold as Echo would lead in the early game thanks Karl”Karltzy”Nepumoceno’s quick jungle rotations, however come midgame ch4knu’s Hilda would prove to be a very disruptive element providing vision on the enemy team and spotting possible picks offs for Kelra’s Wanwan. In the late game it would become a back and forth matchup for the lord as Jankurt”Kurtzy”Matira’s Xavier would steal a lord from Omega to swing the momentum back to Echo, Omega would defend the lord before reaching their base, and in an attempt to go for a push on the main base and they would be punished as Kelra and Patrick”E2max”Acidic would be picked off, this prompted Karltzy to chase down the low health Renz”Renzio”Cadua, however Karltzy’s chase would be punished by Omega picking him off and assuring Omega’s take of the lord, the game would be closed out by Renzio who complete a savage on the last fight securing a game 2 win.
