The Smart-backed squad handed second-ranked Team Falcons only their second loss of the tournament, climbing to 6-6 in the standings while holding on to fourth place and securing their spot in the six-team playoffs.

Omega Esports opened the series in dominant fashion, cruising to an 8-0 win in 14 minutes and 21 seconds behind John “Perkz” Sumawan’s steady playmaking on Marcel, tallying eight assists in a commanding performance.

But Team Falcons leaned on their experience and composure to level the series with a hard-fought 18-minute win in Game 2, where Michael “Kyle” Sayson came alive, finishing with five kills and four assists against a lone death on Suyou.

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Omega Esports, however, showed enough resolve and discipline to close out the grueling series with a 14-7 Game 3 win in 16 minutes and 24 seconds.

Kenneth “Nets” Barro starred in the Game 3 win on Claude and tallied six kills and six assists without a single death for Omega Esports.

Team Falcons slid to 9-2 in the standings but remained in the second spot.

Meanwhile, playoff-bound Team Liquid PH romped TNC, 2-0 for a third consecutive win, while Twisted Minds strengthened its postseason push with a 2-0 triumph over AP Bren.

The defending champions solidified their hold of the top spot with an 11-1 record, while Twisted Minds remained in fifth place with a 5-7 slate.

On the other hand, AP Bren slid to 3-9 at the seventh spot, while TNC remained at the bottom of the standings with a 2-9 record.