Aurora Gaming PH surges into M7 upper bracket finals with statement win over Alter Ego

Aurora Gaming PH’s M7 World Championship run has quickly transformed from redemption arc to title contention, as the Filipino squad locked in at least a top-three finish after dispatching Indonesia’s Alter Ego, 3–1, in the upper bracket semifinals early Thursday at the MPL Arena XO Hall in Jakarta.

The victory does more than move Aurora one step closer to the championship — it places them in the upper bracket finals, where a marquee showdown awaits against Malaysia’s Selangor Red Giants, a lineup stacked with Filipino talent led by John “Innocent” Banal, Mark “Kramm” Rusiana, and coach Michael “Arcadia” Bocado. 

The winner of that clash earns the first direct berth to Sunday’s grand finals, raising the stakes even higher.

Against Alter Ego, Aurora showed maturity and adaptability. After trading blows in the opening two games, the Filipinos seized control in Game 3 with cleaner rotations and superior objective play. 

Game 4 tested their composure, but Aurora held firm in clutch moments, closing the series with discipline rather than desperation — a hallmark of a team growing into the tournament.

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That poise has been building since the opening days of the knockout stage. Earlier in the week, Aurora snapped a long-standing losing skid against Team Liquid, a psychological hurdle dating back to the MPL Philippines Season 16 Finals. 

Their 2–1 triumph over the reigning MPL PH champions sent an early message that this Aurora lineup was no longer bound by past results.

Team Liquid briefly reminded everyone of their pedigree in Game 2 of that series, powered by Japee “Jaypee” Dela Cruz’s relentless early-game pressure on Khaleed.

 His repeated pickoffs and a decisive midgame re-engage swung momentum sharply, forcing a rubber match. But when the pressure peaked, Aurora responded.

In Game 3, Demonkite delivered a defining moment, calmly securing the 15-minute Lord objective before Yue capitalized with back-to-back kills using Kimmy. The sequence ignited a decisive 5-for-2 wipeout that sealed the series — and symbolized Aurora’s growing confidence on the international stage.

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