GMC Season 4 - New York
Team Liquid PH Triumphs at GPL Masters Cup Season 4 – New York
New York, USA – The international stage saw fireworks as Team Liquid PH (TLPH) claimed the GPL Masters Cup Season 4 Championship, overcoming fierce competition from around the globe. Their 4-1 victory over Evil Geniuses (EG) in the Grand Finals showcased both skill and resilience, completing a spectacular turnaround from their 2nd-place finish in GPL-PH Season 45.
Group Stage to Glory
The tournament featured 24 elite teams across four groups, including past champions, regional titans, and rising squads from North America, Europe, Asia, and South America.
Group Stage Highlights:
TLPH finished 2nd in Group A with a 7–3 record, advancing confidently into the playoffs.
Blacklist Int. PH (BLCK) topped Group B with an 8–2 record, joining TLPH in the top 16.
Other top qualifiers included Turkish powerhouse Scythe Esports, Brazil’s Furia Esports, and Netherlands’ MYTH Esports.
Knockout Rounds Drama
The Playoffs were BO7 series, providing edge-of-the-seat moments:
Quarterfinals: TLPH shocked SCT, the defending Masters Cup 3 Champions, 4-1. BLCK defeated Burmese Ghouls 4-2, setting up an all-PH semifinal clash.
Semifinals: TLPH reversed their previous S45 loss to BLCK with a 4-2 win, proving their dominance on the international stage. EG overcame MYTH 4-1 to reach the finals.
3rd Place: BLCK bounced back to defeat MYTH 4-1, securing the final podium spot.
Grand Finals: Redemption and Dominance
Facing EG in the Grand Finals, TLPH executed flawless rotations and teamfight coordination. Yeshu’s jungle mastery earned him Grand Finals MVP, leading the team to a 4-1 series win.
This marks TLPH’s second Masters title since the GMSC era, cementing their legacy as one of the Philippines’ premier international contenders.
Legacy of Philippine Esports
TLPH: Champions, GMC 4 – New York
BLCK: 3rd Place
Both PH teams solidify their place in the upcoming GPL Worlds Cup Season 4, which will be held in Manila, Philippines, giving local fans a chance to witness the world’s top Glory teams.
Looking Ahead to GWC 4
With Manila set to host the Worlds, all eyes now shift to the global stage. TLPH and BLCK will lead the Philippine charge, hoping to bring international glory back home. Fans can expect high-level strategies, star matchups, and the continuation of thrilling rivalries that defined the Masters Cup.