Onic Philippines knocks out HomeBois to reach MSC playoffs
The dominant win allowed Onic to join compatriot Team Liquid Philippines in the knockout stage as they look to end the country's two-year title drought in the mid-year tournament.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
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