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New Straits Times
a day ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
SRG.OG to face RRQ Hoshi for semi-final slot
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor Red Giants' ( mission to defend their Mid Season Cup x Esports World Cup (MSCxEWC) title continues in Riyadh. were drawn against Indonesian side RRQ Hoshi in the knockout stage quarterfinals. The two sides will lock horns in a best-of-five battle on Thursday (July 31). who have raised their game in recent seasons, have a good track record against RRQ Hoshi and have won all three previous encounters. The two sides last faced each other during the M6 World Championship knockout stage last year which SRG won 3-1. The other quarterfinals will see Team Liquid PH facing Aurora Turkiye, ONIC against Mythic Seal as well as ONIC Philippines against Team Spirit. path to the knockout stage has not been straightforward. They lost 2-1 to Myanmar's Mythic Seal in the upper bracket semi-finals earlier this week before beating Cambodia's CFU Gaming 2-0 in the lower bracket semi-finals yesterday (July 28). HomeBois' campaign, however, came to an end yesterday after they went down 2-0 to ONIC Philippines in the lower bracket semi-finals.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
SRG.OG advance as HomeBois shown exit at MSCxEWC
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor Red Giants ( live to fight another day but it was the end of the road for HomeBois at the Mid Season Cup x Esports World Cup (MSCxEWC) in Riyadh today (July 27). The two Malaysian heavyweights faced contrasting fortunes in the lower bracket semi-finals. who are the defending champions, secured their slot in the knockout stages after downing Cambodia's CFU Gaming 2-0 with Innocent (John Banal) scoring the first Savage of the competition. HomeBois, however, lost 2-0 to ONIC Philippines and thus are out of the competition. Earlier this week, lost 2-1 to Myanmar's Mythic Seal while HomeBois went down 2-0 to Team Spirit (Russia) in the upper bracket semi-finals. The MSCxEWC knockout rounds will begin on Wednesday (July 30).
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Do-or-die mission for defending champions SRG.OG in Riyadh
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor Red Giants ( face a do-or-die mission against CFU Gaming of Cambodia tomorrow for a spot in the knockout stage of the Mid Season Cup x Esports World Cup (MSCxEWC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Defending champions are staring at an early exit after a shock 2-1 loss to Myanmar's Mythic Seal in the upper bracket semi-final on Friday. SRG assistant coach Poon "OzoraVeki" Kok Sing believes the team have what it takes to bounce back. "We, the fans and the team, expected to be in the play-offs… this loss is pretty tough for us, and we definitely need to bounce back," said Kok Sing. "We are very hungry to win the next game because we believe we deserve a place in the play-offs based on our current strength. We just need to learn from the loss and come back stronger." Reflecting on the defeat, Kok Sing admitted that the team were "messy" in their gameplay and rushed key moments.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Shaky start for SRG.OG at Mid Season Cup
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor Red Giants ( made a nervy start to their title defence at the Mid Season Cup x Esports World Cup (MSCxEWC) today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, scraping past VirtusPro (VP) 2-1 in Group A. The best-of-three series saw labour to overcome the Eastern Europe and Central Asia representatives, who had qualified through the wildcard stage. Despite being seen as underdogs, VP gave the Malaysian side a run for their money with a spirited performance. started strong, taking the first game in just 17 minutes. However, VP responded by dominating the second match and sealing it in only 11 minutes with a 20-4 kill count. regrouped for the decider, which they won in 15 minutes with a 19-10 kill tally. jungler Haqqullah "Sekys" Ahmad Shahrul Zaman said: "VP are a strong team, and credit must go to them. "They earned their place in the group stage by winning the wild card. We didn't underestimate them and simply focused on playing our game. "They caused us plenty of problems early on, and in the second game, we made too many mistakes." have advanced to the upper bracket semi-finals, where they will meet either Myanmar's Mythic Seal or Brazil's Corinthians.
New Straits Times
10-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Selangor Red Giants ready to roar into Mid Season Cup defence
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor Red Giants (SRG. OG) believe they have matured into a stronger, more composed team as they prepare to defend their Mid Season Cup (MSC) title at the eSports World Cup in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 23-Aug 2. The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) powerhouse made history by winning the MSC on debut in Riyadh last year. Coach Michael Angelo Bocado, better known as Arcadia, knows the road to a second title will be far tougher. The Filipino tactician believes his players have grown significantly since that historic win, with their maturity evident in their recent Mobile Legends: MPL Malaysia (MPL MY) campaign, where they secured a third consecutive league title last month. "We're ready for the MSC mission," said Bocado at the Malaysia Esports Accelerator Programme (MEAP) launch at the ESI Hub, Spacerubix in Puchong on Thursday. "We've had enough time to adapt to the meta and are now very confident in our understanding of the game. "There's a huge difference from last year — then, it was our first international event together, and we lacked experience. Now, we're calmer, more seasoned, and we know what to expect at this level." SRG. OG are among nine Malaysian eSports teams to receive MEAP funding, ranging from RM5,000 to RM40,000, to help cover costs for international tournaments. Other MLBB recipients include Homebois and Navi eSports, while Nova eSports, Black Shrew eSports, and Alpha Gaming (Honor of Kings) also received support. Homebois will compete in the eFootball Championship Open in Japan, WPS Hariz will feature in the IESF World Esports Championship, and Axle Sports will represent Malaysia at the Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship. Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abdul Halim said eSports has evolved beyond leisure into a billion-ringgit industry. "MEAP reflects the government's commitment to supporting local talent on the global stage," said Adam. "The programme does not just focus on gameplay but also addresses the mental and physical wellbeing of players. "We'll expand MEAP to include other titles like Tekken 8, Street Fighter, and Tetris — even if they don't have official competitions. "Any Malaysian representing the country internationally remains eligible for MEAP support. We won't let our talents miss these opportunities."
