MPL: Aurora Gaming denies Smart Omega in marathon play-in series

GMA Network - Oct 21, 2026

Defending world champion Aurora Gaming avoided a major blunder after surviving the gritty Smart Omega, 3-2, in the MPL Philippines Season 18 play-ins on late Wednesday.

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