MPL Malaysia Season 14 Week 3 Summary: Key Highlights and Team Standings Analysis

The third week of MPL Malaysia Season 14 has showcased intense battles among top Malaysian teams, all vying for the prestigious champion’s title and a place in the forthcoming M6 World Championship. Leading the charge is the Selangor Red Giants, the unblemished champions from MPL Malaysia Season 13 and the MLBB Mid Season Cup 2024, currently facing fierce competition from Team Vamos for the top ranking in the league standings.

As we approach the final week of the Regular Season, known as Minggu Diraja (the Royal Week in Bahasa Malaysia), mid-tier teams are equally eager to solidify their positions for the playoff rounds.

This article highlights the significant moments from MPL Malaysia Season 14 Week 3’s Regular Season, along with some additional insights.

MPL Malaysia Season 14 Week 3 Highlights: Noteworthy Moments from the Penultimate Week

During the third week of MPL Malaysia Season 14, the league leaders tactically outperformed several mid-table competitors to secure their upper positions. The Selangor Red Giants, Monster Vicious, and Team Vamos each emerged victorious against their respective opponents: RED Esports, Team Rey, and TODAK.

MPL Malaysia Season 14 Regular Season Standings after Week 3 (Image via Moonton Games)

The Selangor Red Giants continued their exceptional performance, sweeping RED Esports with a decisive victory on the opening day of this week.

Meanwhile, Team Vamos remained a strong contender, managing to triumph over TODAK, a three-time MPL Malaysia champion, with a score of 2-1 in this week’s opening matchup.

Despite boasting one of the largest rosters in the league with 10 players, TODAK, known for their remarkable history, struggled to deliver their top performances.

Team Vamos celebrates their victory against Team TODAK (Image via Moonton games) — Team Vamos celebrates their victory against Team TODAK (Image via Moonton Games)

Despite setbacks against some of the fiercest teams in MPL Malaysia Season 14, RED Esports, TODAK, and Team Rey managed to hold onto their mid-table standings thanks to victories over other competitors during this week.

For instance, RED Esports pulled off a significant upset by defeating JP NINERS, who currently hold the fourth position, on the third day of Week 3, elevating their rank to sixth.

What to Expect in MPL Malaysia Season 14 Week 4?

The anticipation builds as fans look forward to the showdown between Team Vamos and Selangor Red Giants, where the victorious team will snag the coveted top spot in the Regular Season.

MPL Malaysia Season 14 Week 4 fixtures (Image via Moonton Games)

On September 27, at 3:15 PM GMT+8, Monster Vicious and Homebois will kick off Minggu Diraja. Unique in this season, Monster Vicious boasts a roster fully comprised of local talent, showcasing the advancement of the Malaysian esports scene such that foreign players are no longer a requirement to contend for the championship.

On the same day, Seru Saturday will highlight one of the season’s most awaited clashes as Selangor Red Giants face off against Team Vamos at 3:00 PM GMT+8. With only one point differentiating these top contenders, the outcome will determine the leader of the Regular Season.

Regardless of the result in their clash against Team Vamos, Selangor Red Giants will aim to finish Minggu Diraja strong atop the leaderboard, benefitting from an additional match in Week 4 against RSG Malaysia, currently sitting at the bottom of the table.

The match schedule for MPL Malaysia Season 14 Week 4 is detailed below.

Match Schedule:

Week 4 Day 1, Saturday, September 27, 2024

HomeBois MY vs Monster Vicious (Match 23, Best of three, 3:15 PM UTC +8)
JP Niners vs TODAK (Match 24, Best of three, 5:45 PM UTC +8)

Week 4 Day 2, Saturday, September 28, 2024

RED Esports vs Team HAQ (Match 25, Best of three, 12:30 PM UTC +8)
Selangor Red Giants vs Team Vamos (Match 26, Best of three, 3:15 PM UTC +8)
RSG MY vs Monster Vicious (Match 27, Best of three, 5:45 PM UTC +8)

Week 4, Day 3, Sunday, September 29, 2024

Team HAQ vs Team Rey (Match 28, Best of three, 12:30 PM UTC +8)
HomeBois MY vs TODAK (Match 29, Best of three, 3:15 PM UTC +8)
Selangor Red Giants vs RSG MY (Match 30, Best of three, 5:45 PM UTC +8)

Season 14 has been jointly organized by Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor Sdn Bhd (KPRJ) and MOONTON Games. The league benefits from the sponsorships of ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) and JD Sports, with Head & Shoulders as the esports partner. Further support is provided by strategic partners TNTCO and the Subang Jaya City Council (Majlis Bandaraya Subang Jaya, MBSJ).

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