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(Homeland) - Throughout history, Saigon Phantom has repeatedly demonstrated its resilient spirit by winning comebacks on numerous occasions.
Last night (9/10), Liên Quân Mobile audience witnessed the thrilling, spectacular, and explosive Winter 2022 Arena of Glory (AOG) Grand Finals. This match was considered the highlight of the season, with both representatives showcasing outstanding performances in the 'ultimate final.'
On one side, the formidable V Gaming dominated Box Gaming in the playoffs, even taking a 3-0 lead against Saigon Phantom (SGP). On the other side, the 'Ghosts of Saigon,' cunning and experienced, refused to surrender. Lai Bâng and teammates resiliently brought the match to the 7th game, winning four consecutive rounds and ultimately completing a 4-3 comeback. With this victory, SGP secured its 5th championship at AOG, affirming its position as the 'giant' in the domestic league.
This is the current champion's first time raising the Arena of Glory trophy after such an epic comeback. However, history has shown that SGP is a team with quite a few notable comeback performances.
Defeating IGP in the AOG 2020 group stage
The showdown between two representatives from the South seemed somewhat less appealing as the 'star' top laner from BronzeV couldn't participate due to health issues. However, the match turned out to be thrilling until the last minutes with both sides exchanging blows.
The back-and-forth battle for supremacy unfolded throughout multiple rounds, with the climax being the incredible comeback by SGP in the fourth game. Trailing 2-1, Zeref's unexpected brilliance helped SGP achieve a legendary turnaround. With Thane in his hands, he pushed back the opponents, Ness's Krixi and Turtle's Lindis, allowing teammates to finish the match in a flash. SGP swept the opponents to victory, leaving all live viewers astonished.
With the decisive victory, SGP played confidently in the fifth deciding game, securing a 3-2 overall triumph. Through this, the team members gradually affirmed SGP as a strong contender with the potential to compete for the AOG Spring Championship that year.
Saigon Phantom's successful comeback against VCF at AIC 2022
Thought to have suffered their first defeat, Saigon Phantom members unexpectedly overturned the situation and claimed victory against VCF.
Initially trailing, the team from Thailand had a significant lead and controlled major objectives on the map. Being behind, Saigon Phantom members had to focus on defense against VCF's attacks. However, in a surprising turn of events, they executed a brilliant counter-attack, pushing back four VCF members with only two warriors, YiWei and Fish.
Since then, VCF members couldn't conclude the match, allowing SGP to regain control. After back-and-forth exchanges, VCF surprisingly got divided, leading to losing the entire game as SGP pushed straight through the middle lane. With a successful comeback, SGP secured their first victory on the opening day against the representatives of VCF from Thailand.
This highlights that young teams may win quickly, but resilience, tenacity, and a cool-headed approach to endure are qualities that still need to be accumulated and learned from SGP. The team stands out with numerous comeback victories, showcasing exemplary 'turnaround' performances.
