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

The ongoing MPL Malaysia Season 14 Week 3 has showcased intense competition among the top Malaysian esports teams vying for the championship title and a coveted spot in the upcoming M6 World Championship. The Selangor Red Giants, who remain undefeated champions of MPL Malaysia Season 13 and winners of the MLBB Mid Season Cup 2024, are currently facing significant competition from Team Vamos as they contest the No. 1 position on the league table.

As we approach the final week of the Regular Season, also known as Minggu Diraja (the Royal Week in Bahasa Malaysia), mid-table teams are fiercely battling for playoff spots.

This article highlights the key moments and performances from MPL Malaysia Season 14 Week 3 of the Regular Season.

MPL Malaysia Season 14 Week 3 Recap: Key Highlights from the Second Last Week of the Regular Season

During Week 3 of MPL Malaysia Season 14, the league frontrunners capitalized on matchups against mid-table teams to solidify their standings. Noteworthy performances included victories by teams such as Selangor Red Giants, Monster Vicious, and Team Vamos against RED Esports, Team Rey, and TODAK, respectively.

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

The Selangor Red Giants showcased their consistency by sweeping RED Esports on the opening day of Week 3.

Team Vamos continued to apply pressure on the Red Giants at the top of the table, achieving a significant win against three-time MPL champions TODAK with a score of 2-1 in their opening match of the week.

Despite their robust roster of 10 players, TODAK, a renowned MLBB pro team, struggled to deliver their best performance during the season.

Team Vamos celebrated after their win against Team TODAK (Image via Moonton games) — **Team Vamos** celebrated after their victory against **TODAK** (Image via Moonton Games)

Even though teams like RED Esports, TODAK, and Team Rey faced tough competition from the strongest squads in the league, they managed to retain their mid-table positions with victories against other teams during Week 3.

A major upset occurred when RED Esports defeated JP NINERS, who were holding fourth place, on the third day of Week 3, allowing them to secure the sixth position on the table.

What to Expect in MPL Malaysia Season 14 Week 4?

The upcoming week promises exhilarating matches, particularly the clash between Team Vamos and Selangor Red Giants, where the victor will clinch the top spot in the Regular Season standings.

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

Minggu Diraja kicks off with Monster Vicious facing off against Homebois at 3:15 PM GMT+8 on September 27. As the only team this season comprised entirely of players “Buatan Malaysia”(meaning “Made in Malaysia”in Bahasa Malaysia), Monster Vicious exemplifies the growth of the local esports scene, showing that they can compete without international imports.

“Seru Saturday” will see the highly anticipated match between the Selangor Red Giants and Team Vamos at 3:00 PM GMT+8, with only a point separating them at the top of the table. The winner will earn the right to claim the Regular Season title.

Notably, Selangor Red Giants aim to conclude Minggu Diraja at the top, as they have one extra match in Week 4 over their rivals—they will compete again on Day 3 against bottom-ranked RSG Malaysia.

Below is a complete fixture list for MPL Malaysia Season 14 Week 4.

Fixtures:

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)

The Season 14 tournament is co-organized by Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor Sdn Bhd (KPRJ) and MOONTON Games. Official sponsors include ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) and JD Sports, while Head & Shoulders acts as the esports partner. Additionally, the league has partnered with TNTCO and the Subang Jaya City Council (Majlis Bandaraya Subang Jaya, MBSJ).

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