ECHO picked up its sixth win via default after Nexplay EVOS failed to arrive at the venue on time, Sunday evening.
The much-anticipated match was slated to start at 8:00 PM, but Nexplay EVOS have yet to reach the venue as of posting time.
According to the MPL Philippines Operating committee, Nexplay EVOS was in violation of section 7.3.4.2.8 of the Season Nine rulebook which states that teams must prepare for the match an hour prior to starting and entering the game online fifteen minutes before the match.