The most chaotic ending in a recent Apex Legends tournament might have been the most legendary moment of Season 25 yet—and almost nobody saw it coming. Team Falcons pulled off a jaw-dropping victory, and the wildest part? Even their own player Mac (Albralelie) didn’t realize they were on match point.
Falcons Win Without Knowing They’re on Match Point
During the finals, Mac “Albralelie” Beckwith admitted he had no idea they were on match point heading into the final game. “I went to the bathroom and never saw the scoreboard,” he said. Although his teammates were aware, Mac walked into the final match completely unaware that a win would secure the title. When they won, Mac casually asked, “Are we on match point?” only to be told, “No, we just won the whole thing.”
That’s how unexpected and low-profile their run was—not even other teams realized it. The only squad that did? StrafingFlame’s team, who misread the map and even thought Falcons were another team rotating out of a key position.
Perfect Storm: Zone Blessing and Smart Rotations
The victory wasn’t just about timing—it was about surviving chaos. Teams like Lava Fissure, Countdown, and Sky West Trials were all running Mirage/Fuse comps, failed to get Ring Console scans, and guessed the zone wrong. That opened the door for Falcons to slide into a god spot uncontested.
Their rotate into zone was far from clean—they fought through Train Station, Skyhook, and barely clawed their way into position behind the back rocks. But it worked.
A Mirage Clone, Smart Planning, and Casters Confused
Falcons chose not to retake a high-ground building that hadstrategic value. Turns out, this was intentional. Zero, the IGL of Falcons, called to hold a building instead—planning to third-party the fight across the tracks. At one point, a Mirage clone caused visual confusion, tricking them into thinking the building was taken again. Still, they stuck to their strategy—and it paid off.
Near-Perfect 3v3s Throughout the Tournament
Falcons dominated their 3v3s. “I don’t remember us losing a 3v3,” said Mac. Besides a single engagement loss to LLG, Falcons cleaned up nearly every squad. One major highlight was a clutch fight against Na’Vi at Galleria, where Na’Vi had red armor, Peacekeepers, and even a Kraber—and still lost.
The Infamous Timmy 1v3
In another wild moment, iiTzTimmy (of NRG) stayed behind after his squad was wiped at Monument and tried to clutch a 1v3. Mac, assuming Timmy had fled, was caught mid-thirst with a P2020 in hand. “Suddenly, he was in my face,” said Mac. Had Timmy gone down there, NRG could’ve finished 18th instead of 12th.
Green Stego, BABO, and Lobby Mayhem
Throughout the finals, teams like GREEN STEGO and BABO (a Japanese squad with no organization) were constantly griefing or playing chaotic comps. One notable moment saw GREEN STEGO dropping behind Falcons at E District, forcing a turn and allowing 100 Thieves to capitalize. Moments later, JenBurton (likely with 100T) overpeeked and threw the win.
There were entire games where avoiding these “random chaos teams” was part of the win condition. “It felt more like scrims than a LAN final,” Mac noted. “Some teams were just full-send W-keying for kills every game.”
The Final Fight: IGL Precision and Controlled Aggression
Zero knew everything happening on the map in the final game. Falcons avoided pushing the ravine, despite it being a clean 3v3 opportunity. “If we wiped that team, we’d be stuck in a low-ground 3v3 against the final squad,” Mac explained. Instead, they pressured both teams, instigated a third-party, and swooped in to clean up the win.
Chaos, Smart Rotations, and Championship Mentality
From surviving grief squads like BABO, to avoiding third-party traps set by GREEN STEGO, to outplaying loaded teams like Na’Vi and NRG, Team Falcons’ path to victory was anything but easy. But it was smart, strategic, and fearless—everything it takes to be champions.
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Source: Zipp News
Frequently Asked Questions about Falcons’ ALGS Finals Victory
Did Falcons know they were on match point before winning?
No. Mac (Albralelie) didn’t realize they were on match point heading into the final game—only his teammates knew.
What comps were teams running that cost them ring control?
Several teams were using Mirage/Fuse comps and failed to get ring console scans, giving Falcons the opportunity to take god spot.
Why didn’t Falcons retake the high-ground building?
They planned to third-party a fight across the tracks and were misled by a Mirage clone that made it seem the building had been retaken.
How was Falcons’ teamfighting during the finals?
Falcons had nearly flawless 3v3s across the tournament, only losing one or two fights out of dozens.
What happened with Timmy’s 1v3 play?
iiTzTimmy stayed behind after his team was wiped and nearly clutched a 1v3 at Monument, catching Falcons off guard.
Who were the teams causing chaos in the lobbies?
GREEN STEGO and BABO were two of the teams playing unorthodox comps and griefing rotations, creating unexpected challenges in multiple games.
