"We wanted to reach the finals and lift the trophy, but the main thing is to show our game. Out of three matches, we failed in only one, so in the end, the result can be considered positive," said skullz in an interview with Dust2 Brasil.
Performance in Rio and Key Wins on the Way to the Semifinals
For skullz, it was the first experience of playing on the stage of a major tournament, and he admitted it was a dream come true. "We wanted to win, but even without the trophy, it was an important experience," he added. FURIA defeated three S-tier teams, highlighting the team's potential.
"We need to maintain this level and find stability. Only then can we enter the top-5, which we strive for," the player noted.
Loss to MOUZ and Issues in the Game
The key moment of the loss was the failure on Nuke, where FURIA trailed 2-10 on the offensive side. "MOUZ read us well and shut down our attempts from the very start," said skullz. torzsi played a significant role with the AWP, disrupting the Brazilians' plans in the middle of the game.
On Mirage, FURIA also failed to capitalize on their chances, despite starting well on the defensive side. "Communication let us down - everyone focused more on themselves, and we didn’t synchronize as a team," admitted skullz.
Preparation for RMR and Plans for Improvement
FURIA is preparing for the RMR Perfect World Shanghai Major. In the coming month, the team will work on maps and analyze their mistakes. "We need to understand what worked at the tournament and add new elements to the game. At the S-tier level, it's a must," said skullz.
The player also emphasized the importance of working with coaches innersh1ne and Lucid, as well as with psychologist Marta. "We are on the right path. If we continue in the same spirit, we can achieve more," he concluded.
Source: Dust2 Brasil
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