In the first match of the VCT 2025: Pacific Kickoff tournament in Korea, ZETA DIVISION was defeated by Nongshim RedForce with a score of 0-2. ZETA players CLZ and Dep shared their thoughts on the match in an exclusive interview.

CLZ admitted that the team was highly motivated and approached the match with full determination, but the loss in the first game had a significant emotional impact on him.

This was my first serious experience, and I was really focused, but losing the first match was tough for me.

CLZ said

The team faced an unconventional playstyle from Nongshim RedForce, who demonstrated high coordination in area fights and effectively utilized counterattacks.

We didn't expect such quick reactions from the opponents, which made our game more difficult.

added CLZ

Meanwhile, Dep also expressed disappointment with the result, stating that the team did not expect a loss at the beginning of the season.

We were confident, so the loss came as a surprising blow.

he said

Acknowledging the high level of play from Nongshim, Dep emphasized that the opponents' ability to retake the territory was a real eye-opener for him.

It was so fast and coordinated that it surprised us.

he shared

When asked about difficulties during the game, Dep noted that they had attempted to use sliding but only realized after the match that it was the right decision.

In conclusion, the players expressed their determination to correct mistakes and prepare for the next match. CLZ noted that the game against Nongshim highlighted weak points that need to be addressed before their upcoming matches.