Q: What are your thoughts on today's game?
Coach Hirai: Very happy, the players worked really hard. They not only had a lot of mental pressure, but also put in a lot of effort in training, which was all shown in today's game. And we are really happy to be able to show these things to the fans. Being able to repay the support of the fans with victory makes me feel very happy. I hope that through today's game, the players can find more confidence and realize that we can do it, which makes today even more meaningful.
PerfecT : This is my first time participating in such a big game. Although I expected to be nervous, it was actually more nervous than I imagined. After the game, I felt that I had gained wonderful memories and I am very satisfied.
Pyosik : Although it is a regular season game, it feels like a game on a big stage, so I had a great time today. After losing consecutively, I regained my confidence, so today's victory is very meaningful.
Deft : Although it is a regular season game, our fans have been with us from the entrance to the game. Although there is a difference in numbers, their cheers have not fallen behind. Everyone's support is very strong, so we feel that we must win this game, and the result is indeed so, which makes me very happy.
Bdd : It has been a long time since I played in a venue with many spectators, and it feels very interesting. Winning the game puts me in a good mood.
BeryL : Although it is a regular season game, it has been a while since I participated in a final with an audience in China, so this game gives me a fresh feeling.
Q: T1 is a strong team, which tactical aspects do you think played a role?
Coach Hirai: We focused on multiple aspects during training and also did a lot of training on the new version. The players themselves have their own strengths, which were well demonstrated in the game. Recently, we have been hesitant internally and our performance in the game has not been good, so we paid special attention to how to improve these issues. Today's draft and the game situation developed as expected, so the performance was good.
There was no special preparation because the opponent was T1 or it was a major competition, but we treated this game as a regular season game. As I mentioned before, we believe that there are no games that we can lose now, so we prepare for every game very seriously and urgently.
Q: How does it feel to stand on the big stage for the first time?
PerfecT : In the previous interview, I said that I didn't want to waste even a nervous moment, but actually I was very nervous, which surprised me. After hearing the national anthem and other music, I told myself to relax and try my best to enjoy the game.
Q: In the third game, you limited Jeera's jungle speed through invasion, slowing down the pace. Whose strategy was that?
Coach Hirai: Although it is a part related to the game, it is not easy to explain in detail, but it was discussed by the players together in the game……
Pyosik : (Whispering while pointing at Deft)
Coach Hirai: It was He Qiu's idea (laughs). He thought this strategy was good, so we designed it accordingly.
Q: From the previous game, when you were not feeling well, did it affect you during the game?
BeryL : Except when sitting down, I'm fine at other times. It's just that I had surgery 3 days ago, so there is still a wound on my body, so it hurts a bit (laughs), but if I lie down for a while, it will get better. I am taking medicine properly, and I don't have any major problems except when sitting in a chair.
Q: How did you stay calm and lead the team during the losing streak?
Deft : Actually, I didn't think about being able to help everyone spiritually, nor did I think I could do it (laughs). I just tried to make meaningful plays in the game as much as possible.
Q: After losing in the mid-term team fight in the third game, you still stabilized the situation and eventually won. How did you command and analyze the situation at that time?
Deft : The third game lineup was not as extreme as the first game, and we also had good resilience in the late game. When we got the fourth dragon, our Azir developed very well, so Pu Cheng and the other players did a great job.
Q: The enthusiasm of KT's away audience was high, how do you feel? Did it remind you of your experience at the World Championship before?
Deft : At that time, after losing the first game, we could only hear the opponents' cheers on the field, but when the game finally ended, there were only cheers for us. It feels the same today.
Q: After winning the previous game, you still didn't look confident, how did you adjust your mentality?
Bdd : Actually, I didn't make any special adjustments. The players' trust and confidence were low. Although this is just a regular season game, we are very excited to have so many spectators, which makes us feel like we haven't played games for a long time. So the command was very smooth and we showed our best state. The atmosphere of the big stage has a great impact on our performance.
Q: How is the team atmosphere different during the losing streak period compared to now?
Pyosik : During the losing streak, to be honest, everyone was mentally exhausted. After winning the game... (after the winning streak), we haven't done anything special together yet, so I'm not sure for now.
Q: Finally, please talk about your thoughts on today's game.
Coach Hirai: Although we have experienced consecutive losses and various internal problems, I hope that the hardworking players can work even harder. I always say not to give up, and I will also not give up and do my best. Thank you for your support all along, and I hope everyone can continue to support the hardworking coaches. We will work hard.
PerfecT : Through this exciting game today, we have learned a lot. Although there are shortcomings and regrets, it was a very fulfilling day.
Pyosik : The coaching staff and the players have been working very hard, and I think our victory today is the result of our collective efforts. I hope that we can use this momentum to perform better in future games.
Deft : Our goal in the first round is to play well in the first six minutes like GEN. If we can do that, we believe we can win against teams other than GEN. We played well in the first six minutes of the first three games today, and I hope that after six minutes in the second round, we can also perform well and become a team and ADC that can defeat GEN.
Bdd : Today's victory has greatly improved the atmosphere of the team, and it feels very good. Although there were fewer fans present today, they still gave us a lot of support, and I am very grateful to them.
BeryL : We have finished most of the games in the first round, and I hope we can win all the remaining games, finish the first round with a record of 5 wins and 4 losses, and also win all the games in the second round.
