After the match, Astralis coach ruggah gave an interview, expressing disappointment with the team's performance: "This is hard to accept."
He did not hide the fact that the team failed in many aspects during the match against G2.
He specifically mentioned the issues that the team faced. He stated:
"I think we performed poorly in some aspects. We failed to execute the tactical strategies set five minutes before the match, especially on the two maps where we only scored 1 and 3 points."
"We deviated from the set plan, and today, several players in the team missed key opportunities to turn the tide."
ruggah was also straightforward in his assessment of the two maps lost to G2 today and the match lost to Natus Vincere on Sunday.
"Our performance in these two matches was unacceptable, far below standard."
Although Astralis did not meet their expectations in Cologne, ruggah stated that despite not winning the trophy this time, there are currently no plans to change the roster. Instead, he remains optimistic, believing that the team's performance so far proves they are steadily on the right track, so there is no need to "worry unnecessarily."
"If we want to compete with the world's top teams and players, we still need time to hone our skills. Of course, the heated discussions about our upcoming roster adjustments can bring a lot of attention to the team, but this is not our current plan. Our focus remains on steady development.
We have full confidence in our current roster and hope to shine in top-tier events. Initially, we had high hopes for this event, expecting to use this opportunity to elevate the team's status and even challenge for the championship.
I also firmly believe we have the potential competitiveness and strength.
There is no need to be overly pessimistic about the result of being eliminated. Although it is undeniable that we feel disappointed, this disappointment is necessary because we believe we have the ability to perform better than we are now."
