SAW player Rafael arrozdoce Wing gave a post-match express commentary to Players reporter Sofiia Pikhalo after the defeat by Vitality in the semi-final of IEM Cologne 2024.
Can you describe how it was for you to lose against Vitality?
I'm not sad that we lost. I know they are a very good team. I don't know how to describe it. I'm just happy to be here and I'm not sad from losing against them.
Did you hear the crowd in the arena cheering for you and?
Yeah, of course I did.
You enjoyed it?
Yeah, that makes me really happy.
Was it hard to play against Vitality or was it just stress playing in the arena?
No, it was really hard to play against them. They shoot really good and they countered everything we've done. So we just got destroyed.
Was it hard for you to maintain your mental state in this game?
No, we had no pressure. We just stayed calm on every map. But they are stronger than us. There's nothing we can do about it.
Was it hard for you to play some clutches and for your team at all? Because Vitality is so strong and confident. Maybe in some moments you were nervous?
Not really. I know it's hard to clutch against five guys who shoot really well, but I had to try them. But it doesn't make me nervous.
What will you do next?
Our objective now is to go home, rest for two or three days, come back to work and go to the RMR Closed Qualifier. That's our main objective. Go to the Major again.
Thank you very much and good luck.
Thank you.
