FURIA's journey at FISSURE Playground 3 concluded in the quarter-finals after a disappointing 0-2 loss against G2. Despite holding an 11-7 advantage on Ancient, the Brazilian squad couldn't close out the map and subsequently got dominated 3-13 on Dust2.
Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo identified the opening map as crucial for their chances. He acknowledged that securing Ancient was essential to staying competitive in the series, while admitting G2 simply outclassed them on Dust2.
The tournament proved inconsistent for FURIA overall, including another setback against Legacy in Suzhou. The veteran leader recognized that facing Legacy has been challenging, noting their strong Counter-Strike and emphasizing the importance of learning from these encounters for future matchups.
FURIA's grueling travel itinerary from Paris to Porto and then China has taken its toll. The 35-year-old explained that while motivation helps manage exhausting schedules, weekly travel between distant locations remains extremely difficult. However, he emphasized the team's commitment to attending the Chinese event.
Regarding title aspirations, FalleN expressed mixed feelings about how close the squad is to championship form. He explained that sometimes they feel within reach of winning tournaments, while other times the gap seems significant. The team continues working on finding the synergy necessary to compete at the highest level.
With retirement approaching at year's end, the Brazilian icon admitted tournaments feel different now. Despite the emotional weight of his final months, he remains focused on his responsibilities to teammates who depend on him. FalleN wants to maximize these remaining opportunities while delivering his best performance until the very end.
