Following Aurora's disappointing 0-2 defeat against G2 at BLAST Open Porto, in-game leader Damjan "kyxsan" Stoilkovski has expressed frustration over his team's inability to translate their practice performance into official matches.
The international roster's struggles continued as they collapsed on Anubis, losing nine consecutive rounds to close out the map. According to kyxsan, G2 caught them unprepared in crucial early rounds. The team gave away too many entry kills, turning most engagements into disadvantageous 4v5 situations. These issues rarely surface during practice sessions, making the official match performance particularly concerning.
What troubles the Macedonian caller most is the dramatic difference between practice and officials. He sees a completely different team during scrims - different players, ideas, and overall behavior. His primary goal now is helping the squad replicate their practice level when it matters.
Despite the rough start, kyxsan remains optimistic about the team's direction. He's successfully implementing his vision with full support from players and coaching staff since day one. The IGL shares tactical responsibilities primarily with coach ashhh, while XANTARES contributes heavily on defensive setups. Every player has freedom to suggest new plays and strategies.
The relatively new lineup has only competed in two LAN tournaments together after forming just one month ago. Their playbook remains incomplete, and collective experience is still developing. kyxsan expects significant improvement within a few months, though the timeline depends on individual adaptation rates.
Regarding the busy tournament schedule, the caller sees both advantages and drawbacks. Official matches provide invaluable learning experiences that practice cannot replicate, but the relentless pace leaves little time for tactical development and playbook expansion.
Compared to his Falcons tenure, kyxsan finds the pressure at Aurora somewhat more manageable, though expectations remain high given the organization's history as a consistent top-tier competitor.
