MOUZ has been knocked out of StarSeries Fall following a lower bracket defeat to FURIA, marking the end of a disappointing campaign in Barcelona. The team's struggles were evident across three consecutive three-map series, including an opening round loss to NRG, a lower bracket win over Natus Vincere, and the final elimination match.
Dorian "xertioN" Berman, the team's in-game leader, didn't mince words when assessing their performance. The caller acknowledged that MOUZ never displayed the form they're capable of throughout the entire event, stating they didn't even reach their B-level gameplay in any of their matches.
Cache proved particularly problematic for the roster, with all three opponents successfully selecting the map against them. xertioN explained that as a developing caller who has never previously competed on Cache, he's still learning the intricacies of leading on this particular battleground. While expressing confidence in their strategic approach and philosophy for the map, he admitted the team hasn't yet managed to execute their plans effectively during actual competition.
The mental aspect appears to have played a significant role in their underperformance. According to xertioN, the squad simply wasn't mentally engaged at StarSeries Barcelona. He suggested that their preparation schedule might have been off, potentially due to having too many rest days before the tournament or struggling to find rhythm after spending four consecutive weeks traveling to events.
Despite the setback, xertioN views the early elimination as potentially beneficial – a wake-up call that provides extra practice time. Looking ahead, he committed to reviewing their preparation approach from both the leadership and coaching perspectives to ensure better results at upcoming competitions.
