Falcons managed to secure victory in their BLAST Open Porto opening match against Lynn Vision, but not without serious drama. The team found themselves down 2-9 on Dust2 in the deciding map before mounting a comeback to clinch the series.
Coach Danny 'zonic' Sørensen spoke candidly with HLTV following the narrow escape, highlighting both concerns and positives from the performance. While acknowledging the team's historical difficulties against lower-ranked opposition, he emphasized the mental strength shown in the comeback.
"It was good to see, mentality-wise, that we could come back from a very tough game," the Danish coach explained. He admitted that the team's execution wasn't sharp across the board - from individual plays to communication - but found encouragement in their ability to recover from such a deficit.
The struggles against seemingly weaker opponents remain a puzzle for Falcons. Sørensen noted that his players become frustrated too easily in these matchups, something that doesn't occur when facing elite teams. He's considering reviewing not just voice communications but also player cameras to understand the issue better.
Falcons enter this tournament after a disappointing start to the Fall season, having lost to 100 Thieves in BLAST Bounty Season 2 and exiting the Esports World Cup quarter-finals against Legacy. Their next opponent? The same Legacy squad, offering immediate redemption opportunity.
When asked about post-Major struggles, zonic rejected the 'hangover' label but acknowledged that players - particularly those who had chased the title for years - are finding new motivation after achieving their ultimate goal. With karrigan still being integrated and systems still being implemented, Falcons remain a work in progress despite their Major triumph.
