FUT's Krabeni Reflects on Emotional Victory Over Magic in World Cup

Emotions were high for the FUT team following their intense Round of 16 match against Magic at the Esports World Cup. Despite initially struggling on Ancient, where they lost several advantageous situations, FUT managed to secure victory in the series with wins on Anubis and Mirage.

Aulon "Krabeni" Fazlija expressed his frustration over the match, noting the team's difficulty in controlling their emotions during critical moments. "We lost one, okay, the next one again 2v1, next one, 4v1, next one, 3v1," he shared, emphasizing the pressure they felt throughout the game.

Despite the challenges, FUT's resilience shone through as they advanced to the quarter-finals in Paris. They are set to face MOUZ again, a team they previously defeated in the group stage. Krabeni acknowledged the unique play style of Magic, which contributed to their initial struggles, and highlighted the importance of adapting to different opponents.

Reflecting on the team's youth and inexperience, Krabeni noted that this was only their second playoff experience, which often leads to heightened pressure. However, he remains optimistic that continued exposure to high-stakes matches will help alleviate some of these nerves in future games.

As they prepare for the rematch against MOUZ, Krabeni is hopeful that their past successes against them will carry over. He mentioned that their matches tend to be closely contested, often leading to overtime, which adds to the excitement of the rivalry. With their recent performance, FUT aims to build on their momentum and push further in the tournament.