Captain FURIA of CS2 promised to punish the offenders on Mirage and responded to criticism of the team
FURIA CS2 Captain Promises to Punish Opponents on Mirage and Responds to Team Criticism
FURIA Counter-Strike 2 captain Gabriel "FalleN" Toledo gave an interview after defeating Natus Vincere at IEM Krakow 2026. The Brazilian veteran commented on the community's attitude towards the team's results, recalled a highlight from the match against The MongolZ, and sent a touching message to his wife.
On the Swings of Public Opinion
Toledo ironically noted how quickly the rhetoric of analysts and fans changes depending on the outcome of a single match.
- Criticism
- According to Gabriel, nowadays "only the lazy" don't voice their opinions about the team, but he respects this attention. Lose a map — they are "written off." Win a series — their "return" is declared.
- Progress
- The captain emphasized that the team is actively working on the Mirage map, where they previously had problems.
"In the end, we will punish all those guys we've had problems with on this map."
In the Style of Xyp9x
Recalling the match against The MongolZ, FalleN highlighted his clutch on the Inferno map. The situation reminded him of the style of Dane Andreas "Xyp9x" Højsleth due to the active use of smoke grenades. At the same time, the Brazilian gave credit to his opponents, noting sniper 910's clutch (1 vs. 3) and difficult pistol round duels.
At the end of the interview, the Professor used the opportunity to congratulate his wife, Laticia, on her birthday. He thanked her for her years of support and the sacrifices she had to make for his career and constant travels.
To recap, FURIA defeated Natus Vincere with a score of 2:1, eliminating their opponent from the tournament. The Brazilian team advanced to the lower bracket final of Group A, where they will face Astralis for a spot in the playoffs. The match starts today at 18:30 Moscow Time.