Falcons defeated Passion UA 2–0 in the Group A upper-bracket final at BLAST Rivals 2025 Season 2 and advanced directly to the semifinals. After the match, kyotostxr spoke with team captain Damjan kyxsan Stoilkovski about the form of his star teammates, balancing freedom and structure, zonic’s work, match-fixing, and Falcons’ chances at the upcoming Major.
Congratulations on the win! What did you think of the match? Did Passion UA manage to surprise you?
It was a close game. We won 2–0, but both maps were really tight, so they obviously had their chances to win.
— kyxsan
I think Passion UA played well and a little differently from most teams. Overall, it was a great game.
What can you say about kyousuke and m0NESY’s recent performances? Is this the level you always expect from them?
They have been playing really well lately. They are getting a lot of space in the team, so they can bring their own ideas, and we try to combine that with my calling.
— kyxsan
I am very happy with their form. I think this is simply their usual level: they are top-class players and should be performing like this most of the time.
What is it like to lead a team with so many star players? Is it more about managing their firepower properly or giving them greater freedom?
That is a difficult question because it should be a mix of both.
— kyxsan
When you have that many stars, they need the space to play. At the same time, we have to combine that freedom with my style of calling, and that is what we are trying to do.
It is all about finding the right balance between those two things.
Do you discuss that balance with zonic often, or is it mostly something you handle yourself?
