Aurora defeated The MongolZ 2–0 in the BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 quarterfinals and advanced to the semifinals. After the match, kyotostxr spoke with Ali Haydar Wicadia Yalçın about the team’s potential, the changes they made after their previous losses to The MongolZ, playing against ZywOo, and an ideal lineup to challenge Vitality.
Congratulations on the win! Do you think Aurora are already close to reaching their peak form?
I do not think so—not yet. Our potential is much higher.
— Wicadia
What did you change today, and why were you able to beat The MongolZ this time after failing to do so in your previous meetings?
I think we had a good atmosphere around the team today. We did not make our usual easy mistakes, so we managed to win.
— Wicadia
Who is harder to play against, donk or ZywOo, and why?
I think it is ZywOo because he has an AWP. He just shoots one player and runs away, so it is very difficult to catch and kill him.
— Wicadia
What advice would you give regular FACEIT players who want to gain Elo? Is it possible to do it solo?
I think solo is almost impossible. My advice would be to find a good duo and keep grinding together.
— Wicadia
Name five players for a superteam that could end Vitality’s era. You cannot select anyone from Vitality.
donk, b1t, karrigan, m0NESY, and s1mple.
— Wicadia
Who is your GOAT in Counter-Strike?
s1mple.
— Wicadia
