Hanwha Life Esports Brion suffered a disappointing loss after letting a victory slip through their fingers.

After winning the first set, Hanwha Life Esports Brion held a lead of over 9,000 gold in the second set. However, they failed to capitalize on their advantage, repeatedly giving their opponents openings during team fights, and eventually lost after a 47-minute marathon. They went on to lose the third set decisively. Head Coach Kim Sang-soo assessed that while the team's overall direction is sound, they lack the necessary precision and finesse.

Q. It was a frustrating 1-2 defeat.

Head Coach Kim Sang-soo= There is a lot to be disappointed about overall. We will prepare well for the next match.

'Gideon'= It is very disappointing to lose a game we had already won.

Q. You gave up a second set where you had a lead of nearly 10,000 gold.

'Gideon'= We had a composition with reliable crowd control, but we failed to secure good positioning when we were ahead, and our decision-making was poor. It is regrettable that we weren't calm enough when we went to finish the game after picking off two of their players.

Head Coach Kim Sang-soo= There were specific fight locations and turning points where we made mistakes, and we need to address those through feedback.

Q. Despite the loss, the team clearly seems better than last year. Do you think the players will perform even better once they gain more confidence?

Head Coach Kim Sang-soo= I believe our overall direction is good. The key now is to execute with more finesse and precision within that framework.

Q. Is there anything you would like to say in closing?

Head Coach Kim Sang-soo= It was a disappointing loss, but we will make the necessary adjustments to ensure we win our next match.