PARIVISION’s impressive run at BLAST Open Rotterdam came to an end in the semi-finals following a tough loss to NAVI. Despite showing high-level Counter-Strike throughout the event, the young roster ultimately struggled to maintain control against the seasoned NAVI squad, completely running out of steam on the series decider, Mirage.
In a post-match interview, Ivan “zweih” Gogin offered a candid reflection on the series, acknowledging that NAVI was simply a step ahead when it mattered most.
Struggles on the decider map
Discussing the team’s difficulties, zweih noted that PARIVISION failed to find their rhythm early on Mirage. He admitted that their execution fell flat on a crucial T-side where they only managed to secure a single round.
I don’t think that we had some chances on Mirage,” zweih explained. “We did almost every round bad on the T-side, and even the rounds that we were showing good, they just outplayed us. That’s why we got only one round on the half.
The series also featured a tightly contested Dust II. Winning that map could have completely shifted the momentum in PARIVISION’s favor. Looking back at the event as a whole, zweih believes the team left some untapped potential on the table, noting that with a better start on Mirage, they could have easily pushed through to the grand final.
Managing expectations and major milestones
Despite the sting of the semi-final exit, placing in the top four at a BLAST Open event remains a highly positive result for a roster still building its foundation. When asked if the public should start expecting more from PARIVISION given their incredibly high ceiling, zweih kept a grounded perspective.
I guess it’s still a good result from us, like semi-finals,” he said. “We still have so low experienced players on the team, and we still need a lot of time to be on a top-tier CS level.
This pragmatic mindset applies to their broader season goals as well. PARIVISION has already secured a spot in Stage 3 of the upcoming Major, which is a massive milestone for the organization’s young talent. While zweih acknowledged that the achievement feels great, he emphasized that the team refuses to look too far ahead. Their focus remains strictly on the tournament directly in front of them, rather than letting the looming Major distract from their current official matches.
You can see the full interview with the PARIVISION rifler here.
