On the 8th, Kwangdong Freecs DRX suffered a 0-2 defeat against Gen.G in the DRX Homefront match held at the National Convention Center in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Following the match, head coach ‘Joker’ Cho Jae-eup expressed disappointment, stating, “It is regrettable that we couldn’t showcase a better performance in our debut match here in Vietnam. We are committed to addressing our issues before the next match to display an improved version of ourselves. Our intention was to engage in aggressive skirmishes and play on our own terms, but unfortunately, we were unable to execute our strategy. The level of passion here is truly remarkable. I wanted nothing more than to reward the fans with a victory, and I am genuinely sorry and disappointed that we fell short.”
‘Willer’ Kim Jeong-hyeon shared his frustration, saying, “The support we received from the Vietnamese fans in Hanoi was overwhelming, and I feel remorseful that our performance did not match that level of support.”
When asked about the most disappointing aspect of the match, coach Cho highlighted, “There were opportunities where we could have been more aggressive, but we failed to do so, resulting in our defeat.” ‘Willer’ added, “Our setbacks stemmed from not capitalizing on chances to establish dominance early in the game.”
Kwangdong Freecs DRX is set to face Hanwha Life Esports in the upcoming match of the DRX Homefront on the 10th. Coach Cho commented, “I believe Gen.G and Hanwha Life Esports possess different strengths. Our natural style leans towards aggression and combat, but today we attempted to emulate Gen.G’s style. However, I believe we have overcome our nerves, and we are poised to deliver a stronger performance against Hanwha Life.” ‘Willer’ added, “Today’s match was undeniably disappointing. Having identified our weaknesses, we are determined to rectify them and strive for a flawless performance against Hanwha Life.”
‘Willer’ also expressed gratitude towards the Vietnamese fans, stating, “I visited Vietnam last November, and even then, the fans exhibited immense passion. Meeting even more fans in Hanoi has truly highlighted the popularity of the LCK.”
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