luchov on the match against Team Spirit at IEM Cologne Major 2026: “It was amazing for us”
Daniil Korzhuev
Team 9z rifler Luciano “luchov” Herrera shared his impressions of the match against Team Spirit in an interview at IEM Cologne Major 2026, discussed the team’s mood following the loss, and assessed the upcoming match against The MongolZ.
On the match against Spirit
It was amazing. I think that’s the word that best describes that match. It was amazing for us. A little sad, because we feel like we let the game slip through our fingers. But we still went to bed feeling good. I think we were a little upset about it the next day. And we couldn’t fully focus on the match. But I think we’ve managed to reset well by today.
On 9z forcing Spirit to fight
Yes. I think all the teams in the tournament see that. And I think it’s important for our upcoming matches. So it’s very important for us in this tournament.
On the match against The MongolZ
They’re a really strong team, and they play aggressively. That’s why we need to be as focused as possible from the first round and stay concentrated. That’s exactly the mindset we’re bringing to this match.
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Earlier, 9z Team lost to Aurora Gaming 0-2 in the fourth round of the third stage of the IEM Cologne Major 2026. Right now, Luciano “luchov” Herrera’s team is playing against The MongolZ. The winner of the match will advance to the playoffs, while the loser will be eliminated from the tournament.
Photo — PGL.
Daniil Korzhuev
