twist optimistic about Alliance's potential and Swedish scene's resurgence

Simon "twist" Eliasson expressed optimism for Alliance's future following their semi-final exit at XSE Pro League Guangzhou, where they lost to 9z. Emphasizing the importance of seizing chances against top-tier teams, twist noted that the team's recent results have raised their profile, resulting in more opportunities to compete on bigger stages.

"We know we can go far as soon as we get the chance, and I think we showed it now," he stated. He highlighted the necessity for increased practice and more tournaments to enhance their performance, especially in reaching the next Major.

The veteran player also reflected on Alliance's adaptation after the departure of Liam "MaiL09" Tügel, wishing for lineup stability as the team continues to solidify their position. He stated, "I feel like us and EYEBALLERS especially have a pretty good thing going on... But I feel like Sweden is for sure coming back to the top."

In discussing the recent match against 9z, twist pointed out that the team's failure to execute their strategies on the Ancient CT side was a key factor in their loss. Despite this setback, he conveyed pride in the team's overall performance, noting that reaching the semi-finals of a high-stakes tournament was a strong achievement.

Regarding his teammate bobeksde's contributions, twist acknowledged that while they aimed to activate him, he demonstrated impressive individual play. The team had limited practice leading up to the event, having participated only in a single Glitch tournament which they won.

Twist shared his thoughts on the challenges of team changes, expressing disappointment over MaiL09's departure but optimism about their new lineup. "It sucks switching lineups all the time... we know we have a strong core in this lineup." He credited Alliance's co-owners, Loda and Kelly, for enabling the team's longevity and stability.

As a veteran of CS:GO, twist reflected on his journey since stepping back from a major organization. He conveyed excitement about returning to a competitive environment alongside dedicated teammates, calling it one of the best experiences of his career.

For the current season, he emphasized that qualifying for the Major remains their top priority while they aim to participate in as many prestigious tournaments as possible.

When discussing the Swedish CS scene, twist noted a resurgence with teams like ERYCROPERS and EYEBALLERS making strides, indicating a growing pool of talent. He expressed confidence that a fully Swedish team will soon contend against the best in the game.