Astralis Exits Esports World Cup After 2–1 Loss to TYLOO, Device Reflects on Individual Performance

Astralis Exits Esports World Cup After 2–1 Loss to TYLOO, Device Reflects on Individual Performance

At the Esports World Cup 2025, Astralis suffered a 2–1 defeat at the hands of TYLOO—another crushing blow from a team they’ve struggled with recently. Following the series, Nicolai “device” Reedtz expressed deep frustration over his own performance, admitting that he felt he could have tilted many rounds in Astralis’s favor. “Just really sad or frustrated,” he told HLTV. “Individually I felt really bad and that’s what is right in front of me right now.” 

“I Could Have Made the Difference in a Lot of Rounds”

In a candid post-match interview, device opened up about his lingering regrets. He stated, “I think that I could have made the difference in a lot of rounds,” highlighting that, while there were both errors and bright spots in the match, the pain of underperforming was his primary takeaway. 

Map-by-Map Breakdown: What Went Wrong?

Device’s analysis of specific maps offered a glimpse into the tactical shortcomings:

Overpass (CT side): Astralis lacked mid-round variability, often defaulting to predictable setups like “three A, two B” or vice versa—tactics that hadn’t failed in practice.

Train: Leading early, Astralis failed to capitalize on momentum. Device singled out a critical lapse after winning a force-buy round: the team’s slow communication and reaction times undermined their advantage. “A lot of those details matter,” he said, while openly taking responsibility for missed AWP opportunities and expressing his frustration over those rounds. 

A Troubling Trend Against TYLOO

TYLOO appears to be a recurring nemesis for Astralis—this marked the third recent victory against them, reinforcing their status as a bogey team. Device acknowledged the pattern, emphasizing that beating them remains a challenge. 

Statistical Snapshot: Device’s Performance

Reflecting his own disappointment, device posted a rating of 0.93 for the series—significantly below the expected average and making him his team’s lowest-rated player 

Match-level stats further tell the story: In the map summary, device recorded a rating of 0.94, with 12 kills, 13 deaths, and an average damage per round (ADR) of 69.6 

Summary

1. Self-critical reflections: Device admitted he could have impacted more rounds, but sank under personal underperformance.

2. Strategic issues per map: Overpass’s rigidity and Train’s missed opportunities compounded Astralis’s vulnerabilities.

3. TYLOO habit: Their third series win over Astralis underscores a growing psychological and tactical hurdle.

4. Statistical struggle: A 0.93 rating and subpar ADR highlight device’s frustration with his performance.