HEROIC Shocked by Tricked at BC.Game Masters as Coach TOBIZ Calls Loss “Embarrassing”

HEROIC’s upset loss puts IEM Cologne Major qualification at risk

HEROIC suffered a shocking elimination at the BC.Game Masters Season 1 after a 0-2 defeat to Tricked, prompting coach Tobias 'TOBIZ' Theo to label the performance “super disappointing” and “embarrassing.”

The Danish squad fell in the Round of 16, losing 11-13 on Overpass and 7-13 on Nuke, in one of the biggest upsets of the tournament. The result significantly impacts HEROIC’s standing in the race for the IEM Cologne Major invites.

TOBIZ reacts: “We should be beating this team”

In a post-match interview, TOBIZ openly criticized the result, stressing that HEROIC failed to meet expectations.

“It’s super disappointing… honestly embarrassing. We should be beating this team.”

He added that the team must quickly recover, with multiple events ahead that will determine whether they secure a Major invite.

Major qualification pressure increases for HEROIC

Following the loss, HEROIC remain on the edge of qualification for the IEM Cologne Major, according to ranking projections.

The defeat cost them:

Valuable VRS points

Prize money

Momentum ahead of the April 6 cutoff

HEROIC are now expected to rely heavily on upcoming events, including:

Radio Popular Roman Imperium Cup VII

Stake Ranked Episode 1

Anything less than strong finishes could push them out of direct qualification.

Recent results show inconsistency

The loss to Tricked contrasts sharply with HEROIC’s recent form.

Key results:

🏆 Won DraculaN Season 5 (dominant run, only one map dropped)

✅ Beat PARIVISION to qualify for ESL Pro League Season 23 Stage 2

❌ Eliminated 0-3 in EPL Stage 2

❌ Knocked out by Tricked at BC.Game Masters

The mixed results highlight ongoing inconsistency at a crucial point in the season.

Stand-in situation still unresolved

HEROIC continue to play without their intended AWPer Alimzhan 'Alkaren' Bitimbay, who remains sidelined due to visa issues.

Stand-in Simon 'yxngstxr' Boije delivered a strong individual performance against Tricked with a 1.26 rating, but it was not enough to secure a win.

TOBIZ confirmed there is no clear timeline for Alkaren’s return.

Tricked continue underdog run

Tricked’s victory over HEROIC adds to their surprising run at the event.

Key highlights:

Defeated HEROIC in playoffs

Previously eliminated Passion UA

Players Jamie 'leakz' Jensen and Nicky 'NickyB' Bruhn led the team with 1.20 ratings

Their performance has turned them into one of the breakout teams of the tournament.

Community reactions and controversy

Tricked also drew attention earlier in the event after calling Passion UA players “NA noobs” following their victory — a moment that quickly spread across the CS2 community.

Meanwhile, Passion UA’s CEO urged fans to stay supportive:

“Don’t be angry, things happen.”

He asked the community to avoid directing hate toward players during the critical Major qualification period.

What’s next for HEROIC?

With the Major cutoff approaching, HEROIC face a defining moment in their season.

They must:

Stabilize their roster situation

Deliver consistent results in upcoming tournaments

Avoid further upsets against lower-ranked teams

Failure to do so could see them miss out on one of the most important events of the year.