molodoy Criticizes His Form After FURIA’s ESL Pro League Exit: “Too Many Mistakes”

FURIA AWPer Danil “molodoy” Golubenko admitted that his individual performance was not good enough after the team’s elimination from ESL Pro League Season 23, saying he needs to improve his form ahead of the next Counter-Strike 2 tournament.

The Kazakh sniper shared his thoughts on social media following FURIA’s defeat in the deciding Stage 2 series. According to molodoy, both he and the team made too many mistakes during the event, which ultimately led to their early exit.

“Personally, I have too many flaws. I need to work on my individual form,” molodoy wrote.

He added that the team’s performance suffered from repeated errors at crucial moments — something that top-tier opponents punish immediately in modern Counter-Strike 2 (CS2).

FURIA Eliminated After Loss to Astralis

FURIA were knocked out of ESL Pro League Season 23 after losing 1-2 to Astralis in the elimination series.

The Danish squad secured the series with dominant wins on Nuke (13-4) and Inferno (13-4), while FURIA managed to take Dust2 (13-9).

The result ended a turbulent run for the Brazilian organization. FURIA started the stage with two losses, but managed to stay alive after victories against HEROIC and paiN Gaming. However, they were unable to complete the comeback against Astralis in the final series.

Throughout the event, analysts noted inconsistent individual performances and tactical mistakes from the team — an assessment that molodoy himself later echoed.

molodoy: Travel and Schedule Also Played a Role

The FURIA AWPer also explained that his first match came shortly after a long flight, which may have impacted his performance. However, he emphasized that the schedule should not be used as an excuse.

Instead, molodoy said the team now needs to reset mentally, analyze their mistakes, and focus on practice before the next tournament.

“We made mistakes where we simply can’t afford them. At this level every mistake is punished immediately.”

According to the player, the upcoming break in the competitive calendar should help the roster regain confidence and improve their preparation.

FURIA Previously Showed Strong Form at IEM Kraków

Despite the disappointing ESL Pro League result, FURIA showed promising form earlier in 2026 during IEM Kraków.

At the Polish event, the team defeated NAVI in a revenge series following their loss to the Ukrainian roster at the StarLadder Budapest Major. FURIA also secured a victory over Astralis on the way to the playoffs.

In that tournament, molodoy was considered one of the key players in FURIA’s victories, especially in high-pressure matches where his AWP impact helped swing rounds on maps like Mirage.

molodoy Wants More Trophies in 2026

Earlier this year, molodoy spoke about his ambitions for the new season, saying he hopes to win more trophies with FURIA after the team’s success in 2025.

However, he also acknowledged that staying at the top has become more difficult because rival teams now study FURIA’s strategies more carefully.

“Teams are preparing for us, and a lot of the time it’s harder to play,” he said in a previous interview.

According to molodoy, the roster must constantly adapt its tactics and improve individual performances to remain competitive against the world’s best CS2 teams.

FalleN: FURIA Must Keep Adapting

FURIA captain Gabriel “FalleN” Toledo previously emphasized the same idea when discussing the team’s development.

The Brazilian veteran explained that even strategies that worked in previous tournaments cannot always be relied on in the future.

“Just because something was working before doesn’t necessarily mean it will keep working,” FalleN said.

The in-game leader noted that the team continues to adjust roles and refine its system in order to maintain an advantage over opponents.

What’s Next for FURIA?

While the ESL Pro League exit is a setback, FURIA remain a dangerous team in the global Counter-Strike 2 esports scene. Their strong showing at IEM Kraków demonstrated that the roster is capable of beating elite opponents when their form is stable.

With time to practice before the next tournament, molodoy believes the team can return in much better shape.

“We’ll rest, analyze everything calmly, and work hard. I’m sure we’ll play much better at the next event.”