Watson spoke after the triumphant victory over Team Spirit

Alimzhan “Watson” Islambekov said that the victory over Team Spirit did not surprise the esports player too much, as Team Yandex had already made it to the grand final before.

The player made this statement on Twitch.

“We're not exactly shocked, we just played well and made it through. We also made it to the grand final in the last tournament.”

According to Alimzhan “Watson” Islambekov, the esports player tries to just enjoy the game. The Team Yandex carry also admitted that he approached the preparation for the match less responsibly than the support and coach of the team.

“Well, yes. The main thing is just to enjoy the game. My teammates and the coach were preparing something yesterday morning. And I just watch TikTok videos — I wake up, see what they give me, and play with that.”

After defeating Team Spirit, Team Yandex was the first to advance to the DreamLeague Season 27 grand final. The team's opponent in the decisive series will be determined in the lower bracket match between Team Spirit and PARIVISION.

Earlier, Nikita “Panto” Balaganin commented on Team Spirit's defeat in the upper bracket of the DreamLeague Season 27 playoffs.