WCG.MY FIFA 2nd Runner Up - [T2.W|nDs] Rei "Losing is always the stepping stone to success"

by Han
published by Rinie 19th October 2009

Rei Trademark Pose: Emotionless

The 2nd runner up in WCG, Rei would now be delighted as his efforts in preparation have paid off tremendously, with a 3rd place finish and a trip to China to look forward to. He is as expected, gracious in his unlucky loss to clan mate Vin in the loser’s bracket final. Here, Rei talks to us about his ups and downs throughout the tournament and his prior preparation to achieving success, plus his hopes and goals for the WCG Grand Finals in China.


1. Congratulations on your success on WCG,MY. How would you like to remember WCG.MY 09 as? An opportunity lost or a great achievement?

Thanks!As a clan member of [W|nDs], i think it is a great achievement as our clan manage to secure the top spot. If I would to beat vin in the loser's bracket final, the result might be different. On the other hand, individually i view it as an opportunity lost as i have a good chance of beating [W|nDs] Vin but i was not calm enough at the later stages and miss a big chance.

2. How important are your clan mates in your preparation for this tournament?

I would want to take this chance to thanks every [W|nDs] members, without them, I would never get to improve so much over the years. There are members that prepare me mentally and there are members that guide and train me technically also. Besides that, the training at T2 Internet Café has been invaluable. Once again, thanks!

3. Are you going to represent Malaysia for the Grand Finals in China?

Yes, im glad i have the chance to do so. I would like to take this opportunity to thanks my clan sponsors which are T2 Cybercafe and also Gamers.com for supporting us throughout all these years. Special thanks to T2 Cybercafe for making this trip possible! Looking forward to it as this will be the first time Malaysia having 3 representative for FIFA in the World Finals!

4. What were your thoughts when you were losing in the loser's bracket final match against eventual champion Vin?

I am not thinking about anything other than focusing on chasing back the game. It was only a goal difference and anything is possible, but i lose my nerves at the end and well done to Vin for winning that game!

5. What are your secrets of success, given you are in the E-sports scene for a short time and managed to achieve so much?

Personally,to me, 2 years plus isn't really a short time. I only start to be on the podium more often lately. I guess the reason I manage to achieve so much lately is because of the experience i gained from losing over this 2years. It is never easy to win or achieve so much success without losing in the early stages. Losing is always the stepping stone to success=).

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