Hyunwoo Park from Korea, regarded as the heavy favorite, suffered a shocking defeat to Philip Simon from Austria in the Starcraft 2 match, one of official titles of IeSF 2012 World Championship.
Philip Simon from Austria won the first prize in the Starcraft 2 with experienced handling of the game and aggressive play to win.
On the specially prepared stage, Philip Simon from Austria beat Silviu Alexandru Lazar by 3 to 1 after a breathtakingly close match. They both chose Protoss tribe, it showed what the true war between the same tribe was.
It was the first experience for Philip Simon to win the official championship in his own capacity without joining a professional team. Lots of people were interested in his future plan about whether he joins a professional team or not, there would be a rumor that he’ll join a famous professional team as It’s yet to be revealed.
Q: You played an incredible match and won the first prize for the first time, how do you feel?
A: I had a hard time due to jet lag, so it wasn’t easy to be back in shape on the first day of championship. Fortunately, I am in a good shape today to play the game well. I’m so pleased to win the first prize for the first time even I don’t have enough experience to join such a huge competition.
Q: Most people said that Hyunwoo Park would be a hot favorite to win, but you beat him at the semi finals. Do you think what the power of victory is?
A: As he has been a very famous player, I’ve studied his skills based on previous matched he had played. I’ve never imagined that I can beat him this time. I think I’m lucky enough and the power of victory is that I just did better than usual in good condition.
Q: As far as I know, it’s your first time to visit Korea. Are you going to join Korean Pro leagues?
A: Korean players are excellent at playing Starcraft 2 in the world, so the level of Korean Pro leagues is also high. Personally, I want to join the leagues as often as possible, but I don’t’ have plans confirmed.
Q: Is there any special plan in the future?
A: I was originally planning to try being a professional player during a month, now I can continue my career if I achieve this kind of good results consecutively.(smile) I’m not in the professional team now, but I think I’ll join a new professional team maybe next week. I’ll try my best to score a fine match, please give me a continuous interest and support.
