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Amateur League · Amateur Division 5 · Season 1 · Round 11 · Bo5
· Tue, Sep 8 2026 · 16:00 server time
Games
4 · · ▶ replay
■ Cobra
■ Pilaster
army value
■ Cobra
■ Pilaster
economy
Play-by-play (155 lines)
0:20 The White Cobra spawns at s1 while Red Pilaster spawns at s2.Cobra in White at s1. Pilaster in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:28 Cobra opens 12 Pool against Pilaster's 2 Rax FE.Cobra commits to 12 Pool; Pilaster answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:57 Cobra places down a hatchery.Cobra takes another base — the economy widens.
1:24 Pilaster places down a command center.Pilaster plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:53 Cobra with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Cobra tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:00 Pilaster starts pushing out with his marines.Pilaster tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:59 With beautiful placement, Cobra successfully fends off Pilaster's attacks.The attack shatters on Cobra's line. Great positioning.
3:27 With excellent skills and micro, Cobra managed to fend off Pilaster while losing less than half of his army.Pilaster keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Pilaster seems to be fine.Cobra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:13 Pilaster places down a command center.More workers, more money: Pilaster expands.
4:37 Cobra decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Cobra crosses the map with everything.
4:50 Pilaster moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Pilaster pushes.
5:25 Pilaster's army is small compared to Cobra!Pilaster needs production, fast; Cobra's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:45 Cobra places down a hatchery.Cobra takes another base — the economy widens.
5:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:33 Nice placement by Cobra, Pilaster can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Cobra holds the early rush without blinking.
6:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Cobra seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Pilaster — the losses are light.
7:12 Cobra destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Pilaster's army has been decimated.Cobra takes a bite out of Pilaster's force and backs off.
7:41 Cobra with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Cobra goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:06 Pilaster decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Pilaster goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:14 Pilaster places down a command center.Pilaster takes another base — the economy widens.
8:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:03 Cobra was out-microed by Pilaster and loses all his attacking forces.Pilaster takes the fight on his terms and sends Cobra home with nothing.
9:40 With excellent skills and micro, Pilaster managed to fend off Cobra while losing less than half of his army.Cobra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Cobra seems to be fine.Pilaster keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:13 Pilaster feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Pilaster tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:42 Cobra places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Cobra expands.
11:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:28 Pilaster kills off Cobra's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Pilaster breaks Cobra's front door.
12:03 After that battle, Cobra still has most of his army with him.Pilaster keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:29 After that battle, Pilaster still has most of his army with him.Cobra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:45 Cobra with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Cobra tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:17 Eager to end the game, Pilaster moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Pilaster pushes.
13:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:52 With beautiful placement, Cobra successfully fends off Pilaster's attacks.Cobra takes the fight on his terms and sends Pilaster home with nothing.
14:27 It seems that Pilaster only managed to destroy less than half of Cobra's army.Pilaster clips Cobra's army — real damage, but Cobra fights on.
14:41 It seems that Cobra only managed to destroy less than half of Pilaster's army.Cobra clips Pilaster's army — real damage, but Pilaster fights on.
15:03 Pilaster dropped some marines into Cobra's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Pilaster. Cobra's economy takes a real hit.
— The mid game —
15:27 Cobra brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Cobra hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:48 Pilaster is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Pilaster hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:05 Cobra places down a hatchery.Cobra plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:48 Pilaster places down a command center.Pilaster takes another base — the economy widens.
17:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:27 Pilaster successfully fends off Cobra's attacks.The attack shatters on Pilaster's line. Great positioning.
17:47 With excellent skills and micro, Pilaster managed to fend off Cobra while losing less than half of his army.Cobra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:11 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Pilaster destroyed only less than half of Cobra's army.Pilaster takes a bite out of Cobra's force and backs off.
18:43 Cloaked wraiths from Pilaster are harassing Cobra!The raid lands — Pilaster chips away at Cobra's foundation.
19:09 Cobra brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Cobra's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:25 Pilaster is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Pilaster's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:12 All of a sudden, Pilaster has no armies left while Cobra is continuing to push across the map!Pilaster's army evaporates. Cobra doesn't even slow down.
20:26 After that battle, Pilaster still has most of his army with him.Cobra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:04 It seems that Pilaster only managed to destroy less than half of Cobra's army.Pilaster takes a bite out of Cobra's force and backs off.
21:12 What superior Mutalisk micro from Cobra! Pilaster's economy is suffering!Cobra gets into Pilaster's mineral line — workers are dying.
21:40 What superior Mutalisk micro from Cobra! Pilaster's economy is suffering!Pilaster looks away for one second and Cobra makes him pay for it.
22:00 Pilaster dropped some marines into Cobra's mineral line!Pilaster gets into Cobra's mineral line — workers are dying.
22:33 Cobra's forces appear to be larger compared to Pilaster's!Count the units: Cobra has the edge over Pilaster right now.
22:54 Cobra places down a hatchery.Quietly, Cobra adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:15 Pilaster places down a command center.More workers, more money: Pilaster expands.
23:49 What superior Mutalisk micro from Cobra! Pilaster's economy is suffering!Pilaster looks away for one second and Cobra makes him pay for it.
23:56 Pilaster harasses Cobra and gets ahead of the game.Pilaster gets into Cobra's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:36 Pilaster decides to start pushing across the map.Pilaster has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:08 Pilaster's superior marine control beat up all of Cobra's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Pilaster breaks Cobra's position.
25:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Cobra seems to be fine.Pilaster keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:09 Cobra destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Pilaster's army has been decimated.Cobra takes a bite out of Pilaster's force and backs off.
26:27 What a pity! Cobra managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Pilaster's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Pilaster shuts the door on Cobra.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:53 Pilaster is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Pilaster starts the push.
27:17 Cobra places down a hatchery.Cobra plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:37 Pilaster desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Pilaster adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:36 All of a sudden, Cobra has no armies left while Pilaster is continuing to push across the map!Cobra's army evaporates. Pilaster doesn't even slow down.
28:47 With excellent skills and micro, Cobra managed to fend off Pilaster while losing less than half of his army.Pilaster keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:20 Cobra destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Pilaster's army has been decimated.Cobra clips Pilaster's army — real damage, but Pilaster fights on.
29:35 Cobra brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Cobra starts the push.
29:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:22 Cobra lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Pilaster's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Pilaster absorbs the mid-game push — Cobra gained nothing for the cost.
30:41 With excellent skills and micro, Pilaster managed to fend off Cobra while losing less than half of his army.Cobra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Cobra seems to be fine.Pilaster keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:31 Cobra successfully harasses Pilaster's economy.Cobra gets into Pilaster's mineral line — workers are dying.
31:59 Pilaster is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Pilaster's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:28 Both Cobra and Pilaster appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Cobra and Pilaster yet.
32:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:18 Pilaster's M&M ball is rolling over Cobra's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Pilaster breaks Cobra's position.
33:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Cobra seems to be fine.Pilaster keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:54 It seems that Cobra only managed to destroy less than half of Pilaster's army.Cobra takes a bite out of Pilaster's force and backs off.
34:14 Cobra tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Pilaster's defense line.Good instincts from Pilaster; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
34:44 Cobra starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Cobra's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:56 Pilaster moves out with his armies.Pilaster tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
35:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:45 All of a sudden, Pilaster has no armies left while Cobra is continuing to push across the map!Pilaster's army evaporates. Cobra doesn't even slow down.
36:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Pilaster seems to be fine.Cobra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:38 It seems that Pilaster only managed to destroy less than half of Cobra's army.Pilaster takes a bite out of Cobra's force and backs off.
37:03 Zerglings ran past Pilaster's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Cobra!Cobra gets into Pilaster's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:22 Cobra is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Cobra starts the push.
37:49 Pilaster now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Pilaster's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:35 Pilaster successfully fends off Cobra's attacks.Pilaster holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
38:52 After that battle, Pilaster still has most of his army with him.Cobra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:15 Pilaster destroyed about half of Cobra's army after that battle.Half of Cobra's force is gone — Pilaster took it apart.
39:53 Pilaster appears to have more army than Cobra!Pilaster's army is visibly the bigger one — Cobra should not take this fight.
40:22 What a pity! Cobra managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Pilaster's army.Good instincts from Pilaster; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
40:35 Pilaster now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Pilaster's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:29 Pilaster was out-microed by Cobra and loses all his attacking forces.Cobra holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
41:40 With excellent skills and micro, Cobra managed to fend off Pilaster while losing less than half of his army.Pilaster keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:18 With excellent skills and micro, Pilaster managed to fend off Cobra while losing less than half of his army.Cobra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:32 What superior Mutalisk micro from Cobra! Pilaster's economy is suffering!Cobra gets into Pilaster's mineral line — workers are dying.
42:47 What a pity! Cobra managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Pilaster's army.Good instincts from Pilaster; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
— The late game —
43:22 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Pilaster starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Pilaster has built comes forward at once.
43:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:15 Cobra could not break the tank line, and Pilaster is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Pilaster's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:32 Cobra lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Pilaster's force stays on that battlefield.
44:56 After that battle, Pilaster still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cobra — the losses are light.
45:23 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Cobra commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Cobra moves out to end it.
45:36 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Pilaster pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Pilaster commits the late-game army.
46:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:39 Pilaster pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Cobra simply remade the army.Cobra holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:51 Pilaster destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cobra's army has been decimated.Pilaster takes a bite out of Cobra's force and backs off.
47:06 With excellent skills and micro, Pilaster managed to fend off Cobra while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cobra — the losses are light.
47:39 Cobra tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Pilaster's defense line.Good instincts from Pilaster; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
48:03 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Pilaster starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Pilaster has built comes forward at once.
48:36 Cobra's army is small compared to Pilaster!Cobra is badly outgunned — Pilaster's force is a size larger.
48:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:10 Pilaster kills off Cobra's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Pilaster. The push continues.
49:33 Cobra has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Pilaster's force stays on that battlefield.
49:52 With excellent skills and micro, Pilaster managed to fend off Cobra while losing less than half of his army.Cobra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:22 Eager to end the game, Pilaster moves out with his armies.Pilaster tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
50:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:10 The battle outcome favors Pilaster as Cobra's armies melt into Pilaster's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Cobra's way of life — Pilaster marches on.
🎙 Cobra is a step behind and knows it.
51:27 Cobra has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Pilaster's force stays on that battlefield.
52:03 With excellent skills and micro, Pilaster managed to fend off Cobra while losing less than half of his army.Cobra keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:31 Cobra tried to harass Pilaster but Pilaster successfully fends off the harassment.Cobra goes for the raid — Pilaster is ready, and nothing comes of it.
52:43 Pilaster decides to start pushing across the map.Pilaster has seen enough — the army moves out.
53:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Cobra taps out!That's it. Cobra looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Cobra taps out. Pilaster's late game was simply better.
■ Albatross
■ Karachi
army value
■ Albatross
■ Karachi
economy
Play-by-play (88 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Green Karachi spawning at s3 and Red Albatross spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Karachi at s3, Albatross at s1.
0:26 Albatross opens Forge Fast Expand against Karachi's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Karachi, Forge Fast Expand from Albatross.
— The early game —
1:06 Karachi places down a hatchery.Karachi plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:27 Albatross warps in a nexus.Albatross takes another base — the economy widens.
1:52 Karachi's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Karachi: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:19 Albatross is pushing out with his zealots.Albatross tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:08 The battle outcome favors Albatross as Karachi's armies melt into Albatross's armies' weapon fire!Albatross wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
3:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Karachi seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Albatross — the losses are light.
3:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Karachi destroyed only less than half of Albatross's army.Karachi clips Albatross's army — real damage, but Albatross fights on.
4:30 Karachi places down a hatchery.Karachi takes another base — the economy widens.
5:07 Albatross warps in a nexus.Albatross plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:35 Karachi is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Karachi goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:49 Albatross's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Albatross goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
6:55 Karachi was out-microed by Albatross and loses all his attacking forces.Albatross holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
7:04 With excellent skills and micro, Albatross managed to fend off Karachi while losing less than half of his army.Karachi keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:33 Karachi has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Albatross's force stays on that battlefield.
8:15 Karachi pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Karachi goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:22 Albatross's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Albatross tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:58 Albatross's forces appear to be larger compared to Karachi's!Albatross's army is visibly the bigger one — Karachi should not take this fight.
9:31 Karachi places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Karachi expands.
9:43 Albatross warps in a nexus.Quietly, Albatross adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:48 Karachi failed to break Albatross's defending line of zealots.Karachi's early gamble buys nothing — Albatross's defense was already in place.
11:19 With excellent skills and micro, Albatross managed to fend off Karachi while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Karachi — the losses are light.
11:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Karachi seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Albatross — the losses are light.
11:59 Karachi pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Karachi goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:33 Albatross's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Albatross goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:29 Karachi lost all of his zerglings to Albatross's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Albatross breaks Karachi's front door.
13:54 About half of Karachi's army has been decimated in that battle.Albatross pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Albatross edges ahead on army strength.
14:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Karachi destroyed only less than half of Albatross's army.Karachi takes a bite out of Albatross's force and backs off.
14:38 Albatross destroys Karachi's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Karachi watches Albatross level the expansion.
15:09 Karachi places down a hatchery.Quietly, Karachi adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
15:35 Karachi brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Karachi's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:54 Albatross decides to start pushing across the map.Albatross tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:00 Karachi failed to bring in overlords as Albatross's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Albatross breaks Karachi's position.
17:18 Karachi lost about half of his army in that battle.Albatross pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:48 With excellent skills and micro, Albatross managed to fend off Karachi while losing less than half of his army.Karachi keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Albatross edges ahead on army strength.
18:09 In terms of army size, Karachi is behind Albatross!Karachi is badly outgunned — Albatross's force is a size larger.
18:30 Albatross warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Albatross expands.
19:08 Unwilling to make the game too long, Albatross starts moving out.Albatross tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:21 Karachi places down a hatchery.Karachi takes another base — the economy widens.
19:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:30 Albatross's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Albatross breaks Karachi's position.
21:00 After that battle, Karachi still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Albatross — the losses are light.
21:20 It seems that Karachi only managed to destroy less than half of Albatross's army.Karachi clips Albatross's army — real damage, but Albatross fights on.
21:51 Albatross moves out with his armies.Albatross has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Albatross edges ahead on army strength.
22:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:46 Albatross's massive number of speedlots slice through Karachi's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — Albatross breaks Karachi's position.
22:54 Karachi lost about half of his army in that battle.Albatross pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:23 It seems that Karachi only managed to destroy less than half of Albatross's army.Karachi takes a bite out of Albatross's force and backs off.
24:00 Karachi places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Karachi expands.
24:31 Albatross starts expanding.Quietly, Albatross adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:44 Albatross decides to start pushing across the map.Albatross has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The late game —
25:08 Karachi must macro up quickly or Albatross will just roll him over!Karachi is badly outgunned — Albatross's force is a size larger.
25:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:59 Albatross's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Albatross breaks Karachi's position.
26:26 After that battle, Albatross destroyed about half of Karachi's army.Half of Karachi's force is gone — Albatross took it apart.
27:07 With excellent skills and micro, Albatross managed to fend off Karachi while losing less than half of his army.Karachi keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:18 Looks like Albatross is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Albatross starts the push.
27:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
28:10 Karachi failed to bring in overlords as Albatross's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Albatross breaks Karachi's position.
28:40 Karachi has lost about half of his army in that battle.Albatross pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Albatross seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Karachi — the losses are light.
29:38 What a pity! Karachi managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Albatross's army.Good instincts from Albatross; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Karachi is a step behind and knows it.
30:12 Unwilling to make the game too long, Albatross starts moving out.Albatross has seen enough — the army moves out.
30:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
30:48 A few beautiful storms from Albatross turned the battle around! Albatross won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Albatross breaks Karachi's position.
31:21 Karachi lost about half of his army in that battle.Albatross pays for that trade with about half his army.
32:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Albatross seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Karachi — the losses are light.
32:14 Albatross shot down Karachi's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Karachi watches Albatross level the expansion.
32:35 Albatross is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Albatross hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Karachi GGs!Karachi types it out: GG.
Albatross takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Pilferage
■ Freehand
army value
■ Pilferage
■ Freehand
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:13 The Yellow Pilferage spawns at s2 while Purple Freehand spawns at s1.We're underway — Pilferage spawns at s2, Freehand answers from s1.
0:39 Freehand opens 12 Pool against Pilferage's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Pilferage, 12 Pool from Freehand.
— The early game —
1:27 Pilferage warps in a nexus.Pilferage plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Freehand places down a hatchery.Freehand takes another base — the economy widens.
2:38 Pilferage is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Pilferage: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:09 Freehand pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Freehand tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
4:14 Freehand's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Pilferage continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Pilferage breaks Freehand's front door.
4:42 With excellent skills and micro, Freehand managed to fend off Pilferage while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Pilferage — the losses are light.
5:20 After that battle, Pilferage still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Freehand — the losses are light.
5:47 At the moment, Pilferage seems to have more units than Freehand.Count the units: Pilferage has the edge over Freehand right now.
6:31 Pilferage moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Pilferage crosses the map with everything.
6:59 Freehand starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Freehand pushes.
7:45 Pilferage warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Pilferage expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:12 Freehand places down a hatchery.Freehand plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
8:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:21 Freehand's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Pilferage continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Pilferage breaks Freehand's front door.
9:58 After that battle, Freehand still has most of his army with him.Pilferage keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:25 It seems that Freehand only managed to destroy less than half of Pilferage's army.Freehand clips Pilferage's army — real damage, but Pilferage fights on.
11:00 Pilferage is pushing out with his zealots.Pilferage tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:31 Freehand is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Pilferage's army.Freehand is badly outgunned — Pilferage's force is a size larger.
12:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:56 Freehand lost all of his zerglings to Pilferage's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Pilferage breaks Freehand's front door.
🎙 Pilferage holds the stronger army for now.
13:24 Freehand has lost about half of his army in that battle.Pilferage pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:01 With excellent skills and micro, Pilferage managed to fend off Freehand while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Freehand — the losses are light.
— The late game —
14:35 Pilferage warps in a nexus.Quietly, Pilferage adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:02 Freehand places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Freehand expands.
15:35 Pilferage is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Pilferage goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:52 Freehand's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Pilferage continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Pilferage breaks Freehand's front door.
17:25 Freehand lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Pilferage's force stays on that battlefield.
18:05 With excellent skills and micro, Pilferage managed to fend off Freehand while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Freehand — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Pilferage's way right now.
18:45 Pilferage's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Pilferage: the first units are already marching.
19:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Freehand GGs!Freehand GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Freehand taps out. Pilferage's early game was simply better.
■ Aflutter
■ Maddening
army value
■ Aflutter
■ Maddening
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:13 Maddening spawns at s1 in Blue while Aflutter spawns at s2 in Yellow.Maddening in Blue at s1. Aflutter in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
0:39 Aflutter opens 12 Hatch against Maddening's Forge Fast Expand.Maddening commits to Forge Fast Expand; Aflutter answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:10 Maddening warps in a nexus.Quietly, Maddening adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:53 Aflutter places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aflutter expands.
2:21 Maddening's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Maddening: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:55 Aflutter decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aflutter tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:05 Aflutter with some nice speedling surrounds killed Maddening's zealots!The early pressure works — Aflutter breaks Maddening's front door.
4:34 With excellent skills and micro, Maddening managed to fend off Aflutter while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aflutter — the losses are light.
5:07 Maddening destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aflutter's army has been decimated.Maddening takes a bite out of Aflutter's force and backs off.
5:41 Maddening is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Maddening: the first units are already marching.
6:07 Aflutter pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aflutter: the first units are already marching.
6:51 Maddening is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aflutter's army.Maddening needs production, fast; Aflutter's army has outgrown his.
7:22 Maddening warps in a nexus.Maddening plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:02 Aflutter places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aflutter expands.
8:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:58 Maddening lost some of his dragoons to Aflutter's speedlings!The early pressure works — Aflutter breaks Maddening's front door.
9:31 After that battle, Maddening still has most of his army with him.Aflutter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:58 With excellent skills and micro, Aflutter managed to fend off Maddening while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Maddening — the losses are light.
10:36 Maddening moves out with his armies.Maddening tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:06 Aflutter pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aflutter goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:24 Maddening lost some of his dragoons to Aflutter's speedlings!The early pressure works — Aflutter breaks Maddening's front door.
🎙 Aflutter edges ahead on army strength.
12:57 After that battle, Maddening still has most of his army with him.Aflutter keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Aflutter seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Maddening — the losses are light.
14:08 Aflutter is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aflutter goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:26 Maddening warps in a nexus.Maddening plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:11 Aflutter places down a hatchery.Aflutter takes another base — the economy widens.
15:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:08 Aflutter kills off Maddening's armies and continues pushing!Maddening's army evaporates. Aflutter doesn't even slow down.
16:48 About half of Maddening's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aflutter's force stays on that battlefield.
17:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Aflutter seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Maddening — the losses are light.
🎙 Aflutter has built a commanding army lead — Maddening needs something special here.
17:48 In terms of army size, Maddening is behind Aflutter!Maddening needs production, fast; Aflutter's army has outgrown his.
18:27 Aflutter starts pushing across the map.Aflutter tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
19:23 Maddening failed to deal nicely with Aflutter's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Aflutter breaks Maddening's position.
19:56 Maddening lost about half of his army in that battle.Aflutter pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:29 After that battle, Aflutter still has most of his army with him.Maddening keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Maddening GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Maddening taps.
GG. Aflutter closes it out over Maddening.