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Gdansk Zerg 3 – 4 Protoss Aachen

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G1 Gdansk Zerg 0–1 Protoss Aachen WIN Neo Sylphid Neo Sylphid · Δelo +0/+0
■ Gdansk ■ Aachen army value
■ Gdansk ■ Aachen economy
Play-by-play (117 lines)
0:07 Gdansk spawns at s2 in White while Aachen spawns at s1 in Teal.We're underway — Gdansk spawns at s2, Aachen answers from s1.
0:33 Gdansk opens 12 Hatch against Aachen's Forge Fast Expand.Gdansk commits to 12 Hatch; Aachen answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:55 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:15 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
1:40 Eager to end the game, Gdansk moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Gdansk crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:04 Aachen decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aachen pushes.
2:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:54 All of a sudden, Aachen has no armies left while Gdansk is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Aachen's way of life — Gdansk marches on.
3:35 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:00 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:19 Gdansk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:47 Aachen is pushing out with his zealots.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:16 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:28 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:29 Aachen lost some of his dragoons to Gdansk's speedlings!Aachen wasn't ready. Gdansk's early aggression takes the lead.
6:53 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
7:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
7:31 Aachen must macro up quickly or Gdansk will just roll him over!Aachen needs production, fast; Gdansk's army has outgrown his.
8:04 Gdansk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Gdansk: the first units are already marching.
8:21 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:08 Gdansk with his speedlings successfully defend against Aachen's early zealot pressure.Aachen's early gamble buys nothing — Gdansk's defense was already in place.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
10:09 Gdansk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aachen's army has been decimated.Gdansk clips Aachen's army — real damage, but Aachen fights on.
10:36 Gdansk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Gdansk: the first units are already marching.
11:05 Aachen's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
11:13 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:54 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:39 Gdansk failed to kill off Aachen's defending zealots.Aachen holds the early rush without blinking.
12:59 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:46 Gdansk decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Gdansk crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
14:10 Aachen is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Aachen's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:12 With beautiful placement, Aachen successfully fends off Gdansk's attacks.Gdansk commits and it's the wrong call — Aachen cleans it up.
15:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
15:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aachen destroyed only less than half of Gdansk's army.Aachen clips Gdansk's army — real damage, but Gdansk fights on.
16:31 Gdansk tried to harass Aachen but Aachen successfully fends off the harassment.Gdansk knocks, Aachen answers. No damage done.
16:52 Aachen desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
17:07 What a pity! Gdansk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aachen's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aachen shuts the door on Gdansk.
17:39 Attempting to end the game, Aachen moves out with his armies.Aachen has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:03 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
18:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
18:42 Aachen tried to break into Gdansk's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Aachen!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Gdansk holds Aachen.
19:17 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:14 Gdansk tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aachen's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aachen shuts the door on Gdansk.
20:29 Eager to end the game, Gdansk moves out with his armies.Gdansk has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:01 Aachen decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Aachen crosses the map with everything.
21:12 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.
21:40 Gdansk failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Gdansk's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Gdansk is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aachen holds Gdansk.
22:09 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
23:01 What superior Mutalisk micro from Gdansk! Aachen's economy is suffering!Gdansk gets into Aachen's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:21 At the moment, Aachen seems to have more units than Gdansk.Aachen's army is visibly the bigger one — Gdansk should not take this fight.
23:49 Aachen is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Aachen hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:46 The battle outcome favors Aachen as Gdansk's armies melt into Aachen's armies' weapon fire!Aachen wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
24:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
25:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
25:48 With corsairs sniping overlords, Aachen is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Aachen hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:44 Gdansk's massive number of speedlings stopped Aachen's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Gdansk!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Gdansk holds Aachen.
27:12 Aachen destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Gdansk's army has been decimated.Aachen clips Gdansk's army — real damage, but Gdansk fights on.
27:45 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:52 What a pity! Gdansk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aachen's army.Gdansk goes for the raid — Aachen is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:24 Looks like Aachen is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Aachen starts the push.
28:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:25 Aachen's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Gdansk's defense bends, then snaps. Aachen takes the middle of the game.
29:47 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:56 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:36 At the moment, Aachen seems to have more units than Gdansk.Count the units: Aachen has the edge over Gdansk right now.
31:02 Gdansk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:18 With corsairs sniping overlords, Aachen is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Aachen starts the push.
31:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:03 Aachen's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Aachen breaks Gdansk's position.
32:39 After that battle, Aachen destroyed about half of Gdansk's army.Half of Gdansk's force is gone — Aachen took it apart.
32:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:19 With a successful harassment, Gdansk hurts Aachen's economy.Aachen looks away for one second and Gdansk makes him pay for it.
34:00 Aachen is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Aachen hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:34 Aachen can't push any further as Gdansk burrowed some lurkers and Aachen has no observers!Gdansk absorbs the mid-game push — Aachen gained nothing for the cost.
35:02 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:55 Aachen is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Aachen's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:22 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.
36:36 Gdansk's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Aachen breaks Gdansk's position.
37:00 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
37:44 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:59 What a pity! Gdansk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aachen's army.Gdansk knocks, Aachen answers. No damage done.
38:26 Zerglings ran past Aachen's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Gdansk!The raid lands — Gdansk chips away at Aachen's foundation.
38:50 Nice try from Gdansk to harass Aachen, but Aachen's reaction is just too agile.Gdansk knocks, Aachen answers. No damage done.
39:17 Aachen appears to have more army than Gdansk!Aachen's army is visibly the bigger one — Gdansk should not take this fight.
🎙 Aachen edges ahead on army strength.
— The late game —
39:45 Every gateway is pumping and Aachen starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Aachen moves out to end it.
40:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:24 Aachen's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Gdansk's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Aachen breaks Gdansk late.
40:57 Gdansk lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aachen's force stays on that battlefield.
41:18 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:38 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Aachen.Max supply, full upgrades: Aachen moves out to end it.
42:15 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Gdansk taps out!Gdansk GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Aachen closes it out over Gdansk.
G2 WIN Gdansk Zerg 1–1 Protoss Aachen Neo Sylphid Neo Sylphid · Δelo +0/+0
■ Gdansk ■ Aachen army value
■ Gdansk ■ Aachen economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:19 Gdansk spawns in White at s1 while Aachen spawns in Yellow at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Gdansk at s1, Aachen at s2.
0:45 Gdansk opens Overpool against Aachen's Forge Fast Expand.Gdansk commits to Overpool; Aachen answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:09 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:33 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
2:13 Gdansk moves out with his armies.Gdansk has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:53 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
3:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:43 All of a sudden, Aachen has no armies left while Gdansk is continuing to push across the map!Aachen's army evaporates. Gdansk doesn't even slow down.
4:20 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:55 It seems that Aachen only managed to destroy less than half of Gdansk's army.Aachen takes a bite out of Gdansk's force and backs off.
5:07 Gdansk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:49 Aachen's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:10 Both Gdansk and Aachen appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Gdansk and Aachen yet.
6:41 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:21 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
7:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:23 With beautiful placement, Gdansk successfully fends off Aachen's attacks.Gdansk takes the fight on his terms and sends Aachen home with nothing.
8:49 Aachen destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Gdansk's army has been decimated.Aachen clips Gdansk's army — real damage, but Gdansk fights on.
9:12 Aachen lost about half of his army in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:58 Gdansk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:16 Aachen is pushing out with his zealots.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:19 Gdansk with his speedlings successfully defend against Aachen's early zealot pressure.Aachen's early gamble buys nothing — Gdansk's defense was already in place.
🎙 Gdansk edges ahead on army strength.
11:45 Aachen destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Gdansk's army has been decimated.Aachen clips Gdansk's army — real damage, but Gdansk fights on.
12:27 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:48 Gdansk decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Gdansk pushes.
13:24 Aachen is pushing out with his zealots.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:49 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
14:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:50 Gdansk successfully fends off Aachen's attacks.Aachen commits and it's the wrong call — Gdansk cleans it up.
15:22 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:06 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Aachen is a step behind and knows it.
16:30 Gdansk starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Gdansk crosses the map with everything.
16:59 Aachen must macro up quickly or Gdansk will just roll him over!Aachen needs production, fast; Gdansk's army has outgrown his.
17:27 Gdansk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:42 Aachen failed to deal nicely with Gdansk's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Gdansk breaks Aachen's position.
19:13 Gdansk only destroyed about half of Aachen's army.Gdansk cuts Aachen's army in half.
— The late game —
19:33 It seems that Aachen only managed to destroy less than half of Gdansk's army.Aachen takes a bite out of Gdansk's force and backs off.
20:15 Gdansk now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Gdansk's force dwarfs what Aachen has left on the field.
21:13 Gdansk's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Aachen's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Gdansk breaks Aachen's position.
21:32 Aachen has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Gdansk's force stays on that battlefield.
22:08 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
22:44 Gdansk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aachen GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Aachen taps.
GG. Gdansk closes it out over Aachen.
G3 WIN Gdansk Zerg 2–1 Protoss Aachen Neo Sylphid Neo Sylphid · Δelo +0/+0
■ Gdansk ■ Aachen army value
■ Gdansk ■ Aachen economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:18 Gdansk spawns at s1 in Blue while Aachen spawns at s2 in Green.Gdansk takes s1 in Blue; across the map, Aachen settles in at s2 in Green.
0:40 Aachen gets Forge Fast Expand against Gdansk's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Gdansk, Forge Fast Expand from Aachen.
— The early game —
1:19 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:57 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
2:25 Gdansk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Gdansk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:47 Aachen's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:10 Aachen lost some of his dragoons to Gdansk's speedlings!Aachen wasn't ready. Gdansk's early aggression takes the lead.
4:25 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:09 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:43 Gdansk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Gdansk: the first units are already marching.
6:24 Aachen is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Aachen: the first units are already marching.
6:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:22 Aachen failed to break Gdansk's zergling line of defense.Aachen's early gamble buys nothing — Gdansk's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:45 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
8:26 Gdansk destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aachen's army has been decimated.Gdansk takes a bite out of Aachen's force and backs off.
8:50 Gdansk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Gdansk expands.
9:29 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:16 Gdansk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:38 Aachen decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aachen has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:21 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.
11:38 Aachen failed to kill off Gdansk's defending zerglings.Gdansk holds the early rush without blinking.
12:11 Aachen destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Gdansk's army has been decimated.Aachen takes a bite out of Gdansk's force and backs off.
🎙 Slight advantage Gdansk as the game develops.
12:50 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Gdansk's force stays on that battlefield.
13:22 Gdansk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Gdansk: the first units are already marching.
14:04 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
14:27 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:32 Aachen lost some of his dragoons to Gdansk's speedlings!The early pressure works — Gdansk breaks Aachen's front door.
16:15 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Gdansk's force stays on that battlefield.
16:50 With excellent skills and micro, Gdansk managed to fend off Aachen while losing less than half of his army.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:12 Gdansk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Aachen is hanging on by a thread against Gdansk's army.
17:58 At the moment, Gdansk seems to have more units than Aachen.Count the units: Gdansk has the edge over Aachen right now.
18:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:06 The battle outcome favors Gdansk as Aachen's armies melt into Gdansk's armies' weapon fire!Gdansk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
19:37 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Gdansk's force stays on that battlefield.
19:58 Aachen destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Gdansk's army has been decimated.Aachen takes a bite out of Gdansk's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
20:27 Gdansk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:20 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aachen taps out!Aachen types it out: GG.
Aachen taps out. Gdansk's early game was simply better.
G4 WIN Gdansk Zerg 3–1 Protoss Aachen Neo Sylphid Neo Sylphid · Δelo +0/+0
■ Gdansk ■ Aachen army value
■ Gdansk ■ Aachen economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Gdansk spawning at s1 and Blue Aachen spawning at s2.Gdansk in Red at s1. Aachen in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:37 Gdansk gets Overpool against Aachen's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Overpool from Gdansk, Forge Fast Expand from Aachen.
— The early game —
1:19 Gdansk desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Gdansk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:46 Aachen starts expanding.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
2:06 Gdansk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:48 Aachen's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:45 With really nice micro, Gdansk's speedlings kills off Aachen's dragoons.Aachen wasn't ready. Gdansk's early aggression takes the lead.
4:07 Aachen lost about half of his army in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:52 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:21 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:49 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
6:15 Gdansk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Gdansk: the first units are already marching.
6:39 Aachen's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Gdansk holds the stronger army for now.
7:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:51 Aachen failed to kill off Gdansk's defending zerglings.Gdansk holds the early rush without blinking.
8:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
8:53 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:23 Gdansk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:52 Currently, neither Gdansk nor Aachen appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Gdansk and Aachen match each other.
10:28 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.
10:47 Gdansk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Aachen's zealots!Aachen wasn't ready. Gdansk's early aggression takes the lead.
11:22 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Gdansk is far ahead.
11:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
12:26 Gdansk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:53 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:35 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
13:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:27 Gdansk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Aachen's zealots!Aachen wasn't ready. Gdansk's early aggression takes the lead.
14:51 The attack was a success, Aachen lost more than half of his army in that battle.Gdansk limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
15:26 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:02 Gdansk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Gdansk's force dwarfs what Aachen has left on the field.
16:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:02 Aachen lost some of his dragoons to Gdansk's speedlings!The early pressure works — Gdansk breaks Aachen's front door.
17:26 Aachen seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Gdansk limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
17:54 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aachen destroyed only less than half of Gdansk's army.Aachen clips Gdansk's army — real damage, but Gdansk fights on.
18:28 Gdansk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:15 Aachen decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aachen pushes.
19:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
20:09 Aachen tried to break into Gdansk's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Aachen!Gdansk absorbs the mid-game push — Aachen gained nothing for the cost.
20:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
🎙 Aachen is hanging on by a thread against Gdansk's army.
— The late game —
21:14 The attack was a success, Aachen lost more than half of his army in that battle.Gdansk limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
21:43 Gdansk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:15 Aachen having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Aachen taps.
That's the game: Gdansk defeats Aachen, settled in the early game.
G5 Gdansk Zerg 3–2 Protoss Aachen WIN Neo Sylphid Neo Sylphid · Δelo +0/+0
■ Gdansk ■ Aachen army value
■ Gdansk ■ Aachen economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 The Blue Gdansk spawns at s1 while Orange Aachen spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Gdansk at s1, Aachen at s2.
0:50 Gdansk gets 12 Hatch against Aachen's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Gdansk's 12 Hatch against Aachen's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:21 Gdansk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Gdansk expands.
1:45 Aachen starts expanding.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:07 Gdansk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Gdansk: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:44 Eager to end the game, Aachen moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aachen crosses the map with everything.
3:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:52 Gdansk lost all of his zerglings to Aachen's zealots and dragoons!Gdansk wasn't ready. Aachen's early aggression takes the lead.
4:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
4:40 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
5:25 Gdansk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:46 Attempting to end the game, Aachen moves out with his armies.Aachen has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:22 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
6:44 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:09 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
7:42 Aachen kills off all of Gdansk's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Aachen holds the early rush without blinking.
8:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
8:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
9:18 Both Gdansk and Aachen appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Gdansk and Aachen yet.
9:54 Gdansk moves out with his armies.Gdansk tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:13 Aachen's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:24 Aachen kills off Gdansk's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Aachen breaks Gdansk's front door.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:59 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
12:26 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:54 Gdansk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Gdansk: the first units are already marching.
13:32 Aachen is pushing out with his zealots.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:07 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
14:33 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
14:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:23 All of a sudden, Gdansk has no armies left while Aachen is continuing to push across the map!Aachen wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
16:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Aachen as the game develops.
16:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:09 Aachen moves out with his armies.Aachen tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:14 The battle outcome favors Aachen as Gdansk's armies melt into Aachen's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Aachen. The push continues.
18:42 Gdansk lost about half of his army in that battle.Aachen pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:10 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
19:31 Looks like Aachen is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Aachen's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
20:44 Aachen's massive number of speedlots slice through Gdansk's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — Aachen breaks Gdansk's position.
🎙 Gdansk is hanging on by a thread against Aachen's army.
21:02 Gdansk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aachen pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:30 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
22:16 Gdansk having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Gdansk types it out: GG.
GG. Aachen closes it out over Gdansk.
G6 Gdansk Zerg 3–3 Protoss Aachen WIN Neo Sylphid Neo Sylphid · Δelo +0/+0
■ Gdansk ■ Aachen army value
■ Gdansk ■ Aachen economy
Play-by-play (82 lines)
0:07 The White Gdansk spawns at s2 while Green Aachen spawns at s1.We're underway — Gdansk spawns at s2, Aachen answers from s1.
0:45 Aachen opens Forge Fast Expand against Gdansk's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Gdansk's Overpool against Aachen's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:11 Gdansk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Gdansk expands.
1:39 Aachen warps in a nexus.Quietly, Aachen adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:47 Gdansk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:20 Aachen is pushing out with his zealots.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:23 Gdansk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Aachen continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Gdansk wasn't ready. Aachen's early aggression takes the lead.
3:35 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
4:20 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
4:42 Attempting to end the game, Gdansk moves out with his armies.Gdansk has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:02 Aachen's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:27 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:04 Aachen warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Aachen expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:46 Aachen was out-microed by Gdansk and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Gdansk's line. Great positioning.
7:27 After that battle, Gdansk still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
7:52 About half of Aachen's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Gdansk's force stays on that battlefield.
8:22 Gdansk's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:36 Aachen is pushing out with his zealots.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
9:29 Gdansk with some nice speedling surrounds killed Aachen's zealots!Aachen wasn't ready. Gdansk's early aggression takes the lead.
10:09 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Gdansk destroyed only less than half of Aachen's army.Gdansk clips Aachen's army — real damage, but Aachen fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aachen — the losses are light.
11:00 Gdansk appears to have more army than Aachen!Gdansk's army is visibly the bigger one — Aachen should not take this fight.
11:29 Gdansk decides to start pushing across the map.Gdansk has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:41 Aachen decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aachen tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:09 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Quietly, Gdansk adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:36 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:46 Aachen kills off all of Gdansk's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Gdansk's early gamble buys nothing — Aachen's defense was already in place.
14:01 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
14:42 Aachen destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Gdansk's army has been decimated.Aachen takes a bite out of Gdansk's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
14:57 Gdansk brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:32 Aachen decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aachen pushes.
15:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
16:22 All of a sudden, Aachen has no armies left while Gdansk is continuing to push across the map!Gdansk wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
16:50 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
17:04 It seems that Aachen only managed to destroy less than half of Gdansk's army.Aachen takes a bite out of Gdansk's force and backs off.
17:41 Aaaaaa, Gdansk's mineral line is stormed by Aachen's high templars!The raid lands — Aachen chips away at Gdansk's foundation.
18:03 Zerglings ran past Aachen's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Gdansk!Gdansk gets into Aachen's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:35 Gdansk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:09 Aachen is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Aachen starts the push.
19:32 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen takes another base — the economy widens.
19:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:20 Gdansk's zerglings surround Aachen's archons while Gdansk's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Gdansk!Aachen's defense bends, then snaps. Gdansk takes the middle of the game.
20:59 Aachen has lost about half of his army in that battle.Gdansk pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Gdansk seems to be fine.Aachen keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:41 Looks like Aachen is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Aachen's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:15 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:11 Aachen kills off Gdansk's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Gdansk's way of life — Aachen marches on.
— The late game —
23:32 About half of Gdansk's army has been decimated in that battle.Aachen pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:24 Gdansk's number of expansions are equal to Aachen's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Gdansk and Aachen yet.
24:58 Gdansk has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Gdansk's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:17 Looks like Aachen is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Aachen's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:12 Gdansk brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Aachen had the observers and archons to deal with. Aachen successfully defended Gdansk's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aachen holds Gdansk.
🎙 Slight advantage Aachen as the game develops.
26:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:11 Aachen only destroyed about half of Gdansk's army.Half of Gdansk's force is gone — Aachen took it apart.
27:30 What a pity! Gdansk managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aachen's army.Gdansk goes for the raid — Aachen is ready, and nothing comes of it.
27:53 Aaaaaa, Gdansk's mineral line is stormed by Aachen's high templars!Gdansk looks away for one second and Aachen makes him pay for it.
28:25 Looks like Aachen is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Aachen starts the push.
28:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:22 The battle outcome favors Aachen as Gdansk's armies melt into Aachen's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Aachen. The push continues.
29:56 Gdansk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aachen pays for that trade with about half his army.
30:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Aachen seems to be fine.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 It's all going Aachen's way right now.
30:46 Looks like Aachen is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Aachen's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:10 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Gdansk GGs!That's it. Gdansk looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aachen takes it — the mid game decided this one.
G7 ACE MATCH Gdansk Zerg 3–4 Protoss Aachen WIN Neo Sylphid Neo Sylphid · Δelo +0/+0
■ Gdansk ■ Aachen army value
■ Gdansk ■ Aachen economy
Play-by-play (39 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Orange Gdansk spawning at s1 and Purple Aachen spawning at s2.Gdansk in Orange at s1. Aachen in Purple at s2. The map is set.
0:41 Aachen gets Forge Fast Expand against Gdansk's 12 Hatch.Gdansk shows 12 Hatch — Aachen has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:19 Gdansk places down a hatchery.Gdansk takes another base — the economy widens.
1:45 Aachen decides to expand.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:31 Gdansk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Gdansk tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:09 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aachen starts moving out.Aachen tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:06 The battle outcome favors Aachen as Gdansk's armies melt into Aachen's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Gdansk's way of life — Aachen marches on.
4:45 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aachen destroyed only less than half of Gdansk's army.Aachen clips Gdansk's army — real damage, but Gdansk fights on.
5:20 It seems that Gdansk only managed to destroy less than half of Aachen's army.Gdansk clips Aachen's army — real damage, but Aachen fights on.
5:57 Gdansk pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:43 Aachen's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:02 Currently, neither Gdansk nor Aachen appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Gdansk and Aachen match each other.
7:42 Gdansk places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Gdansk expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
8:10 Aachen warps in a nexus.Aachen plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:25 All of a sudden, Gdansk has no armies left while Aachen is continuing to push across the map!Aachen wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
9:59 About half of Gdansk's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aachen's force stays on that battlefield.
10:33 After that battle, Aachen still has most of his army with him.Gdansk keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:18 Gdansk is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Gdansk goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:41 Aachen's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Aachen goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:02 Gdansk failed to break Aachen's defending line of zealots.Gdansk's early gamble buys nothing — Aachen's defense was already in place.
🎙 Gdansk is a step behind and knows it.
13:26 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
— The late game —
13:57 About half of Gdansk's army has been decimated in that battle.Aachen pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:35 Aachen's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Aachen tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:50 Gdansk's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Aachen continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Aachen breaks Gdansk's front door.
16:32 Gdansk has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aachen's force stays on that battlefield.
16:53 With excellent skills and micro, Aachen managed to fend off Gdansk while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Gdansk — the losses are light.
17:37 Aachen moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aachen crosses the map with everything.
18:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Gdansk taps out!That's it. Gdansk looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aachen takes it — the early game decided this one.

Head to head

115 games
Gdansk 59 – 56 Aachen