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■ Catsup
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Catsup
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (184 lines)
0:13 Catsup spawns in Teal at s4 while Kobalt spawns in Orange at s2.Catsup in Teal at s4. Kobalt in Orange at s2. The map is set.
0:29 Catsup gets 12 Hatch against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.Catsup shows 12 Hatch — Kobalt has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:56 Catsup places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Catsup expands.
1:09 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:34 Catsup pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Catsup goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:05 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:51 Kobalt kills off Catsup's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Catsup wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
3:07 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Catsup's army has been decimated.Kobalt takes a bite out of Catsup's force and backs off.
3:39 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
3:51 Catsup places down a hatchery.Quietly, Catsup adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:23 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
4:57 Catsup pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Catsup goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:04 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:52 Kobalt failed to break Catsup's zergling line of defense.Catsup holds the early rush without blinking.
6:10 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:35 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:15 Catsup's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Catsup goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:27 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:48 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
8:17 Kobalt starts expanding.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:59 Catsup successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Kobalt commits and it's the wrong call — Catsup cleans it up.
9:26 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
9:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
10:02 Catsup's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Catsup: the first units are already marching.
10:25 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
11:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:14 The battle outcome favors Catsup as Kobalt's armies melt into Catsup's armies' weapon fire!Catsup wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
11:44 It seems that Catsup only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
12:15 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:31 Catsup's army is small compared to Kobalt!Catsup is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
12:55 Catsup places down a hatchery.Quietly, Catsup adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:19 Kobalt decides to expand.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
13:35 Catsup now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:28 Kobalt successfully fends off Catsup's attacks.Catsup commits and it's the wrong call — Kobalt cleans it up.
14:42 It seems that Catsup only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
15:20 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Catsup's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Catsup's force and backs off.
15:32 Kobalt tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Catsup.Kobalt goes for the raid — Catsup is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:52 Catsup now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:13 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:58 Kobalt's speedlots dealt with Catsup's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Kobalt successfully fended against Catsup's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Catsup.
17:30 It seems that Catsup only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
17:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
18:16 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Catsup's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Catsup shuts the door on Kobalt.
18:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Catsup starts moving out.Catsup tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:03 At the moment, Catsup seems to have more units than Kobalt.Count the units: Catsup has the edge over Kobalt right now.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:24 Catsup places down a hatchery.Quietly, Catsup adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:41 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
20:11 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.
20:29 Kobalt failed to deal nicely with Catsup's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Catsup breaks Kobalt's position.
21:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:26 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:43 Kobalt tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Catsup's economy.Kobalt goes for the raid — Catsup is ready, and nothing comes of it.
22:12 Catsup decides to move out with his armies.Catsup tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
22:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:55 Kobalt successfully fends off Catsup's attacks.Kobalt holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
23:25 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:33 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Catsup's army.Kobalt clips Catsup's army — real damage, but Catsup fights on.
24:12 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
24:19 Catsup brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:56 Catsup places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Catsup expands.
25:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
25:32 Catsup failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Catsup's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Catsup is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Catsup.
25:57 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:20 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:48 What a pity! Catsup managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Kobalt's army.Catsup knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
27:17 Catsup brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
27:27 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
27:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
28:19 Kobalt made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Catsup's hydralisks! Catsup has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Catsup.
28:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Catsup destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
28:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Catsup's army.Kobalt clips Catsup's army — real damage, but Catsup fights on.
29:34 Kobalt casts some storm! But Catsup lost no workers.Kobalt knocks, Catsup answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:51 Kobalt's forces appear to be larger compared to Catsup's!Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Catsup right now.
30:09 Catsup decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Catsup crosses the map with everything.
30:42 Attempting to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
30:50 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
31:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:43 With beautiful placement, Catsup successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Kobalt commits and it's the wrong call — Catsup cleans it up.
32:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Catsup's army.Kobalt clips Catsup's army — real damage, but Catsup fights on.
32:40 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
33:03 Reaver! Reaver! Kobalt's reaver is killing off most of Catsup's workers!Kobalt gets into Catsup's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:25 Catsup now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:42 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:21 Catsup failed to bring in overlords as Kobalt's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Catsup's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
34:57 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
35:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
35:30 Catsup is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kobalt's army.Catsup is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
36:07 Eager to end the game, Catsup moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Catsup pushes.
36:16 Kobalt starts pushing across the map.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:10 Kobalt's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Catsup's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
37:26 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:54 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
38:13 Catsup brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
38:34 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:59 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
39:28 A few beautiful storms from Kobalt turned the battle around! Kobalt won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Catsup's position.
39:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:19 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
40:41 Catsup tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Catsup knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
— The late game —
40:58 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Kobalt.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
41:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:51 Kobalt kills off Catsup's armies and continues pushing!Catsup's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
42:05 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:39 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
42:53 Catsup moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Catsup has built comes forward at once.
43:08 Kobalt decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:42 At the moment, neither Catsup nor Kobalt is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
43:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
44:24 All of a sudden, Catsup has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!Catsup's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
44:45 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:03 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:38 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Catsup commits to the break.This is the big one — Catsup commits the late-game army.
45:59 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Kobalt moves on the hatcheries.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
46:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:46 Under dark swarm Kobalt's dragoons are useless — Catsup's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Catsup breaks Kobalt late.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:55 What superior Mutalisk micro from Catsup! Kobalt's economy is suffering!Catsup gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
48:19 Kobalt's army is small compared to Catsup!Kobalt needs production, fast; Catsup's army has outgrown his.
48:41 Eager to end the game, Catsup moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Catsup pushes.
49:07 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
49:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:44 Kobalt was out-microed by Catsup and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Catsup's line. Great positioning.
50:19 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
51:03 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Catsup commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Catsup moves out to end it.
51:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:41 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Catsup's ultralisks cannot get through.Catsup throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
51:59 Catsup destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Catsup takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
52:26 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:56 Catsup moves out with his armies.Catsup has seen enough — the army moves out.
53:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
53:32 The battle outcome favors Catsup as Kobalt's armies melt into Catsup's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Catsup. The push continues.
🎙 Catsup holds the stronger army for now.
53:59 Catsup only destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Catsup cuts Kobalt's army in half.
54:24 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Catsup's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Catsup's force and backs off.
54:41 Catsup's forces appear to be larger compared to Kobalt's!Catsup's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
55:16 Catsup tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Catsup.
55:40 Catsup decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Catsup crosses the map with everything.
56:02 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
56:15 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Catsup breaks Kobalt wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Catsup's late-game push decides it.
56:37 Kobalt has lost about half of his army in that battle.Catsup pays for that trade with about half his army.
57:02 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Catsup edges ahead on army strength.
57:42 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Catsup pushes.Everything Catsup has built comes forward at once.
58:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
58:14 Catsup kills off Kobalt's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Catsup. The push continues.
58:47 After that battle, Catsup destroyed about half of Kobalt's army.Half of Kobalt's force is gone — Catsup took it apart.
59:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
59:27 Aaaaaa, Catsup's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Catsup's foundation.
59:54 Catsup starts pushing across the map.Catsup tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
60:14 Kobalt might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Catsup did.Kobalt is starving on bases while Catsup spreads across the map.
60:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Kobalt is hanging on by a thread against Catsup's army.
60:58 The battle outcome favors Catsup as Kobalt's armies melt into Catsup's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Catsup. The push continues.
61:24 About half of Kobalt's army has been decimated in that battle.Catsup pays for that trade with about half his army.
61:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Catsup's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Catsup's force and backs off.
62:06 Kobalt having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Kobalt types it out: GG.
Catsup takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Catsup
■ Kobalt
army value
■ Catsup
■ Kobalt
economy
Play-by-play (156 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Teal Catsup spawning at s3 and White Kobalt spawning at s1.Catsup takes s3 in Teal; across the map, Kobalt settles in at s1 in White.
0:39 Kobalt opens Forge Fast Expand against Catsup's 12 Pool.Catsup shows 12 Pool — Kobalt has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:59 Catsup places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Catsup expands.
1:24 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:52 Catsup's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Catsup goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
1:59 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
2:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
2:55 Catsup's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Kobalt continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Catsup wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
3:25 Kobalt destroyed about half of Catsup's army after that battle.Kobalt cuts Catsup's army in half.
3:48 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
3:55 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
4:35 Catsup's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Catsup goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:53 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
5:07 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:05 Kobalt failed to kill off Catsup's defending zerglings.Catsup holds the early rush without blinking.
6:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:17 Catsup's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Catsup goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:38 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:47 Currently, neither Catsup nor Kobalt appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Catsup and Kobalt yet.
8:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:36 Catsup lost all of his zerglings to Kobalt's zealots and dragoons!Catsup wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:00 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:24 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
9:48 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
10:27 Catsup is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Catsup goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:43 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:57 Catsup places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Catsup expands.
11:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:48 All of a sudden, Kobalt has no armies left while Catsup is continuing to push across the map!Catsup wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
12:15 It seems that Catsup only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:00 Catsup now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:31 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:47 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
14:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:33 Kobalt failed to deal nicely with Catsup's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Kobalt's defense bends, then snaps. Catsup takes the middle of the game.
14:50 It seems that Catsup only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
15:24 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
15:42 Catsup places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Catsup expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:14 Catsup decides to move out with his armies.Catsup has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:24 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:18 Kobalt's speedlots dealt with Catsup's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Kobalt successfully fended against Catsup's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Kobalt holds Catsup.
17:46 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
18:05 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
18:18 Catsup tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:50 Catsup is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kobalt's army.Catsup needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
19:18 What a pity! Catsup managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Kobalt's army.Catsup knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:45 Catsup starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Catsup pushes.
20:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
20:22 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
20:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
21:14 Catsup's massive number of speedlings stopped Kobalt's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Catsup!Catsup absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
21:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:50 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:14 Catsup tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Catsup goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
22:50 Where is Catsup's detector? Kobalt sends dark templars to harass Catsup's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Kobalt. Catsup's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:00 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
23:34 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
23:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:20 Catsup's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Catsup's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
24:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Catsup's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Catsup's force and backs off.
25:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
25:30 Aaaaaa, Catsup's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!The raid lands — Kobalt chips away at Catsup's foundation.
25:48 Catsup tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:11 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:39 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
27:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:18 Catsup successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.The attack shatters on Catsup's line. Great positioning.
27:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
28:11 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
28:39 Catsup desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
28:51 Nice try from Catsup to harass Kobalt, but Kobalt's reaction is just too agile.Catsup goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
29:20 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:10 With beautiful placement, Catsup successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Kobalt commits and it's the wrong call — Catsup cleans it up.
30:43 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
30:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
31:11 Catsup tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Catsup knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
31:35 At the moment, Kobalt seems to have more units than Catsup.Count the units: Kobalt has the edge over Catsup right now.
32:08 Catsup now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:40 Eager to end the game, Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
32:50 Kobalt desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
33:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:36 Kobalt's massive number of speedlots slice through Catsup's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Catsup's position.
33:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
34:19 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:46 Catsup now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:19 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:27 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.
35:56 Catsup scourged some of Kobalt's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Catsup holds Kobalt.
36:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
36:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:13 Catsup tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Catsup goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
37:31 What a pity! Catsup managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Kobalt's army.Catsup knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
38:03 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:19 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.
38:47 A few beautiful storms from Kobalt turned the battle around! Kobalt won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Catsup's position.
39:05 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Catsup's army.Kobalt takes a bite out of Catsup's force and backs off.
39:21 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
40:01 Catsup tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
40:21 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
40:59 Catsup failed to bring in overlords as Kobalt's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Catsup's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
41:31 About half of Catsup's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
41:51 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:07 Kobalt destroys Catsup's hatchery, denying expansions.Catsup's expansion burns — Kobalt tears it down.
42:37 In terms of army size, Catsup is behind Kobalt!Catsup needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
42:56 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
43:30 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Catsup pushes.Everything Catsup has built comes forward at once.
43:44 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:08 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.
44:27 Kobalt walked into plague and swarm together. Catsup gave up nothing.Kobalt throws the endgame army in and Catsup simply refuses to lose.
45:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
45:18 Kobalt lost about half of his army in that battle.Catsup pays for that trade with about half his army.
45:44 Catsup tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Catsup.
46:11 What superior Mutalisk micro from Catsup! Kobalt's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Catsup chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
46:35 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Kobalt moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
46:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
47:28 The corsairs cleared the sky and Kobalt's ground army does the rest to Catsup.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:49 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
47:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
48:34 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Kobalt moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
48:46 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.
49:17 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Kobalt walks through Catsup's army.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Catsup late.
49:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:54 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Catsup destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
50:35 What a pity! Catsup managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Kobalt's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Catsup.
50:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Kobalt starts moving out.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
🎙 Kobalt edges ahead on army strength.
51:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:38 The corsairs cleared the sky and Kobalt's ground army does the rest to Catsup.The final army does its work — Kobalt breaks Catsup late.
52:04 Catsup lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
52:14 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
52:54 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Kobalt.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
53:09 Catsup having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Catsup taps.
Catsup taps out. Kobalt's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:10 Catsup spawns at s2 in Orange while Kobalt spawns at s4 in Red.We're underway — Catsup spawns at s2, Kobalt answers from s4.
0:44 Catsup gets 12 Pool against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.Catsup commits to 12 Pool; Kobalt answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:19 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:39 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
2:04 Catsup pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Catsup goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:36 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:48 Kobalt kills off Catsup's armies and continues pushing!Kobalt wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
4:13 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:19 Unwilling to make the game too long, Catsup starts moving out.No more waiting. Catsup pushes.
5:40 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
6:16 Both Catsup and Kobalt appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Catsup and Kobalt yet.
6:40 Catsup places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Catsup expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:23 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:30 Catsup failed to break Kobalt's defending line of zealots.Kobalt holds the early rush without blinking.
9:01 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:22 About half of Catsup's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:59 Kobalt moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
10:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:01 Catsup's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Kobalt continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Catsup's front door.
11:18 Catsup lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Kobalt — a lead, but not a safe one.
11:55 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:23 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
13:07 Catsup must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Catsup is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
13:19 Catsup places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Catsup expands.
13:51 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Quietly, Kobalt adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:01 Kobalt kills off Catsup's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Catsup's front door.
15:32 About half of Catsup's army has been decimated in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:00 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
🎙 Kobalt's force dwarfs what Catsup has left on the field.
16:26 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:58 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.
17:24 Kobalt kills off Catsup's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Catsup's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
17:55 About half of Catsup's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
18:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:12 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
19:57 Catsup failed to bring in overlords as Kobalt's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Catsup's position.
🎙 Catsup is hanging on by a thread against Kobalt's army.
20:43 Catsup seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Kobalt — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
21:02 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:42 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:06 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Catsup GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Catsup taps.
Catsup taps out. Kobalt's mid game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (167 lines)
0:18 Catsup spawns in Blue at s2 while Kobalt spawns in Orange at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Catsup at s2, Kobalt at s4.
0:25 Catsup gets 12 Hatch against Kobalt's Forge Fast Expand.Catsup commits to 12 Hatch; Kobalt answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:55 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:25 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
1:35 Catsup pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Catsup: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:17 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:35 Catsup's army is small compared to Kobalt!Catsup is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
2:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:19 Kobalt failed to break Catsup's zergling line of defense.Catsup holds the early rush without blinking.
3:46 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Catsup's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Catsup's army — real damage, but Catsup fights on.
4:09 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
4:24 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:45 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
5:19 Catsup pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Catsup tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:39 Kobalt is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Kobalt goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:18 Catsup with his speedlings successfully defend against Kobalt's early zealot pressure.Catsup holds the early rush without blinking.
6:44 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:18 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
7:29 Catsup appears to have more army than Kobalt!Count the units: Catsup has the edge over Kobalt right now.
7:50 Catsup starts pushing across the map.Catsup tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:26 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Kobalt has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:51 Catsup places down a hatchery.Quietly, Catsup adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:58 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
9:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
9:49 Catsup lost all of his zerglings to Kobalt's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Catsup's front door.
10:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
10:32 Catsup destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Catsup clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
10:57 Catsup is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Catsup goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:35 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:45 Catsup appears to have more army than Kobalt!Count the units: Catsup has the edge over Kobalt right now.
12:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:34 Catsup lost all of his zerglings to Kobalt's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Kobalt breaks Catsup's front door.
13:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
13:36 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:56 Catsup starts pushing across the map.Catsup has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
14:19 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:56 Catsup brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Kobalt had the observers and archons to deal with. Kobalt successfully defended Catsup's push!Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Catsup gained nothing for the cost.
15:28 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
15:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:18 Nice try from Catsup to harass Kobalt, but Kobalt's reaction is just too agile.Catsup knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
16:35 Aaaaaa, Catsup's mineral line is stormed by Kobalt's high templars!Catsup looks away for one second and Kobalt makes him pay for it.
16:55 Catsup places down a hatchery.Quietly, Catsup adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:30 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
17:37 Zerglings ran past Kobalt's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Catsup!Beautiful harassment from Catsup. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
18:04 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
18:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:57 Catsup failed to bring in overlords as Kobalt's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Catsup's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
19:26 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
20:12 Kobalt decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Kobalt pushes.
20:29 Kobalt starts expanding.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
20:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:24 Catsup failed to bring in overlords as Kobalt's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Catsup's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
21:36 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:08 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:28 Kobalt shot down Catsup's hatchery.Catsup's expansion burns — Kobalt tears it down.
22:57 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Catsup is a step behind and knows it.
23:10 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Kobalt starts the push.
23:41 Catsup places down a hatchery.Quietly, Catsup adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:24 A few beautiful storms from Kobalt turned the battle around! Kobalt won the battle!Catsup's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
24:53 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:12 It seems that Catsup only managed to destroy less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
25:31 Catsup tried to harass Kobalt but Kobalt successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:55 Catsup must macro up quickly or Kobalt will just roll him over!Catsup is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
26:15 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Catsup is a step behind and knows it.
26:44 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
27:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:32 All of a sudden, Catsup has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Catsup's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
27:45 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
28:11 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
28:45 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
29:06 Catsup tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Catsup knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
29:26 Looks like Kobalt is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:20 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Catsup's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!Catsup's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
30:31 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Kobalt destroyed only less than half of Catsup's army.Kobalt clips Catsup's army — real damage, but Catsup fights on.
31:07 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
31:28 Catsup harasses Kobalt's economy and gets ahead of the game.Kobalt looks away for one second and Catsup makes him pay for it.
31:50 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:08 Catsup places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Catsup expands.
32:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:52 Kobalt's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Kobalt breaks Catsup's position.
33:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:46 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
34:02 Kobalt successfully blocked Catsup from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Catsup.
34:25 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:21 Catsup scourged some of Kobalt's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Catsup absorbs the mid-game push — Kobalt gained nothing for the cost.
35:44 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Catsup's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Catsup's army — real damage, but Catsup fights on.
35:57 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
36:22 Catsup tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Kobalt shuts the door on Catsup.
36:46 Catsup harasses Kobalt's economy and gets ahead of the game.Kobalt looks away for one second and Catsup makes him pay for it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:22 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:02 A few beautiful storms from Kobalt turned the battle around! Kobalt won the battle!Catsup's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
38:19 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
38:39 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
39:09 What a pity! Catsup managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Kobalt's army.Good instincts from Kobalt; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
39:42 Catsup is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kobalt's army.Catsup needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
39:57 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
40:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:41 Catsup's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Catsup's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
41:01 Kobalt destroyed about half of Catsup's army after that battle.Half of Catsup's force is gone — Kobalt took it apart.
41:42 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
41:49 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Kobalt moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
42:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:40 Catsup successfully fends off Kobalt's attacks.Kobalt commits and it's the wrong call — Catsup cleans it up.
43:09 It seems that Kobalt only managed to destroy less than half of Catsup's army.Kobalt clips Catsup's army — real damage, but Catsup fights on.
43:27 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:53 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Catsup commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Catsup moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:20 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
44:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:55 Catsup spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Kobalt is still standing.Catsup throws the endgame army in and Kobalt simply refuses to lose.
45:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
45:42 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
46:09 What superior Mutalisk micro from Catsup! Kobalt's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Catsup chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
46:45 Catsup tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Catsup goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
47:00 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
47:17 Catsup is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Kobalt's army.Catsup needs production, fast; Kobalt's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:37 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
48:10 All of a sudden, Catsup has no armies left while Kobalt is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Kobalt. The push continues.
48:33 Kobalt only destroyed about half of Catsup's army.Half of Catsup's force is gone — Kobalt took it apart.
49:02 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:11 What superior Mutalisk micro from Catsup! Kobalt's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Catsup chips away at Kobalt's foundation.
49:35 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Kobalt moves on the hatcheries.Everything Kobalt has built comes forward at once.
50:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:34 The battle outcome favors Kobalt as Catsup's armies melt into Kobalt's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Catsup's way of life — Kobalt marches on.
50:47 Kobalt destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Catsup's army has been decimated.Kobalt clips Catsup's army — real damage, but Catsup fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
51:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Catsup destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup clips Kobalt's army — real damage, but Kobalt fights on.
51:52 What a pity! Catsup managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Kobalt's army.Catsup knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
52:09 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Kobalt moves out to end it.
52:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
52:54 Catsup ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Kobalt is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
53:11 Catsup has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
53:37 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
54:06 What superior Mutalisk micro from Catsup! Kobalt's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Catsup. Kobalt's economy takes a real hit.
54:35 What a pity! Catsup managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Kobalt's army.Catsup knocks, Kobalt answers. No damage done.
🎙 Kobalt holds the stronger army for now.
54:42 Kobalt rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Kobalt commits the late-game army.
55:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
55:29 The corsairs cleared the sky and Kobalt's ground army does the rest to Catsup.There's no rebuilding from that. Kobalt's late-game push decides it.
56:03 Catsup lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Kobalt's force stays on that battlefield.
56:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:43 Without any further reinforcements, Catsup's expansion is decimated by Kobalt's armies.Catsup's expansion burns — Kobalt tears it down.
57:04 Catsup having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Catsup types it out: GG.
GG. Kobalt closes it out over Catsup.
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Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:07 Catsup spawns in Orange at s3 while Kobalt spawns in Red at s2.Catsup takes s3 in Orange; across the map, Kobalt settles in at s2 in Red.
0:46 Kobalt gets Forge Fast Expand against Catsup's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Catsup, Forge Fast Expand from Kobalt.
— The early game —
1:05 Catsup places down a hatchery.Quietly, Catsup adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:34 Kobalt warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Kobalt expands.
1:57 Catsup is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Catsup: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:29 Kobalt's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Kobalt: the first units are already marching.
3:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:22 Catsup with his speedlings successfully defend against Kobalt's early zealot pressure.Kobalt's early gamble buys nothing — Catsup's defense was already in place.
3:55 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:32 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:56 Catsup is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Catsup tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:36 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:47 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt takes another base — the economy widens.
6:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:55 Catsup lost all of his zerglings to Kobalt's zealots and dragoons!Catsup wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
7:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:56 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:29 Catsup appears to have more army than Kobalt!Catsup's army is visibly the bigger one — Kobalt should not take this fight.
8:57 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:17 Catsup's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Catsup: the first units are already marching.
9:40 Kobalt moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Kobalt crosses the map with everything.
10:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:36 With really nice micro, Catsup's speedlings kills off Kobalt's dragoons.Kobalt wasn't ready. Catsup's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Kobalt seems to be fine.Catsup keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:36 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
12:04 Catsup is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Catsup: the first units are already marching.
12:49 Kobalt is pushing out with his zealots.Kobalt tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:45 Kobalt kills off Catsup's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Catsup wasn't ready. Kobalt's early aggression takes the lead.
14:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Catsup seems to be fine.Kobalt keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:30 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Catsup destroyed only less than half of Kobalt's army.Catsup takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
14:55 Catsup places down a hatchery.Catsup takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:38 Kobalt warps in a nexus.Kobalt plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
15:51 Catsup now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Catsup's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:35 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Kobalt hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:51 In terms of army size, Catsup is behind Kobalt!Catsup is badly outgunned — Kobalt's force is a size larger.
17:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:58 Kobalt made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Catsup's hydralisks! Catsup has to back off!Kobalt absorbs the mid-game push — Catsup gained nothing for the cost.
18:32 Catsup destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Kobalt's army has been decimated.Catsup takes a bite out of Kobalt's force and backs off.
— The late game —
18:51 With excellent skills and micro, Catsup managed to fend off Kobalt while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
19:29 Zerglings ran past Kobalt's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Catsup!Catsup gets into Kobalt's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Kobalt edges ahead on army strength.
19:49 With corsairs sniping overlords, Kobalt is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:54 Kobalt kills off Catsup's armies and continues pushing!Catsup's army evaporates. Kobalt doesn't even slow down.
21:24 After that battle, Catsup still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Kobalt — the losses are light.
21:48 With excellent skills and micro, Kobalt managed to fend off Catsup while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
22:18 Kobalt is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Kobalt's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:15 A few beautiful storms from Kobalt turned the battle around! Kobalt won the battle!Catsup's defense bends, then snaps. Kobalt takes the middle of the game.
23:38 Catsup lost about half of his army in that battle.Kobalt pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Catsup is hanging on by a thread against Kobalt's army.
24:12 After that battle, Kobalt still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Catsup — the losses are light.
24:48 Catsup tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Kobalt's defense line.Catsup goes for the raid — Kobalt is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Catsup GGs!Catsup GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Kobalt defeats Catsup, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
215 games
Catsup
135 – 80
Kobalt