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6 · · ▶ replay
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (66 lines)
0:18 The Orange Holden spawns at s2 while Green Aalto spawns at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s2, Aalto at s4.
0:28 Holden gets 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.Holden shows 2 Rax FE — Aalto has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:58 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:34 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
2:06 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:37 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
2:52 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
3:31 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
3:50 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.
4:34 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
4:51 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
5:40 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:22 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:16 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
7:44 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:37 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:08 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
9:27 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:55 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:36 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
11:07 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:38 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
11:57 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
12:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
12:50 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
13:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:59 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:24 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Aalto match each other.
14:56 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
15:22 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:51 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
16:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:51 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
17:04 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:41 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
18:09 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
— The mid game —
18:37 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:42 Holden seems to have run out of scans! Aalto's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
— The late game —
19:55 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:08 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:21 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
21:45 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:22 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than Holden.Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
22:46 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:17 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
23:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:07 Aalto's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
24:45 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
25:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
25:38 Aalto shot down Holden's command center.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Aalto level the expansion.
26:14 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (114 lines)
0:10 Holden spawns at s1 in Teal while Aalto spawns at s2 in Yellow.We're underway — Holden spawns at s1, Aalto answers from s2.
0:29 Holden opens 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Holden shows 1 Rax Gas — Aalto has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:54 Holden starts expanding.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:32 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:58 Holden starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:12 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
2:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:08 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
3:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
3:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
4:24 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:52 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
5:16 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:36 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:18 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
6:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:13 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:50 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:57 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:53 Aalto failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
9:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:53 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:18 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
10:34 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:17 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:14 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
12:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
13:17 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
— The mid game —
13:26 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:54 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:33 Holden appears to have more army than Aalto!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
14:48 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:17 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
15:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:02 Aalto held off Holden's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
16:22 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
16:53 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
17:17 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:44 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
18:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:40 The battle outcome favors Holden as Aalto's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
19:08 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:18 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
19:53 Aalto is planning a harassment, but Holden scouted it!Holden's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
20:19 Holden scouted the attempt but Aalto is still going with it!Plans change: Aalto's raiders are needed on defense.
20:49 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
21:08 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:00 Holden's marines forced Aalto's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
22:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
22:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:05 Nice try from Aalto to harass Holden, but Holden's reaction is just too agile.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:40 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:20 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:54 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
25:25 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
25:50 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
26:06 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
26:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:03 Holden seemed like winning the battle but when Aalto's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Aalto won the battle!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
27:23 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
27:38 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
28:06 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:31 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
28:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:22 Aalto's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
30:02 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
30:15 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
30:48 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
— The late game —
31:14 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
31:33 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
31:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:30 Holden's superior marine control beat up all of Aalto's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
32:38 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:20 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
33:37 Holden starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
34:08 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
34:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:55 Aalto's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
35:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
35:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:10 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
36:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:59 The battle outcome favors Holden as Aalto's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
37:32 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
37:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
38:18 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:39 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
39:12 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.
39:35 Aalto's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
39:58 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
40:17 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
40:45 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
41:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!Aalto types it out: GG.
Aalto taps out. Holden's mid game was simply better.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (175 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Holden spawning at s1 and Yellow Aalto spawning at s2.We're underway — Holden spawns at s1, Aalto answers from s2.
0:24 Holden opens 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:53 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:28 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:35 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:05 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
2:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:44 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
3:09 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:38 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:06 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
4:31 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:53 It seems like Aalto has more units than Holden!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
5:03 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:44 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:32 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:43 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:16 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
7:40 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:04 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:36 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
9:13 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:20 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:49 Holden starts expanding.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:06 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
10:38 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:15 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
11:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:16 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
12:41 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:02 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:11 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
13:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:17 Aalto backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
14:30 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
14:45 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
15:27 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
15:44 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Aalto!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:12 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:00 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
17:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
17:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
18:03 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
18:24 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:52 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.
19:17 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:31 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
20:03 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
20:22 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:45 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
21:00 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:20 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.
21:47 Aalto's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Holden has enough M&M to prevent Aalto from further poking in!Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
22:20 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
22:33 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:01 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
23:21 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:23 Currently, Holden and Aalto appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
24:34 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:59 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
25:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:51 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
26:18 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:30 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:54 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:15 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:11 Aalto's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Holden's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
28:27 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
28:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:24 Aalto tried to harass Holden but Holden successfully fends off the harassment.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
29:32 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:01 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:32 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
30:54 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
31:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
31:33 Even sunken colonies didn't help Aalto, Aalto has to pull some drones to fight against Holden's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
32:04 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:29 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
32:38 Holden dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
33:11 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:02 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
34:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:14 Holden starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
35:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:54 Even sunken colonies didn't help Aalto, Aalto has to pull some drones to fight against Holden's marines!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
36:13 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
36:37 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:10 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind Holden!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
37:17 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:57 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:42 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
38:54 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:12 Holden only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
39:46 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
— The late game —
40:05 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Holden starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:58 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
41:27 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
41:49 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
42:12 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
42:29 Plague first, then the charge — Aalto goes for the throat.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
42:46 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.
43:22 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
43:36 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:58 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
44:27 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
44:58 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Aalto is moving out!This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
45:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:24 Irradiate on the defilers! Holden watches Aalto's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
45:50 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
46:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
46:35 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
47:08 Holden appears to have more army than Aalto!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:39 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
47:46 Plague first, then the charge — Aalto goes for the throat.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
48:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:40 Aalto could not break the tank line, and Holden is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Holden breaks Aalto late.
49:11 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
49:31 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
49:49 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
50:24 Aalto moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
50:43 At the moment, neither Holden nor Aalto is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Holden and Aalto are level.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:30 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Aalto destroys everything Holden had.The final army does its work — Aalto breaks Holden late.
51:52 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
52:00 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:40 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
52:47 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
53:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
53:45 Irradiate on the defilers! Holden watches Aalto's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Holden breaks Aalto late.
54:05 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
54:34 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:52 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Holden 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.
55:49 The tank line advances and Aalto's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Holden is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
56:06 Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
56:35 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
56:45 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Holden starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
57:15 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
57:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
58:07 Holden's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Aalto.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
58:22 Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Holden — more than half the force is gone.
58:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
59:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
GG. Holden closes it out over Aalto.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (137 lines)
0:16 Holden spawns at s2 in White while Aalto spawns at s1 in Yellow.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s2, Aalto at s1.
0:43 Holden opens 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:50 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:13 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:19 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
2:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:00 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
3:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:40 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:21 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:46 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
4:56 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
5:29 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:17 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
6:35 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:52 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:27 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:52 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
8:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:42 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
9:01 Holden only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:21 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:45 It seems like Holden has more units than Aalto!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
10:17 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
10:38 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:10 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:27 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
12:12 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
12:32 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:38 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:45 It seems like Holden has more units than Aalto!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
14:14 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
14:35 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:38 Aalto lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Holden's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
15:45 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
16:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:48 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.Holden knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
17:01 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
17:30 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
18:01 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aalto.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:26 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:49 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
19:06 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
20:05 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:16 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
20:42 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
21:17 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
21:28 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:14 Aalto's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
22:54 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
23:11 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:23 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:05 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than Holden.Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
24:27 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:48 Holden dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
25:03 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
25:41 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
26:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:28 Aalto seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
26:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
27:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:44 Holden dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
28:04 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:42 Aalto is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
29:20 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
29:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
29:51 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:54 Aalto had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Holden to fall back.Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:46 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
32:11 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:30 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:49 Aalto must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
33:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:39 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
34:03 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
34:20 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:46 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:12 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
35:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
35:59 Holden seems to have run out of scans! Aalto's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
36:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
36:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
37:17 Holden's command center has been destroyed by Aalto.Holden's expansion burns — Aalto tears it down.
37:38 Holden decides to expand.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
38:13 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:23 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:52 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.
39:17 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
39:32 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
40:09 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
40:27 Aalto successfully blocked Holden from harassing his economy.Holden knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
40:53 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
41:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
41:34 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Aalto destroys everything Holden had.The final army does its work — Aalto breaks Holden late.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
42:16 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
43:05 Holden dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
43:18 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:46 Aalto is leading the game with more expansions than Holden.Aalto is out-expanding Holden — the money game is tilting.
44:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
44:34 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Holden's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Aalto's late-game push decides it.
45:00 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
45:24 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
45:43 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Aalto is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
46:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:35 Aalto's defilers made that army unkillable and Holden's position is gone.The final army does its work — Aalto breaks Holden late.
47:05 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
47:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
47:50 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Aalto commits everything.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
48:12 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (176 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Purple Holden spawning at s4 and Blue Aalto spawning at s3.Holden takes s4 in Purple; across the map, Aalto settles in at s3 in Blue.
0:25 Holden opens 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.Holden shows 1 Rax FE — Aalto has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:48 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:16 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:33 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:57 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:45 Aalto failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
3:19 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:42 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
4:06 Holden decides to expand.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
4:23 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:39 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:18 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:03 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
6:17 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:43 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:06 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
7:27 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
7:49 Currently, neither Holden nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Aalto match each other.
8:15 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
8:36 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:31 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
9:54 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
10:05 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:22 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
10:50 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
11:16 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:30 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
11:52 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
12:40 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:02 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
13:37 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
13:53 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:50 Aalto is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
15:13 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
15:39 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:01 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
16:20 Holden dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
16:33 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
16:56 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.
17:23 Aalto backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
17:40 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
18:15 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
18:37 Nice try from Holden to harass Aalto, but Aalto's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:01 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:22 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
19:49 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
20:33 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
20:58 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:05 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:35 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
22:00 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:33 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:02 Aalto had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Holden to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
23:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:54 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
24:19 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
24:31 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:57 Holden's army is small compared to Aalto!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
25:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:47 Aalto had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Holden to fall back.Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:06 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:31 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:52 Nice try from Holden to harass Aalto, but Aalto's reaction is just too agile.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
27:18 Aalto is planning a harassment, but Holden scouted it!No surprises today — Holden's harassment is scouted early.
27:35 Seems like Aalto is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Aalto wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
28:06 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:40 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
28:57 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
29:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:40 Aalto's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
30:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
30:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
30:47 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
31:12 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
31:34 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
32:06 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
32:13 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:51 Currently, neither Holden nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
33:20 Aalto was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
33:42 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:13 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:46 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
34:54 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
35:29 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
35:55 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:27 The battle outcome favors Holden as Aalto's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
37:02 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:38 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:12 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:25 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
38:54 Holden seems to have run out of scans! Aalto's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
39:23 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:30 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:52 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
40:33 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
40:41 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
41:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:37 Aalto seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
41:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The late game —
42:47 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
42:59 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:59 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
44:16 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
44:44 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
45:02 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
45:27 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
45:47 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Aalto is moving out!This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
45:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
46:31 Holden's siege line holds and Aalto's ultralisks die on the way in.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:03 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:23 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:41 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Holden pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
48:09 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Aalto commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
48:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:43 Holden's siege line holds and Aalto's ultralisks die on the way in.Aalto throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
49:19 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:42 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:06 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:25 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
50:39 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
51:00 At the moment, neither Holden nor Aalto is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
51:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
51:53 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Holden's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Aalto holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
52:18 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:43 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
53:06 Aalto moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
53:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:42 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
54:14 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
54:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:48 It seems like Aalto has more units than Holden!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
55:19 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Aalto commits everything.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
55:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
56:14 Holden's siege line holds and Aalto's ultralisks die on the way in.Aalto throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
56:35 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
56:55 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
57:14 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
57:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
57:58 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
58:32 Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
58:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
59:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aalto taps out. Holden's mid game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:14 The Teal Holden spawns at s1 while Red Aalto spawns at s2.Holden in Teal at s1. Aalto in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:49 Holden opens 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Pool.Holden shows 14 CC — Aalto has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:25 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:45 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
2:31 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:56 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
3:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:16 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
4:50 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:54 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
6:25 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:01 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:07 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
8:42 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
9:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:53 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
10:34 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
11:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:38 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
12:12 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:44 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
13:08 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:47 Aalto must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
14:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:08 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
— The late game —
15:37 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
16:00 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:54 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:56 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
18:36 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
18:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
19:44 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
20:17 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Holden closes it out over Aalto.
Head to head
232 games
Holden
102 – 130
Aalto