Games
7 · · ▶ replay
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (193 lines)
0:18 The Red Holden spawns at s4 while Orange Aalto spawns at s2.Holden takes s4 in Red; across the map, Aalto settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:25 Holden gets 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Holden shows 1 Rax FE — Aalto has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:47 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:16 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:48 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:55 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:58 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.
3:13 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.
3:29 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:07 Holden starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
4:14 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:45 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
5:06 Holden starts expanding.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:33 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
5:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:16 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
6:33 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.
7:06 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:19 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:41 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:23 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
8:44 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:48 Holden starts expanding.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
10:01 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:32 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:10 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.
11:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
11:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The mid game —
12:17 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
12:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:05 Aalto was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
13:34 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:57 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.
14:16 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.Holden knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
14:24 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.
14:50 Holden starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
15:21 Currently, neither Holden nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:46 Holden starts expanding.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:01 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
16:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:59 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
17:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
17:29 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.
18:04 Holden successfully harasses Aalto's economy.The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
18:15 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:34 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.
19:08 Holden's superior marine control beat up all of Aalto's zergling.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
19:37 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.
20:01 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.
20:19 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aalto.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:27 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
21:06 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:19 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
21:53 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:27 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.
22:50 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.
23:12 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.
23:42 Aalto harasses Holden and gets ahead of the game.Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
24:02 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
24:37 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.
25:08 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.
25:29 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.
25:58 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
26:11 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:43 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
27:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
27:18 Aalto backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
27:44 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.
28:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:33 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:25 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.
29:49 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
30:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
30:20 It seems like Holden has more units than Aalto!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
30:55 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:16 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
31:29 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
32:01 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
32:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:51 Holden's marines forced Aalto's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
32:58 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
33:37 Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
34:00 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
34:22 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.
34:40 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
35:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:14 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.
35:44 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:11 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.
36:30 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
36:56 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
37:07 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:11 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
38:30 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.
38:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:13 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
39:43 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:50 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
40:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
40:35 Holden seemed like winning the battle but when Aalto's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Aalto won the battle!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
41:04 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.
41:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:39 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
— The late game —
42:12 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
42:30 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Aalto is moving out!This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
42:50 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 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
43:46 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.
44:06 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.
44:18 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
44:55 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
45:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
45:39 Holden scans, the lurkers die, and Aalto's push is over.Aalto throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
46:06 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:13 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
46:44 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Holden pushes into the swarm.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
47:00 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Aalto commits everything.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
47:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:45 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
48:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
48:45 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:01 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Holden starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
49:26 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Aalto commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
49:54 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
50:16 Holden scans, the lurkers die, and Aalto's push is over.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
50:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
50:58 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
51:13 Holden appears to have more army than Aalto!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
51:32 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
52:12 Aalto moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
52:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:44 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!
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:16 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.
53:34 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.
53:47 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.
54:27 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Aalto match each other.
54:49 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
55:05 Aalto appears to have more army than Holden!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
55:18 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than Holden.Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
55:59 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
56:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
56:27 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Holden's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Holden throws the endgame army in and Aalto simply refuses to lose.
57:01 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.
57:12 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.
57:47 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
58:08 Holden dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
58:38 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Aalto!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
58:48 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
59:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
59:33 Holden pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Aalto simply remade the army.Holden throws the endgame army in and Aalto simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
59:55 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.
60:19 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
60:49 Holden's army is small compared to Aalto!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
61:00 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
61:30 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
61:58 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Aalto!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
62:21 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
62:38 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
62:52 Holden harasses Aalto and gets ahead of the game.Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
63:33 Both Holden and Aalto appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
63:41 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
64:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:10 The game starts with White Holden spawning at s1 and Orange Aalto spawning at s2.Holden in White at s1. Aalto in Orange at s2. The map is set.
0:36 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 —
1:11 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:45 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
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.
3:01 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
3:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:55 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
4:35 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
5:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:37 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:14 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:50 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
7:23 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:19 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
9:05 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.
9:37 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
10:01 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:46 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:08 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
11:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:09 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:43 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
13:55 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:28 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
15:08 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:07 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
16:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
17:12 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
— The mid game —
17:44 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
18:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
18:53 Aalto is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
19:20 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
19:56 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:36 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:17 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The Blue Holden spawns at s2 while Red Aalto spawns at s1.We're underway — Holden spawns at s2, Aalto answers from s1.
0:53 Aalto gets 12 Hatch against Holden's 1 Rax Gas.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:11 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:47 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:22 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:45 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
3:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:04 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
4:40 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:17 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.
5:35 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
6:04 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
6:40 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
7:55 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.
8:20 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:54 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.
9:37 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:05 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:43 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
11:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:47 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
12:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
12:58 Holden only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
13:35 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
13:53 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:26 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
15:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:37 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
16:02 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:46 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.
17:20 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Holden is far ahead.
17:46 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
18:59 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Aalto's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
19:38 Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Holden — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
19:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:31 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.
21:03 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
Holden takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (127 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White Holden spawning at s1 and Blue Aalto spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s1, Aalto at s2.
0:44 Holden gets 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:51 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:14 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:53 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:04 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:03 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
3:25 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
4:09 Aalto appears to have more army than Holden!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
4:31 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:01 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
5:24 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:55 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
6:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:45 Aalto failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
7:01 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
7:25 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:56 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:24 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:08 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:34 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
9:54 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:24 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
10:45 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:02 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
11:22 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:55 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.
12:10 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
12:38 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:15 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.
13:36 Aalto must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
— The mid game —
13:50 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.
14:27 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:12 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
15:39 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
15:56 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:19 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
16:39 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:12 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
17:38 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:28 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.
18:36 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:02 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.
19:26 Holden decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
19:59 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
20:23 Aalto had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Holden to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
20:39 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.
21:05 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
21:34 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
21:57 Both Holden and Aalto appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
22:15 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.
22:39 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
23:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:28 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
24:15 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.
24:41 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.
25:03 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
25:28 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
26:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:33 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
26:45 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
27:22 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:30 Holden scouted Aalto's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Holden's harassment is scouted early.
28:09 Aalto is still going ahead with his harassment!Aalto wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
28:34 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.
28:41 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:40 Aalto's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Holden has enough M&M to prevent Aalto from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
30:02 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.
30:19 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:49 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:31 Aalto's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
31:53 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.
32:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:47 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
— The late game —
33:22 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
33:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
34:11 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.
34:36 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:49 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
35:07 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.
35:51 Holden scouted Aalto's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Holden's harassment is scouted early.
35:58 Aalto is still going ahead with his harassment!Aalto wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
36:28 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
37:04 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
37:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:47 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.
38:11 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
38:37 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.
38:54 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
39:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
39:43 The battle outcome favors Holden as Aalto's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
40:04 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:23 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.
41:05 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
41:12 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
41:53 Currently, neither Holden nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Aalto match each other.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
42:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
42:39 Aalto's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Holden has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
42:51 The attack was a success, Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
43:27 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:51 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.
44:17 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
Holden takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns in Red at s1 while Aalto spawns in White at s3.Holden in Red at s1. Aalto in White at s3. The map is set.
0:33 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 14 CC.Holden shows 14 CC — Aalto has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:16 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:35 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
2:17 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:54 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
3:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:53 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
4:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:02 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:21 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
6:04 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:32 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
6:58 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:32 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
8:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:41 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
8:58 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:38 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
10:16 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:31 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
11:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:44 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:23 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
12:36 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.
13:17 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
13:56 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:27 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:24 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
— The late game —
15:58 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
16:16 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
17:02 Aalto shot down Holden's command center.Aalto finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
17:33 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
17:52 Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
18:39 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Aalto!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
18:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:43 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
20:16 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:32 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.
21:05 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Holden taps out. Aalto's early game was simply better.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:07 The Green Holden spawns at s2 while Yellow Aalto spawns at s4.Holden takes s2 in Green; across the map, Aalto settles in at s4 in Yellow.
0:34 Holden opens 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Holden shows 14 CC — Aalto has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:06 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:40 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
2:05 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:37 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:45 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
4:23 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.
4:55 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:33 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
5:59 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
6:33 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:56 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:52 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
8:25 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.
8:57 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.
9:40 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:02 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
10:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:01 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.
11:40 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:50 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:46 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
14:12 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
15:26 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:30 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
16:45 Holden only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
17:36 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:51 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
18:35 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:06 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
19:34 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
20:14 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Aalto's units.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
20:31 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
21:12 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
21:34 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
22:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!Aalto types it out: GG.
Holden takes it — the mid game decided this one.
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■ Aalto
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Play-by-play (152 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns in Yellow at s3 while Aalto spawns in White at s4.Holden in Yellow at s3. Aalto in White at s4. The map is set.
0:41 Holden gets 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Pool.Holden commits to 1 Rax Gas; Aalto answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:06 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:16 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:01 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:55 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
3:23 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:37 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.
4:05 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:32 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
4:45 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:21 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:10 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
6:21 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
6:44 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.
7:18 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:33 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:17 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
8:53 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:06 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.
9:36 Aalto is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
9:55 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:23 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:55 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
11:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:41 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
12:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:28 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:48 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
13:14 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
13:40 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
14:04 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:51 Holden's marines forced Aalto's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
15:10 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:36 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.
16:02 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:16 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
16:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:03 Aalto's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Holden has enough M&M to prevent Aalto from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
17:22 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.
17:49 Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
18:08 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:46 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
19:01 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
19:28 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.
19:49 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
20:16 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
20:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:56 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
21:16 Holden has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Aalto.Holden's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
22:00 Aalto is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Aalto's raiders are needed on defense.
22:14 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.
22:37 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:32 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
23:53 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
24:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
24:29 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
24:49 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:32 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
25:55 Holden's superior marine control beat up all of Aalto's zergling.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
26:19 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
26:26 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:04 Holden shot down Aalto's hatchery.Aalto's expansion burns — Holden tears it down.
27:11 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
27:38 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
28:13 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.
28:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:00 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.
29:25 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.
29:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
30:12 Currently, neither Holden nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:35 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
30:49 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:15 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
31:37 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:04 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.
32:32 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.
32:53 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.
33:22 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:40 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
34:24 Aalto backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
34:58 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
35:10 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.
35:41 Holden has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Aalto.Holden runs 1 more bases than Aalto. That compounds.
35:58 Aalto successfully harasses Holden's economy.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
36:34 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:57 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:10 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.
37:45 Aalto is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
37:53 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
38:25 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 —
38:48 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
39:16 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
39:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:07 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
40:28 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.
40:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:59 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
41:35 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.
41:57 Plague first, then the charge — Aalto goes for the throat.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
42:16 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.
42:36 The tank line advances and Aalto's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Holden is winning this.The final army does its work — Holden breaks Aalto late.
43:08 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
43:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
43:56 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
44:27 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:34 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
45:13 Both Holden and Aalto appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Holden and Aalto are level.
45:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:49 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
46:08 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.
46:42 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
46:56 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
47:19 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
47:58 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
48:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:35 Holden pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Aalto simply remade the army.Aalto holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
48:59 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
49:31 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
49:56 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Holden starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
50:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
50:35 Irradiate on the defilers! Holden watches Aalto's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Holden breaks Aalto late.
50:55 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
51:26 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
51:42 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
52:10 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
Holden takes it — the late game decided this one.
Head to head
231 games
Holden
102 – 129
Aalto