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■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:10 Aalto spawns at s1 in White while Holden spawns at s2 in Purple.Aalto in White at s1. Holden in Purple at s2. The map is set.
0:46 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 2 Rax FE.Aalto commits to 12 Pool; Holden answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:11 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
2:22 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:46 Holden decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
3:32 Holden starts expanding.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
4:36 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
4:59 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.
5:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
6:09 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:55 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
7:29 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:36 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
8:56 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.
— The mid game —
9:38 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:14 Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
10:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:12 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.
11:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:55 Holden starts expanding.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
13:21 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:06 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:39 Holden has more expansions than Aalto.Holden runs 1 more bases than Aalto. That compounds.
15:04 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
15:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
16:18 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
16:36 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
17:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
17:50 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:25 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.
19:05 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
19:25 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:12 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.
20:39 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
21:05 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
GG. Holden closes it out over Aalto.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns at s1 in Orange while Aalto spawns at s2 in Yellow.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s1, Aalto at s2.
2:15 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's Proxy Rax.Holden shows Proxy Rax — Aalto has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
4:09 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Holden is far ahead.
6:17 Holden decides to cheese today.Holden Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
8:18 Holden with an aggressive opening starts to attack Aalto.Holden commits to the cheese — it's at Aalto's door already.
10:07 Aalto GGs after being cheesed by Holden.It works! Aalto can't hold the gamble and taps to Holden.
That's the game: Holden defeats Aalto, settled in the early game.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (79 lines)
0:17 Aalto spawns in Purple at s2 while Holden spawns in Blue at s1.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s2, Holden answers from s1.
0:38 Aalto opens 12 Pool against Holden's 14 CC.Aalto shows 12 Pool — Holden has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:59 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:25 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:04 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:21 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:22 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
3:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
4:46 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:09 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:37 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
5:54 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:33 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
6:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:24 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
7:49 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.
8:08 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:43 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:57 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
9:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:09 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
11:18 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
11:58 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
12:15 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
12:50 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
13:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:32 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
14:01 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.
14:27 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
14:58 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:55 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.
16:10 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
16:53 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:01 Both Aalto and Holden appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Holden yet.
17:44 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
18:09 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:53 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.
19:24 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
19:45 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
20:12 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:54 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
21:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:42 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.
22:07 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
22:41 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The late game —
22:59 Aalto shot down Holden's command center.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Aalto level the expansion.
23:31 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
23:52 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:30 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:43 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:17 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
25:48 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
26:05 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.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
26:30 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Aalto's armies.Holden's expansion burns — Aalto tears it down.
26:57 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:37 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
27:45 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:47 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.
29:26 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
29:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
30:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Holden, settled in the mid game.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (168 lines)
0:12 Holden spawns in Blue at s1 while Aalto spawns in Green at s2.Holden in Blue at s1. Aalto in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:39 Holden gets 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 —
1:04 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:13 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:33 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:06 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
2:34 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:54 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
3:21 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
3:41 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:07 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
4:32 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:45 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:13 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:37 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.
5:54 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
6:22 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:41 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 Both Holden and Aalto appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
7:32 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
7:50 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
8:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:40 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:04 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.
9:36 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:04 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
10:13 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:41 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:36 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
12:00 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.
12:16 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.
12:46 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Aalto!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
— The mid game —
13:05 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
13:32 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
13:42 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.
14:13 Holden's marines forced Aalto's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
14:38 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.
15:01 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
15:29 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:48 Aalto starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:04 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:02 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.
17:10 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
17:47 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.
18:01 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:22 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:26 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:33 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.
20:01 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
20:34 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
20:58 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:08 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:05 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.
22:29 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:08 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.
23:31 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.
23:48 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
24:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
24:46 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
25:05 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
25:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
25:47 Without any further reinforcements, Aalto's expansion is decimated by Holden's armies.The base falls. Holden rips Aalto's economy back a full step.
26:14 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:32 Aalto is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Holden.Aalto needs an expansion soon or Holden's economy simply wins this.
26:57 Holden starts expanding.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:29 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:21 Aalto had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Holden to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
28:38 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
28:57 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
29:29 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
29:51 Aalto tried to harass Holden but Holden successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:15 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
30:42 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:26 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.
31:47 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:36 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.
32:57 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.
33:26 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:42 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
34:10 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
34:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
35:03 Holden's marines forced Aalto's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
35:21 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.
35:33 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.
35:57 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
36:37 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:10 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
37:30 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
38:02 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.
38:26 Both Holden and Aalto appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
38:51 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:06 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.
39:39 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.
40:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:19 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.
40:45 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
41:14 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
41:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
42:03 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.
42:24 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
42:49 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:11 Holden dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
43:40 Aalto moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
44:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:15 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.
44:39 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:08 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
45:25 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
45:45 Holden starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
46:09 Aalto moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
46:31 Both Holden and Aalto appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
47:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
47:19 Aalto plagues the vessels and Holden no longer has the detection to push any further.Aalto holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:53 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.
48:07 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.
48:40 Holden dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
49:01 Aalto moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
49:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:53 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.
50:13 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:21 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:46 Holden dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
51:26 It seems like Holden has more units than Aalto!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
51:33 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
52:00 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
52:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
53:02 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Aalto destroys everything Holden had.There's no rebuilding from that. Aalto's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The momentum flips — Aalto suddenly holds the stronger position!
53:09 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
53:33 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:52 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
54:25 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Aalto is moving out!This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
54:47 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than Holden.Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
55:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
55:32 Aalto's defilers made that army unkillable and Holden's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Aalto's late-game push decides it.
56:04 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
56:21 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
56:40 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
57:20 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
Aalto takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (124 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Aalto spawning at s1 and Purple Holden spawning at s2.Aalto takes s1 in Yellow; across the map, Holden settles in at s2 in Purple.
0:36 Holden gets 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Pool against Holden's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:02 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:33 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:40 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:20 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:05 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
3:24 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.
4:01 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
4:21 Holden's army is small compared to Aalto!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
4:35 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:09 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:31 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:53 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
6:40 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
7:18 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
7:56 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:52 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
9:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
9:38 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
10:02 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:20 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
10:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:26 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.
11:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:04 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.
12:35 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
12:48 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:25 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:47 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
14:18 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
14:31 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.
14:55 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
15:19 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.
15:52 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.
— The mid game —
16:19 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
16:44 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:21 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
17:54 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:23 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
18:36 Currently, neither Aalto nor Holden appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
19:14 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:21 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:04 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
20:21 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:33 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.
21:05 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
21:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
22:05 Holden has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Aalto.No surprises today — Holden's harassment is scouted early.
22:15 Seems like Aalto is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Aalto wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
22:54 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:02 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aalto.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
23:44 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
24:09 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.
24:25 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.
24:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:08 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:32 Both Aalto and Holden appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Holden yet.
25:54 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.
26:26 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
26:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:15 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.
27:46 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:58 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:27 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:04 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:49 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — Holden marches on.
30:12 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.
30:25 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:10 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
31:22 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:56 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.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
32:04 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
32:46 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.
33:08 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 —
33:29 Holden's army is small compared to Aalto!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
33:50 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
34:12 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
34:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:09 Aalto was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:36 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
35:49 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
36:11 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
36:44 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.
37:08 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
37:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:03 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
38:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
38:46 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
39:16 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
39:39 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
40:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
40:30 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.
40:43 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
41:08 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
41:45 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
42:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:29 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
42:47 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:19 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.
43:49 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
44:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!Aalto types it out: GG.
Holden takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:15 The game starts with Blue Holden spawning at s2 and Teal Aalto spawning at s1.We're underway — Holden spawns at s2, Aalto answers from s1.
0:36 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 2 Rax FE.Holden shows 2 Rax FE — Aalto has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:22 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:47 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
2:38 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:17 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:47 Holden appears to have more army than Aalto!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
4:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:52 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
5:25 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.
6:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:44 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:19 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:03 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The mid game —
8:30 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:50 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
10:08 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:26 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:47 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
13:14 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
13:45 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 late game —
14:27 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
15:05 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:31 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
16:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:54 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
17:17 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:29 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what Holden has left on the field.
19:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (86 lines)
0:13 The game starts with White Aalto spawning at s2 and Yellow Holden spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s2, Holden at s1.
0:33 Holden opens 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Aalto shows 12 Hatch — Holden has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:55 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:34 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:47 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:27 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
2:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:09 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.
3:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:12 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:34 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
5:07 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:22 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.
5:59 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:21 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
6:47 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.
7:16 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:46 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:53 Holden's army is small compared to Aalto!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
8:33 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
8:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:23 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
9:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:22 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
10:42 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:07 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:06 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
12:21 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.
12:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
13:13 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:50 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
14:11 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.
14:27 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
15:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
15:24 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.
16:04 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:30 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
16:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:15 Aalto failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
17:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:13 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
18:41 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
19:10 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
19:20 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
20:01 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
20:37 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.
21:07 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
21:47 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:11 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
22:26 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:01 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
23:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:52 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.
— The late game —
24:12 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
24:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
25:13 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:41 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
25:58 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
26:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:45 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
27:23 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
27:44 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
28:22 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:47 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
29:02 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:29 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.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
30:06 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.
30:15 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
30:43 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.
31:21 Aalto's hatchery has been destroyed by Holden.Aalto's expansion burns — Holden tears it down.
31:46 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.
32:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
GG. Holden closes it out over Aalto.
Head to head
231 games
Aalto
129 – 102
Holden