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■ Aalto
■ Abseil
army value
■ Aalto
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 Abseil spawns at s1 in Purple while Aalto spawns at s2 in Teal.Abseil in Purple at s1. Aalto in Teal at s2. The map is set.
0:40 Aalto opens 12 Pool against Abseil's 12 Hatch.Abseil commits to 12 Hatch; Aalto answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:04 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
1:36 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:06 Eager to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:48 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
3:07 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.
3:38 Aalto failed to kill off Abseil's defending zerglings.Abseil holds the early rush without blinking.
4:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:41 After that battle, Abseil destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Abseil took it apart.
5:09 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:42 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
6:17 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:45 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Abseil edges ahead on army strength.
7:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:31 With really nice micro, Abseil kills off Aalto's zerglings.The early pressure works — Abseil breaks Aalto's front door.
8:17 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
8:33 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:14 Abseil starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
9:32 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:45 With really nice micro, Abseil kills off Aalto's zerglings.The early pressure works — Abseil breaks Aalto's front door.
11:07 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Abseil holds the stronger army for now.
11:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:14 Abseil's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.Base for base, they're level — Abseil and Aalto match each other.
12:38 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:59 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
13:38 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:44 With really nice micro, Abseil kills off Aalto's zerglings.The early pressure works — Abseil breaks Aalto's front door.
15:03 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Abseil has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
16:13 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
16:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
17:15 Aalto failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Abseil's mutalisks!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
— The late game —
17:36 Abseil only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Abseil took it apart.
18:12 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:32 Abseil is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Abseil hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:09 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind Abseil!Aalto needs production, fast; Abseil's army has outgrown his.
19:37 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
20:04 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Abseil has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
20:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:15 Abseil kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Abseil. The push continues.
21:40 The attack was a success, Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Abseil — more than half the force is gone.
22:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
22:49 Abseil is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Abseil hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:02 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Abseil closes it out over Aalto.
■ Aalto
■ Abseil
army value
■ Aalto
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Purple Aalto spawning at s2 and Teal Abseil spawning at s1.Aalto takes s2 in Purple; across the map, Abseil settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:36 Abseil opens 12 Hatch against Aalto's 12 Pool.Aalto commits to 12 Pool; Abseil answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:16 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:55 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:14 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:01 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:23 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.
3:59 Aalto with more superior zergling control outpowers Abseil!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Abseil's front door.
4:28 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
4:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
5:32 It seems like Aalto has more units than Abseil!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Abseil should not take this fight.
6:01 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Abseil starts moving out.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
7:09 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:44 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
8:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:52 Aalto with more superior zergling control outpowers Abseil!Abseil wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
9:20 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:56 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Abseil takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
10:31 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
10:53 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:02 Aalto with more superior zergling control outpowers Abseil!Abseil wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Abseil is a step behind and knows it.
12:43 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
13:40 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
14:14 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:36 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
15:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:52 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Abseil's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
16:14 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
16:46 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
🎙 Abseil is hanging on by a thread against Aalto's army.
— The mid game —
17:27 Aalto is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
18:28 All of a sudden, Abseil has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Abseil is hanging on by a thread against Aalto's army.
18:56 Abseil lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Aalto — more than half the force is gone.
19:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:15 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aalto's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Abseil.
20:44 Aalto is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Abseil GGs!That's it. Abseil looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Abseil.
■ Aalto
■ Abseil
army value
■ Aalto
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:15 Abseil spawns at s1 in Orange while Aalto spawns at s2 in Blue.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Abseil at s1, Aalto at s2.
0:39 Aalto gets Overpool against Abseil's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Abseil, Overpool from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:13 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
1:47 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:03 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:38 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
3:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:44 Abseil with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Aalto's zerglings!Abseil holds the early rush without blinking.
4:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
5:12 Abseil starts pushing across the map.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:43 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:15 Abseil's army is small compared to Aalto!Abseil is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
6:30 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:05 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
7:31 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.
8:18 With really nice micro, Aalto kills off Abseil's zerglings.Abseil wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
8:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Abseil's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
9:05 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
9:36 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:18 Aalto starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
10:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:16 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Abseil's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Abseil's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:39 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
12:03 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
12:43 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
13:06 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:46 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:17 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.
14:33 Aalto with more superior zergling control outpowers Abseil!Abseil wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
15:01 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
15:33 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
🎙 Abseil is a step behind and knows it.
16:00 Abseil's army is small compared to Aalto!Abseil is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
— The mid game —
16:30 Aalto is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:18 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.
— The late game —
17:33 Aalto wiped off Abseil's zerglings, but Abseil had mutalisks popped just in time! Aalto has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Abseil holds Aalto.
18:10 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:30 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Abseil takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
19:11 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Abseil's economy is suffering!Aalto gets into Abseil's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:46 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:17 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 It's all going Aalto's way right now.
20:45 Aalto is pushing his speedlings.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:49 Aalto made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
22:11 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
22:30 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
23:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Abseil GGs!Abseil GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Abseil, settled in the mid game.
■ Aalto
■ Abseil
army value
■ Aalto
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:07 The Red Aalto spawns at s4 while Yellow Abseil spawns at s2.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s4, Abseil answers from s2.
2:35 Abseil gets 9 Pool against Aalto's 9 Pool.The builds are down: 9 Pool from Aalto, 9 Pool from Abseil.
4:41 Abseil opens with a cheesy build.Something sneaky from Abseil. This is an early gamble.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Abseil's army.
6:48 Abseil with an aggressive opening starts to attack Aalto.All or nothing: Abseil's gamble arrives at Aalto's base.
9:06 Aalto was unable to defend Abseil's armies and taps out.It works! Aalto can't hold the gamble and taps to Abseil.
That's the game: Abseil defeats Aalto, settled in the early game.
■ Aalto
■ Abseil
army value
■ Aalto
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (161 lines)
0:09 The Blue Abseil spawns at s2 while Green Aalto spawns at s1.Abseil takes s2 in Blue; across the map, Aalto settles in at s1 in Green.
0:33 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Abseil's 9 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Abseil's 9 Pool against Aalto's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:03 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:30 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:46 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:03 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
2:33 Abseil's army is small compared to Aalto!Abseil is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
2:45 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
3:25 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
3:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:06 Aalto with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Abseil's zerglings!Abseil's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
4:32 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
4:57 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
5:25 Abseil decides to move out with his armies.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:39 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
6:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:32 Abseil failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
6:48 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:15 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:35 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
8:04 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:29 Abseil decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
8:40 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
9:31 Aalto with more superior zergling control outpowers Abseil!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Abseil's front door.
9:56 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
10:31 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
10:44 Abseil is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.Abseil is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
11:12 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:35 Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
12:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:20 Abseil with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Aalto's zerglings!Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Abseil's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:44 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:00 After that battle, Abseil destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Abseil took it apart.
13:26 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:46 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
14:20 Abseil is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Abseil starts the push.
14:38 Aalto is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
15:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:25 With beautiful placement, Abseil successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Abseil takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
15:43 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:11 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:46 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Abseil's defense line.Aalto knocks, Abseil answers. No damage done.
16:58 Aalto's army is small compared to Abseil!Aalto needs production, fast; Abseil's army has outgrown his.
17:25 With a successful harassment, Abseil hurts Aalto's economy.Abseil gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
17:44 Zerglings ran past Abseil's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Abseil looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
18:14 Abseil is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Abseil hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:30 Aalto is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
18:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:26 Abseil wiped off Aalto's zerglings, but Aalto had mutalisks popped just in time! Abseil has to back off!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Abseil gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:49 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Abseil clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
20:18 Aalto destroyed about half of Abseil's army after that battle.Half of Abseil's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
20:39 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Abseil's economy is suffering!Aalto gets into Abseil's mineral line — workers are dying.
21:04 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:15 Abseil harasses Aalto and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Abseil. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
21:41 Zerglings ran past Abseil's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Abseil's foundation.
22:01 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
22:34 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:25 Aalto wiped off Abseil's zerglings, but Abseil had mutalisks popped just in time! Aalto has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Abseil holds Aalto.
23:39 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
24:04 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
24:41 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aalto's defense line.Abseil goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
24:57 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Abseil's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Abseil's economy takes a real hit.
25:19 Aalto is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:59 Abseil failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Aalto's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Abseil's position.
26:23 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:53 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Abseil takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
27:23 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:32 Aalto is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:08 Abseil starts expanding.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
28:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:48 Aalto was out-microed by Abseil and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Abseil cleans it up.
29:18 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
29:47 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
30:05 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Aalto's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Abseil chips away at Aalto's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:34 Currently, neither Abseil nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Abseil and Aalto match each other.
30:54 Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:17 Aalto is pushing his speedlings.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:32 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
32:09 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
32:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
32:45 Aalto with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
33:05 Aalto destroyed about half of Abseil's army after that battle.Half of Abseil's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
33:33 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:07 Abseil's hatchery has been destroyed by Aalto.Abseil's expansion burns — Aalto tears it down.
34:15 Abseil tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aalto's defense line.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
34:35 Abseil is having a hard time catching up with Aalto's number of expansions.Abseil needs an expansion soon or Aalto's economy simply wins this.
35:08 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
35:27 Abseil tried to harass Aalto but Aalto successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Abseil.
35:45 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:46 Aalto wiped off Abseil's zerglings, but Abseil had mutalisks popped just in time! Aalto has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Abseil holds Aalto.
37:06 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:19 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Abseil takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
37:48 What a pity! Abseil managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aalto's army.Abseil knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
38:13 Aalto is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
38:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:02 Abseil successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Abseil cleans it up.
39:30 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:40 After that battle, Abseil destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Abseil cuts Aalto's army in half.
40:12 Zerglings ran past Aalto's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!Abseil gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
40:36 Aalto is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:22 Aalto was out-microed by Abseil and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Abseil cleans it up.
41:50 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
42:12 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Abseil takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
42:32 Abseil is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Abseil hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
43:06 Aalto is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
43:31 Currently, neither Abseil nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Abseil and Aalto match each other.
43:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
44:05 The mutalisk flock belongs to Aalto and Abseil's drones are dying by the dozen.The final army does its work — Aalto breaks Abseil late.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:25 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
45:06 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
45:26 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Aalto's economy is suffering!Aalto looks away for one second and Abseil makes him pay for it.
45:50 A huge mutalisk flock with cracklings underneath: Abseil pushes.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
46:10 Aalto moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
46:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:53 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Aalto's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — Abseil marches on.
47:26 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:48 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:55 Abseil decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
48:31 Ultralisks in a zerg mirror — this one has gone long, and Aalto is the one who commits.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
48:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:06 Abseil was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends Abseil home with nothing.
49:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
49:57 Aalto only destroyed about half of Abseil's army.Half of Abseil's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
50:35 Abseil is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.Abseil needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
50:51 Aalto moves out with hydralisks and lurkers, a rare sight this deep into ZvZ.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
51:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
51:31 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Abseil's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Abseil's way of life — Aalto marches on.
52:07 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
52:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
52:56 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Aalto's economy is suffering!Aalto looks away for one second and Abseil makes him pay for it.
53:08 Both hives are up. Aalto moves first.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
53:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
54:03 Aalto kills off Abseil's armies and continues pushing!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — Abseil needs something special here.
54:19 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
54:53 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
55:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Abseil taps out!Abseil types it out: GG.
Abseil taps out. Aalto's late game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ Abseil
army value
■ Aalto
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns in Blue at s4 while Abseil spawns in Red at s3.Aalto in Blue at s4. Abseil in Red at s3. The map is set.
0:32 Aalto opens Overpool against Abseil's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's Overpool against Abseil's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:05 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:45 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
2:14 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:42 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
3:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:43 Abseil with more superior zergling control outpowers Aalto!Aalto wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
4:18 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:43 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:17 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:49 Attempting to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:18 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:52 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:51 Aalto failed to break Abseil's zergling line of defense.Abseil holds the early rush without blinking.
8:18 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
8:46 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:13 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:00 Abseil's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
10:24 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:53 Aalto failed to kill off Abseil's defending zerglings.Abseil holds the early rush without blinking.
11:26 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:52 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:32 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
13:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:28 Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:06 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:05 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!Aalto's army evaporates. Abseil doesn't even slow down.
15:19 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
16:08 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Abseil as the game develops.
16:39 Eager to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:58 Abseil's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!Count the units: Abseil has the edge over Aalto right now.
17:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
18:06 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
18:30 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:35 Abseil decides to move out with his armies.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
20:28 Abseil with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Abseil is far ahead.
21:04 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
21:36 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:16 Zerglings ran past Abseil's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Abseil looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
22:41 Abseil is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Abseil's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:13 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!Aalto types it out: GG.
Aalto taps out. Abseil's mid game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ Abseil
army value
■ Aalto
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (69 lines)
0:16 The game starts with Yellow Abseil spawning at s2 and Purple Aalto spawning at s1.We're underway — Abseil spawns at s2, Aalto answers from s1.
0:39 Aalto gets Overpool against Abseil's 9 Pool.Abseil shows 9 Pool — Aalto has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:56 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:35 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
2:00 Abseil is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:38 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:36 With really nice micro, Abseil kills off Aalto's zerglings.The early pressure works — Abseil breaks Aalto's front door.
3:55 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
4:23 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:59 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
5:22 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
6:00 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:19 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:07 Aalto lost all his zerglings to Abseil!The early pressure works — Abseil breaks Aalto's front door.
7:54 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:10 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:49 Both Abseil and Aalto appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Abseil and Aalto match each other.
9:12 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
9:45 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:28 Abseil failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.Abseil's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:25 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
12:10 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:37 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
13:01 Abseil pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:15 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
13:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:25 Aalto kills off Abseil's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Abseil's way of life — Aalto marches on.
14:53 After that battle, Abseil 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.
15:12 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Abseil clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
15:47 It seems like Aalto has more units than Abseil!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Abseil right now.
— The mid game —
16:08 Abseil is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Abseil starts the push.
16:47 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:12 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
17:39 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:38 Aalto with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Abseil's position.
19:06 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Abseil's army.Aalto cuts Abseil's army in half.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
19:33 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:54 Abseil's hatchery has been destroyed by Aalto.Abseil's expansion burns — Aalto tears it down.
— The late game —
20:38 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
20:50 Aalto is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
21:22 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.
21:52 Aalto with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Abseil's position.
22:27 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
23:02 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Abseil takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
23:14 Aalto is pushing his speedlings.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 It's all going Aalto's way right now.
23:43 Currently, neither Abseil nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Abseil and Aalto match each other.
24:11 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
24:57 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
25:37 Aalto made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
26:15 Abseil lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Aalto — more than half the force is gone.
26:37 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:08 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Abseil GGs!That's it. Abseil looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Abseil.
Head to head
23 games
Aalto
8 – 15
Abseil