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■ Aalto
■ Shepard
army value
■ Aalto
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (61 lines)
0:07 The Purple Aalto spawns at s2 while Teal Shepard spawns at s4.Aalto in Purple at s2. Shepard in Teal at s4. The map is set.
0:39 Shepard gets 12 Hatch against Aalto's 9 Pool.The builds are down: 9 Pool from Aalto, 12 Hatch from Shepard.
— The early game —
1:06 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:35 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:19 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:35 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:47 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Aalto's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!Shepard wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
4:11 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
4:39 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
5:18 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
5:36 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:11 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
6:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:06 Shepard was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
7:36 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
8:06 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
8:35 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:19 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
9:31 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:03 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind Shepard!Aalto is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
10:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:07 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Aalto's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:45 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
12:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:32 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:10 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
13:47 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
14:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
14:42 Shepard successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Shepard holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
15:05 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:49 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
16:19 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:32 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
17:07 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 mid game —
17:30 Shepard with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Aalto's position.
18:11 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
18:41 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Aalto clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
— The late game —
19:00 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:04 Shepard with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Aalto's position.
🎙 Shepard has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
20:45 Aalto seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Shepard limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
21:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
21:39 Aalto is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
22:01 Shepard is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
22:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:17 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!Shepard wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
23:46 The attack was a success, Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Shepard — more than half the force is gone.
24:09 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Aalto clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
24:50 Shepard is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Shepard's army.
25:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
GG. Shepard closes it out over Aalto.
■ Aalto
■ Shepard
army value
■ Aalto
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (64 lines)
0:07 Shepard spawns in Teal at s2 while Aalto spawns in Red at s1.We're underway — Shepard spawns at s2, Aalto answers from s1.
0:43 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Shepard's Overpool.Shepard commits to Overpool; Aalto answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:02 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
1:34 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:58 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:45 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 clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:33 Shepard failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
4:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
4:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
4:55 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
5:43 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:08 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:37 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:40 Shepard failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
7:50 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
8:36 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
9:03 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
9:29 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.
9:53 It seems like Aalto has more units than Shepard!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Shepard should not take this fight.
10:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:00 All of a sudden, Shepard has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Shepard's way of life — Aalto marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:17 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:22 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
12:51 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:17 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:44 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:46 Aalto with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Shepard's zerglings!Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
15:25 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:59 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
16:23 Aalto is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
16:55 Currently, neither Shepard nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shepard and Aalto yet.
17:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:40 Aalto kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Shepard's way of life — Aalto marches on.
18:29 Aalto destroyed about half of Shepard's army after that battle.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
18:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:11 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
19:43 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
20:16 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
20:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:22 Shepard made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Aalto is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Shepard's position.
21:44 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:09 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:48 What a pity! Shepard 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.Shepard knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
23:03 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.
23:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:08 Aalto made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Shepard's position.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what Shepard has left on the field.
24:50 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:08 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Shepard clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
25:49 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aalto's defense line.Shepard knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
26:08 Shepard having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Shepard types it out: GG.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Shepard, settled in the mid game.
■ Aalto
■ Shepard
army value
■ Aalto
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (69 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple Aalto spawning at s1 and Teal Shepard spawning at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s1, Shepard at s3.
0:30 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Shepard's 12 Pool.Aalto commits to 12 Pool; Shepard answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:12 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:25 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:01 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:34 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:21 Aalto failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
3:50 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:30 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
4:47 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:25 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:54 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:11 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:18 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Shepard commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
7:36 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
8:05 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:36 Shepard's army is small compared to Aalto!Shepard is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
8:51 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:24 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:29 Aalto lost all his zerglings to Shepard!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Aalto's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:49 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Shepard clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
11:30 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:39 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:07 Shepard starts expanding.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
12:40 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
13:15 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:16 Shepard successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Shepard holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
14:37 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
15:29 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
16:36 Shepard wiped off Aalto's zerglings, but Aalto had mutalisks popped just in time! Shepard has to back off!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Shepard gained nothing for the cost.
17:05 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:30 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Aalto clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
17:44 Zerglings ran past Shepard's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Aalto gets into Shepard's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:21 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:41 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Shepard holds the stronger army for now.
19:22 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
19:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:07 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Aalto's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!Shepard wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
— The late game —
20:28 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
20:57 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
21:40 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:08 Aalto is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shepard's army.Aalto is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
22:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:00 Shepard kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Shepard's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
23:16 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
23:55 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:28 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
25:19 Aalto failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Shepard's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Aalto's position.
25:41 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:21 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
26:48 Shepard is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
27:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Shepard takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ Shepard
army value
■ Aalto
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 The Teal Shepard spawns at s2 while Red Aalto spawns at s1.Shepard in Teal at s2. Aalto in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:52 Aalto gets Overpool against Shepard's 9 Pool.The builds are down: 9 Pool from Shepard, Overpool from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:12 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:51 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
2:24 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:51 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
3:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:54 Aalto with the more superior zergling control successfully fends off Shepard's zerglings!Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
4:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:54 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
5:32 Currently, neither Shepard nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shepard and Aalto yet.
6:10 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
6:31 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.
7:11 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
7:44 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:56 Shepard failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
9:29 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:55 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
10:22 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:53 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.
11:37 Aalto with more superior zergling control outpowers Shepard!Shepard wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 It's all going Aalto's way right now.
12:00 Shepard seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Aalto — more than half the force is gone.
12:27 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Shepard clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
13:10 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:45 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:11 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
14:50 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:47 Shepard lost all his zerglings to Aalto!Shepard wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
16:29 Shepard lost more than half of his army in that battle.Aalto limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
17:01 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
17:19 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:06 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:31 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.
— The mid game —
18:51 Aalto made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Shepard's position.
19:23 The attack was a success, Shepard lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Aalto — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
19:58 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Shepard clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
20:40 Aalto is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:00 Shepard having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Shepard looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ Shepard
army value
■ Aalto
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (142 lines)
0:14 The game starts with Teal Aalto spawning at s3 and White Shepard spawning at s2.Aalto takes s3 in Teal; across the map, Shepard settles in at s2 in White.
0:39 Shepard opens Overpool against Aalto's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Aalto, Overpool from Shepard.
— The early game —
1:07 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:23 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
1:52 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:13 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
2:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:55 Aalto lost all his zerglings to Shepard!Aalto wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
3:12 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:51 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
4:16 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
4:29 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:06 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
5:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:44 Shepard lost all his zerglings to Aalto!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Shepard's front door.
5:59 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:41 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:05 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:28 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:52 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:27 Aalto failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
8:48 After that battle, Shepard 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.
9:29 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
9:47 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:17 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.
10:24 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
10:51 Aalto is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shepard's army.Aalto is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
11:28 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
11:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:06 With really nice micro, Shepard kills off Aalto's zerglings.Aalto wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
12:40 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:59 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
13:25 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The mid game —
13:36 Shepard is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:03 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
14:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
14:54 Shepard had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Aalto's mutalisks are fleeing!Shepard absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
15:11 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
15:33 Shepard destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Shepard took it apart.
16:01 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:27 Aalto is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
16:55 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:45 Shepard made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Aalto is pushing his mutalisks further on!Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
18:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
18:29 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:47 Aalto's number of expansions are equal to Shepard's.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Shepard match each other.
19:26 Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
19:44 Shepard starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:22 Shepard made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Aalto is pushing his mutalisks further on!Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
20:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
21:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
21:42 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
22:05 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Shepard's economy is suffering!Aalto gets into Shepard's mineral line — workers are dying.
22:25 Shepard harasses Aalto and gets ahead of the game.Aalto looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
23:02 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:10 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Shepard's defense line.Aalto knocks, Shepard answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:38 What a pity! Shepard 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.Shepard goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:55 Aalto is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
24:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:59 Aalto was out-microed by Shepard and loses all his attacking forces.Shepard holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
25:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:29 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Shepard clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
26:05 Aalto successfully harasses Shepard's economy.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Shepard's foundation.
26:32 Aalto's number of expansions are equal to Shepard's.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Shepard match each other.
26:55 Shepard harasses Aalto's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Aalto's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:06 Aalto is pushing his speedlings.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:39 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
28:04 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:53 Shepard was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Shepard commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
29:14 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
29:48 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
30:00 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Aalto's economy is suffering!Aalto looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
30:23 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:49 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Shepard's defense line.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
31:19 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Aalto's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Aalto's foundation.
31:30 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
31:56 Shepard is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:36 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.
32:44 Shepard had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Aalto's mutalisks are fleeing!Shepard absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
33:18 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
33:42 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
34:06 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Shepard's defense line.Aalto knocks, Shepard answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:26 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
34:40 Aalto's army is small compared to Shepard!Aalto is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
35:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:42 Shepard's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Aalto!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Shepard gained nothing for the cost.
35:53 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
36:20 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
36:49 Aalto is pushing his speedlings.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:56 Aalto made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Shepard is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Aalto's position.
38:28 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
38:39 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
39:05 Shepard shot down Aalto's hatchery.Shepard finds the weak point and Aalto's new base is gone.
39:41 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
40:08 Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
40:20 Currently, neither Aalto nor Shepard appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Shepard yet.
40:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:10 Aalto had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Shepard's mutalisks are fleeing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Shepard.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:37 Shepard destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Shepard took it apart.
42:01 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
42:29 Zerglings ran past Shepard's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Shepard's foundation.
42:54 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Shepard's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shepard shuts the door on Aalto.
43:19 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
43:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
44:07 Shepard wins the crackling fight and rolls straight into Aalto's hatcheries.There's no rebuilding from that. Shepard's late-game push decides it.
44:15 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
44:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
45:01 Shepard shot down Aalto's hatchery.The base falls. Shepard rips Aalto's economy back a full step.
45:30 Zerglings ran past Shepard's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Shepard looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
46:06 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
46:21 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Shepard's army.Aalto goes for the raid — Shepard is ready, and nothing comes of it.
46:47 Both hives are up. Shepard moves first.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
47:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
47:35 Shepard's ultralisks are unanswerable this late — Aalto has nothing that trades with them.There's no rebuilding from that. Shepard's late-game push decides it.
48:03 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
48:16 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Shepard has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
48:44 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Shepard's defense line.Aalto knocks, Shepard answers. No damage done.
49:01 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.
Shepard takes it — the late game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (98 lines)
0:09 Shepard spawns in Blue at s1 while Aalto spawns in Green at s4.Shepard in Blue at s1. Aalto in Green at s4. The map is set.
0:31 Shepard gets 12 Hatch against Aalto's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shepard's 12 Hatch against Aalto's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:06 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
1:21 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:52 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:19 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:11 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Shepard's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Shepard's way of life — Aalto marches on.
3:38 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:10 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:31 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:59 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:26 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
5:51 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.
6:17 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.
6:45 Aalto failed to kill off Shepard's defending zerglings.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
7:10 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:31 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:57 Shepard's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shepard and Aalto yet.
8:27 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:50 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
9:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:32 With really nice micro, Aalto kills off Shepard's zerglings.Shepard wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:03 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
10:33 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:47 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
11:22 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.
11:40 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
12:19 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
12:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:00 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends Shepard home with nothing.
13:29 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
14:01 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
14:09 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The mid game —
14:53 Aalto is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:27 Aalto kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
16:01 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
16:55 Aalto is planning a harassment, but Shepard scouted it!Shepard's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
17:16 Seems like Aalto is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Aalto's raiders are needed on defense.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
17:41 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Shepard's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shepard shuts the door on Aalto.
18:15 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Aalto's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Aalto's foundation.
18:35 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
19:02 Aalto is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:18 Aalto must macro up quickly or Shepard will just roll him over!Aalto needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
19:51 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
20:23 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:02 Aalto had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Shepard's mutalisks are fleeing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Shepard.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:42 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
22:06 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
22:32 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Aalto's economy is suffering!Aalto looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
23:01 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:25 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.
23:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:19 Shepard had some mutalisks popped in the closest timing possible which turned things around! Aalto's mutalisks are fleeing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shepard holds Aalto.
24:35 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
25:05 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shepard — a lead, but not a safe one.
25:35 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
26:02 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:24 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Aalto's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Aalto's foundation.
26:47 Shepard is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
— The late game —
27:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
27:33 Shepard made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
28:11 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:29 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Aalto clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
28:44 Shepard has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Aalto.Shepard's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
🎙 Shepard edges ahead on army strength.
29:19 Shepard scouted the attempt but Aalto is still going with it!Plans change: Aalto's raiders are needed on defense.
29:41 Zerglings ran past Shepard's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
30:01 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Shepard's defense line.Aalto knocks, Shepard answers. No damage done.
30:30 Shepard is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:07 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:35 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
31:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:11 Shepard made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Aalto's position.
32:38 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shepard — a lead, but not a safe one.
33:10 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
33:29 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
33:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:17 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!Aalto's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
34:54 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
35:24 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:52 Shepard is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
36:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Shepard takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
7 games
Aalto
3 – 4
Shepard