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Games
7 · · ▶ replay
■ Holden
■ Shepard
army value
■ Holden
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (79 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns in White at s1 while Shepard spawns in Teal at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s1, Shepard at s2.
0:36 Shepard opens 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax FE.The builds are down: 1 Rax FE from Holden, 12 Pool from Shepard.
— The early game —
0:57 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:25 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
2:07 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:28 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:18 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Shepard! Shepard is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Holden's front door.
3:46 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
4:10 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Holden clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
4:37 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shepard's army.Holden needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
4:59 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:22 Shepard's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
6:00 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:24 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
7:26 Shepard failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
7:55 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Shepard clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
8:20 Holden only destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Holden cuts Shepard's army in half.
8:46 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
9:02 Shepard is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:09 Shepard was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
10:21 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:56 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
11:22 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
11:40 Shepard's zerglings are pushing out!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:19 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:35 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:30 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Shepard wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
13:55 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Shepard is a step behind and knows it.
14:36 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
14:51 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Holden's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Holden's foundation.
15:28 At the moment, Holden seems to have more units than Shepard.Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Shepard should not take this fight.
15:49 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:19 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
16:42 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 Holden's army.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
— The mid game —
17:12 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:59 Holden kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!Shepard's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
18:24 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
18:56 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Shepard clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
19:18 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Shepard.
19:42 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:52 Even sunken colonies didn't help Shepard, Shepard has to pull some drones to fight against Holden's marines!Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
21:11 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
21:41 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:08 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Holden's economy is suffering!Holden looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
22:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The late game —
22:56 Shepard brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:18 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:51 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
24:23 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.
24:53 Holden's superior marine control beat up all of Shepard's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Shepard's position.
25:17 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
25:51 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:15 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 Holden's army.Shepard knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
26:40 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Holden's foundation.
26:59 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:48 Even sunken colonies didn't help Shepard, Shepard has to pull some drones to fight against Holden's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Shepard's position.
28:20 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
28:44 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
29:11 Holden destroys Shepard's hatchery, denying expansions.Holden finds the weak point and Shepard's new base is gone.
29:33 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:11 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shepard GGs!Shepard GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Holden takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ Shepard
army value
■ Holden
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Orange Shepard spawning at s1 and Yellow Holden spawning at s2.Shepard in Orange at s1. Holden in Yellow at s2. The map is set.
0:42 Shepard opens 12 Pool against Holden's 2 Rax FE.Shepard commits to 12 Pool; Holden answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:07 Shepard starts expanding.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
1:41 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:06 Shepard's zerglings are pushing out!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:33 Holden decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
3:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:46 Shepard's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Shepard's front door.
4:17 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:47 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Shepard takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
5:15 Shepard's zerglings are pushing out!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:39 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:23 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:42 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:48 Shepard failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
8:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
8:48 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:19 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:56 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.
10:17 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Shepard wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
10:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Holden clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
11:15 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:57 It seems like Holden has more units than Shepard!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Shepard right now.
12:34 Shepard is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
13:04 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:53 Shepard failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
14:30 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
15:02 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
15:35 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
15:50 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
16:24 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
17:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
17:33 The battle outcome favors Holden as Shepard's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
18:05 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
18:28 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
18:58 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to Shepard's!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Shepard right now.
— The mid game —
19:27 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
20:15 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
— The late game —
20:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Holden is far ahead.
21:09 Shepard's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Shepard's position.
21:35 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
22:15 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Shepard clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
22:49 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
23:12 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shepard GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Shepard taps.
Holden takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ Shepard
army value
■ Holden
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (84 lines)
0:17 Holden spawns in Red at s2 while Shepard spawns in Blue at s1.Holden takes s2 in Red; across the map, Shepard settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:27 Shepard gets 12 Pool against Holden's 14 CC.Holden commits to 14 CC; Shepard answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:01 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:40 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:48 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:31 Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:22 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Shepard's front door.
3:38 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:22 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
4:45 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
4:59 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:26 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:08 Shepard is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:51 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Shepard! Shepard is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Holden's front door.
7:20 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Shepard takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
7:57 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
8:24 Shepard's army is small compared to Holden!Shepard needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
8:52 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:05 Shepard's zerglings are pushing out!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:08 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Shepard's front door.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:32 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
11:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:31 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
11:55 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:18 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:57 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
13:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:34 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!Shepard wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
14:07 Shepard destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — Shepard took it apart.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
14:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
15:08 Shepard brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:02 Holden's marines forced Shepard's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Shepard gained nothing for the cost.
16:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
16:43 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
17:27 Shepard successfully harasses Holden's economy.Shepard gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
17:51 Holden scouted Shepard's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Holden's harassment is scouted early.
18:16 It seems like Shepard is aborting his harassment.Shepard thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:42 Shepard is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:05 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
19:37 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
20:20 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!Shepard wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
20:45 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
21:29 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Holden clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
21:41 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Holden's foundation.
22:13 Shepard is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Shepard holds the stronger army for now.
22:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
23:04 Shepard seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
23:32 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:08 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
24:25 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shepard's army.Holden is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
24:53 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
25:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:58 Holden seems to have run out of scans! Shepard's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Holden's position.
26:16 Shepard only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Shepard took it apart.
🎙 The scales tip toward Shepard — a lead, but not a safe one.
26:45 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:09 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
27:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:58 Shepard kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Shepard marches on.
28:35 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:06 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:28 Shepard brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:12 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!Holden's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
🎙 It's all going Shepard's way right now.
30:40 Shepard only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Shepard cuts Holden's army in half.
31:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
31:49 Shepard is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
32:10 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
GG. Shepard closes it out over Holden.
■ Holden
■ Shepard
army value
■ Holden
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (147 lines)
0:15 Shepard spawns in White at s1 while Holden spawns in Blue at s2.We're underway — Shepard spawns at s1, Holden answers from s2.
0:27 Shepard gets 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax FE.Shepard shows 12 Pool — Holden has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:06 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:26 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:45 Shepard is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:07 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
2:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:48 Nice control from Shepard! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
3:21 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:46 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:10 Shepard's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
4:28 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:25 Shepard failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:52 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
5:59 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Holden takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
6:33 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
6:47 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:22 Shepard with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
7:51 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:17 In terms of army size, Shepard is behind Holden!Shepard needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
8:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:49 Shepard was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Shepard home with nothing.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:13 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
9:38 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:11 Shepard's zerglings are pushing out!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:25 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
10:46 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
11:18 Holden decides to expand.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
11:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:00 Shepard's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Shepard's front door.
12:30 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:51 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
13:10 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
13:52 Shepard decides to expand.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:06 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
14:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:58 Holden's superior marine control beat up all of Shepard's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Shepard's position.
15:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:43 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:06 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Shepard!Holden gets into Shepard's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:28 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
16:46 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to Shepard's!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Shepard right now.
17:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:31 Shepard's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
18:14 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:54 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:19 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:32 Holden scouted Shepard's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Holden's harassment is scouted early.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:06 It seems like Shepard is aborting his harassment.Shepard thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
20:22 With a successful harassment, Shepard hurts Holden's economy.The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Holden's foundation.
20:58 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
21:26 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:49 Shepard brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
22:02 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:56 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
23:24 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:11 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
24:35 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
24:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:25 Shepard held off Holden's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Shepard absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
25:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:07 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:30 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Shepard!Holden is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
26:51 Shepard brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:48 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Holden's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
28:03 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:32 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:52 Shepard is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
29:13 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
29:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:58 Shepard kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Shepard marches on.
30:33 After that battle, Shepard destroyed about half of Holden's army.Shepard cuts Holden's army in half.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
31:14 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Shepard!Holden is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
31:35 Shepard is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
32:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:20 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Shepard home with nothing.
32:58 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
33:10 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
33:46 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
34:11 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:41 Shepard held off Holden's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shepard holds Holden.
35:17 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
35:37 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
— The late game —
35:57 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Shepard is moving out!This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
36:25 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Holden starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
36:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
37:11 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!Holden's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
37:33 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
38:23 Holden must macro up quickly or Shepard will just roll him over!Holden needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
38:48 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Shepard commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
39:07 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
39:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
40:03 Dark swarm goes down and Holden's marines are firing at nothing! Shepard's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Shepard's late-game push decides it.
40:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
40:54 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
41:11 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Shepard is moving out!Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:33 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
42:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
42:19 Holden was out-microed by Shepard and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Shepard's line. Great positioning.
42:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
43:43 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Shepard!Holden needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
43:58 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
44:22 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
44:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
45:10 The tank line advances and Shepard's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Holden is winning this.The final army does its work — Holden breaks Shepard late.
45:30 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
45:58 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Shepard takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
46:28 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:08 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Shepard marches on.
47:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:52 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
48:18 Plague first, then the charge — Shepard goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
🎙 Slight advantage Shepard as the game develops.
48:46 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:24 Shepard's defilers made that army unkillable and Holden's position is gone.The final army does its work — Shepard breaks Holden late.
50:01 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:53 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Shepard is moving out!This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
51:05 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Holden taps out. Shepard's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (185 lines)
0:19 Holden spawns in Purple at s1 while Shepard spawns in Red at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s1, Shepard at s2.
0:38 Shepard gets 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax FE.Holden shows 1 Rax FE — Shepard has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:56 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:12 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
1:34 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:06 Shepard is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
2:32 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:59 Nice placement by Shepard, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
3:20 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:45 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:04 Shepard appears to have more army than Holden!Shepard's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
4:28 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
4:52 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:11 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:40 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
5:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:09 Holden successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Shepard commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
6:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
7:02 Holden only destroyed about half of Shepard's army.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
7:36 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:43 Shepard is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:11 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:33 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:20 Shepard failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
9:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
10:17 Holden destroyed about half of Shepard's army after that battle.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
10:33 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:48 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
11:08 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
11:33 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
12:01 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:31 Holden was out-microed by Shepard and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Shepard's line. Great positioning.
12:50 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:07 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
13:36 Shepard's army is small compared to Holden!Shepard needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
14:00 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
14:16 Shepard brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:55 Shepard is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
15:22 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
16:14 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shepard.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Shepard shuts the door on Holden.
16:42 Shepard starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:55 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:27 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
17:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:10 Shepard is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
18:26 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
18:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:23 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shepard's economy.Holden knocks, Shepard answers. No damage done.
19:41 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Shepard's mineral line!Shepard looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
20:01 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Holden's economy is suffering!Shepard gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
20:26 Shepard starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:12 Shepard's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Holden's position.
21:34 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
22:04 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
22:18 Shepard has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Holden.No surprises today — Shepard's harassment is scouted early.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:51 Holden is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Holden's raiders are needed on defense.
22:59 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Shepard's economy.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:23 Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
23:49 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
24:14 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
24:58 Shepard seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
25:31 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:47 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Holden takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:15 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:06 Shepard's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
27:26 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:36 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:03 At the moment, Holden seems to have more units than Shepard.Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Shepard should not take this fight.
28:34 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:43 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
29:11 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:11 Shepard's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
30:23 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:48 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
31:17 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Shepard.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
31:24 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:57 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Shepard!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Shepard's foundation.
32:22 Shepard starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:11 Holden seems to have run out of scans! Shepard's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
33:34 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:41 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
34:17 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:37 Shepard starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Shepard hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
35:25 Shepard was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Shepard.
35:36 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:58 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Holden clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:22 Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
36:46 Shepard is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:49 Shepard's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Holden's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shepard holds Holden.
38:10 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Holden takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
38:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:41 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
39:18 Shepard starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
39:43 In terms of army size, Holden and Shepard are around equal.Unit for unit, Holden and Shepard are level.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:17 Holden's marine control slipped, Shepard's speedlings cleaned up whatever Holden left!Shepard absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
40:45 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Holden clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
41:05 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
41:23 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Shepard!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Shepard's foundation.
41:58 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Shepard!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
42:12 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
42:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:06 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:28 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Shepard clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
43:45 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Holden takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
44:04 Shepard shot down Holden's command center.Shepard finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
44:26 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
45:01 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
45:18 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
45:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
45:59 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Shepard holds and Holden falls back.Shepard holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
46:55 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:14 Currently, neither Holden nor Shepard appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Shepard match each other.
47:38 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
47:55 Plague first, then the charge — Shepard goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
48:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:43 Dark swarm goes down and Holden's marines are firing at nothing! Shepard's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Shepard's late-game push decides it.
49:17 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
49:35 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:47 Holden's command center has been destroyed by Shepard.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Shepard level the expansion.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:21 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
50:44 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
51:05 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Shepard commits everything.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
51:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:42 The battle outcome favors Holden as Shepard's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Shepard's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
52:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:44 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
52:53 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
53:27 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
53:46 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Shepard's.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Shepard match each other.
54:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
54:29 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Shepard holds and Holden falls back.Shepard holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
54:59 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
55:35 Plague first, then the charge — Shepard goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
56:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
56:33 Dark swarm goes down and Holden's marines are firing at nothing! Shepard's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Shepard's late-game push decides it.
56:42 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Shepard as the game develops.
57:07 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:37 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
58:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
58:30 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Holden's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Shepard's late-game push decides it.
58:37 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
59:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:19 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
59:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
60:13 Shepard's defilers made that army unkillable and Holden's position is gone.The final army does its work — Shepard breaks Holden late.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Shepard's army.
60:33 The attack was a success, Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Shepard — more than half the force is gone.
61:04 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Holden clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
61:30 Shepard shot down Holden's command center.Shepard finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
61:48 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
62:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Shepard takes it — the late game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:13 Shepard spawns in Blue at s1 while Holden spawns in Yellow at s2.Shepard takes s1 in Blue; across the map, Holden settles in at s2 in Yellow.
0:43 Shepard opens 12 Hatch against Holden's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Shepard's 12 Hatch against Holden's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:06 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:43 Holden starts expanding.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:18 Shepard is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:45 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
3:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:49 Shepard failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
4:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
4:40 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:11 Shepard's zerglings are pushing out!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:45 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
6:21 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:51 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:19 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
7:53 Holden kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
8:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
8:55 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
9:13 Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
— The mid game —
9:56 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:23 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.
10:47 Shepard was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Shepard has left on the field.
11:22 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
11:56 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:34 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:38 Shepard's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!Shepard wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
14:00 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
14:36 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
15:10 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
15:27 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
15:57 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
16:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
17:13 Holden kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
17:32 Shepard lost more than half of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:14 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
18:45 Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:58 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:59 Holden successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Shepard home with nothing.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
20:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
21:07 Shepard lost more than half of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
21:35 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Holden's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Holden's foundation.
22:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shepard GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Shepard taps.
GG. Holden closes it out over Shepard.
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Play-by-play (69 lines)
0:07 The Teal Holden spawns at s2 while Green Shepard spawns at s1.Holden in Teal at s2. Shepard in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:29 Shepard opens 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 1 Rax FE against Shepard's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:08 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
2:06 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:24 Shepard is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:24 Holden kills off Shepard's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Shepard's front door.
4:02 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:42 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
5:17 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:53 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
6:17 Shepard with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:48 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.
7:05 Holden was out-microed by Shepard and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Shepard's line. Great positioning.
7:34 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
8:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
8:37 Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
9:00 Shepard is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
9:23 Both Holden and Shepard appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Shepard yet.
9:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
10:16 Holden failed to kill off Shepard's defending zerglings.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:59 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
11:13 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:57 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
12:15 Shepard is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:51 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
13:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
13:48 Shepard's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
14:14 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:42 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
15:13 Shepard starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Shepard starts the push.
15:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:54 Shepard is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Holden's position.
16:30 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
16:49 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
17:23 Shepard successfully blocked Holden from harassing his economy.Holden knocks, Shepard answers. No damage done.
17:58 Shepard starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:12 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:38 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
19:50 Shepard is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Holden's position.
20:20 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:30 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
21:07 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
21:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:01 Holden seemed like winning the battle but when Shepard's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Shepard won the battle!Shepard absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
22:39 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
22:58 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Shepard edges ahead on army strength.
23:27 Shepard brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:22 Holden seems to have run out of scans! Shepard's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
24:50 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
25:54 Holden's command center has been destroyed by Shepard.The base falls. Shepard rips Holden's economy back a full step.
26:19 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
26:38 Shepard brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Shepard's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Shepard defeats Holden, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
6 games
Holden
2 – 4
Shepard