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■ Cantrell
■ Shepard
army value
■ Cantrell
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (198 lines)
0:19 Cantrell spawns at s1 in Orange while Shepard spawns at s2 in Teal.Cantrell takes s1 in Orange; across the map, Shepard settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:27 Shepard opens Overpool against Cantrell's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Cantrell's Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's Overpool.
— The early game —
0:46 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cantrell adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:17 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
1:50 Cantrell's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Cantrell goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:10 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:51 Cantrell kills off Shepard's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Cantrell breaks Shepard's front door.
3:02 Cantrell destroyed about half of Shepard's army after that battle.Cantrell cuts Shepard's army in half.
3:40 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:55 Cantrell warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cantrell expands.
4:15 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:50 Cantrell is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Cantrell tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:11 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:20 Both Cantrell and Shepard appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Cantrell and Shepard yet.
5:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:06 Cantrell failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Cantrell's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
6:28 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Cantrell while losing less than half of his army.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:56 Cantrell has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
7:31 Cantrell decides to move out with his armies.Cantrell has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:46 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
8:15 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Cantrell takes another base — the economy widens.
8:38 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
9:21 Cantrell kills off Shepard's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Cantrell breaks Shepard's front door.
9:38 It seems that Cantrell only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Cantrell takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
9:55 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Cantrell's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Cantrell's force and backs off.
10:29 Cantrell is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Cantrell: the first units are already marching.
10:49 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
11:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:40 Cantrell kills off all of Shepard's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Cantrell holds the early rush without blinking.
11:47 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cantrell's army has been decimated.Shepard takes a bite out of Cantrell's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:10 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
12:31 Unwilling to make the game too long, Cantrell starts moving out.Cantrell has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:08 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
13:20 Currently, neither Cantrell nor Shepard appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Cantrell and Shepard yet.
13:54 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Cantrell plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:07 Shepard decides to expand.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
14:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
14:53 Cantrell's speedlots dealt with Shepard's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Cantrell successfully fended against Shepard's push!Cantrell absorbs the mid-game push — Shepard gained nothing for the cost.
15:17 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Cantrell's army.Shepard clips Cantrell's army — real damage, but Cantrell fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:36 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:56 Cantrell successfully blocked Shepard from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Cantrell; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
16:21 Where is Shepard's detector? Cantrell sends dark templars to harass Shepard's mineral line!Cantrell gets into Shepard's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:59 Cantrell is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Cantrell hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:09 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:53 Shepard's massive number of speedlings stopped Cantrell's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Shepard!Shepard absorbs the mid-game push — Cantrell gained nothing for the cost.
18:14 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:40 With excellent skills and micro, Cantrell managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:07 Cantrell warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cantrell expands.
19:28 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:59 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 Cantrell's army.Shepard goes for the raid — Cantrell is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:20 Eager to end the game, Cantrell moves out with his armies.Cantrell tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:34 Shepard is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Cantrell's army.Shepard is badly outgunned — Cantrell's force is a size larger.
21:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
21:32 Shepard successfully fends off Cantrell's attacks.Shepard holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
21:42 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Cantrell while losing less than half of his army.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:02 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:32 Shepard scouted Cantrell's attempt to harass!Shepard's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
23:02 Seems like Cantrell is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Cantrell's raiders are needed on defense.
23:27 Aaaaaa, Shepard's mineral line is stormed by Cantrell's high templars!Shepard looks away for one second and Cantrell makes him pay for it.
23:34 Reaver! Reaver! Cantrell's reaver is killing off most of Shepard's workers!Cantrell gets into Shepard's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:55 Nice try from Shepard to harass Cantrell, but Cantrell's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Cantrell; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
24:28 Looks like Cantrell is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Cantrell hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:40 Cantrell warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cantrell expands.
25:19 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:06 Shepard's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Cantrell takes the middle of the game.
26:19 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Cantrell pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:53 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
27:14 Attempting to end the game, Cantrell moves out with his armies.Cantrell has seen enough — the army moves out.
27:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:55 A few beautiful storms from Cantrell turned the battle around! Cantrell won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Cantrell breaks Shepard's position.
28:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:30 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:08 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 Cantrell's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Cantrell shuts the door on Shepard.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:27 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
29:40 Cantrell is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Cantrell's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:09 Shepard now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
30:21 In terms of army size, Cantrell and Shepard are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
30:47 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Cantrell plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
31:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
31:44 Cantrell can't push any further as Shepard burrowed some lurkers and Cantrell has no observers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shepard holds Cantrell.
31:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
32:23 About half of Cantrell's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:44 Zerglings ran past Cantrell's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Cantrell's foundation.
33:06 Zerglings ran past Cantrell's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Cantrell's economy takes a real hit.
33:26 Looks like Cantrell is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Cantrell hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:05 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.
34:22 Cantrell tried to break into Shepard's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Cantrell!Shepard absorbs the mid-game push — Cantrell gained nothing for the cost.
34:51 Cantrell destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Cantrell takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
34:58 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Cantrell's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Cantrell's force and backs off.
35:28 Zerglings ran past Cantrell's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Cantrell's economy takes a real hit.
35:43 With corsairs sniping overlords, Cantrell is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Cantrell's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:08 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
36:24 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.
36:59 Cantrell's massive number of speedlots slice through Shepard's zerglings and hydralisks.Shepard's defense bends, then snaps. Cantrell takes the middle of the game.
37:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
37:42 With excellent skills and micro, Cantrell managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
38:08 Zerglings ran past Cantrell's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Cantrell looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
38:28 Eager to end the game, Cantrell moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Cantrell pushes.
38:50 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
39:06 In terms of army size, Cantrell and Shepard are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
40:07 Cantrell's storms land on the swarm and Shepard's cracklings die before they reach the line.Shepard throws the endgame army in and Cantrell simply refuses to lose.
40:28 With excellent skills and micro, Cantrell managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:35 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Cantrell while losing less than half of his army.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:09 Every gateway is pumping and Cantrell starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Cantrell commits the late-game army.
41:37 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Shepard commits to the break.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
41:53 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.
42:10 Cantrell's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Shepard's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Cantrell breaks Shepard late.
42:48 Cantrell destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Cantrell clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:07 With excellent skills and micro, Cantrell managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:22 Unwilling to make the game too long, Cantrell starts moving out.Here it comes: Cantrell crosses the map with everything.
43:47 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
44:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:26 Under dark swarm Cantrell's dragoons are useless — Shepard's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Shepard's late-game push decides it.
44:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:09 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Cantrell while losing less than half of his army.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:47 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Cantrell.Max supply, full upgrades: Cantrell moves out to end it.
46:11 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:42 Shepard was out-microed by Cantrell and loses all his attacking forces.Shepard commits and it's the wrong call — Cantrell cleans it up.
47:13 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cantrell's army has been decimated.Shepard clips Cantrell's army — real damage, but Cantrell fights on.
47:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cantrell destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Cantrell clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
48:07 Shepard is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Cantrell's army.Shepard is badly outgunned — Cantrell's force is a size larger.
48:27 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Cantrell.Everything Cantrell has built comes forward at once.
48:41 Shepard moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
49:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:31 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Shepard breaks Cantrell wide open.The final army does its work — Shepard breaks Cantrell late.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:58 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:42 Every gateway is pumping and Cantrell starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Cantrell commits the late-game army.
50:50 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Shepard pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
51:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:36 Shepard's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Cantrell has no observers left. The push stalls.Shepard holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
52:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
52:30 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Cantrell's army.Shepard clips Cantrell's army — real damage, but Cantrell fights on.
52:45 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Cantrell.Max supply, full upgrades: Cantrell moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:13 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Shepard goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
53:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
53:56 The battle outcome favors Cantrell as Shepard's armies melt into Cantrell's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Cantrell. The push continues.
54:30 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
54:39 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Cantrell's army.Shepard clips Cantrell's army — real damage, but Cantrell fights on.
55:06 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Cantrell.This is the big one — Cantrell commits the late-game army.
55:22 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Shepard commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
55:46 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.
56:20 Under dark swarm Cantrell's dragoons are useless — Shepard's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Shepard's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
56:35 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cantrell's army has been decimated.Shepard takes a bite out of Cantrell's force and backs off.
57:09 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Cantrell while losing less than half of his army.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:29 In terms of army size, Cantrell is behind Shepard!Cantrell is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
57:43 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Cantrell.Max supply, full upgrades: Cantrell moves out to end it.
58:20 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
58:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
58:49 Cantrell was out-microed by Shepard and loses all his attacking forces.Shepard takes the fight on his terms and sends Cantrell home with nothing.
59:23 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Cantrell while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
59:34 With excellent skills and micro, Cantrell 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.
59:59 It seems like Shepard has more units than Cantrell!Shepard's army is visibly the bigger one — Cantrell should not take this fight.
60:31 In terms of army size, Cantrell is behind Shepard!Cantrell is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
60:44 It seems like Shepard has more units than Cantrell!Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Cantrell right now.
61:10 At the moment, Shepard seems to have more units than Cantrell.Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Cantrell right now.
61:32 Cantrell's army is small compared to Shepard!Cantrell needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
62:04 Cantrell's army is small compared to Shepard!Cantrell needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
62:12 Cantrell is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shepard's army.Cantrell is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
62:54 Cantrell's number of expansions are equal to Shepard's.Base for base, they're level — Cantrell and Shepard match each other.
63:07 Cantrell's army is small compared to Shepard!Cantrell is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
63:38 Cantrell's army is small compared to Shepard!Cantrell is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
63:45 In terms of army size, Cantrell is behind Shepard!Cantrell needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
64:21 Cantrell is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Shepard's army.Cantrell needs production, fast; Shepard's army has outgrown his.
64:40 Shepard appears to have more army than Cantrell!Shepard's army is visibly the bigger one — Cantrell should not take this fight.
65:08 Shepard appears to have more army than Cantrell!Shepard's army is visibly the bigger one — Cantrell should not take this fight.
65:25 Cantrell's army is small compared to Shepard!Cantrell is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
65:53 Shepard makes an all-in and kills off Cantrell's armies.Shepard goes all-in — and it lands! Cantrell's army is gone.
66:15 After a long long battle, Shepard finally takes the win.Shepard takes it after a marathon — one of those games people will talk about.
Shepard takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Cantrell
■ Shepard
army value
■ Cantrell
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:07 Shepard spawns in Red at s4 while Cantrell spawns in Orange at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Shepard at s4, Cantrell at s2.
0:42 Shepard gets 12 Pool against Cantrell's Forge Fast Expand.Shepard shows 12 Pool — Cantrell has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:26 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:53 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Cantrell takes another base — the economy widens.
2:20 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:07 Cantrell is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Cantrell: the first units are already marching.
3:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:03 Shepard failed to break Cantrell's defending line of zealots.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Cantrell's defense was already in place.
4:50 With excellent skills and micro, Cantrell managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:28 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Cantrell while losing less than half of his army.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:02 Shepard's number of expansions are equal to Cantrell's.Base for base, they're level — Shepard and Cantrell match each other.
6:37 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:02 Cantrell is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Cantrell: the first units are already marching.
7:40 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:04 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Cantrell takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
8:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:15 Shepard failed to kill off Cantrell's defending zealots.Cantrell holds the early rush without blinking.
10:05 With excellent skills and micro, Cantrell managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:34 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cantrell's force stays on that battlefield.
11:02 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:37 Cantrell is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Cantrell goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:50 All of a sudden, Shepard has no armies left while Cantrell is continuing to push across the map!Cantrell wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The scales tip toward Cantrell — a lead, but not a safe one.
13:29 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:09 With excellent skills and micro, Cantrell managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
— The late game —
14:36 Cantrell warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cantrell expands.
15:05 Cantrell is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Cantrell goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:49 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
16:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:52 Shepard lost all of his zerglings to Cantrell's zealots and dragoons!Shepard wasn't ready. Cantrell's early aggression takes the lead.
17:29 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cantrell's force stays on that battlefield.
18:00 With excellent skills and micro, Cantrell managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Cantrell's way right now.
18:42 Unwilling to make the game too long, Cantrell starts moving out.Here it comes: Cantrell crosses the map with everything.
19:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shepard taps out!That's it. Shepard looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Cantrell closes it out over Shepard.
■ Cantrell
■ Shepard
army value
■ Cantrell
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (271 lines)
0:07 Cantrell spawns at s1 in Purple while Shepard spawns at s2 in Teal.We're underway — Cantrell spawns at s1, Shepard answers from s2.
0:24 Cantrell opens Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's 12 Hatch.Cantrell shows Forge Fast Expand — Shepard has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:01 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Cantrell plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:21 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
1:29 Cantrell decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Cantrell crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:51 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:49 Shepard was out-microed by Cantrell and loses all his attacking forces.Cantrell holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:11 With excellent skills and micro, Cantrell managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:38 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Cantrell while losing less than half of his army.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:50 Shepard decides to expand.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:18 Cantrell is pushing out with his zealots.Cantrell goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:41 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:00 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Cantrell takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:33 Shepard's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Cantrell continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Cantrell breaks Shepard's front door.
6:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Cantrell's army.Shepard clips Cantrell's army — real damage, but Cantrell fights on.
6:42 Shepard is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Cantrell's army.Shepard is badly outgunned — Cantrell's force is a size larger.
7:02 Cantrell is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Cantrell goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:27 Shepard is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:19 With really nice micro, Shepard's speedlings kills off Cantrell's dragoons.The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Cantrell's front door.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:55 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
9:13 Shepard starts expanding.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:44 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
10:12 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Cantrell plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:53 Shepard failed to kill off Cantrell's defending zealots.Cantrell holds the early rush without blinking.
11:11 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
11:30 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cantrell destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Cantrell takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
12:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
12:50 Cantrell made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Shepard's hydralisks! Shepard has to back off!Cantrell absorbs the mid-game push — Shepard gained nothing for the cost.
13:01 With excellent skills and micro, Cantrell managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:27 Cantrell destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Cantrell clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
13:54 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cantrell adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:17 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:27 Cantrell decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Cantrell pushes.
14:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:11 Shepard scourged some of Cantrell's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Shepard absorbs the mid-game push — Cantrell gained nothing for the cost.
15:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:12 Cantrell is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Cantrell hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:40 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
17:04 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.
17:28 Shepard scourged some of Cantrell's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shepard holds Cantrell.
17:55 Cantrell destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Cantrell clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
18:05 With excellent skills and micro, Cantrell managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:41 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Cantrell plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:48 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
19:08 Shepard scouted Cantrell's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Shepard's harassment is scouted early.
19:49 Seems like Cantrell is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Cantrell's raiders are needed on defense.
20:02 Cantrell casts some storm! But Shepard lost no workers.Cantrell goes for the raid — Shepard is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:29 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:57 Cantrell's number of expansions are equal to Shepard's.Base for base, they're level — Cantrell and Shepard match each other.
21:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:23 Shepard's zerglings surround Cantrell's archons while Shepard's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Shepard!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Cantrell's position.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
21:58 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
22:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:41 With corsairs sniping overlords, Cantrell is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Cantrell hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:51 Shepard now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:48 Shepard was out-microed by Cantrell and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Cantrell's line. Great positioning.
24:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
24:38 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Cantrell while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
24:49 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 Cantrell's army.Good instincts from Cantrell; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:16 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cantrell adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:44 With corsairs sniping overlords, Cantrell is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Cantrell starts the push.
25:55 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
26:48 Cantrell can't push any further as Shepard burrowed some lurkers and Cantrell has no observers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shepard holds Cantrell.
26:55 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Cantrell while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
27:18 With excellent skills and micro, Cantrell managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:46 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 Cantrell's army.Shepard goes for the raid — Cantrell is ready, and nothing comes of it.
28:03 Cantrell tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Shepard.Cantrell knocks, Shepard answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:35 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
28:51 Cantrell must macro up quickly or Shepard will just roll him over!Cantrell is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
29:14 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.
29:35 Shepard's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Cantrell's army.Cantrell's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
30:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:19 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Cantrell while losing less than half of his army.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:33 Reaver! Reaver! Cantrell's reaver is killing off most of Shepard's workers!The raid lands — Cantrell chips away at Shepard's foundation.
31:08 Shepard has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:59 Shepard was out-microed by Cantrell and loses all his attacking forces.Cantrell holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
32:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Cantrell's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Cantrell's force and backs off.
32:43 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Cantrell while losing less than half of his army.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:50 With corsairs sniping overlords, Cantrell is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Cantrell starts the push.
33:08 Shepard now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
33:56 Shepard burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Cantrell's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Shepard holds Cantrell.
34:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
34:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:02 Cantrell starts pushing across the map.Cantrell tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
35:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:05 Shepard's scourge sniped a few of Cantrell's observers! Cantrell can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Cantrell's position.
36:34 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
37:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
37:31 Unwilling to make the game too long, Cantrell starts moving out.Cantrell tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:38 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The late game —
38:28 Under dark swarm Cantrell's dragoons are useless — Shepard's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Shepard's late-game push decides it.
38:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:19 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Cantrell while losing less than half of his army.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:33 At the moment, Shepard seems to have more units than Cantrell.Count the units: Shepard has the edge over Cantrell right now.
39:45 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Cantrell moves on the hatcheries.Everything Cantrell has built comes forward at once.
40:10 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
40:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:04 Shepard's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Cantrell has no observers left. The push stalls.Shepard holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
41:28 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:36 With excellent skills and micro, Cantrell managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:02 Every gateway is pumping and Cantrell starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Cantrell moves out to end it.
42:39 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
43:11 The corsairs cleared the sky and Cantrell's ground army does the rest to Shepard.The final army does its work — Cantrell breaks Shepard late.
43:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:04 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:25 Shepard's expansion have been wiped off by Cantrell!Shepard's expansion burns — Cantrell tears it down.
44:47 Where is Shepard's detector? Cantrell sends dark templars to harass Shepard's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Cantrell. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:57 Cantrell warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cantrell expands.
45:34 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Cantrell moves on the hatcheries.Everything Cantrell has built comes forward at once.
45:54 Shepard moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
46:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:24 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Cantrell's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Cantrell's way of life — Shepard marches on.
46:56 With excellent skills and micro, Cantrell managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:09 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Cantrell while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
47:29 Cantrell decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Cantrell tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
48:04 Shepard moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
48:26 Cantrell has a slight economical lead by having 3 more expansions than Shepard.Economically it's Cantrell's game right now; Shepard is falling behind on bases.
48:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:01 With beautiful placement, Cantrell successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Cantrell takes the fight on his terms and sends Shepard home with nothing.
49:27 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
49:52 Cantrell destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Cantrell takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
50:04 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Cantrell's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Shepard chips away at Cantrell's foundation.
50:34 Cantrell rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Cantrell moves out to end it.
51:05 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
51:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
51:45 Cantrell had the observers for those lurkers and Shepard's push simply stops.Shepard throws the endgame army in and Cantrell simply refuses to lose.
51:54 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
52:32 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
52:41 Cantrell rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Cantrell moves out to end it.
53:08 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Shepard pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
53:29 Cantrell has more expansions than Shepard.Economically it's Cantrell's game right now; Shepard is falling behind on bases.
53:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
54:09 Shepard was out-microed by Cantrell and loses all his attacking forces.Shepard commits and it's the wrong call — Cantrell cleans it up.
54:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Cantrell's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Cantrell's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
55:06 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Cantrell while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
55:22 Every gateway is pumping and Cantrell starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Cantrell commits the late-game army.
55:44 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Shepard pushes.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
56:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
56:33 The corsairs cleared the sky and Cantrell's ground army does the rest to Shepard.There's no rebuilding from that. Cantrell's late-game push decides it.
56:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cantrell destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Cantrell takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
57:09 With excellent skills and micro, Cantrell managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
57:44 Zerglings ran past Cantrell's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Beautiful harassment from Shepard. Cantrell's economy takes a real hit.
57:59 Cantrell starts pushing across the map.Cantrell tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
58:28 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Shepard pushes.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
58:49 Shepard might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Cantrell did.Shepard needs an expansion soon or Cantrell's economy simply wins this.
59:08 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.
59:25 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Shepard's ultralisks cannot get through.Shepard throws the endgame army in and Cantrell simply refuses to lose.
59:39 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cantrell's army has been decimated.Shepard takes a bite out of Cantrell's force and backs off.
60:01 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Cantrell while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
60:36 Cantrell rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Cantrell has built comes forward at once.
61:01 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Shepard commits to the break.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
61:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
61:39 Shepard successfully fends off Cantrell's attacks.Shepard takes the fight on his terms and sends Cantrell home with nothing.
62:00 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Cantrell while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
62:20 With excellent skills and micro, Cantrell managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
62:44 Cantrell decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Cantrell pushes.
63:00 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Shepard commits to the break.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
63:38 At the moment, neither Cantrell nor Shepard is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
63:52 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
64:18 All of a sudden, Cantrell has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!Shepard wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
64:26 With excellent skills and micro, Cantrell 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.
65:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
65:29 Cantrell starts pushing across the map.Cantrell has seen enough — the army moves out.
65:44 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Shepard goes in.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
66:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
66:29 All of a sudden, Cantrell has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!Cantrell's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
66:45 With excellent skills and micro, Cantrell managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
67:11 Cantrell destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Cantrell takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
67:33 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Cantrell.Max supply, full upgrades: Cantrell moves out to end it.
67:48 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
68:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
68:49 Plague on the templar, and Shepard's ultralisks walk straight through Cantrell.There's no rebuilding from that. Shepard's late-game push decides it.
68:56 With excellent skills and micro, Cantrell managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
69:44 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Cantrell.This is the big one — Cantrell commits the late-game army.
70:11 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
70:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
70:43 The battle outcome favors Cantrell as Shepard's armies melt into Cantrell's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Cantrell. The push continues.
71:04 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cantrell destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Cantrell clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
71:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
72:01 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Cantrell moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Cantrell commits the late-game army.
72:15 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Shepard pushes.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
72:44 Cantrell has a slight economical lead by having 3 more expansions than Shepard.Economically it's Cantrell's game right now; Shepard is falling behind on bases.
73:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
73:21 Shepard's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Cantrell loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Shepard's late-game push decides it.
73:40 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:20 Cantrell destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Shepard's army has been decimated.Cantrell clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
74:27 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Cantrell.Everything Cantrell has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
75:00 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Shepard commits to the break.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
75:14 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.
75:33 Shepard spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Cantrell is still standing.Shepard throws the endgame army in and Cantrell simply refuses to lose.
75:51 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
76:24 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
76:35 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Cantrell moves on the hatcheries.Everything Cantrell has built comes forward at once.
77:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
77:20 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Cantrell's dragoons fire into nothing and Shepard holds.Cantrell throws the endgame army in and Shepard simply refuses to lose.
77:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cantrell destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Cantrell takes a bite out of Shepard's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
78:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
78:30 Cantrell decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Cantrell tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
79:04 Shepard is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Cantrell's army.Shepard needs production, fast; Cantrell's army has outgrown his.
79:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
79:48 Shepard's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Cantrell has no observers left. The push stalls.Shepard holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
80:00 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cantrell destroyed only less than half of Shepard's army.Cantrell clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
80:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Cantrell's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Cantrell's force and backs off.
80:46 Every gateway is pumping and Cantrell starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Cantrell commits the late-game army.
81:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The scales tip toward Cantrell — a lead, but not a safe one.
81:28 With beautiful placement, Shepard successfully fends off Cantrell's attacks.Shepard takes the fight on his terms and sends Cantrell home with nothing.
81:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
82:23 With excellent skills and micro, Cantrell managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
82:47 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Cantrell.Max supply, full upgrades: Cantrell moves out to end it.
83:05 Shepard is having a hard time catching up with Cantrell's number of expansions.Shepard is starving on bases while Cantrell spreads across the map.
83:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
83:53 The corsairs cleared the sky and Cantrell's ground army does the rest to Shepard.The final army does its work — Cantrell breaks Shepard late.
84:07 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Cantrell while losing less than half of his army.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
84:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Cantrell — a lead, but not a safe one.
84:46 Without any further reinforcements, Shepard's expansion is decimated by Cantrell's armies.Shepard's expansion burns — Cantrell tears it down.
85:10 Cantrell decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Cantrell has seen enough — the army moves out.
85:29 Cantrell warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cantrell expands.
85:59 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.
86:21 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Cantrell walks through Shepard's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Cantrell's late-game push decides it.
86:41 With excellent skills and micro, Shepard managed to fend off Cantrell while losing less than half of his army.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
86:56 With excellent skills and micro, Cantrell managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
87:15 Nice try from Shepard to harass Cantrell, but Cantrell's reaction is just too agile.Shepard knocks, Cantrell answers. No damage done.
87:49 Cantrell decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Cantrell has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 It's all going Cantrell's way right now.
88:01 Shepard having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Shepard types it out: GG.
That's the game: Cantrell defeats Shepard, settled in the late game.
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Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:10 The Green Shepard spawns at s2 while White Cantrell spawns at s1.Shepard takes s2 in Green; across the map, Cantrell settles in at s1 in White.
0:41 Shepard opens 12 Hatch against Cantrell's Forge Fast Expand.Shepard commits to 12 Hatch; Cantrell answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:08 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
1:36 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cantrell adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:07 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Cantrell starts moving out.No more waiting. Cantrell pushes.
3:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:35 Shepard's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Cantrell continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Shepard wasn't ready. Cantrell's early aggression takes the lead.
4:16 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
4:40 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Cantrell's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Cantrell's force and backs off.
5:25 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
5:46 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cantrell adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:21 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
6:52 Cantrell is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Cantrell goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Cantrell edges ahead on army strength.
7:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:47 Cantrell kills off all of Shepard's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Cantrell holds the early rush without blinking.
8:16 With excellent skills and micro, Cantrell managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:46 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:27 Cantrell is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Cantrell: the first units are already marching.
9:55 Cantrell warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cantrell expands.
10:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:51 Cantrell kills off Shepard's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Shepard wasn't ready. Cantrell's early aggression takes the lead.
11:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Cantrell edges ahead on army strength.
11:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:28 Cantrell is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Cantrell goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:04 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
13:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:49 Shepard lost all of his zerglings to Cantrell's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Cantrell breaks Shepard's front door.
14:38 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cantrell's force stays on that battlefield.
15:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:23 Cantrell's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Cantrell: the first units are already marching.
16:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Cantrell is far ahead.
16:23 Shepard lost all of his zerglings to Cantrell's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Cantrell breaks Shepard's front door.
🎙 Cantrell has built a commanding army lead — Shepard needs something special here.
17:08 Cantrell destroyed more than half of Shepard's army after that battle!When the smoke clears, Cantrell has erased most of what Shepard brought.
17:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:10 Shepard's number of expansions are equal to Cantrell's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Shepard and Cantrell yet.
18:42 Shepard decides to move out with his armies.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:14 Cantrell is pushing out with his zealots.Cantrell goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:32 Cantrell warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cantrell expands.
20:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
20:37 Shepard failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Shepard's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Shepard is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Cantrell holds Shepard.
21:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Shepard destroyed only less than half of Cantrell's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Cantrell's force and backs off.
🎙 It's all going Cantrell's way right now.
— The late game —
21:29 Shepard seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Cantrell — more than half the force is gone.
22:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shepard taps out!That's it. Shepard looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Cantrell defeats Shepard, settled in the early game.
■ Cantrell
■ Shepard
army value
■ Cantrell
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:11 Cantrell spawns in Red at s2 while Shepard spawns in Green at s4.Cantrell in Red at s2. Shepard in Green at s4. The map is set.
0:50 Cantrell opens Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's Overpool.Cantrell commits to Forge Fast Expand; Shepard answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:07 Cantrell warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cantrell expands.
1:42 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:23 Cantrell is pushing out with his zealots.Cantrell goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:46 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
3:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:56 Cantrell kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!Shepard's army evaporates. Cantrell doesn't even slow down.
4:22 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Cantrell's force stays on that battlefield.
4:47 It seems that Shepard only managed to destroy less than half of Cantrell's army.Shepard takes a bite out of Cantrell's force and backs off.
5:18 Cantrell is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Cantrell: the first units are already marching.
5:59 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
6:21 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Cantrell plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:53 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:51 Cantrell successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Shepard commits and it's the wrong call — Cantrell cleans it up.
8:25 With excellent skills and micro, Cantrell managed to fend off Shepard while losing less than half of his army.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:54 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Cantrell pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:32 Both Cantrell and Shepard appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Cantrell and Shepard yet.
9:58 Cantrell is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Cantrell: the first units are already marching.
10:31 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:39 Shepard lost all of his zerglings to Cantrell's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Cantrell breaks Shepard's front door.
🎙 Shepard is a step behind and knows it.
12:02 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Cantrell pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:49 Shepard destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cantrell's army has been decimated.Shepard takes a bite out of Cantrell's force and backs off.
13:05 Cantrell is pushing out with his zealots.Cantrell tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:13 The battle outcome favors Cantrell as Shepard's armies melt into Cantrell's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Cantrell. The push continues.
14:57 Cantrell destroyed about half of Shepard's army after that battle.Half of Shepard's force is gone — Cantrell took it apart.
15:11 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:45 Cantrell moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Cantrell crosses the map with everything.
16:31 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Cantrell plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Cantrell's force dwarfs what Shepard has left on the field.
16:55 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
17:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:57 Shepard's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Cantrell continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Cantrell breaks Shepard's front door.
🎙 Shepard is hanging on by a thread against Cantrell's army.
18:33 Shepard lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Cantrell — more than half the force is gone.
19:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:25 It seems like Cantrell has more units than Shepard!Count the units: Cantrell has the edge over Shepard right now.
20:11 Cantrell decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Cantrell pushes.
20:24 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
20:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
21:34 Cantrell's speedlots dealt with Shepard's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Cantrell successfully fended against Shepard's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Cantrell holds Shepard.
22:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
22:30 Shepard seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Cantrell — more than half the force is gone.
🎙 Cantrell's force dwarfs what Shepard has left on the field.
23:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Shepard taps out!Shepard GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Shepard taps out. Cantrell's early game was simply better.
Head to head
45 games
Cantrell
23 – 22
Shepard