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Games
6 · · ▶ replay
■ Cantrell
■ Shepard
army value
■ Cantrell
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (173 lines)
0:15 The Orange Shepard spawns at s2 while Red Cantrell spawns at s1.We're underway — Shepard spawns at s2, Cantrell answers from s1.
0:37 Shepard opens Overpool against Cantrell's Forge Fast Expand.Shepard commits to Overpool; Cantrell answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:02 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:18 Cantrell warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cantrell expands.
1:33 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:09 Cantrell's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Cantrell goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:52 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Cantrell's zealots!Cantrell wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
3:19 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
3:33 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
4:03 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:19 Cantrell warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cantrell expands.
4:37 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?
5:08 Cantrell is pushing out with his zealots.Cantrell goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:02 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.
6:26 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.
6:40 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.
7:09 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:37 Cantrell's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Cantrell: the first units are already marching.
7:45 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Cantrell takes another base — the economy widens.
8:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:38 Shepard kills off Cantrell's armies and continues pushing!Cantrell's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:06 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.
9:28 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.
9:36 At the moment, Cantrell seems to have more units than Shepard.Cantrell's army is visibly the bigger one — Shepard should not take this fight.
10:17 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
10:37 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:53 Cantrell's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Cantrell tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:34 With beautiful placement, Shepard successfully fends off Cantrell's attacks.Shepard holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
12:10 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:17 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:55 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:14 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Cantrell takes another base — the economy widens.
13:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
14:07 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.
14:32 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.
14:47 It seems that Cantrell only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Cantrell clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
15:16 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
15:28 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cantrell's defense line.Good instincts from Cantrell; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:51 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:37 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.
16:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:37 About half of Shepard's army has been decimated in that battle.Cantrell pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:44 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.
18:08 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.
18:44 Cantrell's forces appear to be larger compared to Shepard's!Count the units: Cantrell has the edge over Shepard right now.
18:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:22 Shepard failed to bring in overlords as Cantrell's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Cantrell breaks Shepard's position.
19:54 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.
20:13 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:28 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
21:01 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Cantrell plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:24 Cantrell decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Cantrell pushes.
21:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:12 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.
22:21 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.
22:39 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:18 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.
23:34 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.
23:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:16 Cantrell can't push any further as Shepard burrowed some lurkers and Cantrell has no observers!Shepard absorbs the mid-game push — Cantrell gained nothing for the cost.
24:44 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.
25:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:22 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
25:50 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cantrell adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:27 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.
26:34 Looks like Cantrell is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Cantrell hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
27:35 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.
27:59 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.
28:15 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.
28:35 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.
28:51 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.
29:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:41 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.
30:04 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.
30:29 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:49 Shepard decides to expand.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
31:26 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.
31:41 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.
32:05 In terms of army size, Shepard and Cantrell are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
32:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
32:48 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:15 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.
33:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:00 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.
34:30 Looks like Cantrell is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Cantrell starts the push.
34:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
35:07 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.
35:39 It seems that Cantrell only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Cantrell clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
36:01 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.
36:19 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:36 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.
37:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:17 Shepard micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Cantrell's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Cantrell's defense bends, then snaps. Shepard takes the middle of the game.
37:42 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.
38:19 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:32 Shepard shot down Cantrell's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Cantrell watches Shepard level the expansion.
39:02 Cantrell tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Shepard.Good instincts from Shepard; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
39:25 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
39:40 Shepard starts pushing across the map.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The late game —
40:09 Every gateway is pumping and Cantrell starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Cantrell moves out to end it.
40:22 In terms of army size, Shepard and Cantrell are around equal.Unit for unit, Shepard and Cantrell are level.
40:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
41:07 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.
41:36 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:19 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
42:49 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Cantrell moves on the hatcheries.Everything Cantrell has built comes forward at once.
43:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:34 With beautiful placement, Cantrell successfully fends off Shepard's attacks.Cantrell holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
44:02 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.
44:12 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.
44:33 Shepard moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
45:12 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Cantrell.Max supply, full upgrades: Cantrell moves out to end it.
45:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
45:49 All of a sudden, Cantrell has no armies left while Shepard is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Shepard. The push continues.
46:05 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.
46:45 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
46:58 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Shepard goes in.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
47:18 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Cantrell.This is the big one — Cantrell commits the late-game army.
47:39 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
48:14 Shepard's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Cantrell has no observers left. The push stalls.Cantrell throws the endgame army in and Shepard simply refuses to lose.
48:39 It seems that Cantrell only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Cantrell clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
48:47 Shepard only destroyed about half of Cantrell's army.Shepard cuts Cantrell's army in half.
49:17 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Shepard goes in.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
49:43 Cantrell rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Cantrell has built comes forward at once.
50:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
50:33 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.
50:46 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
51:07 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
51:47 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Shepard commits to the break.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
52:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
52:20 Shepard kills off Cantrell's armies and continues pushing!Shepard wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
52:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:11 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.
53:26 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Shepard commits to the break.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
🎙 Slight advantage Shepard as the game develops.
54:00 Shepard is leading the game with more expansions than Cantrell.Shepard is out-expanding Cantrell — the money game is tilting.
54:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
54:41 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Shepard breaks Cantrell wide open.The final army does its work — Shepard breaks Cantrell late.
55:04 Cantrell lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
55:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
56:01 Shepard moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
56:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
56:33 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Shepard breaks Cantrell wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Shepard's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Shepard has built a commanding army lead — Cantrell needs something special here.
57:02 After that battle, Shepard destroyed about half of Cantrell's army.Half of Cantrell's force is gone — Shepard took it apart.
57:17 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.
57:55 Reaver! Reaver! Cantrell's reaver is killing off most of Shepard's workers!Beautiful harassment from Cantrell. Shepard's economy takes a real hit.
58:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Cantrell GGs!Cantrell types it out: GG.
GG. Shepard closes it out over Cantrell.
■ Cantrell
■ Shepard
army value
■ Cantrell
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:07 Cantrell spawns in Green at s1 while Shepard spawns in Yellow at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Cantrell at s1, Shepard at s2.
0:37 Shepard gets Overpool against Cantrell's Forge Fast Expand.Cantrell commits to Forge Fast Expand; Shepard answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:10 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cantrell adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:34 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
2:08 Cantrell starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Cantrell crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:40 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.
3:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:22 Shepard failed to kill off Cantrell's defending zealots.Cantrell holds the early rush without blinking.
4:05 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.
4:21 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.
4:49 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard takes another base — the economy widens.
5:23 Cantrell decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Cantrell has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:50 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:16 Cantrell appears to have more army than Shepard!Cantrell's army is visibly the bigger one — Shepard should not take this fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:52 Cantrell warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cantrell expands.
7:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:58 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.
8:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
8:43 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:08 Cantrell is pushing out with his zealots.Cantrell goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:43 Eager to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Shepard crosses the map with everything.
10:22 Cantrell warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cantrell expands.
10:34 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:38 Shepard failed to kill off Cantrell's defending zealots.Cantrell holds the early rush without blinking.
12:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:40 Shepard has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cantrell's force stays on that battlefield.
13:13 Cantrell's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Cantrell goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:35 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:41 Shepard failed to break Cantrell's defending line of zealots.Cantrell holds the early rush without blinking.
15:06 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Shepard is a step behind and knows it.
15:39 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cantrell's force stays on that battlefield.
15:56 Cantrell is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Cantrell: the first units are already marching.
16:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
16:51 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.
17:38 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Cantrell pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
18:26 With corsairs sniping overlords, Cantrell is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Cantrell starts the push.
— The late game —
19:05 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Cantrell plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:20 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
🎙 Cantrell holds the stronger army for now.
19:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:22 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.
20:55 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Cantrell pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:15 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.
21:45 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.
22:17 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.
22:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:17 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.
23:44 Shepard lost about half of his army in that battle.Cantrell pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Shepard is hanging on by a thread against Cantrell's army.
24:11 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.
24:51 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Cantrell's economy is suffering!Cantrell looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
25:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Shepard GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Shepard taps.
GG. Cantrell closes it out over Shepard.
■ Cantrell
■ Shepard
army value
■ Cantrell
■ Shepard
economy
Play-by-play (33 lines)
0:10 Shepard spawns in Red at s4 while Cantrell spawns in Green at s3.Shepard in Red at s4. Cantrell in Green at s3. The map is set.
0:40 Shepard gets 12 Hatch against Cantrell's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Shepard, Forge Fast Expand from Cantrell.
— The early game —
1:25 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
1:56 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cantrell adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Shepard starts moving out.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:31 Cantrell's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Cantrell: the first units are already marching.
3:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:34 Cantrell lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!Cantrell wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
5:10 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.
5:55 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:30 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
— The mid game —
7:06 Eager to end the game, Cantrell moves out with his armies.Cantrell tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:43 Cantrell desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Cantrell expands.
8:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:05 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Cantrell's zealots!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Cantrell's front door.
9:38 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:24 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:53 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:50 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?
— The late game —
12:27 In terms of army size, Cantrell is behind Shepard!Cantrell is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
12:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
13:45 Shepard with some nice speedling surrounds killed Cantrell's zealots!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Cantrell's front door.
14:05 Cantrell lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Shepard holds the stronger army for now.
15:00 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.
15:29 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:11 Cantrell having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Cantrell taps.
Shepard takes it — the early game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (247 lines)
0:07 The Red Cantrell spawns at s2 while Orange Shepard spawns at s1.Cantrell takes s2 in Red; across the map, Shepard settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:26 Shepard gets 12 Hatch against Cantrell's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Cantrell, 12 Hatch from Shepard.
— The early game —
0:49 Cantrell warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cantrell expands.
1:24 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:47 Cantrell is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Cantrell goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:58 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
2:23 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Cantrell takes another base — the economy widens.
2:50 Shepard desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
3:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:27 All of a sudden, Shepard has no armies left while Cantrell is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Shepard's way of life — Cantrell marches on.
3:49 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.
4:15 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.
4:43 Cantrell moves out with his armies.Cantrell tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:52 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Cantrell holds the stronger army for now.
5:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:39 Cantrell kills off all of Shepard's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Shepard's early gamble buys nothing — Cantrell's defense was already in place.
6:13 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.
6:26 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.
6:50 Attempting to end the game, Cantrell moves out with his armies.Cantrell has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:41 Cantrell kills off Shepard's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Shepard wasn't ready. Cantrell's early aggression takes the lead.
7:58 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.
8:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Shepard is a step behind and knows it.
8:40 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:55 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Cantrell takes another base — the economy widens.
9:23 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:01 Cantrell kills off all of Shepard's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Cantrell holds the early rush without blinking.
10:41 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:02 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:27 Attempting to end the game, Cantrell moves out with his armies.Cantrell has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Cantrell edges ahead on army strength.
12:11 Cantrell failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Shepard holds the early rush without blinking.
12:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
12:39 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.
13:20 Cantrell is pushing out with his zealots.Cantrell goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:31 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.
14:00 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cantrell adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:24 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:57 The battle outcome favors Cantrell as Shepard's armies melt into Cantrell's armies' weapon fire!Cantrell wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Shepard is a step behind and knows it.
15:24 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.
15:49 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:18 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Cantrell's economy is suffering!Shepard gets into Cantrell's mineral line — workers are dying.
— The mid game —
16:39 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.
17:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:23 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.
17:39 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.
18:00 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:19 Looks like Cantrell is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Cantrell starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:49 In terms of army size, Shepard is behind Cantrell!Shepard is badly outgunned — Cantrell's force is a size larger.
18:57 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Cantrell takes another base — the economy widens.
19:27 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:20 Cantrell kills off Shepard's armies and continues pushing!Cantrell wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
20:41 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.
20:58 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.
21:29 With corsairs sniping overlords, Cantrell is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Cantrell starts the push.
21:44 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:23 Cantrell was out-microed by Shepard and loses all his attacking forces.Shepard holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
22:49 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.
23:12 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.
23:42 Attempting to end the game, Cantrell moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Cantrell pushes.
23:53 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.
24:23 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Cantrell plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:56 Shepard's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Cantrell's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Shepard breaks Cantrell's position.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:24 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.
25:51 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.
26:00 Nice try from Shepard to harass Cantrell, but Cantrell's reaction is just too agile.Shepard goes for the raid — Cantrell is ready, and nothing comes of it.
26:22 Cantrell moves out with his armies.Cantrell tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:50 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.
27:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:40 Cantrell can't push any further as Shepard burrowed some lurkers and Cantrell has no observers!Shepard absorbs the mid-game push — Cantrell gained nothing for the cost.
28:03 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:23 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:51 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.
29:11 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.
29:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:01 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Shepard didn't even have a chance against Cantrell.Cantrell absorbs the mid-game push — Shepard gained nothing for the cost.
30:14 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:57 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.
31:30 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.
31:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:14 Shepard's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Cantrell breaks Shepard's position.
32:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
32:47 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:21 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.
33:42 Cantrell has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Shepard.Cantrell is out-expanding Shepard — the money game is tilting.
33:59 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.
34:30 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
34:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:01 Cantrell can't push any further as Shepard burrowed some lurkers and Cantrell has no observers!Shepard absorbs the mid-game push — Cantrell gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:30 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:05 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cantrell's defense line.Good instincts from Cantrell; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
36:26 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.
37:05 Shepard brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Shepard's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:42 Cantrell's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Cantrell breaks Shepard's position.
38:04 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
38:19 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.
38:44 At the moment, Cantrell seems to have more units than Shepard.Cantrell's army is visibly the bigger one — Shepard should not take this fight.
39:16 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cantrell's defense line.Shepard goes for the raid — Cantrell is ready, and nothing comes of it.
— The late game —
39:26 Cantrell rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Cantrell moves out to end it.
39:52 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.
40:07 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.
40:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
40:58 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:15 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Cantrell's economy is suffering!Cantrell looks away for one second and Shepard makes him pay for it.
41:37 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Cantrell.This is the big one — Cantrell commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
42:15 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Shepard goes in.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
42:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:56 Shepard ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Cantrell is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Cantrell's late-game push decides it.
43:17 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.
43:42 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.
43:59 Cantrell is leading the game with more expansions than Shepard.Cantrell runs 1 more bases than Shepard. That compounds.
44:31 Cantrell rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Cantrell commits the late-game army.
44:42 Shepard moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
45:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
45:33 Shepard was out-microed by Cantrell and loses all his attacking forces.Cantrell takes the fight on his terms and sends Shepard home with nothing.
45:58 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.
46:10 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:27 What superior Mutalisk micro from Shepard! Cantrell's economy is suffering!Shepard gets into Cantrell's mineral line — workers are dying.
47:00 Every gateway is pumping and Cantrell starts walking across the map.Everything Cantrell has built comes forward at once.
47:20 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Shepard pushes.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
47:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
47:58 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.
48:18 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
48:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:11 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Cantrell moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Cantrell moves out to end it.
49:33 Shepard moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Shepard moves out to end it.
49:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
50:13 Shepard kills off Cantrell's armies and continues pushing!Shepard wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
50:35 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.
51:10 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.
51:34 Cantrell rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Cantrell has built comes forward at once.
51:48 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Shepard pushes.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
52:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:29 All of a sudden, Shepard has no armies left while Cantrell is continuing to push across the map!Shepard's army evaporates. Cantrell doesn't even slow down.
53:03 It seems that Cantrell only managed to destroy less than half of Shepard's army.Cantrell clips Shepard's army — real damage, but Shepard fights on.
53:25 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
53:39 Every gateway is pumping and Cantrell starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Cantrell moves out to end it.
54:12 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
54:25 Cantrell is leading the game with more expansions than Shepard.Economically it's Cantrell's game right now; Shepard is falling behind on bases.
54:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
55:11 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
55:24 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.
55:57 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:06 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.
56:32 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 knocks, Cantrell answers. No damage done.
56:56 Cantrell rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Cantrell moves out to end it.
57:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
57:43 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.
58:04 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.
58:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
58:54 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Cantrell moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Cantrell moves out to end it.
59:23 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Shepard commits to the break.Everything Shepard has built comes forward at once.
59:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
60:04 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Shepard breaks Cantrell wide open.There's no rebuilding from that. Shepard's late-game push decides it.
60:20 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
60:50 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
61:05 Nice try from Shepard to harass Cantrell, but Cantrell's reaction is just too agile.Shepard goes for the raid — Cantrell is ready, and nothing comes of it.
61:38 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Cantrell.Max supply, full upgrades: Cantrell moves out to end it.
61:49 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
62:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
62:35 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.
63:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
63:18 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.
63:47 Cantrell has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Shepard.No surprises today — Cantrell's harassment is scouted early.
63:54 Cantrell scouted the attempt but Shepard is still going with it!Shepard wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
64:21 Zerglings ran past Cantrell's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Shepard!Shepard gets into Cantrell's mineral line — workers are dying.
64:42 Every gateway is pumping and Cantrell starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Cantrell commits the late-game army.
65:15 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Shepard commits to the break.This is the big one — Shepard commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
65:33 In terms of army size, Cantrell and Shepard are around equal.Unit for unit, Cantrell and Shepard are level.
65:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
66:10 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.
66:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:04 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.
67:34 Cantrell decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Cantrell crosses the map with everything.
67:41 Attempting to end the game, Shepard moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
68:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
68:23 Shepard's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Cantrell has no observers left. The push stalls.Cantrell throws the endgame army in and Shepard simply refuses to lose.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
69:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:13 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.Shepard keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:31 Every gateway is pumping and Cantrell starts walking across the map.Everything Cantrell has built comes forward at once.
70:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
70:33 Cantrell's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Shepard's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Cantrell's late-game push decides it.
70:55 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.
71:02 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.
71:22 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Cantrell.This is the big one — Cantrell commits the late-game army.
71:51 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
72:11 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.
72:45 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.
73:08 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.
73:24 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.
73:46 Shepard might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Cantrell did.Shepard is starving on bases while Cantrell spreads across the map.
74:05 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 knocks, Cantrell answers. No damage done.
74:33 Every gateway is pumping and Cantrell starts walking across the map.Everything Cantrell has built comes forward at once.
74:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
75:21 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Cantrell as the game develops.
75:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
75:51 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.
76:26 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cantrell's defense line.Good instincts from Cantrell; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
76:42 Attempting to end the game, Cantrell moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Cantrell pushes.
77:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
77:18 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.
77:53 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:09 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.
78:43 Shepard tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cantrell's defense line.Good instincts from Cantrell; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Slight advantage Cantrell as the game develops.
78:59 Every gateway is pumping and Cantrell starts walking across the map.Everything Cantrell has built comes forward at once.
79:22 Shepard's army is small compared to Cantrell!Shepard needs production, fast; Cantrell's army has outgrown his.
79:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
80:11 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.
80:34 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.
80:50 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.
81:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Shepard GGs!Shepard types it out: GG.
Cantrell takes it — the late game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:09 Shepard spawns in Purple at s2 while Cantrell spawns in Green at s1.Shepard takes s2 in Purple; across the map, Cantrell settles in at s1 in Green.
0:44 Shepard opens Overpool against Cantrell's Forge Fast Expand.Shepard commits to Overpool; Cantrell answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:17 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
1:43 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cantrell adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:12 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?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:39 Cantrell is pushing out with his zealots.Cantrell goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:38 Shepard with his speedlings successfully defend against Cantrell's early zealot pressure.Cantrell's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
4:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
4:40 After that battle, Cantrell still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
5:00 Shepard decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Shepard pushes.
5:33 Cantrell is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Cantrell tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:11 Shepard places down a hatchery.Shepard plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:33 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Cantrell takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:32 Shepard with his speedlings successfully defend against Cantrell's early zealot pressure.Cantrell's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
8:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:48 After that battle, Shepard destroyed about half of Cantrell's army.Half of Cantrell's force is gone — Shepard took it apart.
9:05 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.
9:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:05 With really nice micro, Shepard's speedlings kills off Cantrell's dragoons.Cantrell wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
10:36 Cantrell lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:10 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.
🎙 It's all going Shepard's way right now.
11:41 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.
12:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:47 Cantrell lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Cantrell's front door.
13:15 About half of Cantrell's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
13:31 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
14:12 Shepard's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Shepard tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:39 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
15:08 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Cantrell takes another base — the economy widens.
15:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Shepard has built a commanding army lead — Cantrell needs something special here.
16:19 Cantrell lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!The early pressure works — Shepard breaks Cantrell's front door.
16:32 Cantrell seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Shepard limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
17:09 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:33 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:14 In terms of army size, Cantrell is behind Shepard!Cantrell is badly outgunned — Shepard's force is a size larger.
18:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:19 Shepard kills off Cantrell's armies and continues pushing!Cantrell's army evaporates. Shepard doesn't even slow down.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Shepard is far ahead.
19:42 Cantrell lost more than half of his army in that battle.Shepard limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
20:09 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.
20:37 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
21:17 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 —
21:47 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.
22:20 The attack was a success, Cantrell lost more than half of his army in that battle.Shepard limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
22:36 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.
23:19 Cantrell having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Cantrell taps.
That's the game: Shepard defeats Cantrell, settled in the mid game.
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Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:14 The game starts with Yellow Cantrell spawning at s1 and Blue Shepard spawning at s4.Cantrell in Yellow at s1. Shepard in Blue at s4. The map is set.
0:32 Cantrell opens Forge Fast Expand against Shepard's 12 Hatch.Cantrell commits to Forge Fast Expand; Shepard answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:16 Cantrell warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Cantrell expands.
1:53 Shepard places down a hatchery.Quietly, Shepard adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:15 Cantrell is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Cantrell goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:50 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Shepard: the first units are already marching.
3:20 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.
4:06 Cantrell failed to break Shepard's zergling line of defense.Cantrell's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
4:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cantrell — the losses are light.
4:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Cantrell seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Shepard — the losses are light.
5:25 Cantrell is pushing out with his zealots.Cantrell tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:58 Shepard pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Shepard goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:32 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
7:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Cantrell is a step behind and knows it.
7:35 Cantrell failed to kill off Shepard's defending zerglings.Cantrell's early gamble buys nothing — Shepard's defense was already in place.
8:17 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.
8:40 After that battle, Shepard destroyed about half of Cantrell's army.Half of Cantrell's force is gone — Shepard took it apart.
— The mid game —
9:27 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Shepard tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:03 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cantrell adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:06 The battle outcome favors Shepard as Cantrell's armies melt into Shepard's armies' weapon fire!Shepard wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Shepard's force dwarfs what Cantrell has left on the field.
11:40 About half of Cantrell's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Shepard's force stays on that battlefield.
12:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:45 Shepard decides to start pushing across the map.Shepard has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:08 Cantrell's number of expansions are equal to Shepard's.Base for base, they're level — Cantrell and Shepard match each other.
13:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:19 With really nice micro, Shepard's speedlings kills off Cantrell's dragoons.Cantrell wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
14:41 Cantrell lost about half of his army in that battle.Shepard pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
15:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Shepard seems to be fine.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:57 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.
🎙 Cantrell is hanging on by a thread against Shepard's army.
16:16 Cantrell warps in a nexus.Quietly, Cantrell adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:54 Shepard places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Shepard expands.
17:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:07 Cantrell lost some of his dragoons to Shepard's speedlings!Cantrell wasn't ready. Shepard's early aggression takes the lead.
18:32 Cantrell lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Shepard — more than half the force is gone.
19:02 After that battle, Shepard still has most of his army with him.Cantrell keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:31 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.
20:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Cantrell GGs!That's it. Cantrell looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Cantrell taps out. Shepard's early game was simply better.
Head to head
44 games
Cantrell
25 – 19
Shepard