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· Wed, Aug 19 2026 · 11:11 server time
Games
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■ Surplus
■ Tamiyo
army value
■ Surplus
■ Tamiyo
economy
Play-by-play (157 lines)
0:17 The game starts with Green Surplus spawning at s1 and Yellow Cohere spawning at s3.Surplus takes s1 in Green; across the map, Cohere settles in at s3 in Yellow.
0:32 Cohere opens 1 Rax Gas against Surplus's 12 Hatch.Surplus shows 12 Hatch — Cohere has gone 1 Rax Gas. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:48 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:21 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere takes another base — the economy widens.
1:52 Surplus is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:12 Cohere feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Cohere goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:21 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.
2:45 Surplus failed to break through Cohere's marine defense line.Cohere holds the early rush without blinking.
3:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
3:50 Cohere destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Surplus's army has been decimated.Cohere takes a bite out of Surplus's force and backs off.
4:04 Surplus decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Surplus crosses the map with everything.
4:37 Unwilling to make the game too long, Cohere starts moving out.No more waiting. Cohere pushes.
5:01 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:22 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:59 Nice control from Surplus! He killed Cohere's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Surplus breaks Cohere's front door.
6:29 Surplus only destroyed about half of Cohere's army.Half of Cohere's force is gone — Surplus took it apart.
7:02 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
7:16 Surplus's zerglings are pushing out!Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:42 Cohere starts pushing out with his marines.Cohere tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:33 With some nice micro, Surplus successfully defend against Cohere's marines.Cohere's early gamble buys nothing — Surplus's defense was already in place.
8:59 It seems that Cohere only managed to destroy less than half of Surplus's army.Cohere clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:15 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
9:45 Cohere decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Cohere tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:01 Surplus's number of expansions are equal to Cohere's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Surplus and Cohere yet.
10:31 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere takes another base — the economy widens.
10:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:11 Cohere kills off Surplus's armies and continues pushing!Surplus's army evaporates. Cohere doesn't even slow down.
11:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
11:53 It seems that Surplus only managed to destroy less than half of Cohere's army.Surplus takes a bite out of Cohere's force and backs off.
12:18 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:39 Surplus's zerglings are pushing out!Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:09 Cohere starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Cohere: the first units are already marching.
13:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
13:55 Cohere seemed like winning the battle but when Surplus's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Surplus won the battle!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Surplus holds Cohere.
14:27 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
14:44 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
15:14 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Cohere's economy is suffering!Surplus gets into Cohere's mineral line — workers are dying.
15:30 Surplus starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
15:46 Cohere is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Surplus's army.Cohere needs production, fast; Surplus's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Tamiyo is a step behind and knows it.
16:15 Cohere places down a command center.More workers, more money: Cohere expands.
16:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:11 Surplus seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Cohere is totally losing this battle!Cohere's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
17:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cohere destroyed only less than half of Surplus's army.Cohere takes a bite out of Surplus's force and backs off.
18:25 Dropship! Dropship! Cohere drops some vultures into Surplus's mineral line!Cohere gets into Surplus's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:34 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
19:00 Surplus is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Tamiyo is a step behind and knows it.
20:02 Cohere's marines forced Surplus's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Cohere absorbs the mid-game push — Surplus gained nothing for the cost.
20:22 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:45 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cohere destroyed only less than half of Surplus's army.Cohere takes a bite out of Surplus's force and backs off.
20:58 Cohere harasses Surplus's economy and gets ahead of the game.Surplus looks away for one second and Cohere makes him pay for it.
21:29 Surplus's forces appear to be larger compared to Cohere's!Count the units: Surplus has the edge over Cohere right now.
21:52 Cohere tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Surplus.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Surplus shuts the door on Cohere.
22:18 Cohere places down a command center.Quietly, Cohere adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:31 Surplus decides to move out with his armies.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
23:05 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:52 Surplus is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Cohere's marines melt in this attack!Cohere's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
24:21 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
24:28 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
24:58 Cohere dropped some marines into Surplus's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Cohere. Surplus's economy takes a real hit.
25:27 Surplus starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
26:01 Surplus lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Cohere's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Cohere absorbs the mid-game push — Surplus gained nothing for the cost.
26:39 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:57 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
27:14 Cloaked wraiths from Cohere are harassing Surplus!The raid lands — Cohere chips away at Surplus's foundation.
27:44 In terms of army size, Surplus is behind Cohere!Surplus is badly outgunned — Cohere's force is a size larger.
28:15 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:40 Cohere desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Cohere takes another base — the economy widens.
29:04 Surplus brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:13 Cohere moves out with his armies.Cohere tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:01 Surplus was out-microed by Cohere and loses all his attacking forces.Cohere takes the fight on his terms and sends Surplus home with nothing.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:34 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
30:56 Cohere destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Surplus's army has been decimated.Cohere takes a bite out of Surplus's force and backs off.
31:13 Cohere's cloaked wraith did not do much to Surplus's economy.Cohere knocks, Surplus answers. No damage done.
31:42 Surplus decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
31:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:33 Surplus's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Cohere has enough M&M to prevent Surplus from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Cohere holds Surplus.
33:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
33:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:46 Cohere's cloaked wraith did not do much to Surplus's economy.Cohere knocks, Surplus answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:00 Surplus decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Surplus crosses the map with everything.
34:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
34:51 Surplus is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Cohere's marines melt in this attack!Cohere's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
35:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
35:32 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:56 Cohere's cloaked wraith did not do much to Surplus's economy.Cohere knocks, Surplus answers. No damage done.
36:29 Surplus successfully blocked Cohere from harassing his economy.Cohere goes for the raid — Surplus is ready, and nothing comes of it.
36:58 Surplus is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:44 Surplus seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Cohere is totally losing this battle!Cohere's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
38:03 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
38:24 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
38:56 Cohere's army is small compared to Surplus!Cohere is badly outgunned — Surplus's force is a size larger.
39:14 Surplus brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:27 Cohere is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Cohere's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
40:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
40:32 Surplus threw the swarm at a full tank line and Cohere barely moved.Cohere holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
40:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:05 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cohere's force stays on that battlefield.
41:27 Dropship! Dropship! Cohere drops some vultures into Surplus's mineral line!Surplus looks away for one second and Cohere makes him pay for it.
42:04 Cohere tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Surplus.Cohere knocks, Surplus answers. No damage done.
42:27 Surplus starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Surplus pushes.
42:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
43:02 Surplus's defilers made that army unkillable and Cohere's position is gone.The final army does its work — Surplus breaks Cohere late.
43:25 Cohere lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
43:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:15 Cohere decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Cohere crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
45:09 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Cohere's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Surplus holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:33 Cohere destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Surplus's army has been decimated.Cohere takes a bite out of Surplus's force and backs off.
46:02 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
46:22 Surplus decides to move out with his armies.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
46:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:01 Cohere scans, the lurkers die, and Surplus's push is over.Surplus throws the endgame army in and Cohere simply refuses to lose.
47:21 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
47:54 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cohere destroyed only less than half of Surplus's army.Cohere takes a bite out of Surplus's force and backs off.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
48:09 Cohere's cloaked wraith did not do much to Surplus's economy.Good instincts from Surplus; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
48:43 It seems like Surplus has more units than Cohere!Count the units: Surplus has the edge over Cohere right now.
48:56 Plague first, then the charge — Surplus goes for the throat.Everything Surplus has built comes forward at once.
49:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:55 Cohere's siege line holds and Surplus's ultralisks die on the way in.Surplus throws the endgame army in and Cohere simply refuses to lose.
50:12 Cohere lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Surplus's force stays on that battlefield.
50:44 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cohere destroyed only less than half of Surplus's army.Cohere takes a bite out of Surplus's force and backs off.
50:55 Cohere tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Surplus.Good instincts from Surplus; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
51:24 Attempting to end the game, Surplus moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Surplus pushes.
🎙 The momentum flips — Surplus suddenly holds the stronger position!
51:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:12 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Cohere's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Surplus's late-game push decides it.
52:33 Surplus destroyed about half of Cohere's army after that battle.Surplus cuts Cohere's army in half.
53:05 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
53:13 Dropship! Dropship! Cohere drops some vultures into Surplus's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Cohere. Surplus's economy takes a real hit.
53:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Surplus starts moving out.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
54:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Cohere taps out!Cohere types it out: GG.
Tamiyo taps out. Surplus's late game was simply better.
■ Surplus
■ Tamiyo
army value
■ Surplus
■ Tamiyo
economy
Play-by-play (183 lines)
0:07 Cohere spawns at s4 in Red while Surplus spawns at s2 in Teal.Cohere in Red at s4. Surplus in Teal at s2. The map is set.
0:27 Surplus opens 12 Hatch against Cohere's 1 Rax FE.Cohere shows 1 Rax FE — Surplus has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:52 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:21 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
1:46 Cohere feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Cohere goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:01 Surplus with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:55 Surplus failed to kill off Cohere's defending marines.Cohere holds the early rush without blinking.
3:04 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
3:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
3:57 Cohere decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Cohere goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:16 Surplus's zerglings are pushing out!Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:47 Cohere places down a command center.More workers, more money: Cohere expands.
5:00 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:00 With beautiful placement, Surplus successfully fends off Cohere's attacks.Surplus takes the fight on his terms and sends Cohere home with nothing.
6:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cohere destroyed only less than half of Surplus's army.Cohere takes a bite out of Surplus's force and backs off.
6:40 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
7:08 Cohere feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Cohere: the first units are already marching.
7:20 Surplus is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:47 Cohere is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Surplus's army.Cohere needs production, fast; Surplus's army has outgrown his.
8:15 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:38 With beautiful placement, Cohere successfully fends off Surplus's attacks.Cohere takes the fight on his terms and sends Surplus home with nothing.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:49 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
9:13 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:37 Cohere starts expanding.More workers, more money: Cohere expands.
10:08 Surplus decides to expand.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:20 Cohere moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Cohere pushes.
10:48 Surplus's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
11:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:42 Cohere gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Cohere breaks Surplus's front door.
12:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:16 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:46 Cohere appears to have more army than Surplus!Cohere's army is visibly the bigger one — Surplus should not take this fight.
12:57 Surplus starts pushing across the map.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
13:49 Surplus was unable to break through Cohere's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Cohere holds Surplus.
14:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
14:46 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:58 Cohere's cloaked wraith did not do much to Surplus's economy.Cohere goes for the raid — Surplus is ready, and nothing comes of it.
15:27 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:46 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:11 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Cohere's economy is suffering!Surplus gets into Cohere's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:29 Unwilling to make the game too long, Surplus starts moving out.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:57 Currently, neither Cohere nor Surplus appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Cohere and Surplus match each other.
17:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:47 Surplus backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Cohere absorbs the mid-game push — Surplus gained nothing for the cost.
17:58 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
19:00 Cohere tried to harass Surplus but Surplus successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Surplus shuts the door on Cohere.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:11 Cohere places down a command center.More workers, more money: Cohere expands.
19:31 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:03 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Cohere's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Surplus. Cohere's economy takes a real hit.
20:15 Surplus harasses Cohere's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Surplus chips away at Cohere's foundation.
20:45 Cohere is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Cohere's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:13 Surplus is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:57 Surplus's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Cohere has enough M&M to prevent Surplus from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Cohere holds Surplus.
22:26 It seems that Surplus only managed to destroy less than half of Cohere's army.Surplus clips Cohere's army — real damage, but Cohere fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Cohere destroyed only less than half of Surplus's army.Cohere clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
22:56 Zerglings ran past Cohere's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Surplus!Cohere looks away for one second and Surplus makes him pay for it.
23:27 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere takes another base — the economy widens.
23:49 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:18 Surplus decides to start pushing across the map.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:38 Cohere is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Surplus's army.Cohere is badly outgunned — Surplus's force is a size larger.
24:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:23 All of a sudden, Cohere has no armies left while Surplus is continuing to push across the map!Surplus wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
25:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Surplus destroyed only less than half of Cohere's army.Surplus clips Cohere's army — real damage, but Cohere fights on.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:09 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
26:29 Cohere is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Cohere's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:42 Surplus decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Surplus crosses the map with everything.
27:06 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.
27:36 Surplus's zerglings didn't do much damage to Cohere's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Cohere breaks Surplus's position.
28:03 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Cohere pays for that trade with about half his army.
28:26 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
28:41 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere takes another base — the economy widens.
29:00 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:41 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cohere's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Cohere shuts the door on Surplus.
29:50 Cohere decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Cohere pushes.
30:21 Surplus brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:09 Surplus is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Cohere's marines melt in this attack!Cohere's defense bends, then snaps. Surplus takes the middle of the game.
31:30 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
31:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
32:06 Cohere's cloaked wraith did not do much to Surplus's economy.Cohere knocks, Surplus answers. No damage done.
32:43 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cohere's defense line.Surplus goes for the raid — Cohere is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:59 Surplus is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
33:18 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.
33:47 Surplus was out-microed by Cohere and loses all his attacking forces.Cohere takes the fight on his terms and sends Surplus home with nothing.
34:09 It seems that Surplus only managed to destroy less than half of Cohere's army.Surplus takes a bite out of Cohere's force and backs off.
34:28 Cohere destroyed about half of Surplus's army after that battle.Cohere cuts Surplus's army in half.
34:59 Zerglings ran past Cohere's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Surplus!The raid lands — Surplus chips away at Cohere's foundation.
35:12 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cohere's defense line.Surplus knocks, Cohere answers. No damage done.
35:33 Cohere is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Cohere hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:59 Surplus is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:51 Cohere's M&M ball is rolling over Surplus's units.Surplus's defense bends, then snaps. Cohere takes the middle of the game.
37:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
37:39 Surplus destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cohere's army has been decimated.Surplus clips Cohere's army — real damage, but Cohere fights on.
38:04 Cohere destroys Surplus's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Surplus watches Cohere level the expansion.
38:27 What a pity! Surplus managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Cohere's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Cohere shuts the door on Surplus.
38:34 Cohere places down a command center.More workers, more money: Cohere expands.
39:13 Cohere moves out with his armies.Cohere has seen enough — the army moves out.
39:22 Surplus decides to start pushing across the map.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
40:16 Cohere scans, the lurkers die, and Surplus's push is over.Surplus throws the endgame army in and Cohere simply refuses to lose.
40:26 Surplus destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cohere's army has been decimated.Surplus clips Cohere's army — real damage, but Cohere fights on.
40:52 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
41:28 Cohere moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Cohere has built comes forward at once.
41:53 Surplus moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Surplus has built comes forward at once.
42:00 Currently, Cohere and Surplus appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Cohere and Surplus are level.
42:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
42:48 Surplus threw the swarm at a full tank line and Cohere barely moved.Surplus throws the endgame army in and Cohere simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:23 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
43:45 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:52 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Cohere starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Cohere moves out to end it.
44:33 Surplus moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Surplus moves out to end it.
44:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:02 The tank line advances and Surplus's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Cohere is winning this.The final army does its work — Cohere breaks Surplus late.
45:25 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
45:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Surplus destroyed only less than half of Cohere's army.Surplus takes a bite out of Cohere's force and backs off.
46:15 Cohere's forces appear to be larger compared to Surplus's!Count the units: Cohere has the edge over Surplus right now.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:32 What a pity! Surplus managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Cohere's army.Good instincts from Cohere; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
47:02 Cohere moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Cohere has built comes forward at once.
47:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:58 All of a sudden, Surplus has no armies left while Cohere is continuing to push across the map!Surplus's army evaporates. Cohere doesn't even slow down.
48:10 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
48:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
48:54 Cohere moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Cohere moves out to end it.
49:16 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Surplus commits everything.This is the big one — Surplus commits the late-game army.
49:39 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:10 Surplus's defilers made that army unkillable and Cohere's position is gone.The final army does its work — Surplus breaks Cohere late.
50:37 Cohere lost about half of his army in that battle.Surplus pays for that trade with about half his army.
51:01 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
51:12 What a pity! Surplus managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Cohere's army.Good instincts from Cohere; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
51:39 Unwilling to make the game too long, Cohere starts moving out.Cohere has seen enough — the army moves out.
52:04 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Surplus commits everything.Everything Surplus has built comes forward at once.
52:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
52:43 With beautiful placement, Cohere successfully fends off Surplus's attacks.The attack shatters on Cohere's line. Great positioning.
53:09 Surplus destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cohere's army has been decimated.Surplus clips Cohere's army — real damage, but Cohere fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:04 In terms of army size, Surplus is behind Cohere!Surplus needs production, fast; Cohere's army has outgrown his.
54:15 Cohere moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Cohere has built comes forward at once.
54:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
55:08 Surplus plagues the vessels and Cohere no longer has the detection to push any further.Cohere throws the endgame army in and Surplus simply refuses to lose.
55:34 It seems that Cohere only managed to destroy less than half of Surplus's army.Cohere clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
55:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
56:13 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Cohere pushes into the swarm.Everything Cohere has built comes forward at once.
56:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
57:07 Cohere kills off Surplus's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Cohere. The push continues.
57:22 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Cohere pays for that trade with about half his army.
57:35 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
58:07 Zerglings ran past Cohere's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Surplus!The raid lands — Surplus chips away at Cohere's foundation.
58:29 Eager to end the game, Cohere moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Cohere pushes.
58:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
59:20 All of a sudden, Surplus has no armies left while Cohere is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Surplus's way of life — Cohere marches on.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Tamiyo is far ahead.
59:43 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cohere's force stays on that battlefield.
59:57 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:31 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Surplus's expansion has fallen to Cohere's armies.The base falls. Cohere rips Surplus's economy back a full step.
60:51 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Cohere pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Cohere moves out to end it.
61:20 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Surplus GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Surplus taps.
Surplus taps out. Tamiyo's late game was simply better.
■ Surplus
■ Tamiyo
army value
■ Surplus
■ Tamiyo
economy
Play-by-play (65 lines)
0:20 The game starts with Orange Surplus spawning at s2 and Green Cohere spawning at s1.We're underway — Surplus spawns at s2, Cohere answers from s1.
0:39 Surplus gets 12 Hatch against Cohere's 1 Rax Gas.Scouting done, plans revealed: Surplus's 12 Hatch against Cohere's 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:17 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Cohere places down a command center.More workers, more money: Cohere expands.
2:01 Surplus's zerglings are pushing out!Surplus goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:41 Cohere feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Cohere goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:41 Nice placement by Surplus, Cohere can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Surplus holds the early rush without blinking.
4:04 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
4:22 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Surplus destroyed only less than half of Cohere's army.Surplus clips Cohere's army — real damage, but Cohere fights on.
4:59 Cohere decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Cohere goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:47 Cohere kills off Surplus's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Cohere breaks Surplus's front door.
6:28 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Cohere pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:46 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
7:30 Surplus with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Surplus tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:46 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
8:11 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:24 Cohere successfully fends off Surplus's attacks.Surplus commits and it's the wrong call — Cohere cleans it up.
9:47 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
10:10 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
10:43 Cohere starts pushing out with his marines.Cohere goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Slight advantage Tamiyo as the game develops.
11:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:48 Cohere gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Cohere breaks Surplus's front door.
12:16 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Cohere pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:47 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:06 Cohere decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Cohere tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:47 Surplus must macro up quickly or Cohere will just roll him over!Surplus is badly outgunned — Cohere's force is a size larger.
14:03 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.
14:36 Surplus's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Cohere continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Cohere breaks Surplus's front door.
15:00 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Cohere pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The scales tip toward Tamiyo — a lead, but not a safe one.
15:28 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:08 Unwilling to make the game too long, Surplus starts moving out.Surplus has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:26 Cohere feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Cohere: the first units are already marching.
17:00 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere takes another base — the economy widens.
17:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:48 Cohere has enough marines to deal with Surplus's zergling pressure.Cohere holds the early rush without blinking.
18:33 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:49 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Cohere pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:34 Surplus desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Surplus takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Tamiyo — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The mid game —
19:55 Cohere is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Cohere's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:13 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 —
20:44 Even sunken colonies didn't help Surplus, Surplus has to pull some drones to fight against Cohere's marines!Surplus's defense bends, then snaps. Cohere takes the middle of the game.
21:23 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Cohere pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:52 It seems that Surplus only managed to destroy less than half of Cohere's army.Surplus takes a bite out of Cohere's force and backs off.
22:20 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Cohere's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Surplus chips away at Cohere's foundation.
22:39 Cohere is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Cohere hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:24 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Tamiyo as the game develops.
24:22 Even sunken colonies didn't help Surplus, Surplus has to pull some drones to fight against Cohere's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Cohere breaks Surplus's position.
24:33 After that battle, Cohere destroyed about half of Surplus's army.Cohere cuts Surplus's army in half.
25:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:47 Cohere is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Cohere's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Surplus GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Surplus taps.
GG. Tamiyo closes it out over Surplus.
■ Surplus
■ Tamiyo
army value
■ Surplus
■ Tamiyo
economy
Play-by-play (164 lines)
0:07 The Red Cohere spawns at s2 while Green Surplus spawns at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Cohere at s2, Surplus at s3.
0:36 Cohere opens 1 Rax Gas against Surplus's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Cohere's 1 Rax Gas against Surplus's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:59 Cohere places down a command center.Quietly, Cohere adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:09 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
1:33 Attempting to end the game, Cohere moves out with his armies.Cohere tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:03 Surplus's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
2:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:00 The battle outcome favors Surplus as Cohere's armies melt into Surplus's armies' weapon fire!Cohere's army evaporates. Surplus doesn't even slow down.
3:24 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
3:31 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
4:12 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:19 Cohere starts pushing across the map.Cohere has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:43 Surplus moves out with his armies.Surplus tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:10 Surplus's army is small compared to Cohere!Surplus needs production, fast; Cohere's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:44 Cohere places down a command center.Quietly, Cohere adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:26 With beautiful placement, Surplus successfully fends off Cohere's attacks.Surplus holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:41 Cohere destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Surplus's army has been decimated.Cohere takes a bite out of Surplus's force and backs off.
7:01 It seems that Surplus only managed to destroy less than half of Cohere's army.Surplus clips Cohere's army — real damage, but Cohere fights on.
7:21 Cohere starts pushing out with his marines.Cohere goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:46 Surplus's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
8:08 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:58 Cohere kills off Surplus's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Cohere breaks Surplus's front door.
9:17 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cohere's force stays on that battlefield.
9:47 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:14 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere takes another base — the economy widens.
10:41 Cohere starts pushing out with his marines.Cohere goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:06 Surplus is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
11:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:53 Surplus failed to kill off Cohere's defending marines.Surplus's early gamble buys nothing — Cohere's defense was already in place.
12:06 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:30 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:47 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:30 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
— The mid game —
13:37 Cohere now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Cohere's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:58 Surplus is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
14:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:56 Cohere's marines forced Surplus's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Cohere holds Surplus.
15:22 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Surplus destroyed only less than half of Cohere's army.Surplus clips Cohere's army — real damage, but Cohere fights on.
15:46 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Cohere pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:12 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Cohere's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Surplus. Cohere's economy takes a real hit.
16:19 Cohere is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Cohere hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:51 Surplus brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
17:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:34 Surplus successfully fends off Cohere's attacks.Surplus takes the fight on his terms and sends Cohere home with nothing.
18:03 It seems that Cohere only managed to destroy less than half of Surplus's army.Cohere clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
18:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:53 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
19:05 Surplus brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Surplus hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:34 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:09 Surplus was unable to break through Cohere's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Cohere holds Surplus.
20:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:58 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Cohere pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:20 Cohere now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Cohere hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:01 Surplus is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
22:17 Both Cohere and Surplus appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Cohere and Surplus match each other.
22:46 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.
23:01 Cohere's M&M ball is rolling over Surplus's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Cohere breaks Surplus's position.
23:26 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Cohere pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Surplus destroyed only less than half of Cohere's army.Surplus takes a bite out of Cohere's force and backs off.
24:19 Cohere shot down Surplus's hatchery.Surplus's expansion burns — Cohere tears it down.
24:34 Cloaked wraiths from Cohere are harassing Surplus!The raid lands — Cohere chips away at Surplus's foundation.
25:00 Zerglings ran past Cohere's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Surplus!Surplus gets into Cohere's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:26 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:51 Cohere is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Cohere starts the push.
26:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:40 Cohere seemed like winning the battle but when Surplus's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Surplus won the battle!Surplus absorbs the mid-game push — Cohere gained nothing for the cost.
26:54 It seems that Cohere only managed to destroy less than half of Surplus's army.Cohere takes a bite out of Surplus's force and backs off.
27:15 Surplus destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Cohere's army has been decimated.Surplus clips Cohere's army — real damage, but Cohere fights on.
27:34 What superior Mutalisk micro from Surplus! Cohere's economy is suffering!Cohere looks away for one second and Surplus makes him pay for it.
28:07 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere takes another base — the economy widens.
28:19 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:42 Cohere tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Surplus.Cohere goes for the raid — Surplus is ready, and nothing comes of it.
29:05 Zerglings ran past Cohere's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Surplus!The raid lands — Surplus chips away at Cohere's foundation.
29:45 Cohere is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Cohere's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:58 Surplus starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Surplus starts the push.
30:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:46 All of a sudden, Surplus has no armies left while Cohere is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Cohere. The push continues.
31:17 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Cohere pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:35 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
31:48 Cohere shot down Surplus's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Surplus watches Cohere level the expansion.
32:08 Surplus's army is small compared to Cohere!Surplus is badly outgunned — Cohere's force is a size larger.
32:39 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
33:11 Dropship! Dropship! Cohere drops some vultures into Surplus's mineral line!Cohere gets into Surplus's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:32 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
33:57 Cohere is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Cohere starts the push.
34:13 Surplus starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Surplus's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:59 The battle outcome favors Cohere as Surplus's armies melt into Cohere's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Surplus's way of life — Cohere marches on.
35:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Surplus seems to be fine.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:16 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cohere's defense line.Good instincts from Cohere; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
36:36 Surplus tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Cohere's defense line.Surplus knocks, Cohere answers. No damage done.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Cohere starts moving out.Here it comes: Cohere crosses the map with everything.
37:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:54 Even sunken colonies didn't help Surplus, Surplus has to pull some drones to fight against Cohere's marines!Surplus's defense bends, then snaps. Cohere takes the middle of the game.
38:17 Cohere destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Surplus's army has been decimated.Cohere clips Surplus's army — real damage, but Surplus fights on.
38:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Cohere seems to be fine.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:43 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Surplus's expansion has fallen to Cohere's armies.The base falls. Cohere rips Surplus's economy back a full step.
39:18 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
39:45 Cohere starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Cohere crosses the map with everything.
40:12 Surplus starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Surplus pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:44 Surplus kills off Cohere's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Cohere's way of life — Surplus marches on.
41:06 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
41:42 With excellent skills and micro, Surplus managed to fend off Cohere while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Cohere — the losses are light.
41:56 Surplus is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Cohere.Surplus is starving on bases while Cohere spreads across the map.
— The late game —
42:17 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Cohere starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Cohere commits the late-game army.
42:43 Plague first, then the charge — Surplus goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Surplus moves out to end it.
43:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:22 Cohere's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Surplus.There's no rebuilding from that. Cohere's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
43:50 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Cohere pays for that trade with about half his army.
44:24 It seems that Surplus only managed to destroy less than half of Cohere's army.Surplus takes a bite out of Cohere's force and backs off.
44:40 Cohere decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Cohere pushes.
45:14 Surplus moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Surplus has built comes forward at once.
45:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:48 Surplus could not break the tank line, and Cohere is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Cohere's late-game push decides it.
46:22 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Cohere pays for that trade with about half his army.
46:33 It seems that Surplus only managed to destroy less than half of Cohere's army.Surplus takes a bite out of Cohere's force and backs off.
46:52 Zerglings ran past Cohere's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Surplus!Beautiful harassment from Surplus. Cohere's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:23 Cohere decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Cohere pushes.
47:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
48:11 Irradiate on the defilers! Cohere watches Surplus's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Cohere's late-game push decides it.
48:34 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Cohere pays for that trade with about half his army.
48:55 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
49:28 Surplus's hatchery has been destroyed by Cohere.Surplus's expansion burns — Cohere tears it down.
49:37 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Cohere starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Cohere has built comes forward at once.
50:05 Cohere places down a command center.Cohere plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
50:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Surplus is hanging on by a thread against Tamiyo's army.
50:50 The tank line advances and Surplus's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Cohere is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Cohere's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Tamiyo has built a commanding army lead — Surplus needs something special here.
51:07 The attack was a success, Surplus lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Cohere — more than half the force is gone.
51:39 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
52:10 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Cohere pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Cohere commits the late-game army.
52:18 Plague first, then the charge — Surplus goes for the throat.Everything Surplus has built comes forward at once.
52:49 Surplus might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Cohere did.Surplus is starving on bases while Cohere spreads across the map.
53:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
53:44 Cohere scans, the lurkers die, and Surplus's push is over.Cohere holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
53:51 It seems that Surplus only managed to destroy less than half of Cohere's army.Surplus clips Cohere's army — real damage, but Cohere fights on.
54:21 Surplus lost more than half of his army in that battle.Cohere limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
🎙 Surplus is hanging on by a thread against Tamiyo's army.
54:49 Cohere moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Cohere has built comes forward at once.
55:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Surplus taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Surplus taps.
That's the game: Tamiyo defeats Surplus, settled in the late game.
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Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 The game starts with White Surplus spawning at s1 and Orange Cohere spawning at s2.Surplus in White at s1. Cohere in Orange at s2. The map is set.
0:50 Surplus gets 12 Pool against Cohere's 1 Rax Gas.Surplus shows 12 Pool — Cohere has gone 1 Rax Gas. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:11 Surplus places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Surplus expands.
1:40 Cohere places down a command center.Quietly, Cohere adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:16 Surplus's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:51 Eager to end the game, Cohere moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Cohere crosses the map with everything.
3:10 Surplus must macro up quickly or Cohere will just roll him over!Surplus is badly outgunned — Cohere's force is a size larger.
3:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:09 Nice placement by Surplus, Cohere can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Surplus holds the early rush without blinking.
4:41 After that battle, Surplus still has most of his army with him.Cohere keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:25 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
5:37 Cohere starts expanding.More workers, more money: Cohere expands.
6:18 Surplus is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
6:49 Cohere starts pushing out with his marines.Cohere tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:13 Surplus places down a hatchery.Surplus plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:16 Cohere successfully fends off Surplus's attacks.Surplus commits and it's the wrong call — Cohere cleans it up.
8:55 With excellent skills and micro, Cohere managed to fend off Surplus while losing less than half of his army.Surplus keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:18 Surplus lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cohere's force stays on that battlefield.
9:48 Surplus's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Surplus: the first units are already marching.
10:15 Cohere starts pushing out with his marines.Cohere goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:46 Cohere starts expanding.Cohere plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:45 Cohere kills off Surplus's zerglings with his marines!Surplus wasn't ready. Cohere's early aggression takes the lead.
12:32 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Cohere's force stays on that battlefield.
12:50 After that battle, Cohere still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Surplus — the losses are light.
13:17 Cohere feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Cohere tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:52 Surplus places down a hatchery.Quietly, Surplus adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:09 Cohere kills off Surplus's zerglings with his marines!Surplus wasn't ready. Cohere's early aggression takes the lead.
15:36 Surplus has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Cohere's force stays on that battlefield.
16:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Surplus destroyed only less than half of Cohere's army.Surplus clips Cohere's army — real damage, but Cohere fights on.
🎙 Tamiyo's force dwarfs what Surplus has left on the field.
16:33 Cohere starts pushing out with his marines.Cohere goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
17:39 Cohere gains early map control with his marines!Surplus wasn't ready. Cohere's early aggression takes the lead.
17:57 About half of Surplus's army has been decimated in that battle.Cohere pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:27 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Surplus destroyed only less than half of Cohere's army.Surplus takes a bite out of Cohere's force and backs off.
19:11 Cohere feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Cohere: the first units are already marching.
19:28 Surplus must macro up quickly or Cohere will just roll him over!Surplus needs production, fast; Cohere's army has outgrown his.
20:00 Cohere places down a command center.More workers, more money: Cohere expands.
20:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Surplus is hanging on by a thread against Tamiyo's army.
— The mid game —
21:05 Cohere's superior marine control beat up all of Surplus's zergling.Surplus's defense bends, then snaps. Cohere takes the middle of the game.
21:38 After that battle, Cohere destroyed more than half of Surplus's army.Cohere shreds the better part of Surplus's army in one engagement.
— The late game —
22:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Surplus destroyed only less than half of Cohere's army.Surplus takes a bite out of Cohere's force and backs off.
22:32 Attempting to end the game, Cohere moves out with his armies.Cohere has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:12 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Surplus taps out!Surplus types it out: GG.
Tamiyo takes it — the mid game decided this one.
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