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■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (151 lines)
0:07 The Orange V8 spawns at s1 while Red Aalto spawns at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: V8 at s1, Aalto at s3.
0:27 Aalto gets 12 Pool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.V8 commits to Forge Fast Expand; Aalto answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:47 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:23 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:42 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:00 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:57 V8 failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
3:28 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:47 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
4:03 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:30 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
5:02 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:10 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:59 Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
6:21 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
6:58 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:13 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:35 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:37 Aalto failed to kill off V8's defending zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
8:53 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:11 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:34 V8's army is small compared to Aalto!V8 is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
10:02 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
10:38 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:45 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:09 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:13 With really nice micro, Aalto's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
12:29 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:42 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
13:23 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
13:43 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
14:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:32 Aalto burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off V8's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds V8.
14:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
15:17 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:45 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Aalto.
16:09 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:35 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
16:53 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:32 V8 successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
18:10 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:56 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!V8 looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
19:16 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:28 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:55 A few beautiful storms from V8 turned the battle around! V8 won the battle!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
20:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:56 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:04 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!V8 looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
21:46 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:16 V8 made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Aalto's hydralisks! Aalto has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Aalto.
22:53 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
23:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:37 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:53 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
24:17 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:54 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
25:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:25 Aalto's zerglings surround V8's archons while Aalto's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Aalto!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
25:50 Aalto only destroyed about half of V8's army.Half of V8's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
26:21 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:50 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:06 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
27:40 V8's army is small compared to Aalto!V8 needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
28:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
28:21 Aalto micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid V8's storms, and seems to have won the battle!V8's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
28:51 Aalto destroyed about half of V8's army after that battle.Half of V8's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
29:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:38 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Aalto knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
30:05 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. V8's economy takes a real hit.
30:12 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:48 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:17 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
31:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
32:02 Aalto micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid V8's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
32:15 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
32:49 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
33:13 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
33:49 Aalto failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Aalto's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Aalto is backing off!V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:08 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:37 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
34:55 Aaaaaa, Aalto's mineral line is stormed by V8's high templars!The raid lands — V8 chips away at Aalto's foundation.
35:21 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
36:03 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
36:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:32 Aalto brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but V8 had the observers and archons to deal with. V8 successfully defended Aalto's push!V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
37:13 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:30 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:42 It seems like V8 has more units than Aalto!Count the units: V8 has the edge over Aalto right now.
38:26 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. V8's economy takes a real hit.
38:34 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:11 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
39:19 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.
39:46 V8 was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
40:05 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:29 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
41:11 Aaaaaa, Aalto's mineral line is stormed by V8's high templars!V8 gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The late game —
41:22 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes V8.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
41:55 Aalto moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
42:13 Aalto is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than V8.Aalto is starving on bases while V8 spreads across the map.
42:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:54 Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
43:36 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:55 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
44:08 Every gateway is pumping and V8 starts walking across the map.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
44:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
45:10 Aalto ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. V8 is inside the third.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Aalto late.
45:18 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:47 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:06 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — V8 moves on the hatcheries.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
46:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
47:03 V8's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Aalto's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Aalto late.
47:15 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
47:48 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
48:17 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!V8 looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
48:43 V8 rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
48:54 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind V8!Aalto needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
49:23 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:42 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — V8 walks through Aalto's army.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Aalto late.
🎙 It's all going V8's way right now.
50:17 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:37 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
50:51 V8 shot down Aalto's hatchery.V8 finds the weak point and Aalto's new base is gone.
51:26 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!Aalto gets into V8's mineral line — workers are dying.
51:52 Every gateway is pumping and V8 starts walking across the map.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
52:00 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aalto taps out. V8's late game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (75 lines)
0:17 The game starts with Orange Aalto spawning at s1 and Teal V8 spawning at s2.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s1, V8 answers from s2.
0:43 Aalto opens 12 Pool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.Aalto commits to 12 Pool; V8 answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:09 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:40 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
2:00 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:22 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:47 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:26 V8 kills off all of Aalto's offensive zerglings with his zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
3:49 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:14 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:47 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
5:14 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:51 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:08 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:01 Aalto failed to kill off V8's defending zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
7:30 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
7:52 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
8:30 V8 appears to have more army than Aalto!V8's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
8:51 Aalto starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
9:12 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:27 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Aalto's front door.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:48 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
11:04 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
11:34 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
11:59 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:31 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
12:54 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind V8!Aalto needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
13:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:01 V8 failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
14:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
14:43 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
15:19 Aalto starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
— The mid game —
15:56 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
16:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:46 Aalto failed to bring in overlords as V8's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
17:17 After that battle, V8 destroyed about half of Aalto's army.V8 cuts Aalto's army in half.
17:32 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:14 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at V8's foundation.
18:37 V8 tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Aalto.V8 knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:11 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:40 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
19:50 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:30 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.
20:50 V8's massive number of speedlots slice through Aalto's zerglings and hydralisks.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
21:22 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:42 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
22:21 Aaaaaa, Aalto's mineral line is stormed by V8's high templars!Aalto looks away for one second and V8 makes him pay for it.
22:41 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
23:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
23:45 V8's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
24:00 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:36 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:58 V8 shot down Aalto's hatchery.Aalto's expansion burns — V8 tears it down.
25:19 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:05 Aalto might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as V8 did.Aalto needs an expansion soon or V8's economy simply wins this.
26:14 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:00 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 V8 edges ahead on army strength.
27:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
27:39 V8's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
28:19 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
28:50 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
29:16 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aalto taps out. V8's mid game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (65 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue V8 spawning at s2 and Orange Aalto spawning at s1.V8 takes s2 in Blue; across the map, Aalto settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:37 V8 gets Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from V8, 12 Hatch from Aalto.
— The early game —
0:57 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:27 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:04 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:26 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:25 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for V8. The push continues.
4:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
4:28 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:49 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:30 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
5:47 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
6:24 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:26 V8 kills off all of Aalto's offensive zerglings with his zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
7:59 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:18 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
8:56 V8's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.Base for base, they're level — V8 and Aalto match each other.
9:13 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:51 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:19 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:50 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.V8 holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:21 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:43 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
12:16 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
12:42 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
13:04 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
13:32 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
14:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
14:31 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — V8 cleans it up.
14:59 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward V8 — a lead, but not a safe one.
15:26 V8 only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.V8 cuts Aalto's army in half.
16:12 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
16:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
17:02 Aalto's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
17:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:08 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:31 V8 shot down Aalto's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Aalto watches V8 level the expansion.
19:04 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. V8's economy takes a real hit.
19:31 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward V8 — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The late game —
19:47 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:24 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
20:52 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:48 Aalto failed to bring in overlords as V8's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
22:27 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
22:43 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
23:26 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Aalto knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
23:38 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Slight advantage V8 as the game develops.
24:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:51 V8's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
25:07 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:34 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
26:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aalto taps out. V8's mid game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:20 The game starts with Yellow Aalto spawning at s1 and Green V8 spawning at s4.Aalto in Yellow at s1. V8 in Green at s4. The map is set.
0:51 Aalto opens Overpool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Overpool from Aalto, Forge Fast Expand from V8.
— The early game —
1:08 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:50 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:19 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:41 V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:54 With really nice micro, Aalto's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.V8 wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
4:22 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:58 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
5:26 Aalto starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
5:58 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:57 Aalto with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!V8 wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:23 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:11 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
8:32 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Aalto!V8 needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
9:09 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
9:41 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
10:11 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:44 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:52 Aalto kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!V8's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:22 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
13:19 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:51 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
14:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:57 With really nice micro, Aalto's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
15:14 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
16:27 V8's expansion have been wiped off by Aalto!V8's expansion burns — Aalto tears it down.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
16:51 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:22 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:08 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
18:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
18:57 Aalto's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated V8's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
19:39 Aalto only destroyed about half of V8's army.Half of V8's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
— The late game —
20:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
20:46 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, V8 GGs!V8 types it out: GG.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:12 V8 spawns in Blue at s4 while Aalto spawns in Orange at s1.We're underway — V8 spawns at s4, Aalto answers from s1.
0:43 Aalto opens Overpool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.V8 commits to Forge Fast Expand; Aalto answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:21 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:51 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
2:20 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:36 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
3:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:50 With really nice micro, Aalto's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.V8 wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
4:13 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:46 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
5:17 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:53 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
6:16 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
6:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:10 V8 failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
7:54 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
8:12 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
8:56 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:25 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:47 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:53 V8 was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends V8 home with nothing.
11:24 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:49 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:34 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:53 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
13:18 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:54 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
14:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:07 With really nice micro, Aalto's speedlings kills off V8's dragoons.The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
15:34 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:35 V8 is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.V8 is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
— The mid game —
17:07 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:08 Aalto micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid V8's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
— The late game —
18:40 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of V8's army.Half of V8's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
19:04 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
19:33 Aaaaaa, Aalto's mineral line is stormed by V8's high templars!The raid lands — V8 chips away at Aalto's foundation.
20:09 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
21:10 Aalto micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid V8's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
21:46 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
21:57 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
22:34 Aalto shot down V8's nexus.The base falls. Aalto rips V8's economy back a full step.
23:11 V8 casts some storm! But Aalto lost no workers.V8 goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:29 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:14 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, V8 taps out!V8 types it out: GG.
GG. Aalto closes it out over V8.
■ Aalto
■ V8
army value
■ Aalto
■ V8
economy
Play-by-play (191 lines)
0:14 Aalto spawns at s3 in Orange while V8 spawns at s2 in Green.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s3, V8 at s2.
0:34 Aalto opens Overpool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.Aalto commits to Overpool; V8 answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
0:52 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:28 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:44 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:13 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
2:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:47 Aalto failed to break V8's defending line of zealots.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
3:10 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
3:38 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
4:02 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:32 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:44 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:03 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:00 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
6:24 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
6:43 Aalto only destroyed about half of V8's army.Half of V8's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
7:10 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:26 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:21 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Aalto wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
8:32 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:55 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:22 Aalto appears to have more army than V8!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over V8 right now.
9:34 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:03 V8 moves out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:32 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:17 Aalto with his speedlings successfully defend against V8's early zealot pressure.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
11:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:58 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:26 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
12:46 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:11 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
13:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:04 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Aalto marches on.
14:12 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:01 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
15:30 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at V8's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:52 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:13 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
16:38 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
17:02 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
17:34 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Aalto didn't even have a chance against V8.V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
17:44 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:18 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:43 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Aalto.
18:59 Aalto's army is small compared to V8!Aalto needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:16 V8 casts some storm! But Aalto lost no workers.V8 goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:36 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:10 Eager to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
20:18 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
20:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:07 Aalto's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
21:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
21:55 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
22:13 With a successful harassment, V8 hurts Aalto's economy.V8 gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:45 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:18 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:34 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:05 V8 kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — V8 marches on.
24:12 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
24:51 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:00 V8 decides to move out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
25:25 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
25:57 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:04 V8's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — V8 breaks Aalto's position.
26:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
27:04 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:23 V8 destroys Aalto's hatchery, denying expansions.V8 finds the weak point and Aalto's new base is gone.
27:47 It seems like V8 has more units than Aalto!Count the units: V8 has the edge over Aalto right now.
28:11 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:23 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — V8 shuts the door on Aalto.
28:59 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
29:22 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 V8 edges ahead on army strength.
29:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:08 A few beautiful storms from V8 turned the battle around! V8 won the battle!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
30:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:41 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
31:22 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. V8's economy takes a real hit.
31:38 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
32:06 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:16 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
32:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:58 A few beautiful storms from V8 turned the battle around! V8 won the battle!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
33:22 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:54 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
34:23 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
34:48 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:05 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:51 Aalto's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
36:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:30 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
36:54 Aalto's number of expansions are equal to V8's.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and V8 match each other.
37:26 Attempting to end the game, V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
37:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:15 V8 tried to break into Aalto's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped V8!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
38:24 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:51 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:14 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Aalto goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
39:43 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:23 Aalto's massive number of speedlings stopped V8's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Aalto!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds V8.
40:41 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
41:15 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
41:43 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at V8's foundation.
42:04 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. V8's economy takes a real hit.
— The late game —
42:11 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes V8.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
42:32 Aalto's number of expansions are equal to V8's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and V8 yet.
43:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:38 V8 walked into plague and swarm together. Aalto gave up nothing.V8 throws the endgame army in and Aalto simply refuses to lose.
43:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:11 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
44:41 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:04 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes V8.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
45:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:45 V8 had the observers for those lurkers and Aalto's push simply stops.Aalto throws the endgame army in and V8 simply refuses to lose.
46:04 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:42 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
47:26 V8 decides to move out with his armies.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
47:48 At the moment, neither Aalto nor V8 is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
48:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:20 V8 walked into plague and swarm together. Aalto gave up nothing.V8 throws the endgame army in and Aalto simply refuses to lose.
48:56 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
49:17 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:35 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Aalto commits to the break.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
50:04 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes V8.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:39 Aalto spent the whole larva bank on that attack and V8 is still standing.Aalto throws the endgame army in and V8 simply refuses to lose.
51:13 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
51:29 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:55 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.Aalto goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
52:23 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes V8.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
52:37 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.
53:00 Aalto's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and V8 has no observers left. The push stalls.V8 throws the endgame army in and Aalto simply refuses to lose.
53:21 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:55 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:04 Aalto moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
54:44 Every gateway is pumping and V8 starts walking across the map.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
54:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
55:13 Plague on the templar, and Aalto's ultralisks walk straight through V8.The final army does its work — Aalto breaks V8 late.
55:35 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
56:13 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
56:22 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes V8.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
57:03 Both Aalto and V8 appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and V8 match each other.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
57:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
57:45 Aalto's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and V8 has no observers left. The push stalls.V8 throws the endgame army in and Aalto simply refuses to lose.
58:10 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
58:30 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
58:40 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!V8 looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
59:13 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. V8's economy takes a real hit.
59:35 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at V8's foundation.
60:01 V8 rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
60:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 V8 holds the stronger army for now.
60:37 Aalto's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and V8 has no observers left. The push stalls.V8 throws the endgame army in and Aalto simply refuses to lose.
61:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
61:33 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:51 At the moment, V8 seems to have more units than Aalto.Count the units: V8 has the edge over Aalto right now.
62:07 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
62:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
62:56 Aalto ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. V8 is inside the third.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Aalto late.
63:23 After that battle, V8 destroyed about half of Aalto's army.V8 cuts Aalto's army in half.
63:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
64:08 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!Aalto types it out: GG.
Aalto taps out. V8's late game was simply better.
Head to head
172 games
Aalto
75 – 97
V8