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■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (146 lines)
0:18 Aalto spawns at s4 in Teal while Holden spawns at s2 in Blue.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s4, Holden at s2.
0:30 Aalto gets 12 Hatch against Holden's 1 Rax FE.Aalto commits to 12 Hatch; Holden answers with 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:56 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:11 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:52 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:17 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:26 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.
2:55 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
3:11 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
3:39 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
4:16 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
4:26 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
4:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
5:25 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
5:39 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:55 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
6:25 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:55 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:21 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:00 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
8:22 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
8:40 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:23 Aalto's number of expansions are equal to Holden's.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
9:43 Holden starts expanding.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
10:06 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
10:49 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:16 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:30 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
12:07 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:25 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:54 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
13:01 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
13:28 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
14:02 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:27 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
14:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
14:58 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:30 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
15:45 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
16:28 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
16:40 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Aalto!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
17:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:23 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
17:53 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
18:16 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
18:41 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
19:09 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
19:20 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:42 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
20:40 Aalto backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
21:02 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:30 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:40 Aalto harasses Holden's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
22:14 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:01 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:13 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:51 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
24:13 At the moment, Holden seems to have more units than Aalto.Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
24:41 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
25:02 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:38 Holden's marines forced Aalto's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
26:12 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:25 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:47 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
27:17 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
28:13 Holden's marine control slipped, Aalto's speedlings cleaned up whatever Holden left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
28:38 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:45 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
29:17 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aalto.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
29:43 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
30:07 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:59 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
31:06 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:45 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
32:00 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
32:26 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:15 Aalto's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
33:38 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:01 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:32 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
34:56 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:04 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
36:06 Aalto seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
36:26 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
36:55 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
37:06 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:31 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
37:58 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:36 Aalto is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
39:08 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:42 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
39:50 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
40:20 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
40:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:08 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
41:25 Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
41:52 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:16 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aalto.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
42:50 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:05 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
43:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
43:53 Holden's siege line holds and Aalto's ultralisks die on the way in.Aalto throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
44:17 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
44:30 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
45:00 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
45:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
45:57 Aalto could not break the tank line, and Holden is already inside the fourth.The final army does its work — Holden breaks Aalto late.
46:21 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
46:38 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:59 Holden shot down Aalto's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Aalto watches Holden level the expansion.
47:15 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 Holden's army.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
47:52 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
48:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:40 Irradiate on the defilers! Holden watches Aalto's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Holden breaks Aalto late.
48:57 The attack was a success, Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
49:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:54 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Holden starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
50:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
That's the game: Holden defeats Aalto, settled in the late game.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Holden spawning at s4 and Teal Aalto spawning at s3.Holden takes s4 in Yellow; across the map, Aalto settles in at s3 in Teal.
0:39 Holden gets 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 14 CC from Holden, 12 Hatch from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:22 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
2:31 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:54 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
3:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:56 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
4:42 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
5:07 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:47 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:13 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
6:48 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
7:26 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
7:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:22 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
— The mid game —
8:57 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:35 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
10:05 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:26 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
11:40 Holden only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
12:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
12:48 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:38 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
14:01 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
15:15 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
15:35 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:21 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
16:49 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
17:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
18:06 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
18:38 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
18:58 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
19:40 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
20:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!Aalto types it out: GG.
That's the game: Holden defeats Aalto, settled in the early game.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:13 The Orange Aalto spawns at s3 while White Holden spawns at s1.Aalto in Orange at s3. Holden in White at s1. The map is set.
0:47 Aalto opens 12 Pool against Holden's Proxy Rax.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Aalto, Proxy Rax from Holden.
— The early game —
1:18 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
1:36 Holden decides to cheese today.Holden Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
2:20 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Holden attacks Aalto.All or nothing: Holden's gamble arrives at Aalto's base.
2:37 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
3:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
3:42 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
4:21 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
4:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
5:31 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
6:03 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:30 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:34 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
7:58 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
8:38 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
9:11 Holden's army is small compared to Aalto!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
9:24 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:08 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:32 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:09 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.
11:33 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
12:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
12:38 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Aalto's army.
13:08 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
13:49 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:07 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:24 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
15:47 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:20 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:57 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
18:00 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
18:21 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
19:07 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
19:27 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
20:08 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
20:35 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
21:32 Aalto is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what Holden has left on the field.
22:07 Aalto only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
22:43 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
23:03 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Holden, settled in the mid game.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Teal Holden spawning at s2 and White Aalto spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s2, Aalto at s1.
0:35 Aalto gets 12 Hatch against Holden's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:17 Holden decides to expand.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:49 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:18 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:56 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
3:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:57 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
4:31 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:06 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:39 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:05 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
6:33 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:03 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:21 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
8:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:07 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:45 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:18 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:50 At the moment, Holden seems to have more units than Aalto.Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
11:33 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:00 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:59 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
13:41 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:59 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
14:49 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:15 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
15:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
16:20 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
16:47 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
17:18 Holden only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
17:46 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
19:05 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Aalto's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
19:32 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
20:40 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:12 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
21:42 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
22:08 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!Aalto GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Holden defeats Aalto, settled in the mid game.
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Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:13 The Purple Aalto spawns at s2 while Red Holden spawns at s3.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s2, Holden answers from s3.
0:41 Holden opens 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Hatch against Holden's 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:06 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:31 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:10 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:43 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
3:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:35 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
4:18 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:37 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:01 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:49 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:17 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
6:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:16 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
7:33 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
8:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
8:44 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:09 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:44 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:19 Aalto's number of expansions are equal to Holden's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Holden yet.
10:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:06 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:38 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:17 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
12:38 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:11 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:07 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
14:33 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
15:20 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
15:35 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
16:00 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:36 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
17:08 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
17:30 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 late game —
18:08 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
18:39 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:16 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:37 Aalto harasses Holden's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
20:13 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
20:32 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
21:34 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Aalto's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
22:04 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
22:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:06 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
23:37 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
GG. Holden closes it out over Aalto.
Head to head
233 games
Holden
102 – 131
Aalto