Games
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■ Rescue
■ Ion
army value
■ Rescue
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 The Blue Rescue spawns at s1 while Orange Ion spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Rescue at s1, Ion at s2.
0:43 Ion opens Forge Fast Expand against Rescue's 12 Hatch.Rescue commits to 12 Hatch; Ion answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:13 Rescue places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Rescue expands.
1:33 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:14 Rescue is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Rescue: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:48 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:53 Ion kills off all of Rescue's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Ion holds the early rush without blinking.
4:06 It seems that Rescue only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Rescue takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
4:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:16 Rescue places down a hatchery.Quietly, Rescue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:57 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
6:17 Rescue pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Rescue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:58 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:41 All of a sudden, Rescue has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!Rescue's army evaporates. Ion doesn't even slow down.
8:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:30 Rescue's army is small compared to Ion!Rescue needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
9:57 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:00 Ion kills off Rescue's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Ion breaks Rescue's front door.
11:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Ion holds the stronger army for now.
11:53 Rescue destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Rescue takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
12:19 Rescue places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Rescue expands.
12:46 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:36 Ion decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
14:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:33 Ion kills off Rescue's armies and continues pushing!Ion wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:02 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:39 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
16:00 Ion starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ion — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:36 Rescue decides to expand.More workers, more money: Rescue expands.
17:11 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:05 Ion's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Rescue's position.
18:28 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Rescue's army.Ion takes a bite out of Rescue's force and backs off.
— The late game —
19:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Rescue destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Rescue takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
19:41 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
20:42 Rescue failed to bring in overlords as Ion's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Rescue's position.
🎙 Slight advantage Ion as the game develops.
21:10 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:35 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:14 Currently, neither Rescue nor Ion appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Rescue and Ion yet.
22:42 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Rescue GGs!Rescue GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Ion closes it out over Rescue.
■ Rescue
■ Ion
army value
■ Rescue
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 Ion spawns in Yellow at s2 while Rescue spawns in Teal at s1.We're underway — Ion spawns at s2, Rescue answers from s1.
0:35 Rescue gets 12 Hatch against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.Ion commits to Forge Fast Expand; Rescue answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:09 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
1:47 Rescue places down a hatchery.Quietly, Rescue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:24 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:55 Rescue is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Rescue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:47 Rescue with some nice speedling surrounds killed Ion's zealots!The early pressure works — Rescue breaks Ion's front door.
4:33 Ion lost about half of his army in that battle.Rescue pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:36 Ion's army is small compared to Rescue!Ion needs production, fast; Rescue's army has outgrown his.
6:01 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:29 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue takes another base — the economy widens.
7:08 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:44 Rescue pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Rescue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:56 The battle outcome favors Rescue as Ion's armies melt into Rescue's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Ion's way of life — Rescue marches on.
9:13 Rescue only destroyed about half of Ion's army.Rescue cuts Ion's army in half.
— The mid game —
9:42 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
10:15 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
11:06 Rescue is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Rescue: the first units are already marching.
11:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:01 Ion failed to break Rescue's zergling line of defense.Ion's early gamble buys nothing — Rescue's defense was already in place.
🎙 Rescue has built a commanding army lead — Ion needs something special here.
12:27 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:08 Rescue destroyed about half of Ion's army after that battle.Half of Ion's force is gone — Rescue took it apart.
13:39 Rescue's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Rescue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:11 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:41 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue takes another base — the economy widens.
15:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:38 Rescue with some nice speedling surrounds killed Ion's zealots!Ion wasn't ready. Rescue's early aggression takes the lead.
— The late game —
16:28 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Rescue's force stays on that battlefield.
16:41 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Rescue's force dwarfs what Ion has left on the field.
17:19 Unwilling to make the game too long, Rescue starts moving out.No more waiting. Rescue pushes.
18:06 Ion is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Rescue's army.Ion needs production, fast; Rescue's army has outgrown his.
18:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:01 With really nice micro, Rescue's speedlings kills off Ion's dragoons.Ion wasn't ready. Rescue's early aggression takes the lead.
19:40 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Rescue pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:13 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:27 Rescue's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Rescue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
21:08 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ion GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Ion taps.
Ion taps out. Rescue's early game was simply better.
■ Rescue
■ Ion
army value
■ Rescue
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (198 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Orange Rescue spawning at s3 and Green Ion spawning at s2.Rescue in Orange at s3. Ion in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:32 Ion opens Forge Fast Expand against Rescue's Overpool.The builds are down: Overpool from Rescue, Forge Fast Expand from Ion.
— The early game —
0:53 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue takes another base — the economy widens.
1:20 Ion decides to expand.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:31 Rescue's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Rescue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
1:59 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
2:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:49 With really nice micro, Rescue's speedlings kills off Ion's dragoons.Ion wasn't ready. Rescue's early aggression takes the lead.
3:05 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:36 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:02 Rescue is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Rescue: the first units are already marching.
4:29 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:36 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
5:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:31 Ion successfully fends off Rescue's attacks.The attack shatters on Ion's line. Great positioning.
5:53 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:26 Rescue places down a hatchery.Quietly, Rescue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:58 Rescue decides to start pushing across the map.Rescue has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:13 Ion decides to move out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:59 Rescue failed to kill off Ion's defending zealots.Ion holds the early rush without blinking.
8:24 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ion — a lead, but not a safe one.
9:00 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Rescue's army.Ion takes a bite out of Rescue's force and backs off.
9:07 Ion's forces appear to be larger compared to Rescue's!Ion's army is visibly the bigger one — Rescue should not take this fight.
9:44 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
9:55 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:26 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
10:37 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.
11:03 All of a sudden, Rescue has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Rescue's way of life — Ion marches on.
11:23 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Rescue's army.Ion clips Rescue's army — real damage, but Rescue fights on.
12:02 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
🎙 Rescue is a step behind and knows it.
— The mid game —
12:15 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:11 A few beautiful storms from Ion turned the battle around! Ion won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Rescue's position.
13:33 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Rescue's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of Rescue's force and backs off.
13:56 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:22 Ion destroys Rescue's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Rescue watches Ion level the expansion.
14:29 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue takes another base — the economy widens.
14:53 With corsairs sniping overlords, Ion is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:11 Currently, neither Rescue nor Ion appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Rescue and Ion match each other.
🎙 Rescue is a step behind and knows it.
15:45 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:35 A few beautiful storms from Ion turned the battle around! Ion won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Rescue's position.
16:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
17:17 Rescue destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Rescue clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
17:26 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue takes another base — the economy widens.
18:04 With corsairs sniping overlords, Ion is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:25 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.
18:49 Rescue's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Rescue's position.
🎙 Ion edges ahead on army strength.
19:03 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Rescue's army has been decimated.Ion clips Rescue's army — real damage, but Rescue fights on.
19:28 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
19:55 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
20:10 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:54 Rescue's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Rescue's position.
21:23 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:18 Ion moves out with his armies.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Ion holds the stronger army for now.
22:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:48 A few beautiful storms from Ion turned the battle around! Ion won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Rescue's position.
23:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:49 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:07 Rescue now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Rescue's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:18 With corsairs sniping overlords, Ion is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
24:40 Ion's forces appear to be larger compared to Rescue's!Ion's army is visibly the bigger one — Rescue should not take this fight.
25:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:41 Ion's massive number of speedlots slice through Rescue's zerglings and hydralisks.Rescue's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:39 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:30 Ion tried to break into Rescue's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Ion!Rescue absorbs the mid-game push — Ion gained nothing for the cost.
28:00 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
28:19 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:45 Rescue now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Rescue's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:59 Ion decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:20 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.
29:41 All of a sudden, Rescue has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!Rescue's army evaporates. Ion doesn't even slow down.
30:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
30:35 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:02 Rescue might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Ion did.Rescue needs an expansion soon or Ion's economy simply wins this.
31:15 What a pity! Rescue managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Ion's army.Rescue goes for the raid — Ion is ready, and nothing comes of it.
31:34 Looks like Ion is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:27 With beautiful placement, Rescue successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Ion commits and it's the wrong call — Rescue cleans it up.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
33:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
33:38 Rescue brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Rescue's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:51 With corsairs sniping overlords, Ion is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
34:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:31 A few beautiful storms from Ion turned the battle around! Ion won the battle!Rescue's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
35:08 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Rescue's army has been decimated.Ion clips Rescue's army — real damage, but Rescue fights on.
35:30 It seems that Rescue only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Rescue clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
35:57 Rescue tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Ion's defense line.Rescue goes for the raid — Ion is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:10 Eager to end the game, Rescue moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Rescue crosses the map with everything.
— The late game —
36:34 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ion moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
37:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
37:21 Rescue's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Ion has no observers left. The push stalls.Ion throws the endgame army in and Rescue simply refuses to lose.
37:48 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Rescue's army.Ion clips Rescue's army — real damage, but Rescue fights on.
38:15 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
38:22 Ion's army is small compared to Rescue!Ion needs production, fast; Rescue's army has outgrown his.
38:50 Rescue moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Rescue has built comes forward at once.
39:07 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ion moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:56 The battle outcome favors Rescue as Ion's armies melt into Rescue's armies' weapon fire!Rescue wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
40:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:44 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:05 Rescue decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Rescue crosses the map with everything.
41:25 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
41:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:07 Ion's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Rescue's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Rescue late.
42:44 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:16 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Rescue goes in.Everything Rescue has built comes forward at once.
43:48 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ion moves on the hatcheries.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
44:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
44:39 Rescue successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Rescue holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
44:54 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Rescue's army.Ion takes a bite out of Rescue's force and backs off.
45:13 Rescue destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Rescue takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
45:51 Ion successfully blocked Rescue from harassing his economy.Rescue goes for the raid — Ion is ready, and nothing comes of it.
46:07 Rescue moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Rescue moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:25 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
46:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
47:03 The corsairs cleared the sky and Ion's ground army does the rest to Rescue.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Rescue late.
47:40 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Rescue's army.Ion takes a bite out of Rescue's force and backs off.
47:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:16 What a pity! Rescue managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Ion's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ion shuts the door on Rescue.
48:34 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
49:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:34 Rescue's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Ion has no observers left. The push stalls.Rescue holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:58 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:05 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:28 Ion is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Rescue's army.Ion is badly outgunned — Rescue's force is a size larger.
50:57 What a pity! Rescue managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Ion's army.Rescue goes for the raid — Ion is ready, and nothing comes of it.
51:16 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
51:48 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.
52:10 Rescue's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Ion backs off.Ion throws the endgame army in and Rescue simply refuses to lose.
52:36 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:52 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:24 What superior Mutalisk micro from Rescue! Ion's economy is suffering!Ion looks away for one second and Rescue makes him pay for it.
53:47 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Ion.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
53:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
54:32 The corsairs cleared the sky and Ion's ground army does the rest to Rescue.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
54:55 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:06 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Rescue destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Rescue takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
55:29 Rescue tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Ion's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Ion shuts the door on Rescue.
55:45 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
56:18 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
56:51 Ion's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Rescue's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
56:58 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Rescue's army.Ion takes a bite out of Rescue's force and backs off.
57:21 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Rescue destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Rescue takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
57:58 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
58:05 At the moment, Ion seems to have more units than Rescue.Count the units: Ion has the edge over Rescue right now.
58:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
58:53 Rescue ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Ion is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
59:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
59:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Ion — a lead, but not a safe one.
60:02 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
60:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
60:50 Rescue ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Ion is inside the third.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
61:06 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Rescue's army has been decimated.Ion clips Rescue's army — real damage, but Rescue fights on.
61:45 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
62:09 What a pity! Rescue managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Ion's army.Rescue knocks, Ion answers. No damage done.
62:27 Ion moves out with his armies.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
62:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
63:07 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Ion walks through Rescue's army.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Rescue late.
🎙 Ion edges ahead on army strength.
63:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:58 Rescue destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Rescue clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
64:21 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
64:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
65:05 The battle outcome favors Ion as Rescue's armies melt into Ion's armies' weapon fire!Rescue's army evaporates. Ion doesn't even slow down.
65:16 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Rescue taps out!Rescue types it out: GG.
Rescue taps out. Ion's late game was simply better.
■ Rescue
■ Ion
army value
■ Rescue
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:07 Ion spawns at s1 in White while Rescue spawns at s2 in Teal.Ion takes s1 in White; Rescue settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:33 Ion opens Forge Fast Expand against Rescue's Overpool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Ion, Overpool from Rescue.
— The early game —
1:22 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
1:50 Rescue starts expanding.Rescue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:15 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:48 Rescue is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Rescue: the first units are already marching.
3:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:03 With really nice micro, Rescue's speedlings kills off Ion's dragoons.Ion wasn't ready. Rescue's early aggression takes the lead.
4:37 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:50 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:27 Rescue's forces appear to be larger compared to Ion's!Rescue's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
6:05 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Rescue starts moving out.Rescue has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:14 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:44 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:43 Rescue with some nice speedling surrounds killed Ion's zealots!The early pressure works — Rescue breaks Ion's front door.
9:16 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Rescue's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
9:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
10:24 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:47 Rescue pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Rescue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:52 Rescue successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Rescue holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Slight advantage Rescue as the game develops.
12:37 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:00 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Rescue pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:30 Rescue's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Rescue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:19 Ion's army is small compared to Rescue!Ion is badly outgunned — Rescue's force is a size larger.
14:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:20 Rescue with some nice speedling surrounds killed Ion's zealots!The early pressure works — Rescue breaks Ion's front door.
15:55 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Rescue's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
16:09 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
16:50 Rescue is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Rescue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Rescue has built a commanding army lead — Ion needs something special here.
17:28 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
17:51 Rescue places down a hatchery.Quietly, Rescue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:36 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.
19:04 Rescue with some nice speedling surrounds killed Ion's zealots!The early pressure works — Rescue breaks Ion's front door.
🎙 It's all going Rescue's way right now.
19:40 Ion seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Rescue — more than half the force is gone.
19:58 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Rescue's army.Ion clips Rescue's army — real damage, but Rescue fights on.
20:33 Rescue is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Rescue: the first units are already marching.
21:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ion GGs!Ion types it out: GG.
Rescue takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Rescue
■ Ion
army value
■ Rescue
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (72 lines)
0:20 The Green Rescue spawns at s1 while Yellow Ion spawns at s2.We're underway — Rescue spawns at s1, Ion answers from s2.
0:43 Rescue opens 12 Pool against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.Rescue commits to 12 Pool; Ion answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:14 Rescue decides to expand.Rescue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
1:59 Rescue pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Rescue: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:37 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:22 Rescue's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Ion continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Rescue wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
3:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
4:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
4:50 Currently, neither Rescue nor Ion appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Rescue and Ion match each other.
5:08 Rescue is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Rescue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:39 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:08 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:36 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:38 Rescue failed to kill off Ion's defending zealots.Ion holds the early rush without blinking.
7:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
8:30 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Rescue's army.Ion takes a bite out of Rescue's force and backs off.
9:02 Rescue is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Rescue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:28 Ion starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
9:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:26 With really nice micro, Rescue's speedlings kills off Ion's dragoons.Ion wasn't ready. Rescue's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:02 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
11:19 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:54 Rescue is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Rescue goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:08 Ion starts pushing across the map.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:37 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:36 All of a sudden, Rescue has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!Ion wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
14:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:35 It seems that Rescue only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Rescue takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:09 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
15:29 Rescue brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Rescue's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:54 With corsairs sniping overlords, Ion is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
16:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:58 Ion tried to break into Rescue's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Ion!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Rescue holds Ion.
17:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
17:48 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Rescue pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:14 Reaver! Reaver! Ion's reaver is killing off most of Rescue's workers!Beautiful harassment from Ion. Rescue's economy takes a real hit.
18:54 Rescue has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Rescue's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:19 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
19:47 In terms of army size, Rescue is behind Ion!Rescue needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
20:08 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
20:48 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.
— The late game —
21:09 Rescue failed to bring in overlords as Ion's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Rescue's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
21:38 About half of Rescue's army has been decimated in that battle.Ion pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Rescue destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Rescue takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
22:32 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:58 Rescue places down a hatchery.Quietly, Rescue adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Slight advantage Ion as the game develops.
23:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:54 Rescue failed to bring in overlords as Ion's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Rescue's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
24:26 Ion destroyed about half of Rescue's army after that battle.Ion cuts Rescue's army in half.
25:03 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:24 Looks like Ion is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:10 Rescue failed to bring in overlords as Ion's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Rescue's position.
🎙 It's all going Ion's way right now.
26:50 Rescue lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ion's force stays on that battlefield.
27:12 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:41 Zerglings ran past Ion's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Rescue!The raid lands — Rescue chips away at Ion's foundation.
28:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Rescue GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Rescue taps.
GG. Ion closes it out over Rescue.
■ Rescue
■ Ion
army value
■ Rescue
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (135 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Yellow Ion spawning at s4 and Teal Rescue spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ion at s4, Rescue at s1.
0:29 Rescue opens Overpool against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.Ion commits to Forge Fast Expand; Rescue answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:02 Ion decides to expand.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:19 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue takes another base — the economy widens.
1:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:18 Rescue pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Rescue tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:27 Ion's number of expansions are equal to Rescue's.Base for base, they're level — Ion and Rescue match each other.
2:50 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
3:23 Rescue starts expanding.Rescue takes another base — the economy widens.
3:37 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.
4:18 Ion failed to kill off Rescue's defending zerglings.Ion's early gamble buys nothing — Rescue's defense was already in place.
4:44 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:51 Rescue destroyed about half of Ion's army after that battle.Rescue cuts Ion's army in half.
5:21 Ion starts pushing across the map.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:47 Rescue decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Rescue crosses the map with everything.
6:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:39 Rescue's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Ion continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Ion breaks Rescue's front door.
6:59 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
7:16 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:57 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
8:07 Rescue's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Rescue: the first units are already marching.
8:27 Currently, neither Ion nor Rescue appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Ion and Rescue match each other.
8:58 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:42 With really nice micro, Rescue's speedlings kills off Ion's dragoons.Ion wasn't ready. Rescue's early aggression takes the lead.
10:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:52 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
11:22 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:42 Rescue pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Rescue: the first units are already marching.
12:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
12:42 Rescue with some nice speedling surrounds killed Ion's zealots!Ion wasn't ready. Rescue's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:56 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:03 Rescue places down a hatchery.Rescue takes another base — the economy widens.
14:36 Attempting to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
— The mid game —
15:11 Rescue has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Rescue's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:57 A few beautiful storms from Ion turned the battle around! Ion won the battle!Rescue's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
16:18 Rescue lost about half of his army in that battle.Ion pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:46 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
16:54 What superior Mutalisk micro from Rescue! Ion's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Rescue chips away at Ion's foundation.
17:24 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
17:47 Rescue brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Rescue's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:08 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.
18:29 The battle outcome favors Rescue as Ion's armies melt into Rescue's armies' weapon fire!Ion's army evaporates. Rescue doesn't even slow down.
19:04 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
19:51 At the moment, Rescue seems to have more units than Ion.Rescue's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:18 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
20:43 Rescue brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Rescue's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:20 All of a sudden, Ion has no armies left while Rescue is continuing to push across the map!Rescue wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
21:58 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
22:19 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
22:46 What superior Mutalisk micro from Rescue! Ion's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Rescue chips away at Ion's foundation.
23:06 Reaver! Reaver! Ion's reaver is killing off most of Rescue's workers!Beautiful harassment from Ion. Rescue's economy takes a real hit.
23:33 Rescue brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Rescue's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:58 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.
24:23 Rescue's zerglings surround Ion's archons while Rescue's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Rescue!The mid-game push crashes through — Rescue breaks Ion's position.
24:40 It seems that Rescue only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Rescue takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
25:12 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
25:31 Ion starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
25:51 Rescue brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Rescue's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
26:37 Rescue's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Ion's army.Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Rescue takes the middle of the game.
27:05 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Rescue while losing less than half of his army.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
27:49 Ion must macro up quickly or Rescue will just roll him over!Ion needs production, fast; Rescue's army has outgrown his.
28:22 Ion decides to move out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
28:43 Rescue brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Rescue's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
29:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
29:27 Ion was out-microed by Rescue and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Rescue's line. Great positioning.
30:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Rescue seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
30:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
30:38 Ion casts some storm! But Rescue lost no workers.Ion goes for the raid — Rescue is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:07 Ion casts some storm! But Rescue lost no workers.Ion knocks, Rescue answers. No damage done.
31:32 Rescue brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Rescue's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
32:28 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Rescue didn't even have a chance against Ion.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ion holds Rescue.
32:45 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
32:59 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
33:20 Ion harasses Rescue's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Ion. Rescue's economy takes a real hit.
34:01 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
34:09 Rescue has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Rescue's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:42 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.
35:08 Rescue micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Ion's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Rescue takes the middle of the game.
35:31 Rescue only destroyed about half of Ion's army.Half of Ion's force is gone — Rescue took it apart.
36:05 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
36:23 Ion's nexus has been destroyed by Rescue.Ion's expansion burns — Rescue tears it down.
36:36 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
37:03 Rescue brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Rescue's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
37:45 Ion's speedlots dealt with Rescue's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Ion successfully fended against Rescue's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ion holds Rescue.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:15 Rescue destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Rescue takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
38:48 After that battle, Rescue still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
39:00 Rescue brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Rescue's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
39:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:52 Rescue brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Ion had the observers and archons to deal with. Ion successfully defended Rescue's push!Ion absorbs the mid-game push — Rescue gained nothing for the cost.
40:14 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:54 With excellent skills and micro, Rescue managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:04 Ion tried to harass Rescue but Rescue successfully fends off the harassment.Ion knocks, Rescue answers. No damage done.
— The late game —
41:42 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Rescue commits to the break.Everything Rescue has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:15 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Rescue's ultralisks cannot get through.Ion holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
42:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Rescue — the losses are light.
43:18 Rescue lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ion's force stays on that battlefield.
43:29 Reaver! Reaver! Ion's reaver is killing off most of Rescue's workers!Beautiful harassment from Ion. Rescue's economy takes a real hit.
43:50 Rescue is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ion's army.Rescue is badly outgunned — Ion's force is a size larger.
44:18 Rescue is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ion's army.Rescue needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
44:35 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
45:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Ion holds the stronger army for now.
45:35 Ion's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Rescue's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
45:49 About half of Rescue's army has been decimated in that battle.Ion pays for that trade with about half his army.
46:19 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Rescue keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:35 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Ion.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
47:01 Rescue having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Rescue taps.
Ion takes it — the late game decided this one.
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