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■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns in Yellow at s1 while Holden spawns in Orange at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s1, Holden at s4.
0:52 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax Gas.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Aalto, 1 Rax Gas from Holden.
— The early game —
1:08 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:53 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
2:26 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:40 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
3:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:52 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
4:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
5:30 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:57 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:27 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
7:00 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:07 Aalto failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
8:37 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.
9:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:56 Currently, neither Aalto nor Holden appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Holden yet.
10:27 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
10:52 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:24 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.
11:57 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:37 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:06 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:33 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
13:58 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:46 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
15:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:40 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
16:25 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
16:45 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
17:13 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Aalto's armies.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Aalto level the expansion.
17:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
18:29 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:00 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 mid game —
19:33 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.
19:54 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:31 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.
21:09 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
21:30 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
22:03 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (36 lines)
0:08 Holden spawns in White at s4 while Aalto spawns in Blue at s3.We're underway — Holden spawns at s4, Aalto answers from s3.
0:39 Holden gets 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 1 Rax FE from Holden, 12 Hatch from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:20 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:06 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
2:37 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:13 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
4:34 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
5:00 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:42 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
6:04 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
6:43 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
7:33 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
8:00 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
9:24 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
9:48 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
10:27 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.
10:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
11:44 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
12:27 Both Holden and Aalto appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
— The late game —
12:45 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:40 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
13:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:40 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.
15:18 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:47 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:31 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
17:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
Holden takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns in Blue at s4 while Holden spawns in Yellow at s1.Aalto takes s4 in Blue; Holden settles in at s1 in Yellow.
0:48 Aalto opens 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:14 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:45 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:13 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:42 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
3:20 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.
3:46 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.
4:08 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.
4:38 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:25 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
5:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:14 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
6:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:22 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
7:40 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
8:20 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
8:41 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.
9:23 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
9:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
10:49 Holden's army is small compared to Aalto!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
11:21 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:55 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:34 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:37 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
13:58 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:36 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.
15:05 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:05 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Aalto's army.
16:34 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:00 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.
17:24 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:10 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
18:35 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
19:29 Holden seems to have run out of scans! Aalto's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
19:59 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
20:31 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Aalto's way right now.
21:03 Holden's command center has been destroyed by Aalto.The base falls. Aalto rips Holden's economy back a full step.
21:35 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
22:05 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:42 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
23:19 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns in Blue at s2 while Aalto spawns in Red at s3.Holden in Blue at s2. Aalto in Red at s3. The map is set.
0:50 Aalto gets 12 Hatch against Holden's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:13 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:56 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:15 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:42 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
3:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:52 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
4:26 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:09 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:28 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:02 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
6:28 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:12 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:35 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.
8:14 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
8:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:29 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:47 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
10:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:06 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
11:21 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:00 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:35 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:08 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
13:35 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:39 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
15:06 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The late game —
16:12 Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
17:00 It seems like Aalto has more units than Holden!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Aalto's army.
17:31 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
17:46 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
19:00 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
19:41 The attack was a success, Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.Aalto limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
20:05 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.
20:35 Aalto shot down Holden's command center.Holden's expansion burns — Aalto tears it down.
21:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Holden, settled in the early game.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (62 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns in Purple at s3 while Holden spawns in Blue at s1.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s3, Holden answers from s1.
0:34 Holden opens 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Aalto shows 12 Hatch — Holden has gone 2 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:11 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:39 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:58 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:36 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:29 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.
4:01 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:39 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:04 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:31 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:10 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:41 Holden's army is small compared to Aalto!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:59 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:55 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
8:34 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
8:51 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.
9:33 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:50 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
10:25 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:22 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
12:01 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.
12:17 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:04 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
13:26 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:54 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:29 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
14:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:20 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:50 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.
16:28 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.
16:39 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
— The mid game —
17:18 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:46 It seems like Holden has more units than Aalto!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
18:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:48 The battle outcome favors Holden as Aalto's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
— The late game —
19:24 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
19:53 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
20:22 Holden shot down Aalto's hatchery.Aalto's expansion burns — Holden tears it down.
20:41 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:15 Aalto tried to harass Holden but Holden successfully fends off the harassment.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:50 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:12 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
22:32 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.
23:12 Holden's superior marine control beat up all of Aalto's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
23:34 Holden only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
24:06 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.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
24:37 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aalto taps out. Holden's mid game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:11 The game starts with Teal Holden spawning at s4 and Green Aalto spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s4, Aalto at s2.
0:36 Aalto opens 12 Hatch against Holden's 14 CC.Holden shows 14 CC — Aalto has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:21 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:46 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:23 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:02 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
3:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:06 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
4:28 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.
5:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:27 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:01 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:31 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
7:20 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:11 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.
8:52 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
9:13 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 on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
10:35 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:31 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
12:05 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.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
12:33 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
13:08 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:21 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — Holden marches on.
14:42 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
15:11 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.
15:47 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
16:31 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:00 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
17:23 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
17:54 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
18:39 Aalto seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:55 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.
19:46 Aalto's hatchery has been destroyed by Holden.No reinforcements in time: Aalto watches Holden level the expansion.
20:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!Aalto GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Holden takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
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Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:20 The game starts with Green Aalto spawning at s3 and White Holden spawning at s2.Aalto in Green at s3. Holden in White at s2. The map is set.
0:46 Aalto opens 12 Pool against Holden's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Pool against Holden's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:03 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
2:25 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:55 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
3:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:49 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
4:17 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
4:50 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.
5:21 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:00 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:38 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
6:51 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:12 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
8:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
9:07 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.
9:30 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:18 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
10:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:02 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
11:46 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
12:09 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.
12:38 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Aalto's armies.Holden's expansion burns — Aalto tears it down.
13:11 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Aalto!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
13:54 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:29 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
14:43 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:21 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:21 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Aalto's army.
17:02 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
17:53 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
18:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:55 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
19:37 Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Aalto — more than half the force is gone.
19:57 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.
— The mid game —
20:30 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:06 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Holden, settled in the early game.
Head to head
399 games
Aalto
230 – 169
Holden