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■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:12 The Teal Aalto spawns at s2 while Green Holden spawns at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s2, Holden at s3.
0:42 Holden gets 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Pool against Holden's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:19 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:17 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:00 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
3:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:58 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
4:37 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
5:00 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
5:45 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:07 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:49 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:13 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:19 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
9:09 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:39 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.
10:01 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:06 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
11:53 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:14 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 scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:56 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
13:33 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
14:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:33 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
15:02 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
15:41 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:11 It seems like Aalto has more units than Holden!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
16:40 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
17:18 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
17:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
18:34 Aalto is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
19:02 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:55 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Aalto's armies.The base falls. Aalto rips Holden's economy back a full step.
20:28 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:17 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Holden taps out. Aalto's mid game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (62 lines)
0:18 The Orange Holden spawns at s4 while Blue Aalto spawns at s1.We're underway — Holden spawns at s4, Aalto answers from s1.
0:45 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:10 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:00 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:36 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:57 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
3:34 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
4:31 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
5:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
5:37 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
6:03 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:25 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
7:23 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
8:10 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.
8:34 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.
9:01 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:35 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:01 Holden decides to expand.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:22 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
10:47 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:25 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.
11:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
12:49 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
13:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:57 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
14:22 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.
14:46 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
15:28 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:49 Aalto appears to have more army than Holden!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
16:21 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
16:56 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
17:41 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.
18:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:40 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 late game —
19:07 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
20:23 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.
20:54 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
21:17 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.
21:48 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
22:17 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:45 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
23:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:50 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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
24:08 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
24:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
25:12 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Holden, settled in the mid game.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (87 lines)
0:16 The Red Aalto spawns at s2 while Orange Holden spawns at s4.Aalto takes s2 in Red; Holden settles in at s4 in Orange.
0:38 Holden opens 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Aalto shows 12 Hatch — Holden has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:58 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:23 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:06 Aalto starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:24 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:22 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
3:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:15 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.
4:28 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
5:02 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:26 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:55 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
6:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:53 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
7:15 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.
7:49 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
8:14 Holden decides to expand.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:42 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
9:27 Holden has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Aalto.Holden runs 1 more bases than Aalto. That compounds.
9:49 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:01 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
11:13 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:46 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:13 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
12:44 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
13:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:39 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
13:51 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:18 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:47 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
15:22 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:44 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Aalto!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
16:04 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.
16:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:13 Aalto's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
17:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:08 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:34 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:54 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
19:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:49 Aalto is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
20:23 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:07 Aalto shot down Holden's command center.The base falls. Aalto rips Holden's economy back a full step.
21:35 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:08 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.Holden knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:17 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:59 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.
23:27 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
23:49 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:08 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
24:42 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
— The late game —
25:16 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
25:31 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
26:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:48 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.
27:23 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.
27:40 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
28:10 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
28:44 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:02 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
29:43 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
30:05 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 scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
30:27 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.
30:50 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
31:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:55 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Aalto's armies.Aalto finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
32:21 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
32:45 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Holden, settled in the mid game.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (197 lines)
0:07 The White Holden spawns at s2 while Orange Aalto spawns at s1.Holden in White at s2. Aalto in Orange at s1. The map is set.
0:42 Holden opens 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Holden shows 2 Rax FE — Aalto has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:58 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:17 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:51 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:00 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:53 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
3:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:32 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
3:56 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:12 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
4:34 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:13 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:49 Aalto failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
6:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
6:44 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
7:08 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:17 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:48 Holden appears to have more army than Aalto!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
8:18 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:41 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:29 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
9:47 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
10:13 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
10:26 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:40 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
11:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:34 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:20 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:49 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
13:08 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:28 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
13:58 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
14:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:38 Aalto's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
14:57 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
15:15 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:51 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
16:15 Holden scouted Aalto's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Holden's harassment is scouted early.
16:36 Seems like Aalto is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Aalto wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
17:05 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
17:12 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:50 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:23 Aalto's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Holden's M&M had to back off.Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
18:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:13 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:30 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aalto.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
20:09 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:26 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
20:48 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
21:00 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:37 Holden's army is small compared to Aalto!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
22:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:18 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:45 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.
23:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
23:17 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:44 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
24:07 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
24:26 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:59 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.
25:16 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
25:35 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:59 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
26:20 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
26:42 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:12 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:32 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
27:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:30 Aalto lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Holden's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
28:44 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
29:18 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:25 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
30:01 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.
30:18 Aalto is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
30:32 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
30:58 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.
31:22 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
31:52 It seems like Holden has more units than Aalto!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
32:22 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
32:41 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:06 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
33:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
33:50 Aalto's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
34:08 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
34:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:53 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
35:43 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.
36:00 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
36:54 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Holden's expansion has fallen to Aalto's armies.Holden's expansion burns — Aalto tears it down.
37:08 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
37:35 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
37:57 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
38:19 Aalto is leading the game with more expansions than Holden.Aalto is out-expanding Holden — the money game is tilting.
38:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
39:07 Even sunken colonies didn't help Aalto, Aalto has to pull some drones to fight against Holden's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
39:20 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:40 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
40:15 Holden destroys Aalto's hatchery, denying expansions.Aalto's expansion burns — Holden tears it down.
40:43 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
41:04 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
41:16 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
41:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
42:02 Even sunken colonies didn't help Aalto, Aalto has to pull some drones to fight against Holden's marines!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
42:28 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
42:58 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:24 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
43:47 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aalto.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
— The late game —
44:04 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Holden starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
44:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
44:41 The tank line advances and Aalto's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Holden is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
45:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:42 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.
45:54 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Holden pushes into the swarm.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
46:15 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Aalto commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:39 Both Holden and Aalto appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
46:58 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.
47:26 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Holden's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Aalto breaks Holden late.
47:50 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.
48:16 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
48:47 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
48:58 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Aalto is moving out!Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
49:27 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.
49:38 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:13 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:24 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:03 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
51:12 Plague first, then the charge — Aalto goes for the throat.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
51:34 In terms of army size, Holden and Aalto are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
52:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
52:24 Aalto's defilers made that army unkillable and Holden's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Aalto's late-game push decides it.
52:57 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
53:18 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.
53:39 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Aalto's armies.Aalto finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
54:06 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
54:28 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
54:42 Aalto moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
55:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
55:28 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
55:59 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.
56:12 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.
56:46 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
57:03 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Holden starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
57:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
57:39 The tank line advances and Aalto's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Holden is winning this.The final army does its work — Holden breaks Aalto late.
58:10 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
58:37 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:48 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aalto.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
59:12 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
59:43 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Holden pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
59:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
60:34 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
60:52 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
61:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
61:27 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
62:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
62:20 Holden's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Aalto.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
62:44 Holden only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
63:14 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.
63:28 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
🎙 Holden has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
63:53 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
64:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
64:31 Irradiate on the defilers! Holden watches Aalto's swarm evaporate and pushes on.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
64:52 Holden destroyed more than half of Aalto's army after that battle!Holden shreds the better part of Aalto's army in one engagement.
65:32 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.
65:42 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
66:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!Aalto GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Holden defeats Aalto, settled in the late game.
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Play-by-play (74 lines)
0:10 Aalto spawns at s3 in White while Holden spawns at s4 in Green.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s3, Holden at s4.
0:31 Holden opens 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Pool.Aalto commits to 12 Pool; Holden answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:05 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:37 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:09 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:39 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:25 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
3:58 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:23 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.
4:49 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:19 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
5:40 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:16 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:08 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
7:39 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
8:11 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
8:31 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:10 Aalto's number of expansions are equal to Holden's.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
9:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:06 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
10:20 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:51 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.
11:27 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
11:57 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
12:14 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:53 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:33 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
14:03 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
14:37 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.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
— The mid game —
15:16 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
15:29 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:35 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.
17:07 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
17:25 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
17:59 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:18 Aalto is planning a harassment, but Holden scouted it!No surprises today — Holden's harassment is scouted early.
18:53 Aalto is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Aalto's raiders are needed on defense.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
19:13 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
19:46 Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
20:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:43 Aalto's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
21:15 Aalto only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
21:38 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.
— The late game —
22:17 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.
22:47 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:57 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
23:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:58 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
24:39 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
25:02 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.
25:23 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aalto.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:54 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
26:20 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:24 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 It's all going Aalto's way right now.
27:39 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
28:09 Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.Aalto limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
28:39 Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
29:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
401 games
Aalto
230 – 171
Holden