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Holden Terran 4 – 3 Zerg Aalto

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G1 Holden Terran 0–1 Zerg Aalto WIN Icarus Icarus · Δelo +0/+0
■ Holden ■ Aalto army value
■ Holden ■ Aalto economy
Play-by-play (84 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns in Yellow at s3 while Holden spawns in Orange at s2.Aalto in Yellow at s3. Holden in Orange at s2. The map is set.
0:44 Holden gets 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Hatch against Holden's 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:11 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:22 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:58 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:22 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
2:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:29 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.
3:39 Aalto only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
4:19 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
4:50 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.
5:06 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:37 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
5:52 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:21 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
6:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:30 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.
7:52 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.
8:09 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
8:36 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:09 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
9:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:12 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:28 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.
10:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
11:21 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:50 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:14 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
12:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:09 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
13:33 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
14:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
14:45 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:19 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
15:46 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.
16:33 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:45 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
17:48 Aalto had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Holden to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
18:01 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.
18:33 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.
19:07 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
19:27 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:53 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.
20:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:43 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
21:29 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
21:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:21 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:48 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
23:04 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
23:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:10 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.
— The late game —
24:30 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:01 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.
25:34 Aalto shot down Holden's command center.Holden's expansion burns — Aalto tears it down.
25:57 Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
26:18 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:08 Holden seemed like winning the battle but when Aalto's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Aalto won the battle!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
27:33 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.
27:57 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
28:28 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
28:53 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:18 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
29:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
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.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
30:39 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:40 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Holden types it out: GG.
Holden taps out. Aalto's mid game was simply better.
G2 Holden Terran 0–2 Zerg Aalto WIN Icarus Icarus · Δelo +0/+0
■ Holden ■ Aalto army value
■ Holden ■ Aalto economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns in Blue at s1 while Aalto spawns in Yellow at s2.Holden takes s1 in Blue; Aalto settles in at s2 in Yellow.
0:41 Aalto opens 12 Hatch against Holden's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:21 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:54 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:28 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:53 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:49 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
4:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:04 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:33 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:12 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:36 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:01 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:31 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.
8:08 Aalto failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
8:36 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:25 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.
9:41 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:00 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.
11:27 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.
11:55 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:36 Aalto is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
12:57 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:06 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
14:38 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.
15:19 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.
15:36 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
16:19 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
16:49 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
17:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:02 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.
18:31 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 late game —
18:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:21 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:39 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.
21:00 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:45 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what Holden has left on the field.
22:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
Holden taps out. Aalto's mid game was simply better.
G3 WIN Holden Terran 1–2 Zerg Aalto Icarus Icarus · Δelo +0/+0
■ Holden ■ Aalto army value
■ Holden ■ Aalto economy
Play-by-play (132 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns in Blue at s2 while Holden spawns in White at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s2, Holden at s1.
0:32 Holden gets 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Aalto shows 12 Hatch — Holden has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:56 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:31 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:49 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:05 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
2:53 Aalto failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
3:29 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.
3:47 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:02 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:41 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:52 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
5:24 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:17 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.
6:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:07 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
7:34 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
7:43 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:39 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
8:53 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:28 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.
9:53 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:20 Currently, neither Aalto nor Holden appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
10:33 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
11:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:30 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
11:53 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.
12:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:39 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
13:05 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
13:24 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:51 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
14:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
14:51 Aalto's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Holden's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
15:14 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.
15:30 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.
15:51 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
16:28 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:44 Holden dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
17:12 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
17:28 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
17:47 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.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:27 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
18:46 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:13 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.
19:39 Holden seemed like winning the battle but when Aalto's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Aalto won the battle!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
20:03 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:22 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
20:42 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
21:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
21:41 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
21:48 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
22:15 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:37 With a successful harassment, Holden hurts Aalto's economy.Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
23:04 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:54 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.
24:27 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:01 Both Aalto and Holden appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Holden yet.
25:32 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
26:30 Aalto was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
26:44 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.
27:03 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:31 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:52 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
28:38 Aalto's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Holden has enough M&M to prevent Aalto from further poking in!Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
29:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
29:32 Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
29:54 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
30:16 Holden appears to have more army than Aalto!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
30:53 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:40 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.
31:59 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
32:21 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:44 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
33:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:43 Aalto backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
33:58 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.
34:25 Holden only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:02 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
35:22 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
35:35 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:11 At the moment, neither Aalto nor Holden is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
36:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:48 Aalto backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
37:11 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
37:35 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.
38:04 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The late game —
38:40 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.
38:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:11 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Aalto has to run.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
39:34 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.
40:12 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:33 Aalto successfully harasses Holden's economy.Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
40:59 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Aalto is moving out!Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
41:18 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
41:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:03 Dark swarm goes down and Holden's marines are firing at nothing! Aalto's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Aalto breaks Holden late.
42:26 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
43:04 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.
43:11 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
43:51 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
44:18 Aalto moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
44:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
44:58 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Aalto has to run.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
45:55 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
46:20 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Holden defeats Aalto, settled in the late game.
G4 Holden Terran 1–3 Zerg Aalto WIN Icarus Icarus · Δelo +0/+0
■ Holden ■ Aalto army value
■ Holden ■ Aalto economy
Play-by-play (118 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Holden spawning at s1 and Purple Aalto spawning at s3.We're underway — Holden spawns at s1, Aalto answers from s3.
0:30 Holden gets 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Pool.Holden shows 14 CC — Aalto has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:09 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:16 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:38 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:10 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:10 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
3:37 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:49 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:11 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:48 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
5:08 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
5:23 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:29 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.
6:43 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:10 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:35 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.
8:04 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
8:21 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:14 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:08 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
10:32 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:49 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:34 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
11:57 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.
12:37 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
12:50 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
13:21 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
14:06 Aalto was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
14:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:06 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:26 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.Holden knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
15:52 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.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
16:20 Aalto harasses Holden's economy and gets ahead of the game.Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
16:28 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
17:07 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:30 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
17:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:24 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.
18:41 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.
19:08 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.
19:37 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than Holden.Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
19:46 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:13 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.Holden knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:53 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
21:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
21:32 Aalto backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
22:09 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
22:17 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:57 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:12 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:28 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:57 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
24:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:42 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.
25:12 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
25:49 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:08 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:48 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.
27:25 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.
27:48 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
28:10 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:24 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Aalto match each other.
29:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
29:34 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.
29:52 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
30:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
30:38 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.
31:04 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:30 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
— The late game —
31:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:19 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.
32:38 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
33:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:38 Holden dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
33:48 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
34:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:52 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.
35:08 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
35:27 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.
35:59 Holden starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
36:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
36:38 Holden seemed like winning the battle but when Aalto's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Aalto won the battle!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
37:08 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
37:34 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
38:11 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:18 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.
39:01 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
39:18 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:32 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.
40:11 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
40:40 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.
40:55 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
41:10 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
41:50 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
42:11 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
Holden taps out. Aalto's mid game was simply better.
G5 WIN Holden Terran 2–3 Zerg Aalto Icarus Icarus · Δelo +0/+0
■ Holden ■ Aalto army value
■ Holden ■ Aalto economy
Play-by-play (158 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns at s1 in Purple while Holden spawns at s3 in Yellow.Aalto takes s1 in Purple; Holden settles in at s3 in Yellow.
0:28 Aalto opens 12 Hatch against Holden's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Hatch against Holden's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:51 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:12 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:46 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
1:58 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:53 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.
3:19 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
3:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:01 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
4:34 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:56 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:17 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
5:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:54 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
6:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
6:43 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.
7:03 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
7:42 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:00 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
8:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:40 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:18 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:36 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.
9:51 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
10:24 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:45 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:13 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
11:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:50 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
12:14 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.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
12:34 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.
— The mid game —
13:03 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
13:29 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:49 At the moment, Holden seems to have more units than Aalto.Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
14:08 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
14:58 Aalto backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
15:21 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.
15:43 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
16:11 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.
16:43 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.
16:54 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:28 Holden has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Aalto.Holden's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
17:36 Holden scouted the attempt but Aalto is still going with it!Aalto wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
18:10 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.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:39 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
18:50 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:19 Holden decides to expand.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:04 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.
20:30 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.
21:04 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.
21:19 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
21:43 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aalto.Holden knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
22:00 Currently, neither Aalto nor Holden appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
22:34 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:48 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
23:32 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Aalto's units.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
24:01 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
24:35 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.
24:46 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:19 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:50 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
26:28 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:39 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.
27:05 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
27:26 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
27:56 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
28:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:48 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.
29:03 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
29:28 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.
30:04 Holden scouted Aalto's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Holden's harassment is scouted early.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:15 Seems like Aalto is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Aalto's raiders are needed on defense.
30:36 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.
31:00 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
31:27 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.
32:00 Holden's marine control slipped, Aalto's speedlings cleaned up whatever Holden left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
32:09 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
32:37 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.
33:10 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:31 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:49 In terms of army size, Aalto and Holden are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
34:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:36 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
34:52 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
35:14 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.
35:37 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
36:08 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:06 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — Holden marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:23 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
37:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
— The late game —
38:10 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Aalto commits everything.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
38:32 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Holden pushes into the swarm.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
39:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:25 Aalto could not break the tank line, and Holden is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
39:51 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
40:02 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:23 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:56 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:09 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
41:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:52 Irradiate on the defilers! Holden watches Aalto's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Holden breaks Aalto late.
42:28 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.
42:42 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.
43:14 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
43:27 Holden scouted Aalto's attempt to harass!Holden's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
43:52 Holden scouted the attempt but Aalto is still going with it!Aalto wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:32 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
44:42 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Holden pushes into the swarm.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
45:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:35 Holden pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Aalto simply remade the army.Holden throws the endgame army in and Aalto simply refuses to lose.
45:46 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
46:44 Aalto is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
46:57 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.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
47:21 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Holden pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
47:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
48:20 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.
48:39 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
48:54 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
49:37 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
49:44 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
50:09 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.
50:40 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.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
51:09 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
51:32 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.
51:47 Aalto moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
52:11 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Holden starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
52:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
52:59 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.
53:29 Aalto seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
53:42 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:10 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
That's the game: Holden defeats Aalto, settled in the late game.
G6 WIN Holden Terran 3–3 Zerg Aalto Icarus Icarus · Δelo +0/+0
■ Holden ■ Aalto army value
■ Holden ■ Aalto economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns in Red at s3 while Aalto spawns in White at s1.Holden in Red at s3. Aalto in White at s1. The map is set.
0:37 Aalto opens 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:11 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:57 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
2:32 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:50 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
3:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:06 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:34 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.
5:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:40 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
6:09 It seems like Holden has more units than Aalto!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
6:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:27 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
7:58 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
8:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:00 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
9:39 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
10:00 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
10:36 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:36 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
12:28 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Holden has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
12:49 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
13:23 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
13:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:27 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.
15:10 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:32 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 late game —
16:12 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:47 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
17:18 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
17:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:15 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.
19:07 Aalto seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:38 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
20:00 Aalto's hatchery has been destroyed by Holden.Aalto's expansion burns — Holden tears it down.
20:45 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
21:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
GG. Holden closes it out over Aalto.
G7 ACE MATCH WIN Holden Terran 4–3 Zerg Aalto Icarus Icarus · Δelo +0/+0
■ Holden ■ Aalto army value
■ Holden ■ Aalto economy
Play-by-play (131 lines)
0:09 The Teal Aalto spawns at s2 while Yellow Holden spawns at s1.Aalto in Teal at s2. Holden in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:26 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 2 Rax FE.Aalto shows 12 Pool — Holden has gone 2 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:54 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:29 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:37 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:15 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
2:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:10 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
3:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:49 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
4:21 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:32 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.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.
5:25 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.
6:01 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:20 Aalto failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
6:38 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
7:10 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:30 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:58 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:34 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
9:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:30 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.
9:47 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:21 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:43 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
11:15 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:23 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:15 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.
12:44 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
13:26 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:01 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
14:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:45 Holden seems to have run out of scans! Aalto's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
15:20 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
15:47 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
15:54 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:27 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:43 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
17:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:41 Aalto was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
18:10 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
18:26 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
19:01 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
19:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
19:47 Holden seems to have run out of scans! Aalto's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
20:01 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:45 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
21:14 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
21:47 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:38 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.
22:52 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.
23:25 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
23:38 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:01 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:43 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
25:05 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:26 Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
25:45 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:08 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
26:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:05 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.
27:19 At the moment, Holden seems to have more units than Aalto.Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:56 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
28:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:38 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.
29:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:25 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.
29:53 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
30:18 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
30:46 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
31:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:28 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.
31:55 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.
32:22 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:49 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
33:03 Holden dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
33:32 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
33:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:19 Aalto seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
34:44 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:08 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.
35:34 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
35:54 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:21 It seems like Holden has more units than Aalto!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
36:46 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.
37:05 Aalto backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
37:33 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:08 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
38:29 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:57 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:14 Aalto's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
39:38 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
40:00 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.
40:37 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
40:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
41:24 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Holden's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Holden throws the endgame army in and Aalto simply refuses to lose.
41:34 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
41:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
42:28 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
43:00 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
43:14 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind Holden!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
43:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
44:07 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.
44:26 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
45:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:30 Aalto's hatchery has been destroyed by Holden.Aalto's expansion burns — Holden tears it down.
45:45 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
46:09 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aalto taps out. Holden's late game was simply better.

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