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■ Python
■ Sandgrouse
army value
■ Python
■ Sandgrouse
economy
Play-by-play (62 lines)
0:12 Spearfish spawns at s3 in White while Python spawns at s2 in Teal.Spearfish takes s3 in White; Python settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:29 Spearfish gets Forge Fast Expand against Python's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Spearfish's Forge Fast Expand against Python's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:18 Spearfish decides to expand.Spearfish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:32 Python places down a hatchery.Python takes another base — the economy widens.
2:11 Spearfish is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Spearfish: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:47 Python is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Python: the first units are already marching.
3:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:35 Python with some nice speedling surrounds killed Spearfish's zealots!Spearfish wasn't ready. Python's early aggression takes the lead.
3:59 After that battle, Spearfish still has most of his army with him.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:29 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.Spearfish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:58 Python places down a hatchery.Python takes another base — the economy widens.
5:35 Spearfish is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Spearfish: the first units are already marching.
6:11 Python starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Python pushes.
6:27 Spearfish warps in a nexus.Spearfish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
7:38 Python kills off Spearfish's armies and continues pushing!Spearfish's army evaporates. Python doesn't even slow down.
8:02 With excellent skills and micro, Spearfish managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:30 Spearfish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Python's army has been decimated.Spearfish clips Python's army — real damage, but Python fights on.
8:52 Python destroys Spearfish's nexus, denying expansions.Python finds the weak point and Spearfish's new base is gone.
9:30 Python has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Spearfish.Economically it's Python's game right now; Spearfish is falling behind on bases.
9:53 Spearfish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Spearfish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:34 Python's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Python goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:58 Python places down a hatchery.Quietly, Python adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Python holds the stronger army for now.
11:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:52 All of a sudden, Spearfish has no armies left while Python is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Python. The push continues.
12:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Python destroyed only less than half of Spearfish's army.Python takes a bite out of Spearfish's force and backs off.
12:50 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Spearfish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
13:28 Spearfish warps in a nexus.Spearfish takes another base — the economy widens.
13:49 Spearfish starts pushing across the map.Spearfish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:25 Python decides to move out with his armies.Python has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:21 All of a sudden, Spearfish has no armies left while Python is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Spearfish's way of life — Python marches on.
🎙 The scales tip toward Python — a lead, but not a safe one.
15:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Spearfish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
16:19 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Spearfish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
16:41 Python is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Python: the first units are already marching.
17:18 Python places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Python expands.
17:45 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 —
18:18 Python micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Spearfish's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Python breaks Spearfish's position.
18:48 About half of Spearfish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Python's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:11 Spearfish destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Python's army has been decimated.Spearfish takes a bite out of Python's force and backs off.
19:51 Python shot down Spearfish's nexus.Spearfish's expansion burns — Python tears it down.
🎙 It's all going Python's way right now.
20:06 Spearfish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Spearfish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:50 Python has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:19 It seems like Python has more units than Spearfish!Count the units: Python has the edge over Spearfish right now.
21:43 Spearfish decides to expand.Spearfish takes another base — the economy widens.
22:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:39 Spearfish failed to deal nicely with Python's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Spearfish's defense bends, then snaps. Python takes the middle of the game.
23:03 About half of Spearfish's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Python's force stays on that battlefield.
23:42 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.Spearfish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:01 Spearfish's nexus has been destroyed by Python.Spearfish's expansion burns — Python tears it down.
🎙 Sandgrouse is hanging on by a thread against Python's army.
24:41 Python has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Spearfish taps out!Spearfish GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Python takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Python
■ Sandgrouse
army value
■ Python
■ Sandgrouse
economy
Play-by-play (237 lines)
0:07 Python spawns at s1 in Blue while Spearfish spawns at s2 in Yellow.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Python at s1, Spearfish at s2.
0:42 Python gets 12 Pool against Spearfish's Forge Fast Expand.Python shows 12 Pool — Spearfish has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:55 Python places down a hatchery.Quietly, Python adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:18 Spearfish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Spearfish expands.
1:32 Python pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Python goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:05 Spearfish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Spearfish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:42 With beautiful placement, Spearfish successfully fends off Python's attacks.Python commits and it's the wrong call — Spearfish cleans it up.
3:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Spearfish seems to be fine.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Python seems to be fine.Spearfish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:00 It seems like Python has more units than Spearfish!Python's army is visibly the bigger one — Spearfish should not take this fight.
4:20 Python places down a hatchery.Python plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:30 Spearfish warps in a nexus.Spearfish takes another base — the economy widens.
5:11 Python is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Python goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:18 Spearfish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Spearfish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:10 Python failed to break Spearfish's defending line of zealots.Python's early gamble buys nothing — Spearfish's defense was already in place.
6:37 After that battle, Spearfish still has most of his army with him.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:53 It seems that Spearfish only managed to destroy less than half of Python's army.Spearfish clips Python's army — real damage, but Python fights on.
7:07 Python pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Python: the first units are already marching.
7:43 Spearfish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Spearfish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:17 All of a sudden, Spearfish has no armies left while Python is continuing to push across the map!Python wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:38 After that battle, Spearfish still has most of his army with him.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:11 It seems that Spearfish only managed to destroy less than half of Python's army.Spearfish clips Python's army — real damage, but Python fights on.
9:24 Python places down a hatchery.Python takes another base — the economy widens.
10:01 Spearfish warps in a nexus.Spearfish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:21 Python is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Python tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:59 Python failed to break Spearfish's defending line of zealots.Python's early gamble buys nothing — Spearfish's defense was already in place.
11:13 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Python destroyed only less than half of Spearfish's army.Python clips Spearfish's army — real damage, but Spearfish fights on.
11:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Python seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
12:10 Python now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
12:21 With corsairs sniping overlords, Spearfish is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Spearfish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
12:52 Currently, neither Python nor Spearfish appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Python and Spearfish yet.
13:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:35 All of a sudden, Spearfish has no armies left while Python is continuing to push across the map!Python wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
13:58 After that battle, Spearfish still has most of his army with him.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:27 It seems that Spearfish only managed to destroy less than half of Python's army.Spearfish clips Python's army — real damage, but Python fights on.
14:34 Python places down a hatchery.Python plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:04 Spearfish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Spearfish expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:37 Unwilling to make the game too long, Python starts moving out.No more waiting. Python pushes.
15:54 With corsairs sniping overlords, Spearfish is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Spearfish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:28 Python failed to bring in overlords as Spearfish's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Python's defense bends, then snaps. Spearfish takes the middle of the game.
17:00 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Spearfish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
17:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Spearfish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
17:40 Python tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Spearfish's defense line.Python goes for the raid — Spearfish is ready, and nothing comes of it.
18:08 Spearfish is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Spearfish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:59 Spearfish's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Python's defense bends, then snaps. Spearfish takes the middle of the game.
19:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Python seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
19:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Spearfish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
19:52 Python's number of expansions are equal to Spearfish's.Base for base, they're level — Python and Spearfish match each other.
20:21 Python has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:34 Spearfish moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Spearfish pushes.
21:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:25 Spearfish tried to break into Python's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Spearfish!Python absorbs the mid-game push — Spearfish gained nothing for the cost.
21:48 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Spearfish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
22:38 Attempting to end the game, Python moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Python pushes.
22:48 Spearfish is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Spearfish starts the push.
23:09 In terms of army size, Python and Spearfish are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
23:49 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:05 Python failed to bring in overlords as Spearfish's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Python's defense bends, then snaps. Spearfish takes the middle of the game.
24:24 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
24:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Spearfish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
25:14 Python moves out with his armies.Python has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:36 Looks like Spearfish is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Spearfish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:12 Python's zerglings surround Spearfish's archons while Python's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Python!Spearfish's defense bends, then snaps. Python takes the middle of the game.
26:45 With excellent skills and micro, Spearfish managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
27:02 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Spearfish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
27:29 Python has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
27:37 Looks like Spearfish is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Spearfish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
28:21 Python burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Spearfish's push!Python absorbs the mid-game push — Spearfish gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:00 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.Spearfish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Spearfish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
29:38 Python now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
30:01 With corsairs sniping overlords, Spearfish is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Spearfish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:26 Both Python and Spearfish appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
30:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:59 Python brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Spearfish had the observers and archons to deal with. Spearfish successfully defended Python's push!Spearfish absorbs the mid-game push — Python gained nothing for the cost.
31:20 With excellent skills and micro, Spearfish managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
31:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Python seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:07 Python has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:47 Eager to end the game, Spearfish moves out with his armies.Spearfish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
33:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:18 Python's scourge sniped a few of Spearfish's observers! Spearfish can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Python breaks Spearfish's position.
33:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Python destroyed only less than half of Spearfish's army.Python clips Spearfish's army — real damage, but Spearfish fights on.
34:01 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Spearfish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
34:31 Python has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:58 Looks like Spearfish is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Spearfish's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:07 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.
35:47 Spearfish's massive number of speedlots slice through Python's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — Spearfish breaks Python's position.
35:56 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.Spearfish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:12 After that battle, Spearfish still has most of his army with him.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
36:50 Python moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Python commits the late-game army.
36:57 Spearfish decides to start pushing across the map.Spearfish has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:55 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Spearfish walks through Python's army.The final army does its work — Spearfish breaks Python late.
38:15 It seems that Spearfish only managed to destroy less than half of Python's army.Spearfish clips Python's army — real damage, but Python fights on.
38:26 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Python destroyed only less than half of Spearfish's army.Python clips Spearfish's army — real damage, but Spearfish fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:05 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Python commits to the break.Everything Python has built comes forward at once.
39:25 Spearfish rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Spearfish has built comes forward at once.
39:41 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
40:04 Python's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Spearfish has no observers left. The push stalls.Spearfish throws the endgame army in and Python simply refuses to lose.
40:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Python seems to be fine.Spearfish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:58 After that battle, Spearfish still has most of his army with him.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:16 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Python goes in.Everything Python has built comes forward at once.
41:29 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Spearfish.Max supply, full upgrades: Spearfish moves out to end it.
41:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
42:11 Python's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Spearfish has no observers left. The push stalls.Spearfish throws the endgame army in and Python simply refuses to lose.
42:43 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.Spearfish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:05 It seems that Python only managed to destroy less than half of Spearfish's army.Python clips Spearfish's army — real damage, but Spearfish fights on.
43:23 Python's number of expansions are equal to Spearfish's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Python and Spearfish yet.
43:42 Python moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Python moves out to end it.
44:18 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Spearfish.Everything Spearfish has built comes forward at once.
44:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
44:54 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Spearfish's dragoons fire into nothing and Python holds.Python holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:25 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.Spearfish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
45:50 With excellent skills and micro, Spearfish managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:02 Python starts pushing across the map.Python has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:32 Unwilling to make the game too long, Spearfish starts moving out.No more waiting. Spearfish pushes.
46:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
47:06 Spearfish had the observers for those lurkers and Python's push simply stops.Python throws the endgame army in and Spearfish simply refuses to lose.
47:25 After that battle, Spearfish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
47:57 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.Spearfish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:08 Python decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Python tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
48:47 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Spearfish moves on the hatcheries.Everything Spearfish has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
48:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
49:33 Spearfish's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Python's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Spearfish's late-game push decides it.
49:53 It seems that Spearfish only managed to destroy less than half of Python's army.Spearfish takes a bite out of Python's force and backs off.
50:15 With excellent skills and micro, Spearfish managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:39 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Python pushes.This is the big one — Python commits the late-game army.
50:47 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Spearfish moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Spearfish moves out to end it.
51:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:50 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Spearfish walks through Python's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Spearfish's late-game push decides it.
52:00 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
52:16 It seems that Python only managed to destroy less than half of Spearfish's army.Python clips Spearfish's army — real damage, but Spearfish fights on.
52:50 Both Python and Spearfish appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Python and Spearfish yet.
53:05 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Python pushes.Everything Python has built comes forward at once.
53:32 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Spearfish moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Spearfish commits the late-game army.
54:04 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
54:20 Python spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Spearfish is still standing.Python throws the endgame army in and Spearfish simply refuses to lose.
54:46 After that battle, Spearfish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
54:53 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Spearfish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
55:31 Eager to end the game, Python moves out with his armies.Python tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
55:42 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Spearfish moves on the hatcheries.Everything Spearfish has built comes forward at once.
56:13 At the moment, neither Python nor Spearfish is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Python and Spearfish are level.
56:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
57:01 All of a sudden, Python has no armies left while Spearfish is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Spearfish. The push continues.
57:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Python seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
57:38 With excellent skills and micro, Spearfish managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:56 Python moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Python commits the late-game army.
58:32 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Spearfish moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Spearfish moves out to end it.
58:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
59:17 Python's scourge take the corsairs and the speedlots die to cracklings. Spearfish backs off.Spearfish throws the endgame army in and Python simply refuses to lose.
59:37 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Spearfish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
59:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Spearfish seems to be fine.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:20 Python tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Spearfish's defense line.Python knocks, Spearfish answers. No damage done.
60:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Python starts moving out.Python tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
60:57 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Spearfish moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Spearfish moves out to end it.
61:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
61:53 Spearfish had the observers for those lurkers and Python's push simply stops.Python throws the endgame army in and Spearfish simply refuses to lose.
62:04 With excellent skills and micro, Spearfish managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
62:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Spearfish destroyed only less than half of Python's army.Spearfish takes a bite out of Python's force and backs off.
62:45 At the moment, Spearfish seems to have more units than Python.Count the units: Spearfish has the edge over Python right now.
63:13 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Spearfish.Everything Spearfish has built comes forward at once.
63:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
64:03 The corsairs cleared the sky and Spearfish's ground army does the rest to Python.There's no rebuilding from that. Spearfish's late-game push decides it.
64:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Python seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
64:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Spearfish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
65:06 Currently, neither Python nor Spearfish appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Python and Spearfish yet.
65:29 At the moment, Spearfish seems to have more units than Python.Count the units: Spearfish has the edge over Python right now.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
65:49 Both Python and Spearfish appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Python and Spearfish yet.
66:12 Spearfish appears to have more army than Python!Count the units: Spearfish has the edge over Python right now.
66:34 Python tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Spearfish's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Spearfish shuts the door on Python.
67:01 Python's number of expansions are equal to Spearfish's.Base for base, they're level — Python and Spearfish match each other.
67:18 What a pity! Python managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Spearfish's army.Python knocks, Spearfish answers. No damage done.
67:34 Python is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Spearfish's army.Python is badly outgunned — Spearfish's force is a size larger.
67:55 Every gateway is pumping and Spearfish starts walking across the map.Everything Spearfish has built comes forward at once.
68:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
68:43 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Spearfish's dragoons fire into nothing and Python holds.Spearfish throws the endgame army in and Python simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Sandgrouse holds the stronger army for now.
69:10 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
69:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Spearfish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
70:02 Spearfish appears to have more army than Python!Spearfish's army is visibly the bigger one — Python should not take this fight.
70:25 Spearfish rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Spearfish has built comes forward at once.
70:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
71:10 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Spearfish walks through Python's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Spearfish's late-game push decides it.
71:31 It seems that Spearfish only managed to destroy less than half of Python's army.Spearfish takes a bite out of Python's force and backs off.
71:41 With excellent skills and micro, Spearfish managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
72:05 Spearfish rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Spearfish commits the late-game army.
🎙 Sandgrouse holds the stronger army for now.
72:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
73:02 The battle outcome favors Spearfish as Python's armies melt into Spearfish's armies' weapon fire!Spearfish wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
73:22 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Spearfish while losing less than half of his army.Spearfish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
73:34 With excellent skills and micro, Spearfish managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
74:12 Every gateway is pumping and Spearfish starts walking across the map.Everything Spearfish has built comes forward at once.
74:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
74:43 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Spearfish walks through Python's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Spearfish's late-game push decides it.
75:02 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
75:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Spearfish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
🎙 Sandgrouse edges ahead on army strength.
75:48 Spearfish decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Spearfish pushes.
76:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
76:38 The battle outcome favors Spearfish as Python's armies melt into Spearfish's armies' weapon fire!Spearfish wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
77:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Python seems to be fine.Spearfish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
77:18 After that battle, Spearfish still has most of his army with him.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
77:52 Spearfish rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Spearfish moves out to end it.
78:06 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Python GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Python taps.
That's the game: Sandgrouse defeats Python, settled in the late game.
■ Python
■ Sandgrouse
army value
■ Python
■ Sandgrouse
economy
Play-by-play (64 lines)
0:07 The Purple Spearfish spawns at s1 while Orange Python spawns at s3.We're underway — Spearfish spawns at s1, Python answers from s3.
0:29 Python opens 12 Hatch against Spearfish's Forge Fast Expand.Spearfish shows Forge Fast Expand — Python has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:16 Spearfish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Spearfish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Python places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Python expands.
2:17 Spearfish is pushing out with his zealots.Spearfish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:34 Python's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Python tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:42 Spearfish was out-microed by Python and loses all his attacking forces.Python takes the fight on his terms and sends Spearfish home with nothing.
4:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Python seems to be fine.Spearfish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:34 After that battle, Spearfish still has most of his army with him.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:12 In terms of army size, Spearfish is behind Python!Spearfish needs production, fast; Python's army has outgrown his.
5:34 Eager to end the game, Spearfish moves out with his armies.Spearfish has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:06 Python decides to start pushing across the map.Python tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:37 Python places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Python expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:40 Python kills off Spearfish's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Spearfish's way of life — Python marches on.
8:07 After that battle, Spearfish still has most of his army with him.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:22 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Spearfish while losing less than half of his army.Spearfish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:51 Spearfish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Spearfish expands.
9:30 Spearfish is pushing out with his zealots.Spearfish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:57 Python is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Python goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:59 Python with some nice speedling surrounds killed Spearfish's zealots!Spearfish wasn't ready. Python's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:29 Python destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Spearfish's army has been decimated.Python clips Spearfish's army — real damage, but Spearfish fights on.
12:01 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Spearfish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
12:19 Python appears to have more army than Spearfish!Python's army is visibly the bigger one — Spearfish should not take this fight.
13:01 Spearfish is pushing out with his zealots.Spearfish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:31 Python is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Python goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:32 Spearfish was out-microed by Python and loses all his attacking forces.Python takes the fight on his terms and sends Spearfish home with nothing.
14:50 It seems that Spearfish only managed to destroy less than half of Python's army.Spearfish takes a bite out of Python's force and backs off.
15:13 Spearfish lost about half of his army in that battle.Python pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:47 Python places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Python expands.
— The mid game —
16:17 Python brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:47 Spearfish warps in a nexus.Spearfish takes another base — the economy widens.
17:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:56 All of a sudden, Spearfish has no armies left while Python is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Spearfish's way of life — Python marches on.
18:21 With excellent skills and micro, Spearfish managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:46 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
19:07 Python tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Spearfish's defense line.Python knocks, Spearfish answers. No damage done.
— The late game —
19:40 Python now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:23 Python places down a hatchery.Python takes another base — the economy widens.
20:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:18 Python micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Spearfish's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Python breaks Spearfish's position.
21:47 About half of Spearfish's army has been decimated in that battle.Python pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Python seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
22:45 Spearfish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Spearfish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:15 Python now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:19 Python's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Spearfish's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Python breaks Spearfish's position.
🎙 It's all going Python's way right now.
24:51 About half of Spearfish's army has been decimated in that battle.Python pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:14 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Spearfish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
25:41 Python now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:13 Spearfish having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Spearfish looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Python defeats Sandgrouse, settled in the mid game.
■ Python
■ Sandgrouse
army value
■ Python
■ Sandgrouse
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:13 The game starts with Red Python spawning at s2 and Blue Spearfish spawning at s1.Python takes s2 in Red; Spearfish settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:41 Spearfish gets Forge Fast Expand against Python's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Python's 12 Hatch against Spearfish's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:09 Python places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Python expands.
1:34 Spearfish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Spearfish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:07 Eager to end the game, Python moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Python pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:52 Spearfish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Spearfish: the first units are already marching.
3:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:44 Python failed to kill off Spearfish's defending zealots.Python's early gamble buys nothing — Spearfish's defense was already in place.
4:23 After that battle, Spearfish still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
4:51 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
5:19 Python places down a hatchery.Python plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:45 Spearfish warps in a nexus.Spearfish takes another base — the economy widens.
6:33 Python is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Python tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:06 Spearfish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Spearfish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:37 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.
7:54 All of a sudden, Python has no armies left while Spearfish is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Python's way of life — Spearfish marches on.
8:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Spearfish destroyed only less than half of Python's army.Spearfish clips Python's army — real damage, but Python fights on.
8:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Spearfish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
9:34 Python's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Python tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:07 Spearfish is pushing out with his zealots.Spearfish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:27 Python places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Python expands.
11:02 Spearfish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Spearfish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:08 Python was out-microed by Spearfish and loses all his attacking forces.Spearfish holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
12:44 With excellent skills and micro, Spearfish managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:24 It seems that Spearfish only managed to destroy less than half of Python's army.Spearfish takes a bite out of Python's force and backs off.
13:54 Spearfish's forces appear to be larger compared to Python's!Count the units: Spearfish has the edge over Python right now.
14:23 Python's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Python tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:44 Spearfish is pushing out with his zealots.Spearfish tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
15:55 Spearfish successfully fends off Python's attacks.Spearfish takes the fight on his terms and sends Python home with nothing.
16:13 With excellent skills and micro, Spearfish managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Sandgrouse — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:50 Python has lost about half of his army in that battle.Spearfish pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:17 Spearfish's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Spearfish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:24 A few beautiful storms from Spearfish turned the battle around! Spearfish won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Spearfish breaks Python's position.
18:51 Python has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Spearfish's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Spearfish seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
19:56 Looks like Spearfish is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Spearfish hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:24 Spearfish warps in a nexus.Spearfish takes another base — the economy widens.
20:55 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Python is a step behind and knows it.
21:25 Python failed to bring in overlords as Spearfish's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Spearfish breaks Python's position.
22:00 Python lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Spearfish's force stays on that battlefield.
22:30 It seems that Python only managed to destroy less than half of Spearfish's army.Python clips Spearfish's army — real damage, but Spearfish fights on.
23:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Python GGs!Python types it out: GG.
Sandgrouse takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Python
■ Sandgrouse
army value
■ Python
■ Sandgrouse
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:13 Spearfish spawns at s3 in Red while Python spawns at s4 in White.Spearfish in Red at s3. Python in White at s4. The map is set.
0:38 Python opens Overpool against Spearfish's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Spearfish's Forge Fast Expand against Python's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:03 Spearfish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Spearfish expands.
1:39 Python places down a hatchery.Quietly, Python adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:18 Attempting to end the game, Spearfish moves out with his armies.Spearfish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:36 Python moves out with his armies.Python has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:31 Spearfish failed to break Python's zergling line of defense.Spearfish's early gamble buys nothing — Python's defense was already in place.
4:18 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Spearfish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
4:37 Python destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Spearfish's army has been decimated.Python clips Spearfish's army — real damage, but Spearfish fights on.
5:14 Eager to end the game, Spearfish moves out with his armies.Spearfish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:48 Python decides to start pushing across the map.Python has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:10 Spearfish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Spearfish expands.
6:33 Python places down a hatchery.Quietly, Python adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:02 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
7:45 Spearfish failed to break Python's zergling line of defense.Spearfish's early gamble buys nothing — Python's defense was already in place.
8:04 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Spearfish destroyed only less than half of Python's army.Spearfish takes a bite out of Python's force and backs off.
8:37 Python destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Spearfish's army has been decimated.Python takes a bite out of Spearfish's force and backs off.
9:17 Python pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Python: the first units are already marching.
9:38 It seems like Python has more units than Spearfish!Count the units: Python has the edge over Spearfish right now.
10:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
10:30 Spearfish lost some of his dragoons to Python's speedlings!Spearfish wasn't ready. Python's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 It's all going Python's way right now.
11:19 Spearfish lost about half of his army in that battle.Python pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Python seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
12:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Python starts moving out.Python has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:11 Python with some nice speedling surrounds killed Spearfish's zealots!The early pressure works — Python breaks Spearfish's front door.
13:32 Spearfish lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Python's force stays on that battlefield.
14:15 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Spearfish while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
14:39 Python's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Python tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 It's all going Python's way right now.
15:42 Python kills off Spearfish's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Python. The push continues.
16:10 Spearfish lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Python's force stays on that battlefield.
16:39 It seems that Spearfish only managed to destroy less than half of Python's army.Spearfish clips Python's army — real damage, but Python fights on.
17:13 Python pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Python goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:50 Spearfish warps in a nexus.Spearfish takes another base — the economy widens.
18:20 Python decides to expand.Python plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:04 With really nice micro, Python's speedlings kills off Spearfish's dragoons.The early pressure works — Python breaks Spearfish's front door.
🎙 It's all going Python's way right now.
19:46 Python destroyed more than half of Spearfish's army after that battle!When the smoke clears, Python has erased most of what Spearfish brought.
20:19 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
20:38 Unwilling to make the game too long, Spearfish starts moving out.Here it comes: Spearfish crosses the map with everything.
— The mid game —
21:13 Python has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:30 It seems like Python has more units than Spearfish!Python's army is visibly the bigger one — Spearfish should not take this fight.
— The late game —
22:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:47 Python's zerglings surround Spearfish's archons while Python's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Python!Spearfish's defense bends, then snaps. Python takes the middle of the game.
23:00 Spearfish seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Python — more than half the force is gone.
23:42 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Spearfish while losing less than half of his army.Spearfish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 It's all going Python's way right now.
24:00 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Spearfish GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Spearfish taps.
Python takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Python
■ Sandgrouse
army value
■ Python
■ Sandgrouse
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:07 Python spawns at s2 in White while Spearfish spawns at s3 in Yellow.Python takes s2 in White; Spearfish settles in at s3 in Yellow.
0:37 Python gets Overpool against Spearfish's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Overpool from Python, Forge Fast Expand from Spearfish.
— The early game —
1:06 Python places down a hatchery.Quietly, Python adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:37 Spearfish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Spearfish expands.
2:24 Python decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Python has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:42 Spearfish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Spearfish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:48 The battle outcome favors Python as Spearfish's armies melt into Python's armies' weapon fire!Spearfish's army evaporates. Python doesn't even slow down.
4:31 With excellent skills and micro, Spearfish managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
4:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Python seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
5:24 Spearfish starts expanding.More workers, more money: Spearfish expands.
6:00 Python pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Python tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:35 Spearfish is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Spearfish goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:51 Python starts expanding.Quietly, Python adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Python holds the stronger army for now.
7:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
7:53 Spearfish failed to break Python's zergling line of defense.Spearfish's early gamble buys nothing — Python's defense was already in place.
8:33 It seems that Spearfish only managed to destroy less than half of Python's army.Spearfish takes a bite out of Python's force and backs off.
8:59 With excellent skills and micro, Spearfish managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
9:39 Python's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Python tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:10 Spearfish decides to move out with his armies.Spearfish tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:34 Python's number of expansions are equal to Spearfish's.Base for base, they're level — Python and Spearfish match each other.
11:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:31 Python with some nice speedling surrounds killed Spearfish's zealots!The early pressure works — Python breaks Spearfish's front door.
🎙 Python edges ahead on army strength.
12:18 With excellent skills and micro, Spearfish managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Python — the losses are light.
12:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Python seems to be fine.Spearfish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:06 Python places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Python expands.
13:42 Spearfish warps in a nexus.Quietly, Spearfish adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:24 Python is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Python tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:14 All of a sudden, Spearfish has no armies left while Python is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Spearfish's way of life — Python marches on.
15:58 With excellent skills and micro, Spearfish managed to fend off Python while losing less than half of his army.Python keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:28 With excellent skills and micro, Python managed to fend off Spearfish while losing less than half of his army.Spearfish keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Python — a lead, but not a safe one.
17:05 Without any further reinforcements, Spearfish's expansion is decimated by Python's armies.The base falls. Python rips Spearfish's economy back a full step.
17:28 Spearfish warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Spearfish expands.
— The mid game —
17:53 Python brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Python's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:27 Python desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Python takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
19:05 Spearfish warps in a nexus.Spearfish plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
20:13 Python's scourge sniped a few of Spearfish's observers! Spearfish can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Spearfish's defense bends, then snaps. Python takes the middle of the game.
20:43 Spearfish has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Python's force stays on that battlefield.
20:58 After that battle, Python still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Spearfish — the losses are light.
🎙 Sandgrouse is hanging on by a thread against Python's army.
21:31 Spearfish tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Python's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Python shuts the door on Spearfish.
22:03 Spearfish having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Spearfish GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Python defeats Sandgrouse, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
17 games
Python
9 – 8
Sandgrouse