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6 · · ▶ replay
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (164 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Holden spawning at s2 and Teal Aalto spawning at s1.Holden takes s2 in Blue; across the map, Aalto settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:39 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:59 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:13 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:38 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:14 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:31 Currently, neither Holden nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
2:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:20 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
3:40 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
3:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:25 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:54 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
5:20 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:28 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
6:04 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
6:25 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:40 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:11 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:33 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
7:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:13 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
8:52 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:40 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:27 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.
10:40 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
10:59 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:22 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
11:59 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:09 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:32 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:11 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
13:18 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:25 Aalto appears to have more army than Holden!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
14:36 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
15:11 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:23 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:03 Aalto had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Holden to fall back.Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
16:43 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:50 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:29 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:48 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:44 Aalto seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
19:07 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
19:27 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.
19:43 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
20:02 Aalto harasses Holden and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
20:40 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:53 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
21:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:41 Holden's marines forced Aalto's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
21:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:33 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.
22:52 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:11 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:37 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:25 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
24:48 Aalto only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
25:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
25:47 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:24 Aalto was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:56 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:18 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:30 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:55 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
28:22 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
28:46 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:41 Aalto held off Holden's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
29:52 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:29 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.
30:38 Both Holden and Aalto appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Aalto match each other.
31:10 Zerglings ran past Aalto's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Holden!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
31:37 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
32:25 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.
32:36 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.
33:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
33:30 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:41 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
34:06 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
34:31 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:30 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
35:45 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
36:01 Holden only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
36:40 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
36:54 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.
37:17 Aalto was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
37:49 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:27 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Aalto!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
38:57 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:24 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
39:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:09 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.
40:27 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:11 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
41:34 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
41:59 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
42:19 The battle outcome favors Holden as Aalto's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
42:54 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
43:22 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:32 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Aalto match each other.
44:01 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
44:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
45:02 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
45:28 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.
45:51 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
46:12 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
46:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
47:15 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
47:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:47 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
48:29 Zerglings ran past Aalto's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Holden!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
48:44 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:10 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
49:22 In terms of army size, Holden and Aalto are around equal.Unit for unit, Holden and Aalto are level.
49:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
50:09 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
50:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
51:14 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
51:21 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
51:55 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
52:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:32 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
52:55 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.
53:32 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.
53:59 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
54:10 It seems like Aalto has more units than Holden!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
54:36 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
55:09 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
55:28 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
55:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
56:16 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Holden, settled in the mid game.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (153 lines)
0:20 Holden spawns in White at s4 while Aalto spawns in Green at s2.Holden in White at s4. Aalto in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:27 Holden gets 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:03 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:12 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:41 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:09 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:58 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
3:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
3:46 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
4:10 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:38 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
4:45 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:09 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
5:56 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
6:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:55 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:14 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
7:36 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
7:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:16 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
8:46 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:00 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:43 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
9:52 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:10 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:13 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
11:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:58 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
12:23 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:40 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:03 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:23 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
13:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:11 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
14:30 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.
14:56 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
15:22 Aalto successfully harasses Holden's economy.Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
15:57 Holden tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aalto's defense line.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:14 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
17:05 Aalto was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
17:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
17:45 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
18:11 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:25 Currently, neither Holden nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
18:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
19:13 Holden's superior marine control beat up all of Aalto's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:32 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
19:59 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
20:38 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
20:45 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
21:13 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:33 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
22:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:36 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.
22:45 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:12 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
23:30 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
23:53 Nice try from Aalto to harass Holden, but Holden's reaction is just too agile.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
24:32 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
24:49 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:15 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
25:30 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:06 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
26:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:50 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
27:17 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:35 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
27:56 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.
28:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:35 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
29:04 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.
29:36 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.
29:57 Aalto harasses Holden's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:11 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:41 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
31:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:26 Aalto held off Holden's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
31:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:13 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
32:31 Holden scouted Aalto's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Holden's harassment is scouted early.
32:53 Aalto gave up on trying to harass after being scouted.Aalto thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
33:15 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:09 Aalto's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
34:34 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:57 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:28 Aalto is planning a harassment, but Holden scouted it!Holden's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
35:43 Aalto is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Aalto's raiders are needed on defense.
36:13 Nice try from Aalto to harass Holden, but Holden's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
36:30 Aalto harasses Holden's economy and gets ahead of the game.Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
37:02 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:09 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
37:36 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
37:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
38:35 Aalto is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
38:45 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 —
39:19 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.
39:40 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
40:06 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Aalto!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
40:23 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:52 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.
41:21 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
41:31 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.
42:05 Without any further reinforcements, Aalto's expansion is decimated by Holden's armies.Aalto's expansion burns — Holden tears it down.
42:21 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
42:40 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
43:17 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
43:55 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:15 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.
44:43 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
45:02 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
45:26 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
46:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:24 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — Holden marches on.
46:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
47:15 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.
47:22 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
48:15 The battle outcome favors Holden as Aalto's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
48:37 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
48:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
49:27 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:15 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
50:36 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
51:04 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.
51:13 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
51:54 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
52:01 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
Holden takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
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Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:17 The game starts with Blue Holden spawning at s2 and White Aalto spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s2, Aalto at s1.
0:47 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 2 Rax FE.The builds are down: 2 Rax FE from Holden, 12 Pool from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:21 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:52 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:23 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:40 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:49 Aalto failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
4:23 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:01 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:25 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
5:55 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:36 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:54 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
7:40 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.
8:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:32 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
8:58 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:41 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.
10:12 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Aalto's expansion has fallen to Holden's armies.The base falls. Holden rips Aalto's economy back a full step.
10:44 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:09 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
12:13 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
12:38 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
13:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
13:48 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:27 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:49 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.
15:19 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:50 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Holden is far ahead.
16:54 Aalto failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
17:18 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.
17:59 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
18:38 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:07 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
— The late game —
19:41 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.
20:08 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Holden is far ahead.
20:37 Holden looks beastly after destroying more than half of Aalto's army.When the smoke clears, Holden has erased most of what Aalto brought.
21:16 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:34 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!Aalto types it out: GG.
GG. Holden closes it out over Aalto.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (185 lines)
0:07 The Teal Holden spawns at s2 while Yellow Aalto spawns at s4.We're underway — Holden spawns at s2, Aalto answers from s4.
0:38 Holden opens 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 1 Rax Gas from Holden, 12 Pool from Aalto.
— The early game —
0:51 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:28 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:11 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:00 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.
3:16 Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
3:46 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.
4:07 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
4:14 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
4:45 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:13 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
5:47 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
6:20 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:30 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.
6:59 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:25 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
7:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:21 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
8:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
9:08 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
9:21 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:52 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:15 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
10:22 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:52 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.
11:24 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
11:44 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:18 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
12:52 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:40 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.
13:50 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.
14:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:32 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
15:15 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:38 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:45 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
16:11 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:04 Holden's marines forced Aalto's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
17:18 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.
17:43 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:04 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
18:52 Holden's marines forced Aalto's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
19:26 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
19:33 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
20:14 Aalto is planning a harassment, but Holden scouted it!Holden's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
20:21 Aalto decided to abort his attempt to harass.Aalto thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
20:41 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:19 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:27 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:19 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:41 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
22:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:20 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
23:44 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
24:24 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:40 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
25:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:32 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
25:43 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:12 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.
26:34 Holden's hatchery has been destroyed by Aalto.Holden's expansion burns — Aalto tears it down.
26:53 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
27:28 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
27:47 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
28:05 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:24 Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
28:45 At the moment, neither Holden nor Aalto is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Holden and Aalto are level.
29:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:30 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Aalto's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
30:04 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.
30:16 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.
30:42 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:17 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:28 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:54 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
32:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:41 Aalto lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Holden's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:08 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
33:33 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:42 Aalto tried to harass Holden but Holden successfully fends off the harassment.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
34:15 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
34:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:53 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.
35:26 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.
35:45 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
35:59 Nice try from Aalto to harass Holden, but Holden's reaction is just too agile.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:33 What a pity! Holden managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aalto's army.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
36:47 Aalto tried to harass Holden but Holden successfully fends off the harassment.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
37:10 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.
37:46 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:23 Even sunken colonies didn't help Aalto, Aalto has to pull some drones to fight against Holden's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
38:47 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:14 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:34 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
39:52 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
40:12 Currently, Holden and Aalto appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
40:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:13 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
41:25 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.
42:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:24 Nice try from Aalto to harass Holden, but Holden's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
42:31 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:09 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:42 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
44:09 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:50 Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
45:22 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
45:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
46:12 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
46:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The late game —
46:44 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.
47:17 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
47:44 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
48:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:30 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.
48:54 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
49:01 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
49:30 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
49:53 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:26 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
50:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
51:10 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
51:35 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:57 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.
52:21 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
52:32 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
53:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
53:29 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:42 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:16 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.
54:31 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
55:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
55:22 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
55:43 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.
55:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
56:18 What a pity! Holden managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aalto's army.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
56:46 Zerglings ran past Aalto's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Holden!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
57:06 Holden starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
57:40 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
57:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
58:10 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
58:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
59:01 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
59:29 What a pity! Holden managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aalto's army.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
59:48 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Aalto match each other.
60:08 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
60:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
60:56 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
61:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
61:51 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:12 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.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (170 lines)
0:07 The Red Holden spawns at s2 while Purple Aalto spawns at s1.Holden in Red at s2. Aalto in Purple at s1. The map is set.
0:33 Holden opens 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Pool.Holden commits to 14 CC; Aalto answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:59 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:23 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:35 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.
2:15 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:58 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.
3:13 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.
3:33 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:05 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:19 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
4:49 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:06 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:04 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
6:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:35 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.
6:58 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:50 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
8:14 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.
8:38 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.
8:54 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:15 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:55 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
10:02 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
10:36 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:20 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
11:34 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.
11:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
12:31 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
13:22 Aalto lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Holden's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
13:47 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.
14:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:15 Nice try from Aalto to harass Holden, but Holden's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
14:55 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:19 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
15:30 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:18 Aalto is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
16:33 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.
17:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
17:22 Holden tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aalto's defense line.Holden knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
17:54 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:22 Aalto successfully harasses Holden's economy.Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
18:41 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
19:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:31 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.
19:47 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
20:36 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
21:04 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:28 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Aalto!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
21:39 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:37 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
22:54 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
23:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:31 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:24 Aalto lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Holden's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
24:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
25:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
25:38 What a pity! Holden managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aalto's army.Holden knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
25:58 Holden's army is small compared to Aalto!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:13 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
26:36 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
27:17 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
27:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
27:56 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.
28:20 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
28:31 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.
29:12 Zerglings ran past Aalto's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Holden!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
29:24 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:08 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.
30:31 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:14 Holden tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aalto's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
31:49 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:57 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
32:34 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:50 Currently, neither Holden nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:48 Aalto lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Holden's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
34:12 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:27 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.
34:43 Zerglings ran past Aalto's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Holden!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
35:06 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
35:56 Holden's marines forced Aalto's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
36:25 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:07 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Aalto match each other.
37:31 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:03 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
38:43 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Aalto's units.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
38:55 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.
39:29 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.
39:54 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:15 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
40:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:52 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.
41:12 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:54 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.
42:04 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:27 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
— The late game —
42:55 Currently, neither Holden nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
43:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:49 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
44:13 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.
44:23 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.
44:49 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:10 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
45:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
46:01 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.
46:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
46:37 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:08 Holden tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aalto's defense line.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
47:28 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
47:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:20 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
48:41 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.
49:13 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.
49:30 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
49:41 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
50:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:39 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
51:01 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:16 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:43 At the moment, Holden seems to have more units than Aalto.Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
52:12 What a pity! Holden managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aalto's army.Holden knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
52:40 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
53:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
53:11 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
53:45 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:00 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
54:34 Holden tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aalto's defense line.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
54:50 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
55:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
55:43 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Aalto's army.
56:04 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
56:23 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:41 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
57:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Holden spawns at s3 while Red Aalto spawns at s2.Holden takes s3 in Yellow; across the map, Aalto settles in at s2 in Red.
0:48 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 2 Rax FE.Holden commits to 2 Rax FE; Aalto answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:19 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:44 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:33 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:00 Aalto starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
3:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
4:15 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
4:55 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:17 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
5:45 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Aalto!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
6:38 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:14 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:38 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:19 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
8:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:16 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
9:52 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
11:10 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
11:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:09 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
12:43 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
13:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:08 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The late game —
14:42 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
15:10 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:33 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.
16:07 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
16:50 Aalto only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
17:32 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.
18:07 Currently, neither Holden nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Aalto match each other.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what Holden has left on the field.
18:42 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
19:01 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
Head to head
232 games
Holden
104 – 128
Aalto