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■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (66 lines)
0:07 The Red Holden spawns at s1 while Orange Aalto spawns at s2.Holden takes s1 in Red; across the map, Aalto settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:28 Holden gets 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:11 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:37 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:57 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:31 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:37 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
3:46 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
4:20 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:51 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:23 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
5:45 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:21 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:09 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
7:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
8:11 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.
8:40 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
9:07 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
9:27 Aalto appears to have more army than Holden!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
10:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:27 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:06 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.
11:20 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
11:53 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:36 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
12:55 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:33 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:28 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
14:40 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:21 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:56 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
16:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
16:44 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.
17:08 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:38 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
17:57 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:29 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
18:59 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
19:30 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
— The late game —
19:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:31 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.
20:48 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:16 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.
22:01 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.
22:24 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
23:00 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
23:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
23:51 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
24:18 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
24:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:04 Aalto shot down Holden's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Aalto level the expansion.
25:37 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Holden spawning at s3 and Orange Aalto spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s3, Aalto at s1.
0:46 Aalto opens 12 Hatch against Holden's 1 Rax FE.Holden shows 1 Rax FE — Aalto has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:14 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:51 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:11 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:40 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:13 Aalto must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
3:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:25 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
4:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
5:13 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
6:05 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
6:29 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
6:49 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:21 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:24 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
9:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:34 Holden only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
10:06 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:05 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
11:34 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:10 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.
12:33 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:05 Both Holden and Aalto appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Aalto match each other.
13:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:20 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
14:52 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:24 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
15:41 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:15 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
16:57 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
17:16 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:21 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
18:56 Holden destroyed more than half of Aalto's army after that battle!When the smoke clears, Holden has erased most of what Aalto brought.
19:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
20:03 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
20:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:58 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
21:44 Holden looks beastly after destroying more than half of Aalto's army.When the smoke clears, Holden has erased most of what Aalto brought.
22:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
22:38 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
23:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!Aalto GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Holden defeats Aalto, settled in the early game.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:16 The White Holden spawns at s3 while Yellow Aalto spawns at s2.We're underway — Holden spawns at s3, Aalto answers from s2.
0:45 Aalto opens 12 Hatch against Holden's 2 Rax FE.Holden shows 2 Rax FE — Aalto has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:02 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:37 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:08 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:51 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:23 Holden appears to have more army than Aalto!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
3:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:11 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.
4:53 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
5:16 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.
5:44 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:28 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:50 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:56 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
8:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:01 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:16 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:45 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:14 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than Holden.Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
10:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:28 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
12:05 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
12:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:01 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:24 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.
13:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:38 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.
14:49 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
15:31 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:50 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Aalto's army.
— The mid game —
16:37 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
17:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
17:24 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.
18:13 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
18:39 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.
18:58 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:37 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
20:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:40 Aalto seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
21:07 The attack was a success, Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.Aalto limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
21:48 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
22:11 Aalto destroys Holden's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Aalto level the expansion.
22:40 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
23:16 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Holden taps out. Aalto's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
235 games
Holden
105 – 130
Aalto