Games
7 · · ▶ replay
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:20 The Blue Aalto spawns at s1 while Green Holden spawns at s2.Aalto in Blue at s1. Holden in Green at s2. The map is set.
0:45 Aalto gets 12 Hatch against Holden's 1 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Hatch against Holden's 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:12 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:34 Holden starts expanding.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
2:18 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:52 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
3:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:54 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.
4:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:53 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:29 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
6:00 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:19 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:09 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.
7:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:00 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
8:30 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.
9:11 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:30 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:07 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
10:49 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:41 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:18 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:54 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.
13:22 Aalto might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Holden did.Aalto is starving on bases while Holden spreads across the map.
13:45 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:25 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:13 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
15:53 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
16:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
16:51 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
17:22 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:54 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
18:24 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.
19:05 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.
19:36 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:00 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.
20:32 Holden dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
21:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:18 Holden spawns at s2 in Purple while Aalto spawns at s1 in Orange.We're underway — Holden spawns at s2, Aalto answers from s1.
0:45 Holden opens 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Holden shows 2 Rax FE — Aalto has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:14 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
2:07 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.
2:54 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
3:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:39 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
4:11 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.
4:52 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:15 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
5:45 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:23 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
6:59 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:05 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
8:24 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.
9:00 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:33 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind Holden!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
10:02 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:47 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:32 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.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
12:19 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:41 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.
13:24 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:45 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:53 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
15:11 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:59 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.
16:31 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Holden has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
16:58 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:52 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
18:27 Aalto seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Holden — more than half the force is gone.
19:02 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:22 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
20:27 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
21:05 Aalto seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Holden — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
21:37 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.
21:58 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.
22:31 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.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
23:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!Aalto GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Holden takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The White Aalto spawns at s1 while Orange Holden spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s1, Holden at s2.
0:36 Aalto gets 12 Hatch against Holden's 1 Rax Gas.Aalto shows 12 Hatch — Holden has gone 1 Rax Gas. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:08 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:46 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:31 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:01 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:07 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.
4:29 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:02 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.
5:44 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:17 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:55 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:12 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:29 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.
9:01 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.
9:41 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.
9:56 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:30 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:49 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
12:18 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:51 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
13:30 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
13:53 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than Holden.Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
14:41 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
15:05 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:13 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
16:38 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
17:48 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:58 Aalto had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Holden to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
19:21 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
— The late game —
20:04 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
20:39 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
Holden taps out. Aalto's early game was simply better.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:19 Holden spawns in White at s2 while Aalto spawns in Yellow at s1.Holden in White at s2. Aalto in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:31 Aalto opens 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax Gas.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:13 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:44 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:02 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:44 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
3:11 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.
3:35 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
4:12 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.
4:36 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
5:20 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:52 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:18 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
6:39 Holden appears to have more army than Aalto!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:24 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:48 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.
8:27 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
8:54 Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
9:32 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:55 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:32 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:29 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.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
11:57 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
12:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:50 Holden shot down Aalto's hatchery.The base falls. Holden rips Aalto's economy back a full step.
13:26 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
14:05 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:03 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Holden has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
15:23 The attack was a success, Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Holden — more than half the force is gone.
16:10 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.
16:38 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
17:07 Holden decides to expand.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:37 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
18:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
18:28 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
19:05 Aalto seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:26 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Holden is far ahead.
20:07 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
20:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
21:06 Even sunken colonies didn't help Aalto, Aalto has to pull some drones to fight against Holden's marines!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
21:43 Holden looks beastly after destroying more than half of Aalto's army.When the smoke clears, Holden has erased most of what Aalto brought.
— The late game —
22:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
22:39 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:10 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!Aalto GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Holden takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (67 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns in White at s2 while Holden spawns in Purple at s1.Aalto takes s2 in White; Holden settles in at s1 in Purple.
0:38 Holden opens 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Hatch against Holden's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:11 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:27 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:13 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:32 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
2:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:26 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
4:08 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.
4:28 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
4:57 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.
5:31 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:07 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
6:24 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
6:56 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
7:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:02 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.
8:20 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.
8:43 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:09 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:51 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:18 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:48 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
11:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:06 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
12:46 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:19 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
13:50 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:42 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
15:07 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
15:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:06 Currently, neither Aalto nor Holden appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
16:39 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
17:10 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:06 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
18:36 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
18:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:29 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
19:59 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
— The late game —
20:31 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
20:43 Holden starts expanding.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:15 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:57 Aalto's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
22:10 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
22:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:15 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
23:54 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
24:24 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:42 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:14 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
25:47 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
26:21 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
26:48 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
27:12 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Holden takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (126 lines)
0:07 The Blue Holden spawns at s2 while Yellow Aalto spawns at s1.Holden in Blue at s2. Aalto in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:35 Aalto gets 12 Hatch against Holden's 1 Rax Gas.The builds are down: 1 Rax Gas from Holden, 12 Hatch from Aalto.
— The early game —
0:53 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:13 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:51 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:01 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:55 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
3:33 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
3:43 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
4:18 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
4:31 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:55 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
5:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:52 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
6:22 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:29 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.
7:10 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:20 Holden starts expanding.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:04 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
8:39 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:02 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:32 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:42 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:35 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
10:58 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:35 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.
11:52 Currently, neither Holden nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Aalto match each other.
12:08 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
12:49 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:09 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
13:56 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.
14:21 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.
14:38 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
14:59 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:52 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.
16:18 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:53 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
17:00 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
17:31 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
17:56 Holden starts expanding.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
18:20 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:06 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.
19:41 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
19:49 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.
20:27 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:41 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
21:14 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:34 It seems like Aalto has more units than Holden!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
22:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:24 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.
22:47 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:16 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.
23:30 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:59 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
24:20 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.
24:50 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
25:04 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.
25:38 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:52 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
26:29 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
26:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:12 Aalto was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:43 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
27:51 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.
28:28 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.
28:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:06 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
29:41 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:57 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
30:16 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aalto.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
30:55 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:21 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aalto.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
31:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
32:03 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Aalto!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
32:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:49 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.
33:22 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:48 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
34:09 Aalto harasses Holden and gets ahead of the game.Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
34:29 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:21 Aalto's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Holden's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
35:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
35:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
36:26 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:12 Aalto was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
37:46 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:21 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
38:52 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
— The late game —
39:25 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Aalto is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
39:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:03 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
40:33 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
40:54 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.
41:22 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.
41:42 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Aalto commits everything.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
42:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:35 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Holden's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Aalto breaks Holden late.
43:04 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:51 Nice try from Holden to harass Aalto, but Aalto's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
44:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
Aalto takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:10 The Blue Aalto spawns at s1 while Green Holden spawns at s2.Aalto takes s1 in Blue; Holden settles in at s2 in Green.
0:41 Holden opens 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Aalto, 2 Rax FE from Holden.
— The early game —
1:21 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:54 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:24 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:46 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
4:00 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
4:42 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
4:59 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
5:43 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
6:09 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:41 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:28 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:34 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:56 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.
9:25 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
10:14 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:40 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
11:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:54 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
12:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
12:57 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
13:24 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
13:57 It seems like Aalto has more units than Holden!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
14:22 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
15:12 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:17 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
16:49 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:09 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
17:52 Aalto starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
18:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:55 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.
19:24 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:01 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.
20:36 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:20 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Holden, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
399 games
Holden
169 – 230
Aalto