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■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (79 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Aalto spawning at s2 and Blue Holden spawning at s3.Aalto in Red at s2. Holden in Blue at s3. The map is set.
0:33 Holden opens 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Aalto, 1 Rax FE from Holden.
— The early game —
1:08 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:59 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:18 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:15 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
3:42 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
4:10 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.
4:45 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:41 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
5:54 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:25 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
6:47 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
7:14 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
7:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:17 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
8:45 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:57 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
9:43 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
9:57 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
10:19 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:13 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
11:39 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
12:18 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.
12:47 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:18 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
13:25 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
14:39 Aalto failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
15:00 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
15:14 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:53 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
16:15 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
17:14 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.
17:31 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
18:14 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
18:40 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:56 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.
19:22 Holden's marine control slipped, Aalto's speedlings cleaned up whatever Holden left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
19:46 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
20:23 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
20:38 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.
21:17 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:47 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:07 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
22:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
22:53 Aalto was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
23:27 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:01 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.
24:13 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.
24:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:15 Holden seemed like winning the battle but when Aalto's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Aalto won the battle!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
25:39 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:11 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.
26:33 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:00 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:22 Aalto's number of expansions are equal to Holden's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Holden yet.
27:53 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:19 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.
28:52 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
29:22 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.
29:47 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
30:09 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Holden types it out: GG.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (69 lines)
0:08 Aalto spawns in Teal at s3 while Holden spawns in Blue at s1.Aalto takes s3 in Teal; across the map, Holden settles in at s1 in Blue.
0:37 Aalto opens 12 Hatch against Holden's 14 CC.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Aalto, 14 CC from Holden.
— The early game —
1:07 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:52 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:38 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
2:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:18 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
3:59 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:19 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:46 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:15 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:40 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:12 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:31 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
7:13 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
7:32 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.
8:09 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:35 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
9:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:23 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
9:49 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:21 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:44 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:10 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
11:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:15 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
12:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
13:12 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:44 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:08 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:35 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
14:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:24 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.
15:52 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.
16:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:58 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
17:16 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:10 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — Holden marches on.
18:49 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
19:14 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
19:39 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
20:09 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
20:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:12 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — Holden marches on.
21:44 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
22:02 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
22:33 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
22:52 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
23:30 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.
24:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:22 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.
24:52 Holden only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
25:23 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.
25:46 Aalto's expansion have been wiped off by Holden!The base falls. Holden rips Aalto's economy back a full step.
26:04 Aalto tried to harass Holden but Holden successfully fends off the harassment.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
26:40 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
27:02 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Aalto types it out: GG.
That's the game: Holden defeats Aalto, settled in the mid game.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:08 Aalto spawns at s2 in Yellow while Holden spawns at s3 in Teal.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s2, Holden answers from s3.
0:42 Holden gets 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Aalto commits to 12 Hatch; Holden answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:08 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:48 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:08 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:51 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
3:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:55 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
4:10 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.
4:49 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:19 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:57 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:16 Holden appears to have more army than Aalto!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
6:53 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:34 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:38 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
8:58 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.
9:36 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
10:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
10:31 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:43 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Holden has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
12:06 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:36 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
13:19 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:55 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.
14:09 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
14:49 Holden only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
15:09 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.
15:50 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:15 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
16:58 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
17:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
17:54 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.
18:26 Aalto seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:01 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.
19:36 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
20:36 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.
21:13 Aalto seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
— The late game —
21:45 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.
22:14 Without any further reinforcements, Aalto's expansion is decimated by Holden's armies.Aalto's expansion burns — Holden tears it down.
22:33 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Holden closes it out over Aalto.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (67 lines)
0:12 Aalto spawns in Yellow at s2 while Holden spawns in Teal at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s2, Holden at s1.
0:43 Holden gets 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Aalto commits to 12 Hatch; Holden answers with 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:09 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:35 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:11 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:34 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
3:13 Both Aalto and Holden appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
3:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:09 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
4:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:55 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:22 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:57 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
6:18 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.
6:49 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
7:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:44 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
8:25 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
8:54 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:11 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:53 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
10:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:48 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:14 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.
11:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:08 Currently, neither Aalto nor Holden appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
12:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
13:15 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:30 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
14:02 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:47 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.
15:12 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:44 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:08 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
16:39 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
17:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:23 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.
17:58 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
18:33 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.
18:50 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
19:33 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.
19:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
20:17 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.
20:47 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.
21:28 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:57 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:23 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
22:46 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.
23:20 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:46 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
24:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
24:46 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.
25:04 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:38 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.
26:22 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
26:43 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:18 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
Holden taps out. Aalto's mid game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns at s4 in Teal while Holden spawns at s2 in Orange.Aalto takes s4 in Teal; across the map, Holden settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:49 Holden gets 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Aalto, 1 Rax FE from Holden.
— The early game —
1:20 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.
1:48 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
2:20 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:41 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
3:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:52 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
4:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:56 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.
5:28 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:02 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
6:27 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:02 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
7:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:51 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.
8:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:25 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:35 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
11:02 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.
11:40 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:09 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
12:43 Aalto appears to have more army than Holden!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
13:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:54 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.
14:11 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:55 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.
15:13 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
15:47 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:34 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
16:48 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:27 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
17:49 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
18:28 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.
19:09 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
19:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
20:13 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.
20:31 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
— The late game —
21:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what Holden has left on the field.
21:48 Holden's hatchery has been destroyed by Aalto.The base falls. Aalto rips Holden's economy back a full step.
22:00 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:14 Aalto spawns at s4 in Purple while Holden spawns at s3 in Orange.Aalto in Purple at s4. Holden in Orange at s3. The map is set.
0:30 Holden gets 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Aalto, 14 CC from Holden.
— The early game —
1:01 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.
1:35 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
2:16 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.
2:37 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
3:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:48 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.
4:13 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:08 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:43 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:41 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — Holden marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
7:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
8:17 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:41 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:45 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
— The mid game —
10:33 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
10:54 Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
11:19 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
11:52 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.
12:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:06 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
13:28 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
14:05 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.
14:21 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
14:55 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:56 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
16:37 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
17:12 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
17:29 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
17:54 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
18:44 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.
18:57 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
19:30 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
20:13 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:31 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
21:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:31 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.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
22:18 The attack was a success, Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
22:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:02 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 early game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns in White at s4 while Holden spawns in Purple at s3.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s4, Holden answers from s3.
0:48 Aalto opens 12 Hatch against Holden's 1 Rax FE.Aalto commits to 12 Hatch; Holden answers with 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:15 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:41 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:11 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:50 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
3:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:49 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
4:19 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.
4:50 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
5:28 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
6:22 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — Holden marches on.
6:57 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
7:20 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.
8:06 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:33 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
9:10 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
10:14 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
10:30 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
11:03 Holden only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
11:38 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
12:07 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:47 Both Aalto and Holden appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Holden yet.
13:07 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.
13:50 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
14:14 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
14:55 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
15:18 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:31 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
— The late game —
16:46 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
17:24 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.
18:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:22 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
18:55 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:12 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
20:36 Holden destroyed more than half of Aalto's army after that battle!Holden shreds the better part of Aalto's army in one engagement.
21:14 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
21:41 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
22:08 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aalto taps out. Holden's early game was simply better.
Head to head
231 games
Aalto
129 – 102
Holden