Games
7 · · ▶ replay
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (182 lines)
0:13 Aalto spawns in Red at s3 while Holden spawns in Yellow at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s3, Holden at s1.
0:25 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 2 Rax FE.Aalto commits to 12 Pool; Holden answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:06 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:21 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:02 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:48 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
3:19 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.
3:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:58 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:17 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
4:51 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:18 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:50 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
6:13 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
6:45 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
7:12 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
7:23 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
7:57 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
8:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:44 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:07 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:17 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.
9:51 Aalto is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
10:16 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
10:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
10:52 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:39 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
12:07 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
12:25 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
12:49 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
13:13 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
13:30 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:15 Aalto lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Holden's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
14:44 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.
15:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:40 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
16:00 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
16:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:39 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.
17:09 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:55 Aalto harasses Holden's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
18:03 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
18:28 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
18:57 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.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
19:19 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:39 Both Aalto and Holden appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
20:09 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:55 Holden's superior marine control beat up all of Aalto's zergling.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
21:07 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.
21:39 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.
22:11 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
22:28 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.
22:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
23:19 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
23:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
23:52 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.
24:12 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:41 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.
25:09 Aalto must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
25:25 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
25:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:16 The battle outcome favors Holden as Aalto's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — Holden marches on.
26:47 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
26:54 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:23 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:42 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:03 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
28:41 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.
28:52 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
29:29 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:47 Aalto tried to harass Holden but Holden successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
30:12 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
30:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:58 Aalto lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Holden's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
31:08 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
31:36 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.
32:05 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
32:28 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
32:56 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:03 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.
33:37 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:56 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
34:21 Aalto harasses Holden and gets ahead of the game.Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
34:31 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
35:03 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
35:26 At the moment, neither Aalto nor Holden is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Aalto and Holden are level.
35:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
36:08 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:32 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
37:04 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.
37:23 Aalto tried to harass Holden but Holden successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
37:45 Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
38:08 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
38:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:01 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
39:21 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:02 Nice try from Aalto to harass Holden, but Holden's reaction is just too agile.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
40:31 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
40:58 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
41:05 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
41:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:53 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
42:13 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
42:37 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
43:05 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:21 Aalto must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
43:45 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
44:18 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:11 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
45:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
45:47 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The late game —
46:06 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:34 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:17 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
47:46 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
48:09 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.
48:37 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
48:49 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.
49:14 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
49:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:24 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
50:50 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
51:01 At the moment, neither Aalto nor Holden is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
51:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
51:49 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — Holden marches on.
52:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:36 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.
53:06 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
53:25 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:58 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
54:14 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:38 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:54 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
55:33 Aalto must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
55:52 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
56:19 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
56:34 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
57:01 Aalto harasses Holden's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
57:23 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
57:43 Aalto must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
58:06 Nice try from Aalto to harass Holden, but Holden's reaction is just too agile.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
58:25 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
58:42 Aalto harasses Holden and gets ahead of the game.Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
59:24 Aalto tried to harass Holden but Holden successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
59:47 Currently, neither Aalto nor Holden appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
59:59 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
60:33 Both Aalto and Holden appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
60:54 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
61:06 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
Aalto taps out. Holden's mid game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (66 lines)
0:07 The Green Aalto spawns at s1 while White Holden spawns at s3.Aalto in Green at s1. Holden in White at s3. The map is set.
0:30 Holden gets 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.Aalto shows 12 Pool — Holden has gone 2 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:58 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:37 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:01 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.
2:25 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
3:03 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
3:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:53 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
4:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:59 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.
5:21 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:59 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
6:21 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:47 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:23 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
7:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
8:09 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
8:45 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:14 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
9:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:11 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.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
10:37 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
11:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
11:20 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:03 Aalto is having a hard time catching up with Holden's number of expansions.Aalto is starving on bases while Holden spreads across the map.
12:21 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:26 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
13:56 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.
14:27 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.
🎙 Holden has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
14:42 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
15:18 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
15:47 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
16:13 Aalto seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
16:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
17:10 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
17:37 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
18:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
18:43 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.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
19:12 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.
19:33 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
20:01 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:29 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
21:20 Holden's superior marine control beat up all of Aalto's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
21:53 Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Holden — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
22:26 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:53 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
23:26 Both Aalto and Holden appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
23:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
24:17 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
24:51 Aalto seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Holden — more than half the force is gone.
25:14 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.
25:36 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:14 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Aalto GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Holden closes it out over Aalto.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns at s4 in Orange while Holden spawns at s3 in Yellow.Aalto takes s4 in Orange; across the map, Holden settles in at s3 in Yellow.
0:47 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax Gas.Aalto shows 12 Pool — Holden has gone 1 Rax Gas. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:14 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:56 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:13 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:51 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:52 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
4:30 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.
5:06 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
5:31 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:13 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:44 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:13 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:06 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
8:47 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:29 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:58 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:28 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:28 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
12:04 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
12:25 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:01 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
13:41 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:19 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.
14:53 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
— The late game —
15:28 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:52 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
16:13 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:52 Holden is leading the game with more expansions than Aalto.Economically it's Holden's game right now; Aalto is falling behind on bases.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Aalto's army.
17:24 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
17:59 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
18:26 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.
19:12 After that battle, Aalto destroyed more than half of Holden's army.Aalto shreds the better part of Holden's army in one engagement.
19:29 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
20:20 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Holden taps out. Aalto's early game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (154 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns in Teal at s1 while Holden spawns in Green at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s1, Holden at s3.
0:24 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Pool against Holden's 14 CC.
— The early game —
0:51 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:14 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:49 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:59 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:55 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
3:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
3:37 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:58 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:30 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:53 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:16 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
5:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:12 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
6:35 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:54 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.
7:14 It seems like Aalto has more units than Holden!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
7:33 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:03 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:26 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.
9:00 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
9:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:31 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
10:01 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:26 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
10:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:08 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
11:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:06 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.
12:21 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
12:48 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:06 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
14:03 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
14:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
14:55 Holden only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
15:10 Zerglings ran past Aalto's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Holden!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
15:32 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
16:09 Currently, neither Aalto nor Holden appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Holden yet.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:18 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
16:46 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
17:18 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.
17:29 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:30 Holden's marine control slipped, Aalto's speedlings cleaned up whatever Holden left!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
18:52 Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
19:00 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
19:41 Zerglings ran past Aalto's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Holden!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:49 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:52 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.
21:16 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
21:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
21:58 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
22:16 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:36 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
23:11 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:48 Aalto lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Holden's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
24:07 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.
24:32 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
24:56 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:26 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
26:01 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
26:09 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.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
26:32 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:12 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.
27:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
27:56 Holden seems to have run out of scans! Aalto's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
28:06 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.
28:37 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:59 Holden tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aalto's defense line.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
29:23 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
29:54 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:42 Aalto was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
31:06 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:28 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.
31:44 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:08 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
32:56 Aalto backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
33:22 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:50 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:14 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.
34:44 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
34:53 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
35:44 Holden's marine control slipped, Aalto's speedlings cleaned up whatever Holden left!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
36:08 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:29 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
37:01 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:12 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:43 Currently, Aalto and Holden appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
38:07 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.
38:33 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
38:49 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
39:21 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.
39:53 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
— The late game —
40:00 Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
40:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:49 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:00 Holden's hatchery has been destroyed by Aalto.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Aalto level the expansion.
42:19 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
42:52 Aalto starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
43:09 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
43:34 Both Aalto and Holden appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
44:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
44:22 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:51 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.
45:09 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.
45:31 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
46:07 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
46:24 Holden decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
47:00 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.
47:07 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
47:39 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:55 Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
48:16 Aalto starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
48:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:11 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
49:44 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
49:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:19 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Aalto!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
50:46 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
51:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:43 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
51:58 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
52:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:36 Zerglings ran past Aalto's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Holden!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
53:08 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Holden, settled in the mid game.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (191 lines)
0:14 The game starts with Orange Aalto spawning at s3 and Purple Holden spawning at s2.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s3, Holden answers from s2.
0:30 Holden gets 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Hatch against Holden's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:00 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:14 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:14 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:48 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
3:10 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.
3:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:06 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:31 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:53 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
5:00 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
6:02 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
6:10 Aalto only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
6:37 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
7:02 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:36 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
7:58 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
8:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:36 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
9:02 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
9:29 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:54 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
10:01 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:31 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:45 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:35 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
12:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:30 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.
12:47 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:20 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.
13:30 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
14:01 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.
14:27 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
14:45 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
— The mid game —
15:07 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
15:39 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:54 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:31 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.
17:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:32 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:39 Aalto must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
18:10 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:51 Holden's marines forced Aalto's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:20 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:46 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:59 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
20:25 Aalto harasses Holden's economy and gets ahead of the game.Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
20:56 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
21:14 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
22:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:14 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:54 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
23:35 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
23:47 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
24:10 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
24:43 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
25:12 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:36 Holden has more expansions than Aalto.Holden is out-expanding Aalto — the money game is tilting.
25:43 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:41 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.
26:51 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:30 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:45 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:22 Aalto is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
28:57 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.
29:27 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.
29:49 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
29:59 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
30:29 What a pity! Holden managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aalto's army.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
30:46 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:12 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
31:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:03 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.
32:12 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:38 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:16 Aalto's number of expansions are equal to Holden's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Holden yet.
33:26 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
33:58 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:10 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.
34:48 Even sunken colonies didn't help Aalto, Aalto has to pull some drones to fight against Holden's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
35:05 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:54 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Aalto's expansion has fallen to Holden's armies.Aalto's expansion burns — Holden tears it down.
36:21 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:41 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
37:00 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
37:14 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
37:42 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
38:29 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
38:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:24 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.
39:34 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:07 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
40:29 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
40:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:16 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
41:39 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.
42:04 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:12 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
42:46 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:14 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:00 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
44:21 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:46 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:56 Aalto successfully harasses Holden's economy.Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
45:17 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:39 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:16 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.
46:26 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:52 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:26 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.
47:34 Aalto harasses Holden's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
48:12 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
— The late game —
48:32 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
48:53 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
49:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
49:30 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
49:51 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
50:27 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
50:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
51:13 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
51:40 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
51:47 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
52:26 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.
52:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:10 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
53:32 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
54:16 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
54:35 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.
55:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:16 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
55:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
56:05 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
56:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
56:53 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
57:23 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
57:36 It seems like Holden has more units than Aalto!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
58:10 What a pity! Holden managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aalto's army.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
58:29 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
58:43 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
59:18 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.
59:40 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
59:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:18 Aalto is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
60:40 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
61:07 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
61:29 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
61:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
62:08 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.
62:48 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
63:20 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
63:57 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
64:15 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
Aalto taps out. Holden's mid game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (167 lines)
0:14 The game starts with Yellow Aalto spawning at s2 and Green Holden spawning at s3.Aalto takes s2 in Yellow; across the map, Holden settles in at s3 in Green.
0:33 Holden gets 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.Aalto shows 12 Pool — Holden has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:48 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:25 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:34 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:08 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:43 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
3:25 Aalto only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
3:44 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
3:59 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:36 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:47 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
5:15 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:53 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.
6:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:18 Holden's army is small compared to Aalto!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
7:34 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
7:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:27 Aalto failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
8:43 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:18 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.
9:40 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:47 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:24 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:44 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
11:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:35 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
11:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
12:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
12:41 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
13:28 Aalto backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
13:39 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:08 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:28 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
14:50 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
15:23 Aalto harasses Holden's economy and gets ahead of the game.Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
15:54 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:05 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
16:40 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
16:52 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:20 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
17:41 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:10 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
18:30 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:52 Nice try from Aalto to harass Holden, but Holden's reaction is just too agile.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
19:09 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:50 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
19:58 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.
20:21 Holden seems to have run out of scans! Aalto's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
20:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
21:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:44 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:05 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
22:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:47 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
23:39 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
24:07 Holden tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aalto's defense line.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
24:32 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:52 Aalto harasses Holden and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
25:11 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.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
25:32 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:46 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:37 Holden's marines forced Aalto's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
27:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
28:01 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
28:13 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
29:08 Aalto's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
29:35 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
29:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
30:07 Aalto destroys Holden's hatchery, denying expansions.Holden's expansion burns — Aalto tears it down.
30:31 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
31:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
31:15 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
31:43 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
32:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:30 Holden's marines forced Aalto's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
32:49 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.
33:17 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:48 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:00 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
34:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:57 Aalto's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
35:22 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
35:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
36:00 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.
36:19 Currently, neither Aalto nor Holden appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Holden yet.
37:01 Holden tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aalto's defense line.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:10 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:09 Aalto lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Holden's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
38:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
38:54 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:13 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.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
39:44 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:53 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
40:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:42 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
41:04 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:43 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.
41:57 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
42:14 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
43:02 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
43:24 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:44 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:14 Both Aalto and Holden appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Holden yet.
44:45 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
45:02 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:59 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
46:06 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.
46:43 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:00 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
47:23 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
47:50 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.
48:08 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
48:38 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:01 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
49:21 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
49:34 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
50:01 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.
50:24 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
50:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
51:10 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.
51:49 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
51:57 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
52:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
52:46 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
53:25 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.
53:35 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
54:05 What a pity! Holden managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aalto's army.Holden knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
54:29 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
54:56 It seems like Aalto has more units than Holden!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
55:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
55:35 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
56:05 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
56:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:38 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
57:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Holden types it out: GG.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (67 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Aalto spawning at s3 and White Holden spawning at s4.Aalto in Blue at s3. Holden in White at s4. The map is set.
0:42 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax Gas.Aalto shows 12 Pool — Holden has gone 1 Rax Gas. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:59 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:30 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:14 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:30 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:28 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
4:04 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.
4:38 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:04 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
5:26 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
5:55 Both Aalto and Holden appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
6:28 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:54 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:51 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
8:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:11 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:55 Holden starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
10:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:36 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:14 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:48 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:18 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
12:48 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:15 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:32 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:34 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
15:12 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
15:30 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
16:14 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:30 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
16:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:32 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.
18:08 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
18:54 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:30 Aalto must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
19:46 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
20:33 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:15 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.
21:58 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
22:21 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
22:52 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.
23:20 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.
23:43 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
24:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:48 Even sunken colonies didn't help Aalto, Aalto has to pull some drones to fight against Holden's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
25:05 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
25:39 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
26:03 Aalto successfully harasses Holden's economy.Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
26:33 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!Aalto types it out: GG.
GG. Holden closes it out over Aalto.
Head to head
231 games
Aalto
129 – 102
Holden