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■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (69 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Aalto spawning at s2 and Blue Holden spawning at s3.Aalto takes s2 in Yellow; across the map, Holden settles in at s3 in Blue.
0:36 Holden gets 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Aalto commits to 12 Hatch; Holden answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:02 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:34 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:57 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:32 Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
2:57 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
3:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:45 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
4:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:52 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
5:14 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
5:37 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:22 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:14 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
7:35 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.
7:54 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:32 Holden appears to have more army than Aalto!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
9:00 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:25 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:54 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:45 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
11:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
11:56 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
12:24 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
12:49 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:17 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
13:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:07 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.
14:40 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
15:35 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
15:51 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:58 Aalto's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Holden has enough M&M to prevent Aalto from further poking in!Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
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 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
18:15 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
18:51 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:19 Aalto must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
19:34 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
20:43 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
21:16 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
21:37 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
22:07 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
22:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:55 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
23:25 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
23:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
24:30 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:21 Even sunken colonies didn't help Aalto, Aalto has to pull some drones to fight against Holden's marines!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
25:54 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:24 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.
26:39 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!Aalto GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Holden defeats Aalto, settled in the mid game.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:15 The game starts with Purple Aalto spawning at s2 and Teal Holden spawning at s1.Aalto in Purple at s2. Holden in Teal at s1. The map is set.
0:39 Aalto gets 12 Hatch against Holden's 1 Rax Gas.Aalto commits to 12 Hatch; Holden answers with 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:06 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:37 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:29 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:02 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:28 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
3:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:37 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
5:00 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:31 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
6:05 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:47 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:08 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:45 Aalto appears to have more army than Holden!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
8:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:53 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
9:14 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
10:35 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
10:55 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:35 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
12:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:41 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
13:04 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
14:06 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:28 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
15:53 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
16:27 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
17:02 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
17:25 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
18:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
18:22 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.
19:12 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
19:41 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:10 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (193 lines)
0:12 The Yellow Aalto spawns at s1 while White Holden spawns at s3.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s1, Holden answers from s3.
0:28 Aalto gets 12 Hatch against Holden's 14 CC.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Aalto, 14 CC from Holden.
— The early game —
1:03 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:19 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:37 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:05 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
2:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
2:58 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:05 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
3:30 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:01 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
4:22 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
4:38 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
5:12 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:25 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
5:41 The battle outcome favors Holden as Aalto's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
6:17 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:39 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.
6:53 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
7:22 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:37 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:17 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:25 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:42 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:19 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.
9:37 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
9:57 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
10:30 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:40 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.
11:04 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
11:35 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
11:57 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.
12:15 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
12:49 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
13:02 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
13:28 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
13:39 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
14:14 Holden's marines forced Aalto's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
14:35 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
15:06 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:13 Aalto tried to harass Holden but Holden successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:41 Aalto tried to harass Holden but Holden successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
16:04 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:31 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:08 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
17:30 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.
17:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
18:29 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:52 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:14 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
19:21 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:44 Aalto's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
20:13 Aalto only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
20:42 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:05 Holden's hatchery has been destroyed by Aalto.Aalto finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
21:16 Holden is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Aalto.Holden is starving on bases while Aalto spreads across the map.
21:53 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:02 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:20 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:46 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.
23:25 Aalto was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
23:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:27 Aalto harasses Holden's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
24:52 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
25:17 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:42 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:58 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.
26:26 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.
26:48 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
27:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
27:30 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:45 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:35 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
28:47 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:14 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:44 Aalto's number of expansions are equal to Holden's.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
29:58 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
30:37 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
30:54 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:31 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
31:50 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.
32:19 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.
32:52 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:15 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
33:34 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
34:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
34:18 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.
34:32 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
34:58 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.
35:20 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:46 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:23 Aalto's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Holden's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
36:53 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.
37:13 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.
37:33 Aalto harasses Holden and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
38:00 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
38:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:51 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.
39:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:46 Aalto tried to harass Holden but Holden successfully fends off the harassment.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
40:22 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
40:32 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:16 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
41:52 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
42:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:42 Aalto destroys Holden's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Aalto rips Holden's economy back a full step.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:04 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
43:19 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
43:40 Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
44:10 Aalto has more expansions than Holden.Aalto is out-expanding Holden — the money game is tilting.
44:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:49 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
45:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:33 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
45:59 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:15 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
46:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:10 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.
47:23 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:56 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 late game —
48:22 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
48:37 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
49:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:22 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:53 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.
50:13 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
50:38 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
50:48 Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
51:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:31 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
52:09 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
52:16 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:46 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:03 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
53:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
53:56 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
54:13 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.
54:44 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:03 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
55:22 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
55:43 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
56:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
56:45 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
57:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:17 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:38 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
57:59 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
58:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
58:52 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.
59:14 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.
59:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
60:08 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
60:22 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.
60:53 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.
61:01 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
61:33 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
62:00 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
62:23 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.
62:40 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
63:01 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
63:23 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:56 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
64:10 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Holden taps out. Aalto's mid game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (37 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns in Purple at s4 while Holden spawns in Red at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s4, Holden at s2.
0:55 Holden gets 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Aalto, 1 Rax Gas from Holden.
— The early game —
1:27 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:52 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:39 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:19 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
4:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
4:34 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
5:11 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:37 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:13 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
7:38 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
8:18 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:23 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.
10:09 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:41 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:28 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:42 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
13:20 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
13:44 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.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Aalto's army.
14:33 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
15:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:51 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
16:19 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
16:59 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
17:27 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:11 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
Aalto takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (74 lines)
0:07 The White Aalto spawns at s2 while Yellow Holden spawns at s1.Aalto in White at s2. Holden in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:36 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax Gas.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:10 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:43 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:01 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:35 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:05 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.
3:22 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
3:47 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:22 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
5:15 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
5:46 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
6:08 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:44 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.
7:11 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
7:44 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:06 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:42 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:06 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:41 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
10:34 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:53 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:31 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
11:58 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:22 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:18 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
13:50 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:01 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
14:46 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:01 Aalto is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
15:37 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
16:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
16:39 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.
17:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:27 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:47 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
18:22 Aalto tried to harass Holden but Holden successfully fends off the harassment.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
18:43 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:22 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
19:56 Aalto is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
20:10 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:42 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
21:13 Aalto destroys Holden's hatchery, denying expansions.Holden's expansion burns — Aalto tears it down.
21:48 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
— The late game —
22:17 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:32 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:58 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
23:24 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.
23:58 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
24:20 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.
25:00 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
25:34 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
25:55 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:31 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
26:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
27:15 Aalto seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
27:37 Aalto only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
28:07 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.
28:46 Holden's hatchery has been destroyed by Aalto.Aalto finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
29:11 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Holden types it out: GG.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
233 games
Aalto
128 – 105
Holden