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■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (195 lines)
0:18 The game starts with Green Aalto spawning at s1 and Yellow Holden spawning at s4.Aalto takes s1 in Green; across the map, Holden settles in at s4 in Yellow.
0:25 Aalto opens 12 Pool against Holden's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Pool against Holden's 14 CC.
— The early game —
0:46 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:26 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:43 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:08 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:53 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
3:04 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.
3:45 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:53 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than Holden.Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
4:21 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
4:38 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
5:14 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:21 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:12 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
6:31 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:05 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.
7:27 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:40 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:13 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.
8:21 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:56 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.
9:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:48 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:12 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:19 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:18 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.
11:36 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:07 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.
12:14 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.
— The mid game —
12:51 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:22 Aalto backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
13:59 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:23 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.
14:41 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.
15:03 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:30 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.
15:40 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.
16:15 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.
16:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:50 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
17:17 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
17:36 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.
17:56 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
18:27 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.
18:45 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.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
19:08 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.
19:43 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.
19:50 Nice try from Aalto to harass Holden, but Holden's reaction is just too agile.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
20:17 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
20:43 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
21:09 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
21:36 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.
21:49 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.
22:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:45 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
23:08 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:49 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.
24:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
24:44 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:11 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
25:39 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
25:51 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
26:22 Both Aalto and Holden appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Aalto and Holden are level.
26:47 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
27:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:37 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
27:45 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.
28:10 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
28:49 Aalto harasses Holden and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
29:06 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:32 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
29:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:19 Aalto was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
30:37 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.
30:54 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.
31:13 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
31:38 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
32:06 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
32:19 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
32:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:11 Aalto held off Holden's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
33:36 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.
34:04 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
34:21 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
34:41 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
35:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:40 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.
35:47 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.
36:17 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.
36:47 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
36:54 Aalto harasses Holden's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
37:30 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:43 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than Holden.Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
38:03 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.
38:24 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.
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.
39:20 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.
39:47 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
40:11 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
40:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:43 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
41:07 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.
41:33 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:04 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:24 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:08 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.
43:37 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:57 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:09 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
44:46 Holden starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
45:00 Both Aalto and Holden appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Aalto and Holden are level.
45:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:50 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
46:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:31 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:05 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
47:12 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
47:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:09 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
48:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
48:45 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 late game —
49:13 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
49:28 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
49:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:18 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
50:50 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.
50:59 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.
51:38 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
51:53 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
52:09 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
52:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
53:08 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:02 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
54:35 Holden decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
54:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
55:19 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.
55:49 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.
56:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
56:19 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
56:46 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
57:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
57:30 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
57:53 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
58:14 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.
58:33 Aalto destroys Holden's hatchery, denying expansions.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Aalto level the expansion.
59:01 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
59:29 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
59:58 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
60:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
60:37 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
60:49 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
61:35 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.
62:04 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
62:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
62:49 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.
63:16 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.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
63:31 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.
63:53 Holden tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aalto's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
64:31 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
64:57 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
65:09 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
Holden taps out. Aalto's mid game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (183 lines)
0:15 Aalto spawns in Green at s2 while Holden spawns in Yellow at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s2, Holden at s3.
0:39 Holden gets 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Pool.Aalto shows 12 Pool — Holden has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:47 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:26 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:37 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:08 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:41 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
3:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
3:41 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.
3:48 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:19 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:54 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
5:10 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:34 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:10 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
6:34 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
7:24 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:55 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
8:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:27 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:03 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:20 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:43 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:54 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:17 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:05 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
11:46 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.
11:58 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:27 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
— The mid game —
12:36 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:16 Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
13:23 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:47 Aalto held off Holden's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
14:23 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:45 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
15:10 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
15:17 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:37 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
16:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:36 Holden's marines forced Aalto's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
17:00 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.
17:25 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.
17:50 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:57 It seems like Holden has more units than Aalto!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
18:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:46 Aalto's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Holden has enough M&M to prevent Aalto from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
19:34 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
19:52 Aalto harasses Holden and gets ahead of the game.Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
20:24 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
20:35 Aalto harasses Holden and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
21:12 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
21:39 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:47 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:46 Aalto is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
23:07 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.
23:34 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.
23:55 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
24:11 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:37 It seems like Aalto has more units than Holden!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
24:58 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:18 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
25:43 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:36 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.
26:46 Aalto destroys Holden's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Aalto rips Holden's economy back a full step.
27:18 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
27:46 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
27:56 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
28:29 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
28:53 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:15 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.
29:32 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.
29:57 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
30:16 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
30:44 Zerglings ran past Aalto's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Holden!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
31:11 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
31:31 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.
31:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:08 The battle outcome favors Holden as Aalto's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
32:29 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:58 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
33:10 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.
33:51 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
34:10 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.
34:30 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
34:53 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
35:14 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.
35:39 Holden seemed like winning the battle but when Aalto's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Aalto won the battle!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
36:10 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:21 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:48 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.
36:59 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:22 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
38:21 Aalto was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
38:33 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.
38:55 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
39:35 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
39:43 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
40:07 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
40:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:58 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
41:20 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
41:52 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
42:00 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
42:32 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
43:01 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:27 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
43:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
44:14 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
44:56 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:12 Holden starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
45:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
45:45 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
46:19 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:35 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.
47:09 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
47:26 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
47:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
48:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:27 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
49:04 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
49:23 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.
49:50 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
49:57 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
50:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
50:53 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
51:17 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
51:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
52:06 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
52:29 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
52:37 In terms of army size, Aalto and Holden are around equal.Unit for unit, Aalto and Holden are level.
53:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:35 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
53:47 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
54:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
54:50 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
54:57 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
55:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
55:52 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
56:16 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:28 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
56:55 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
57:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
57:34 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
58:07 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
58:19 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:58 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
59:05 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.
59:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
59:57 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
60:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:45 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
61:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Holden, settled in the mid game.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:10 The Yellow Aalto spawns at s4 while Red Holden spawns at s1.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s4, Holden answers from s1.
0:38 Aalto opens 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 —
1:23 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:46 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
2:20 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:58 Holden starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
3:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:47 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
4:39 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
4:58 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:38 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
6:02 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:48 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:09 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:17 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
8:51 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:26 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.
9:59 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
10:18 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:50 Holden decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
11:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:05 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
12:31 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:09 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
13:45 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:23 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:53 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
15:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:43 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.
16:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
16:55 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
17:30 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:38 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
19:08 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:37 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.
20:07 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:08 Aalto spawns at s4 in Blue while Holden spawns at s2 in Green.Aalto takes s4 in Blue; across the map, Holden settles in at s2 in Green.
0:51 Holden gets 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Hatch against Holden's 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:17 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:50 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:16 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:56 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:10 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
4:43 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:05 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:43 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
6:20 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
6:44 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
7:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:51 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
8:32 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:08 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:42 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:01 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:42 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
11:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:37 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
12:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
12:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
13:28 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:23 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
15:03 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
15:43 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
16:18 Aalto's number of expansions are equal to Holden's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Holden yet.
16:41 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:17 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Aalto's army.
18:00 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
19:07 Aalto is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
19:38 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:55 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
20:40 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Holden types it out: GG.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Holden, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
234 games
Aalto
128 – 106
Holden