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■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns at s2 in Green while Holden spawns at s1 in Red.Aalto takes s2 in Green; across the map, Holden settles in at s1 in Red.
0:42 Aalto opens 12 Hatch against Holden's 14 CC.Aalto commits to 12 Hatch; Holden answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:24 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:37 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:29 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:50 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
3:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
4:04 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
4:34 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:55 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.
5:39 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:59 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:49 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:17 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:20 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
8:38 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:29 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:43 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
10:25 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
11:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:34 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
12:09 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
13:00 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
13:42 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:16 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
14:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
15:12 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Holden is far ahead.
15:57 Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
16:19 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:02 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
17:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:01 Holden's superior marine control beat up all of Aalto's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
18:26 The attack was a success, Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
19:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
19:41 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Aalto's expansion has fallen to Holden's armies.Holden finds the weak point and Aalto's new base is gone.
20:20 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Holden defeats Aalto, settled in the mid game.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:11 The game starts with White Aalto spawning at s2 and Blue Holden spawning at s1.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s2, Holden answers from s1.
0:44 Holden gets 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Pool.Aalto shows 12 Pool — Holden has gone 1 Rax Gas. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:01 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:32 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:20 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:40 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
3:09 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
3:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:07 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.
4:55 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:26 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:45 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
6:20 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:44 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:19 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
7:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:27 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
8:59 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:12 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:56 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:52 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.
11:19 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
12:04 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:26 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:58 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
13:31 Aalto must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
14:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
14:35 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
14:52 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:31 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
15:56 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:21 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:05 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
17:40 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:56 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:44 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Aalto's units.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
19:09 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:39 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:02 Holden starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
20:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
21:07 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
21:34 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:04 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
22:38 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
23:06 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Aalto types it out: GG.
GG. Holden closes it out over Aalto.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (60 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Aalto spawning at s2 and White Holden spawning at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s2, Holden at s1.
0:36 Holden opens 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.Aalto shows 12 Pool — Holden has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:07 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:38 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:13 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:38 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:44 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
4:12 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:34 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
5:13 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
5:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
5:52 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
6:32 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:04 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
7:29 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:57 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:06 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
9:33 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
10:23 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:51 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:35 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:24 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
12:55 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.
13:22 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.
13:53 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:28 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:59 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
15:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
15:57 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
16:28 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:47 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.
17:17 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
17:54 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
— The late game —
18:25 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.
18:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:11 The battle outcome favors Holden as Aalto's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
19:41 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
20:20 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
20:34 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:08 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
21:41 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.
22:07 The battle outcome favors Holden as Aalto's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Holden has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
22:51 Aalto seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Holden — more than half the force is gone.
23:01 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.
23:50 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Aalto's expansion has fallen to Holden's armies.The base falls. Holden rips Aalto's economy back a full step.
24:08 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
That's the game: Holden defeats Aalto, settled in the early game.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (82 lines)
0:20 Aalto spawns at s1 in White while Holden spawns at s2 in Teal.Aalto takes s1 in White; across the map, Holden settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:42 Holden gets 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Pool against Holden's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:03 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:24 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:01 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:31 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:11 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
3:38 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
4:20 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.
4:46 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
5:00 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:32 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:58 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:37 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:17 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
7:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
8:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:37 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:59 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:33 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.
9:54 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
11:02 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.
11:23 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:57 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:27 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.
12:41 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
13:39 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
14:00 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
14:22 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
14:56 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:28 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
15:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
16:19 Holden seems to have run out of scans! Aalto's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
16:44 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
17:11 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
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.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
18:13 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:31 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
18:59 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
19:34 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.
19:56 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.
20:25 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.
20:52 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
21:18 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
21:50 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
22:01 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:43 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.
23:00 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
— The late game —
23:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:54 Aalto shot down Holden's hatchery.Aalto finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
24:19 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:44 Zerglings ran past Aalto's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Holden!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
25:10 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
25:42 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
26:21 Aalto is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what Holden has left on the field.
26:34 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:01 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
27:36 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 goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
27:58 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
28:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
28:54 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
29:15 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
29:53 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.
30:23 Zerglings ran past Aalto's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Holden!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Aalto's army.
30:38 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
31:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Holden types it out: GG.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:08 Aalto spawns at s2 in Orange while Holden spawns at s1 in Purple.Aalto in Orange at s2. Holden in Purple at s1. The map is set.
0:39 Holden opens 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Pool against Holden's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:11 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:51 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:27 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:42 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:47 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
4:26 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.
5:06 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
5:27 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
6:09 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:36 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
7:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
7:50 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.
8:24 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
8:45 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:18 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:01 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:24 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:29 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.
11:57 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
12:37 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
13:04 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:34 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:19 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
15:13 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
15:57 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:29 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:49 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Aalto's army.
17:30 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:41 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.
19:10 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:41 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
20:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Holden types it out: GG.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
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■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Aalto spawns at s2 while Red Holden spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s2, Holden at s1.
0:47 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 14 CC.Aalto shows 12 Pool — Holden has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:22 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:44 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:26 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:03 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:52 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
4:29 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.
5:11 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:39 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
6:09 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:39 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:27 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
7:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:33 Aalto failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
8:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:28 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:09 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:31 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:14 Both Aalto and Holden appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
11:36 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
12:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
12:56 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
13:25 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
14:01 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
14:42 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:07 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
15:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
16:09 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
16:46 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
17:24 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.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
17:58 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
18:56 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
19:22 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:06 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.
20:31 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
21:08 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
That's the game: Holden defeats Aalto, settled in the early game.
Head to head
232 games
Aalto
130 – 102
Holden