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■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Aalto spawning at s1 and Orange Holden spawning at s2.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s1, Holden answers from s2.
0:34 Holden opens 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Pool against Holden's 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:22 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:56 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:14 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:59 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
3:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:48 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:17 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
5:05 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.
5:26 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:43 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
7:05 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:41 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.
8:20 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:47 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
9:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:53 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
10:25 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:54 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.
11:33 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
11:53 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
12:28 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.
13:00 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:16 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
14:40 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:03 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:38 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:18 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
16:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
17:21 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
18:00 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
18:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:06 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
19:30 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.
— The mid game —
20:01 Aalto had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Holden to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
🎙 It's all going Aalto's way right now.
20:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The late game —
20:55 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:45 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:12 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!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 (198 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Teal Aalto spawning at s1 and Orange Holden spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s1, Holden at s2.
0:31 Holden opens 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Hatch against Holden's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:51 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:20 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:32 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:11 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:25 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.
2:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:13 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
3:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
3:53 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.
4:10 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
4:46 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
5:04 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:23 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:04 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.
6:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:52 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.
7:31 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
7:50 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:11 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:44 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.
9:24 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
10:02 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
10:21 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
10:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:09 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
11:23 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
11:50 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
12:24 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:32 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
13:00 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
13:22 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:02 Aalto lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Holden's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
14:28 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.
14:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
15:30 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:52 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
16:10 Aalto harasses Holden and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
16:22 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:07 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Aalto's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
17:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
17:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
18:29 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:36 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:58 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.
19:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:51 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
20:09 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
20:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:06 It seems like Aalto has more units than Holden!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
21:22 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:52 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.
22:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:27 Aalto's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Holden's M&M had to back off.Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
22:58 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
23:44 Nice try from Aalto to harass Holden, but Holden's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:53 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
24:30 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.
24:48 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
25:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:31 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:56 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.
26:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:41 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:10 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:53 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
28:24 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:31 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.
29:03 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:16 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:52 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:32 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
30:45 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:10 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.
31:31 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
31:55 Nice try from Aalto to harass Holden, but Holden's reaction is just too agile.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
32:29 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
33:10 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.
33:26 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:12 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
34:41 Nice try from Aalto to harass Holden, but Holden's reaction is just too agile.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
34:56 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
35:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:45 Holden seemed like winning the battle but when Aalto's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Aalto won the battle!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:47 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:27 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
37:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:56 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
38:21 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.
38:51 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.
39:18 Both Aalto and Holden appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
39:29 Nice try from Aalto to harass Holden, but Holden's reaction is just too agile.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
39:51 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
40:19 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
40:55 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
41:17 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
41:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
41:56 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:07 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
42:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:07 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
43:23 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
43:47 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.
44:15 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
44:25 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
44:52 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
45:25 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.
45:51 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.
46:08 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:20 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
46:53 Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
47:13 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
47:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:51 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
48:14 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
48:45 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
49:09 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
49:29 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The late game —
49:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:24 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.
50:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:06 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
51:14 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
51:39 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
52:06 Currently, neither Aalto nor Holden appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
52:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
52:50 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
53:37 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.
54:11 Aalto successfully harasses Holden's economy.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
54:22 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
54:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
55:14 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.
55:32 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:08 Aalto harasses Holden and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
56:44 Aalto tried to harass Holden but Holden successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
57:08 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
57:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
57:48 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.
58:21 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
58:34 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.
58:52 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
59:24 At the moment, Holden seems to have more units than Aalto.Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
59:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
60:07 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
60:30 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.
60:56 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.
61:15 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
61:46 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.
61:57 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — Holden marches on.
62:13 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.
62:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:58 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Holden has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
63:31 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
64:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
64:22 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.
64:46 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.
65:07 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.
65:17 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
65:57 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
66:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
Aalto taps out. Holden's mid game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:15 Aalto spawns in Red at s2 while Holden spawns in Teal at s1.Aalto takes s2 in Red; across the map, Holden settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:52 Aalto opens 12 Pool against Holden's 2 Rax FE.Aalto shows 12 Pool — Holden has gone 2 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:14 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.
1:55 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
2:28 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:47 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:56 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
4:32 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
5:07 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.
5:47 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:24 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
6:52 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:31 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:58 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
8:31 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
8:52 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:40 It seems like Aalto has more units than Holden!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
10:07 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
10:42 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:55 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.
12:11 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
12:53 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.
13:17 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
13:51 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
14:24 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
15:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:38 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
16:13 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
17:16 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what Holden has left on the field.
17:42 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
18:27 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
19:05 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.
19:20 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
20:04 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.
20:29 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Holden types it out: GG.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:09 The Teal Aalto spawns at s1 while Red Holden spawns at s2.Aalto in Teal at s1. Holden in Red at s2. The map is set.
0:35 Aalto opens 12 Pool against Holden's 2 Rax FE.Aalto shows 12 Pool — Holden has gone 2 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:16 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
2:26 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:53 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
3:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:48 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
4:36 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.
5:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
5:35 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Aalto!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
6:08 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:42 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:02 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.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
7:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:08 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
8:52 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
9:27 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.
9:56 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:27 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.
11:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:28 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
12:12 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
12:42 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:17 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
13:45 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
14:07 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:24 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
15:49 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
16:23 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
16:52 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Aalto!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
17:28 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:53 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.
— The mid game —
18:30 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.
19:08 After that battle, Aalto destroyed more than half of Holden's army.Aalto shreds the better part of Holden's army in one engagement.
— The late game —
19:29 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:12 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (65 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Aalto spawning at s1 and Blue Holden spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s1, Holden at s2.
0:44 Holden gets 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Hatch against Holden's 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:13 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:36 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:06 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.
2:39 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
2:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:26 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.
3:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:28 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:05 It seems like Aalto has more units than Holden!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
5:22 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
6:05 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:19 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:22 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
7:57 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
8:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
8:59 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:21 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:41 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
10:54 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:13 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.
11:46 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:14 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:40 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:12 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
13:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:06 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
14:42 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.
15:06 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:38 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:12 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:41 Aalto must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
16:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
17:31 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
17:59 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
18:26 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:58 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.
19:19 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:54 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
20:45 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
21:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
21:59 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.
22:14 Zerglings ran past Aalto's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Holden!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
22:39 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:22 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.
23:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
24:22 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — Holden marches on.
24:50 Holden only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
25:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:32 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.
26:17 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!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 (124 lines)
0:14 The Teal Aalto spawns at s2 while Blue Holden spawns at s1.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s2, Holden answers from s1.
0:35 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 —
0:51 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:34 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:43 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:17 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
2:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:54 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
3:29 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:58 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.
4:21 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:33 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:16 Holden's army is small compared to Aalto!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
5:27 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:11 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
6:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
7:07 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
7:24 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
8:02 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:31 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
9:20 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
10:09 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.
10:33 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:53 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
11:21 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:31 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
12:03 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:20 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:56 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
13:24 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
13:36 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:00 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
14:40 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.
15:08 Aalto held off Holden's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
15:18 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.
15:50 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.
16:14 What a pity! Holden managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aalto's army.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
16:29 Aalto is having a hard time catching up with Holden's number of expansions.Aalto needs an expansion soon or Holden's economy simply wins this.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
17:01 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
17:33 Aalto successfully harasses Holden's economy.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
17:51 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:47 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.
19:00 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.
19:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:47 Aalto successfully harasses Holden's economy.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
20:11 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:35 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.
21:09 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:34 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:06 Aalto was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
22:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
22:48 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
23:05 Holden tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aalto's defense line.Holden knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
23:44 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:56 Currently, neither Aalto nor Holden appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Holden yet.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:57 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.
25:17 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.
25:37 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.
26:14 Aalto harasses Holden and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
26:21 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.
26:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:51 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:07 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.
28:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
28:50 What a pity! Holden managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aalto's army.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
29:21 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
29:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:15 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
30:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
31:06 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.
31:30 Both Aalto and Holden appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:57 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
32:17 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:11 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
— The late game —
33:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
33:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
34:24 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:48 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
34:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:28 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
36:05 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:19 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.
36:45 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.
37:07 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:27 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:09 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.
38:33 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.
38:54 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
39:08 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
39:48 Aalto's number of expansions are equal to Holden's.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
40:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
40:21 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.
40:48 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
41:08 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
41:51 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.
41:58 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
42:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
42:53 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.
43:25 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:48 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Holden types it out: GG.
Holden taps out. Aalto's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
232 games
Aalto
128 – 104
Holden