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■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 The Red V8 spawns at s2 while Teal Aalto spawns at s1.We're underway — V8 spawns at s2, Aalto answers from s1.
0:42 Aalto opens 12 Hatch against V8's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: V8's Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:12 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
1:52 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:08 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:40 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:23 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:53 Aalto with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
4:25 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:41 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:12 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:08 Aalto kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
6:57 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
7:55 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:14 Currently, neither V8 nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — V8 and Aalto match each other.
8:51 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:19 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
10:19 Aalto lost all of his zerglings to V8's zealots and dragoons!Aalto wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
10:56 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
11:34 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:50 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
12:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:02 Aalto failed to break V8's defending line of zealots.V8 holds the early rush without blinking.
13:24 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:07 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:24 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
15:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
15:34 V8 kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
15:54 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The scales tip toward V8 — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:25 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:56 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
17:22 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:55 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
18:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
18:59 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! V8 continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Aalto wasn't ready. V8's early aggression takes the lead.
19:37 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:01 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:46 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: V8 is far ahead.
21:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:36 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — V8 marches on.
22:02 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
22:33 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:09 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
That's the game: V8 defeats Aalto, settled in the early game.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:15 The game starts with Green Aalto spawning at s2 and Orange V8 spawning at s1.Aalto in Green at s2. V8 in Orange at s1. The map is set.
2:31 Aalto opens 5 Pool against V8's Forge Fast Expand.Aalto shows 5 Pool — V8 has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
4:38 Aalto opens with a cheesy build.Something sneaky from Aalto. This is an early gamble.
🎙 It's all going Aalto's way right now.
6:54 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Aalto attacks V8.All or nothing: Aalto's gamble arrives at V8's base.
9:18 V8 GGs after being cheesed by Aalto.The cheese lands — V8 GGs, and Aalto steals the game.
GG. Aalto closes it out over V8.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (143 lines)
0:13 V8 spawns in Teal at s1 while Aalto spawns in Green at s2.V8 takes s1 in Teal; Aalto settles in at s2 in Green.
0:28 Aalto gets 12 Hatch against V8's Forge Fast Expand.V8 shows Forge Fast Expand — Aalto has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:02 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:28 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:47 V8 starts pushing across the map.V8 tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:58 V8 lost some of his dragoons to Aalto's speedlings!V8 wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
3:14 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:51 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:08 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:39 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
4:51 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:19 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:02 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends V8 home with nothing.
6:25 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
6:47 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
7:13 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:50 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:11 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Aalto!V8 needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
8:24 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:46 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:42 V8 lost some of his dragoons to Aalto's speedlings!V8 wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
10:12 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:59 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:32 Aalto kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
12:03 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The mid game —
12:57 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:16 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:41 V8's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between V8 and Aalto yet.
13:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:19 V8 tried to break into Aalto's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped V8!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
14:41 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
15:09 Aalto destroyed about half of V8's army after that battle.Half of V8's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
15:26 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:53 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
16:24 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
16:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:11 Aalto brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but V8 had the observers and archons to deal with. V8 successfully defended Aalto's push!V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
17:43 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:26 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
18:45 Aaaaaa, Aalto's mineral line is stormed by V8's high templars!Beautiful harassment from V8. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
19:00 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:56 Aalto micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid V8's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks V8's position.
20:23 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:38 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:11 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Aalto's workers!Beautiful harassment from V8. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
21:40 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:53 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
22:27 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:34 Currently, neither V8 nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between V8 and Aalto yet.
23:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:21 V8 made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Aalto's hydralisks! Aalto has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Aalto.
23:55 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
24:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
24:49 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
25:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:35 Aalto failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Aalto's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Aalto is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Aalto.
25:58 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:40 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:06 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
27:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:56 Aalto was out-microed by V8 and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
28:16 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:30 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:08 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Aalto's workers!The raid lands — V8 chips away at Aalto's foundation.
29:30 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
29:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:17 Aalto brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but V8 had the observers and archons to deal with. V8 successfully defended Aalto's push!V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:26 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
30:54 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
31:28 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. V8's economy takes a real hit.
31:48 V8 moves out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
32:12 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:34 In terms of army size, V8 and Aalto are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
32:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:14 V8 made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Aalto's hydralisks! Aalto has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: V8 holds Aalto.
33:42 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:08 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:32 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. V8's economy takes a real hit.
34:50 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:46 Aalto's massive number of speedlings stopped V8's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Aalto!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds V8.
36:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:39 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:58 V8 decides to move out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:26 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:58 The battle outcome favors V8 as Aalto's armies melt into V8's armies' weapon fire!Aalto's army evaporates. V8 doesn't even slow down.
38:32 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
38:43 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:08 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at V8's foundation.
39:41 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The late game —
40:12 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Aalto commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
40:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:53 V8 had the observers for those lurkers and Aalto's push simply stops.Aalto throws the endgame army in and V8 simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:08 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
41:34 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:54 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind V8!Aalto needs production, fast; V8's army has outgrown his.
42:29 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
42:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
43:05 The corsairs cleared the sky and V8's ground army does the rest to Aalto.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Aalto late.
43:33 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:59 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
44:16 Nice try from Aalto to harass V8, but V8's reaction is just too agile.Aalto knocks, V8 answers. No damage done.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
44:47 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — V8 moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
45:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
45:28 Aalto ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. V8 is inside the third.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Aalto late.
46:04 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
46:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
46:43 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes V8.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
47:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
47:28 The corsairs cleared the sky and V8's ground army does the rest to Aalto.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Aalto late.
48:08 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 V8 has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
48:18 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
48:36 Every gateway is pumping and V8 starts walking across the map.Everything V8 has built comes forward at once.
49:00 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
Aalto taps out. V8's late game was simply better.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:08 Aalto spawns at s1 in Yellow while V8 spawns at s2 in Red.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s1, V8 answers from s2.
2:14 V8 gets 2 Gate Rush against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Hatch against V8's 2 Gate Rush.
4:06 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
🎙 It's all going V8's way right now.
6:10 V8 decides to cheese today.V8 Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
8:11 V8 with an aggressive opening starts to attack Aalto.V8 commits to the cheese — it's at Aalto's door already.
10:08 V8 plays aggressively but Aalto defends in a very beautiful manner. V8 loses all of his armies and GGs!Scouted, held, punished — V8's cheese dies at Aalto's ramp.
Aalto takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:15 V8 spawns at s2 in Teal while Aalto spawns at s1 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: V8 at s2, Aalto at s1.
0:51 V8 gets Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's Overpool.Scouting done, plans revealed: V8's Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:20 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:55 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
2:23 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:45 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:57 V8 lost some of his dragoons to Aalto's speedlings!V8 wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
4:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
4:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
5:23 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
5:57 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:46 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
7:15 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:46 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.
8:12 Aalto with his speedlings successfully defend against V8's early zealot pressure.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
8:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:19 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:58 V8 moves out with his armies.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:23 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:49 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:24 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
12:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:34 Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
13:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
13:29 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
14:01 V8 is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.V8 is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
14:37 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
15:05 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.
15:51 V8 lost some of his dragoons to Aalto's speedlings!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
16:22 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
— The late game —
16:47 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
🎙 V8 is a step behind and knows it.
17:26 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
17:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:25 All of a sudden, V8 has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks V8's way of life — Aalto marches on.
18:46 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
19:27 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:08 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
20:27 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
21:06 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Aalto's workers!Aalto looks away for one second and V8 makes him pay for it.
21:30 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
22:08 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, V8 taps out!V8 GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Aalto defeats V8, settled in the early game.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (191 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns at s1 in Yellow while V8 spawns at s2 in Blue.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s1, V8 answers from s2.
0:41 V8 opens Forge Fast Expand against Aalto's Overpool.The builds are down: Overpool from Aalto, Forge Fast Expand from V8.
— The early game —
0:48 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:28 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:49 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:02 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
2:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:42 Aalto lost all of his zerglings to V8's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Aalto's front door.
3:19 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
3:44 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
4:07 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
4:23 Aalto's number of expansions are equal to V8's.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and V8 match each other.
4:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:02 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.V8 commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:36 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
5:44 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:27 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:34 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:06 V8 desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:48 V8 successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.V8 holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:18 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:02 V8's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
9:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:52 V8 failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.V8's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
10:16 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
10:30 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
10:49 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:17 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.
11:49 Aalto failed to kill off V8's defending zealots.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — V8's defense was already in place.
11:56 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:22 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
12:46 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
13:13 V8 appears to have more army than Aalto!Count the units: V8 has the edge over Aalto right now.
13:37 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
13:57 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:52 V8 kills off Aalto's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — V8 breaks Aalto's front door.
15:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
15:38 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:02 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
16:09 V8 decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
16:45 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
16:58 Aalto failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Aalto's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Aalto is backing off!V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
17:21 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
17:47 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:19 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:42 V8 decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
19:06 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:27 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off V8's attacks.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends V8 home with nothing.
19:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
19:55 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of V8's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
20:31 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at V8's foundation.
20:57 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Aalto's economy.V8 goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:18 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:36 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
21:51 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!V8 looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
22:17 With a successful harassment, V8 hurts Aalto's economy.The raid lands — V8 chips away at Aalto's foundation.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:54 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:04 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
23:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
23:53 V8's massive number of speedlots slice through Aalto's zerglings and hydralisks.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
24:09 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:42 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
24:57 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! V8's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. V8's economy takes a real hit.
25:25 Aaaaaa, Aalto's mineral line is stormed by V8's high templars!The raid lands — V8 chips away at Aalto's foundation.
25:45 Aalto now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:09 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
26:27 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:32 Aalto failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Aalto's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Aalto is backing off!V8 absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
27:41 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
28:10 V8 only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.V8 cuts Aalto's army in half.
28:36 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:54 V8's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!Count the units: V8 has the edge over Aalto right now.
29:15 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 armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:32 V8 successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
30:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of V8's army.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
30:22 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
30:55 V8 decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. V8 pushes.
31:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
31:36 Aalto's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
32:05 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
32:28 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
32:47 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!V8 hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:11 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
33:27 V8 warps in a nexus.Quietly, V8 adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
33:46 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.
34:23 V8's massive number of speedlots slice through Aalto's zerglings and hydralisks.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
34:38 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.V8 pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:03 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
35:23 Aalto brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, V8 starts moving out.V8 has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:38 A few beautiful storms from V8 turned the battle around! V8 won the battle!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
37:01 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
37:20 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:53 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
38:00 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
38:34 Looks like V8 is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
38:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:23 Aalto's massive number of speedlings stopped V8's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Aalto!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds V8.
39:30 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:00 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
40:15 V8 is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!V8's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
40:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
41:11 Aalto's massive number of speedlings stopped V8's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Aalto!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — V8 gained nothing for the cost.
41:27 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
42:00 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
42:23 V8 must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!V8 is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
42:35 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by V8's army.Aalto goes for the raid — V8 is ready, and nothing comes of it.
43:05 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
43:59 V8's massive number of speedlots slice through Aalto's zerglings and hydralisks.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. V8 takes the middle of the game.
44:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:27 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:59 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
45:28 With corsairs sniping overlords, V8 is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; V8 starts the push.
45:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:17 Aalto kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
46:41 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of V8's army.Aalto cuts V8's army in half.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:55 It seems that V8 only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
— The late game —
47:24 Aalto moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
47:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
48:10 With beautiful placement, V8 successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on V8's line. Great positioning.
48:27 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
48:47 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of V8's force stays on that battlefield.
49:03 Zerglings ran past V8's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at V8's foundation.
49:39 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past V8's defense line.Good instincts from V8; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
50:06 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — V8 moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
50:43 Aalto's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and V8 has no observers left. The push stalls.Aalto holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
51:04 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
51:40 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
51:51 Aalto moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
52:17 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — V8 moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
52:34 Currently, Aalto and V8 appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Aalto and V8 are level.
52:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
53:34 Under dark swarm V8's dragoons are useless — Aalto's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Aalto breaks V8 late.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
53:50 After that battle, V8 still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:17 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:25 Aalto moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
55:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
55:23 Plague on the templar, and Aalto's ultralisks walk straight through V8.The final army does its work — Aalto breaks V8 late.
55:37 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
56:01 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
56:30 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Aalto's economy.V8 goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
56:45 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Aalto's workers!Beautiful harassment from V8. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
57:21 V8 is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.V8 needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
57:30 Reaver! Reaver! V8's reaver is killing off most of Aalto's workers!Aalto looks away for one second and V8 makes him pay for it.
58:11 V8 rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
58:18 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.
58:56 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — V8 walks through Aalto's army.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Aalto late.
59:05 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:38 Losing only less than half of his army, V8 seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:02 In terms of army size, V8 is behind Aalto!V8 needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
60:14 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — V8 moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — V8 commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
60:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
60:57 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while V8 is continuing to push across the map!V8 wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
61:26 V8 destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.V8 clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
61:56 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Aalto clips V8's army — real damage, but V8 fights on.
62:14 V8 rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: V8 moves out to end it.
62:37 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
63:09 Aalto ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. V8 is inside the third.The final army does its work — V8 breaks Aalto late.
63:22 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
63:51 With excellent skills and micro, V8 managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
64:06 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!Aalto types it out: GG.
That's the game: V8 defeats Aalto, settled in the late game.
■ V8
■ Aalto
army value
■ V8
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:13 V8 spawns in Teal at s2 while Aalto spawns in Yellow at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: V8 at s2, Aalto at s1.
0:39 Aalto gets 12 Hatch against V8's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from V8, 12 Hatch from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:21 V8 warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: V8 expands.
1:45 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:04 V8 moves out with his armies.Here it comes: V8 crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:41 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
3:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:34 Aalto with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
4:09 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of V8's army.Aalto takes a bite out of V8's force and backs off.
4:51 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
5:06 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to V8's!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — V8 should not take this fight.
5:55 V8 is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.V8 goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:25 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:43 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:22 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:14 Aalto kills off V8's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
8:49 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for V8 — the losses are light.
9:50 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:47 Aalto with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks V8's front door.
11:18 V8 has 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.
11:59 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:31 V8 is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from V8: the first units are already marching.
13:01 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
13:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:55 Aalto with some nice speedling surrounds killed V8's zealots!V8 wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
14:27 V8 has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:01 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, V8 destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.V8 takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
15:22 V8's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between V8 and Aalto yet.
16:10 V8 warps in a nexus.V8 plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
16:37 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
16:58 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:02 V8 failed to deal nicely with Aalto's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.V8's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
18:41 V8 lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:34 Aaaaaa, Aalto's mineral line is stormed by V8's high templars!V8 gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
20:02 Aalto has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Aalto's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
21:15 V8 failed to deal nicely with Aalto's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.V8's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
21:32 About half of V8's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:00 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off V8 while losing less than half of his army.V8 keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:30 V8 tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Aalto's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on V8.
23:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, V8 GGs!V8 types it out: GG.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
242 games
V8
136 – 106
Aalto