Games
5 · · ▶ replay
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (179 lines)
0:08 Holden spawns at s1 in Blue while Aalto spawns at s2 in Orange.Holden in Blue at s1. Aalto in Orange at s2. The map is set.
0:23 Aalto opens 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax FE.Holden shows 1 Rax FE — Aalto has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:46 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:27 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:44 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:04 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
2:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:45 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.
3:16 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
3:41 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.
4:05 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than Holden.Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
4:28 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
4:39 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:16 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:40 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
5:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:18 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
6:34 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.
7:07 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
7:31 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:41 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
8:17 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:42 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:28 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
9:53 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.
10:00 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
10:30 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:22 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
11:29 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
11:54 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:23 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:38 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
13:02 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
13:32 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
14:21 Aalto was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
14:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:57 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.
15:28 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:57 Holden harasses Aalto's economy and gets ahead of the game.Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
16:15 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.
16:37 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
17:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
17:24 Holden's marines forced Aalto's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
17:51 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:07 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:31 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
18:55 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:23 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:30 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:06 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
20:17 Aalto is planning a harassment, but Holden scouted it!No surprises today — Holden's harassment is scouted early.
20:53 Aalto gave up on trying to harass after being scouted.Aalto thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
21:08 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
21:29 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
21:49 At the moment, neither Holden nor Aalto is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
22:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:40 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
23:11 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.
23:25 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:46 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
24:23 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:36 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
24:59 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:24 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.
25:37 Holden's superior marine control beat up all of Aalto's zergling.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:14 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
26:30 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.
27:04 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
27:44 Aalto had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Holden to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
28:00 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:22 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
28:50 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
29:08 Holden starts expanding.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:37 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
29:53 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 Holden's army.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
30:16 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
31:16 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.
31:24 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
32:01 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.
32:25 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
32:41 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:03 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:23 At the moment, neither Holden nor Aalto is leading in army size.Unit for unit, Holden and Aalto are level.
33:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:13 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.
34:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:48 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
35:21 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.
35:45 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
36:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:24 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.
36:46 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
37:11 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
37:28 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
38:05 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
38:17 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
39:02 Aalto's defilers made that army unkillable and Holden's position is gone.The final army does its work — Aalto breaks Holden late.
39:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:58 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.
40:08 Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
40:45 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Aalto commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
41:02 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.
41:20 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.
41:42 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
42:08 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:39 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
43:08 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Aalto commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:21 Currently, Holden and Aalto appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
43:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:16 Aalto's defilers made that army unkillable and Holden's position is gone.The final army does its work — Aalto breaks Holden late.
44:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
45:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
45:19 Holden dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
45:37 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Holden starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
46:08 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
46:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:40 Holden's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Aalto.The final army does its work — Holden breaks Aalto late.
47:11 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
47:37 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:58 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
48:25 Plague first, then the charge — Aalto goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
48:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
48:57 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
49:22 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.
49:50 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:13 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Holden pushes into the swarm.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
50:26 Aalto moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
50:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
51:26 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
51:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
52:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
52:27 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
52:55 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
53:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:42 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
54:12 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.
54:33 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
54:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
55:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
55:42 The tank line advances and Aalto's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Holden is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
56:02 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
56:24 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.
56:43 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
57:04 Aalto must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
57:36 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 Holden's army.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
58:01 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Holden pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
58:13 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
58:32 Aalto could not break the tank line, and Holden is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
59:05 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
59:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
59:50 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
60:12 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Aalto types it out: GG.
Aalto taps out. Holden's late game was simply better.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:07 The Blue Aalto spawns at s1 while Teal Holden spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s1, Holden at s2.
2:09 Aalto gets 9 Pool against Holden's 14 CC.Aalto commits to 9 Pool; Holden answers with 14 CC.
4:19 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 It's all going Aalto's way right now.
6:20 Aalto opens with a cheesy build.Aalto Has cooked up something crazy, an early rush. They go all in!
8:08 Aalto with an aggressive opening starts to attack Holden.All or nothing: Aalto's gamble arrives at Holden's base.
10:19 Holden was unable to defend Aalto's armies and taps out.It works! Holden can't hold the gamble and taps to Aalto.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (238 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns at s2 in White while Aalto spawns at s1 in Red.We're underway — Holden spawns at s2, Aalto answers from s1.
0:33 Holden opens 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Holden commits to 1 Rax FE; Aalto answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:01 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:08 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:45 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:00 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:36 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
3:10 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.
3:26 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
3:56 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:13 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:30 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
4:56 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
5:42 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
6:11 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.
6:25 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.
7:01 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:11 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:45 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
7:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:15 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:38 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:02 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.
9:25 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:51 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:09 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:00 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.
11:24 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.
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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:58 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:35 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.
12:51 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
13:18 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
13:36 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.
13:52 Holden tried to harass Aalto but Aalto successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
14:22 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Aalto!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
14:46 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:02 Holden decides to expand.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:29 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
15:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:15 Aalto's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
16:32 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:50 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:23 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
17:30 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
18:00 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:28 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — Holden marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:38 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
18:57 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.
19:31 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:55 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
20:10 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:25 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
20:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:25 Aalto seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
21:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:58 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:19 Holden harasses Aalto's economy and gets ahead of the game.Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
22:43 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.
23:14 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
23:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:04 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.
24:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:42 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.
25:12 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:19 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:45 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
26:15 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:38 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
27:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
27:16 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
27:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
27:56 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.
28:18 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:45 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
29:11 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
29:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:47 Aalto seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
30:23 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
30:34 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
30:49 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
31:24 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:08 Aalto was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
32:28 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:46 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
33:18 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:37 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:07 Currently, Holden and Aalto appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Holden and Aalto are level.
34:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
34:40 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
34:56 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.
35:20 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.
35:50 Holden decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
36:12 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
36:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:49 Aalto backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
37:25 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.
37:43 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.
— The late game —
38:04 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
38:20 Plague first, then the charge — Aalto goes for the throat.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:17 Aalto plagues the vessels and Holden no longer has the detection to push any further.Holden throws the endgame army in and Aalto simply refuses to lose.
39:32 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:56 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:25 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
40:48 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
41:08 Aalto moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
41:29 In terms of army size, Holden and Aalto are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
41:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
42:17 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Holden's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Aalto's late-game push decides it.
42:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
42:47 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.
43:22 Holden successfully harasses Aalto's economy.Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
43:46 Plague first, then the charge — Aalto goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
44:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
44:13 Holden's siege line holds and Aalto's ultralisks die on the way in.Aalto throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
44:46 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
45:14 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
45:37 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.Holden knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
45:44 Plague first, then the charge — Aalto goes for the throat.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
46:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:36 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
46:50 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:20 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.
47:45 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
48:14 Plague first, then the charge — Aalto goes for the throat.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
48:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
48:55 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
49:10 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
49:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:02 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
50:23 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
50:33 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
51:11 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
51:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:57 Aalto threw the swarm at a full tank line and Holden barely moved.Aalto throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
52:12 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.
52:29 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.
52:50 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Holden pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
53:07 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Aalto is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
53:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
54:06 Aalto's defilers made that army unkillable and Holden's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Aalto's late-game push decides it.
54:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:38 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:05 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
55:21 Plague first, then the charge — Aalto goes for the throat.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
55:42 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
56:24 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
56:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:55 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:30 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
57:54 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
58:01 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
58:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
58:42 The tank line advances and Aalto's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Holden is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
59:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
60:07 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
60:26 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
60:34 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Aalto commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
61:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
61:21 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
61:43 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
62:17 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.
62:34 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
62:55 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
63:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
63:35 The tank line advances and Aalto's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Holden is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
64:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:46 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
65:04 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Aalto commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
65:31 Currently, Holden and Aalto appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Holden and Aalto are level.
65:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
66:17 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Holden's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Holden throws the endgame army in and Aalto simply refuses to lose.
66:34 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:00 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
67:27 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
67:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
68:16 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Aalto has to run.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
68:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
68:55 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.
69:09 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Aalto is moving out!This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
69:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
70:04 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.
70:14 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
70:42 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:11 Holden dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
71:22 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
71:48 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
72:12 It seems like Aalto has more units than Holden!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
72:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
73:08 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.
73:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
73:46 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.
74:00 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
74:27 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
74:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
75:11 Dark swarm goes down and Holden's marines are firing at nothing! Aalto's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Aalto's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
75:39 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
75:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
76:20 Plague first, then the charge — Aalto goes for the throat.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
76:38 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
77:11 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Holden's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Aalto breaks Holden late.
77:18 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.
77:42 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
78:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Holden types it out: GG.
Holden taps out. Aalto's late game was simply better.
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Play-by-play (85 lines)
0:09 Aalto spawns in Teal at s2 while Holden spawns in Yellow at s1.Aalto in Teal at s2. Holden in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:44 Holden opens 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Aalto, 14 CC from Holden.
— The early game —
1:03 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:33 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:06 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:16 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:55 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:23 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
3:46 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
4:12 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
4:32 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than Holden.Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
5:04 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:29 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
6:06 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:50 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
7:17 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
7:33 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
8:03 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
8:32 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:05 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
9:50 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
10:49 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.
11:10 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:34 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
12:09 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
12:28 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:34 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
13:55 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
14:31 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:41 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:07 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.
15:44 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
16:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
16:35 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
17:08 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
17:25 Holden scouted Aalto's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Holden's harassment is scouted early.
18:05 It seems like Aalto is aborting his harassment.Aalto thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
18:29 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
18:59 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
19:08 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
19:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:11 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
20:41 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.
20:59 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.
21:24 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:53 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:22 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:48 Aalto had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Holden to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
23:13 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.
23:36 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
24:19 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
24:35 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:20 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
26:01 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:30 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.
26:58 Currently, neither Aalto nor Holden appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Holden yet.
27:07 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
28:12 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.
28:31 Aalto only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
28:54 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:35 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
29:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
30:17 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
30:47 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
31:17 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:39 Aalto shot down Holden's command center.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Aalto level the expansion.
32:11 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Holden types it out: GG.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
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Play-by-play (139 lines)
0:09 Holden spawns in Red at s1 while Aalto spawns in Blue at s2.Holden takes s1 in Red; Aalto settles in at s2 in Blue.
0:40 Holden opens 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 1 Rax FE from Holden, 12 Hatch from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:01 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:16 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:37 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:09 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
2:28 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.
2:47 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
3:18 After that battle, Holden 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.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:05 Holden decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
4:23 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
4:49 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
5:12 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:39 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:05 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:36 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.
6:54 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:16 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:33 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
8:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:39 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
9:03 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:44 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
9:55 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:24 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:17 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
11:35 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:06 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.
12:29 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
13:00 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:41 Aalto is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
13:55 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
14:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
14:51 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
15:16 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
15:35 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:00 Aalto is planning a harassment, but Holden scouted it!No surprises today — Holden's harassment is scouted early.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:30 Seems like Aalto is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Aalto wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
16:44 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
17:03 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
17:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:07 Aalto's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
18:34 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:44 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:04 Aalto shot down Holden's command center.Aalto finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
19:41 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:00 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:48 Holden's marines forced Aalto's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
21:06 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:25 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.
21:57 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
22:24 Holden appears to have more army than Aalto!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
22:36 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:07 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:34 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
24:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
24:30 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
24:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
25:05 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
25:30 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
25:49 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
26:22 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:53 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:18 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
27:47 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Aalto's units.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
28:29 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
28:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:08 Holden harasses Aalto's economy and gets ahead of the game.Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
29:23 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
29:45 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:17 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
31:13 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.
31:36 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.
31:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
32:07 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.
32:46 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
32:58 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.
33:24 Holden's marine control slipped, Aalto's speedlings cleaned up whatever Holden left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
33:45 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:22 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:46 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
35:56 Holden seems to have run out of scans! Aalto's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
36:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:00 It seems like Aalto has more units than Holden!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
37:23 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aalto.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:41 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
38:38 Aalto's defilers made that army unkillable and Holden's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Aalto's late-game push decides it.
38:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:27 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:44 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aalto.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
40:08 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
40:27 Plague first, then the charge — Aalto goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
41:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
41:33 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
41:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:39 Both Holden and Aalto appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Aalto match each other.
43:05 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.Holden knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
43:21 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Aalto is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
43:49 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:13 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
44:34 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
45:05 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.
45:20 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
45:44 Plague first, then the charge — Aalto goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
46:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:33 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Holden's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Aalto's late-game push decides it.
46:58 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:15 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:37 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Holden's expansion has fallen to Aalto's armies.The base falls. Aalto rips Holden's economy back a full step.
48:02 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aalto takes it — the late game decided this one.
Head to head
401 games
Holden
171 – 230
Aalto