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■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (81 lines)
0:17 The Blue Holden spawns at s1 while Orange Aalto spawns at s2.We're underway — Holden spawns at s1, Aalto answers from s2.
0:35 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax FE.The builds are down: 1 Rax FE from Holden, 12 Pool from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:04 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:22 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:52 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:27 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
2:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:20 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
3:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:21 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
4:35 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
5:12 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
5:31 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
6:02 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
7:10 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
7:17 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
7:57 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
8:30 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:39 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:07 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
9:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:09 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
10:45 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
11:12 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:25 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:04 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
12:25 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
12:50 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.
13:30 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
14:00 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.
14:27 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
14:35 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:22 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
15:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
16:10 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
16:43 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.
17:01 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
17:27 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
— The mid game —
18:06 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:23 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.
18:55 Aalto backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
19:16 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
19:42 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
20:08 Aalto tried to harass Holden but Holden successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
20:30 At the moment, Holden seems to have more units than Aalto.Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
21:02 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
21:31 Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
21:53 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:32 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
23:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
23:30 Aalto's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Holden has enough M&M to prevent Aalto from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
23:57 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:46 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
25:24 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
25:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:02 Aalto's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
26:43 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
26:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:21 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Aalto's expansion has fallen to Holden's armies.No reinforcements in time: Aalto watches Holden level the expansion.
27:55 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
28:22 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
28:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:25 The battle outcome favors Holden as Aalto's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
29:37 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
30:20 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:42 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Holden is far ahead.
31:20 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aalto taps out. Holden's mid game was simply better.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:14 Holden spawns at s2 in Yellow while Aalto spawns at s3 in White.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s2, Aalto at s3.
0:36 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 —
1:20 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:32 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
2:14 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:49 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:34 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
4:14 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
4:44 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:15 Currently, neither Holden nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
5:41 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:22 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:52 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:28 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:11 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
8:44 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.
9:28 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
9:47 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:13 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:21 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
11:53 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:56 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:02 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
14:38 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.
15:08 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:35 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
16:05 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 It's all going Aalto's way right now.
16:31 Aalto starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
17:01 Currently, neither Holden nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
17:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:04 Aalto seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
🎙 It's all going Aalto's way right now.
18:32 Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.Aalto limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
— The late game —
18:56 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.
19:36 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:34 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
21:04 The attack was a success, Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.Aalto limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
21:33 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.
22:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Holden taps out. Aalto's mid game was simply better.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (204 lines)
0:08 The Orange Holden spawns at s4 while Red Aalto spawns at s3.Holden takes s4 in Orange; across the map, Aalto settles in at s3 in Red.
0:39 Aalto opens 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax Gas.Holden commits to 1 Rax Gas; Aalto answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:02 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:26 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:33 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:03 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
2:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:41 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
3:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
3:25 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
3:54 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:14 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
4:36 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:01 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:44 Aalto failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
6:13 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.
6:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
6:56 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:29 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:12 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
8:34 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:46 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.
9:27 Currently, neither Holden nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
9:36 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:01 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
10:34 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:50 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:37 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
11:53 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:25 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
12:50 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
12:57 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:55 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
14:23 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
14:32 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:58 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:17 Aalto must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:00 Aalto's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
16:20 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.
16:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:07 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
17:33 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
18:06 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
18:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:53 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:40 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.
19:58 What a pity! Holden managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aalto's army.Holden knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
20:19 Aalto harasses Holden and gets ahead of the game.Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
20:32 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:21 Aalto was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
21:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
22:22 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:32 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
22:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
23:11 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:59 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
24:37 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.
24:48 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.
25:04 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
25:36 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:50 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:38 Aalto had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Holden to fall back.Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
27:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:37 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:51 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
28:10 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
28:47 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
28:54 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:57 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.
30:08 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
30:36 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.
30:57 What a pity! Holden managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aalto's army.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
31:18 Aalto harasses Holden's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
31:50 What a pity! Holden managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aalto's army.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
32:01 Aalto tried to harass Holden but Holden successfully fends off the harassment.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
32:26 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
33:12 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.
33:33 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
34:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
34:20 Aalto tried to harass Holden but Holden successfully fends off the harassment.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
34:52 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
35:05 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:38 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
35:47 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:47 Holden's marines forced Aalto's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
36:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
37:19 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:44 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
38:05 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
38:30 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
38:46 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.
39:17 Aalto is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:32 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:02 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.
40:28 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
40:38 What a pity! Holden managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Aalto's army.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
41:14 Aalto harasses Holden and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
41:39 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
42:04 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
42:24 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
42:52 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
43:07 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
43:29 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.
43:49 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:24 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
44:34 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:53 Currently, neither Holden nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
45:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:50 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.
46:12 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:43 Aalto shot down Holden's hatchery.The base falls. Aalto rips Holden's economy back a full step.
47:08 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
47:48 Aalto successfully harasses Holden's economy.Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
48:11 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
48:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
48:42 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.
49:02 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:25 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:53 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
50:24 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
50:31 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
51:02 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The late game —
51:22 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
51:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
52:05 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.
52:36 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
52:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:21 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
53:39 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
54:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
54:21 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
55:00 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
55:12 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
55:33 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
56:02 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
56:15 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.
56:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
57:15 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
57:29 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.
57:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
58:15 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
58:45 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
59:07 Both Holden and Aalto appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Holden and Aalto are level.
59:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
59:49 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
60:03 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
60:44 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
60:59 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
61:22 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
61:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
61:57 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
62:19 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.
62:59 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.
63:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
63:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
63:58 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.
64:23 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
64:51 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
64:59 Aalto starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
65:21 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
65:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
66:22 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.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Aalto's army.
66:42 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
66:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:29 Aalto shot down Holden's hatchery.The base falls. Aalto rips Holden's economy back a full step.
67:40 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
68:08 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
Holden taps out. Aalto's mid game was simply better.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
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■ Aalto
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Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns at s2 in Blue while Aalto spawns at s3 in Orange.Holden in Blue at s2. Aalto in Orange at s3. The map is set.
2:24 Holden opens 14 CC against Aalto's 9 Pool.Holden commits to 14 CC; Aalto answers with 9 Pool.
4:48 Aalto opens with a cheesy build.Aalto isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
6:59 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Aalto attacks Holden.All or nothing: Aalto's gamble arrives at Holden's base.
9:11 Holden GGs after being cheesed by Aalto.It works! Holden can't hold the gamble and taps to Aalto.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Holden, settled in the early game.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
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■ Aalto
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Play-by-play (73 lines)
0:09 Holden spawns in Green at s1 while Aalto spawns in Red at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s1, Aalto at s2.
0:32 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Holden, 12 Pool from Aalto.
— The early game —
0:57 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:30 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:56 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:32 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
2:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:28 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
3:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:11 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:36 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Aalto match each other.
5:09 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:45 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
6:16 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:41 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
7:08 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
7:20 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
8:04 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.
8:18 Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
8:57 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:12 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
9:56 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
10:08 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:17 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
11:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
11:56 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.
12:42 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:07 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.
13:28 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
13:55 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:33 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
14:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:16 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:45 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.
16:20 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
16:51 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.
17:06 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
17:36 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:56 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:40 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
18:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:26 Even sunken colonies didn't help Aalto, Aalto has to pull some drones to fight against Holden's marines!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
19:57 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
20:20 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
20:56 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.
— The late game —
21:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:52 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
22:10 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
22:47 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.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
23:04 Aalto's expansion have been wiped off by Holden!The base falls. Holden rips Aalto's economy back a full step.
23:43 Aalto is planning a harassment, but Holden scouted it!No surprises today — Holden's harassment is scouted early.
24:02 Aalto is still going ahead with his harassment!Aalto wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
24:26 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
24:58 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
25:21 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:11 Aalto's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
26:57 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
27:15 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.
27:42 Aalto tried to harass Holden but Holden successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
28:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
That's the game: Holden defeats Aalto, settled in the mid game.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
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■ Aalto
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Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:07 The Blue Holden spawns at s3 while Orange Aalto spawns at s2.We're underway — Holden spawns at s3, Aalto answers from s2.
0:34 Aalto gets 12 Hatch against Holden's 1 Rax Gas.The builds are down: 1 Rax Gas from Holden, 12 Hatch from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:02 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:35 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:10 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:39 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
3:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:33 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
4:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:16 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:33 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:12 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:11 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
7:38 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:02 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:30 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
9:14 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
9:36 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:08 Aalto is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
10:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:09 Aalto failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
11:38 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.
12:00 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
12:38 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:59 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:50 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
14:00 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:41 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:13 Without any further reinforcements, Aalto's expansion is decimated by Holden's armies.The base falls. Holden rips Aalto's economy back a full step.
15:36 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Holden is far ahead.
16:13 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:38 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:15 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
17:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:06 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Holden has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
18:36 Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Holden — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
19:15 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.
19:40 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
20:40 Aalto's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
21:01 Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Holden — more than half the force is gone.
21:35 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:01 Aalto harasses Holden's economy and gets ahead of the game.Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
22:41 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
23:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Holden takes it — the mid game decided this one.
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■ Aalto
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■ Holden
■ Aalto
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Play-by-play (71 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Holden spawns at s3 while Orange Aalto spawns at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s3, Aalto at s4.
0:33 Holden opens 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:05 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:28 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
2:06 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:39 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:20 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
3:52 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:34 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:01 Aalto appears to have more army than Holden!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
5:26 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
5:45 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:21 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:54 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
7:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
7:36 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
8:07 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.
8:40 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
9:17 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
9:38 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:14 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:40 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:59 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:31 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
12:02 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.
12:30 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
12:48 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:53 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
14:15 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
14:45 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.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
— The mid game —
15:21 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:44 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:10 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
16:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:21 Aalto seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
17:48 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:06 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.
18:50 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:18 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:37 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
20:04 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:25 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.
21:08 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
— The late game —
21:30 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
22:07 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
22:19 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
23:02 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.
23:29 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
23:56 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
24:20 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.
24:48 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:25 It seems like Aalto has more units than Holden!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
25:56 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
26:53 Aalto is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
27:05 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:47 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what Holden has left on the field.
28:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
Head to head
231 games
Holden
103 – 128
Aalto