Games
7 · · ▶ replay
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (118 lines)
0:07 The White Aalto spawns at s2 while Red Holden spawns at s1.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s2, Holden answers from s1.
0:28 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:56 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:27 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:46 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:15 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
2:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
2:57 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
3:22 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.
3:48 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:19 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
4:45 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:56 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:45 Aalto failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
6:12 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.
6:54 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:06 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
7:40 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:00 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:56 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
9:23 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.
9:38 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:56 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:29 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
10:56 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:24 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:10 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
12:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
13:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:17 Both Aalto and Holden appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
— The mid game —
13:53 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:14 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:01 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
15:32 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:58 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.
16:10 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.
16:48 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:55 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
17:20 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:55 Holden appears to have more army than Aalto!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
18:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:41 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.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
19:14 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.
19:38 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.
20:04 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
20:20 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.
20:50 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
21:18 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.
21:32 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.
22:00 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:17 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:56 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.
23:08 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
23:28 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:02 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:18 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
24:52 It seems like Holden has more units than Aalto!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
25:14 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
25:36 Holden tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aalto's defense line.Holden knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
25:56 Aalto successfully harasses Holden's economy.Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:34 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:15 Aalto backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
27:49 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:16 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.
28:26 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
28:54 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:31 Aalto has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Holden.Aalto runs 1 more bases than Holden. That compounds.
29:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:23 Aalto was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
30:47 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.
31:10 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:24 Aalto successfully harasses Holden's economy.Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The late game —
32:01 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:21 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
32:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
33:16 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.
33:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:15 Aalto successfully harasses Holden's economy.Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
34:37 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
35:10 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:56 Holden seemed like winning the battle but when Aalto's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Aalto won the battle!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
36:15 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.
36:42 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
37:19 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
37:33 Holden is having a hard time catching up with Aalto's number of expansions.Holden needs an expansion soon or Aalto's economy simply wins this.
37:54 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:35 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
38:50 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.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
39:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:37 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
40:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
40:28 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.
40:56 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
41:10 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:55 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
42:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:07 The Purple Aalto spawns at s1 while Blue Holden spawns at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s1, Holden at s3.
0:48 Holden gets 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:01 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:40 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
2:00 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:44 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:46 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
4:04 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.
4:34 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:07 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:36 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
6:08 It seems like Holden has more units than Aalto!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
6:45 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:35 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
8:04 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.
8:50 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
9:14 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
9:36 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
10:06 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:20 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
11:50 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
12:20 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:32 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:14 Holden starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
13:33 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:31 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
15:12 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:36 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
16:06 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
16:48 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The mid game —
17:36 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
18:08 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
— The late game —
18:41 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:07 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
19:43 At the moment, Holden seems to have more units than Aalto.Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
20:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:36 The battle outcome favors Holden as Aalto's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — Holden marches on.
21:08 Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Holden — more than half the force is gone.
21:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:11 Aalto's expansion have been wiped off by Holden!Aalto's expansion burns — Holden tears it down.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Holden is far ahead.
22:40 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
23:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Holden defeats Aalto, settled in the mid game.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:14 The Orange Aalto spawns at s2 while Purple Holden spawns at s3.Aalto takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Holden settles in at s3 in Purple.
0:49 Holden gets 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Pool.Aalto shows 12 Pool — Holden has gone 1 Rax Gas. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:08 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:45 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:23 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:49 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
3:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:54 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.
4:37 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:08 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:46 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:15 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:37 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
7:20 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:21 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.
9:10 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:23 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.
9:58 It seems like Aalto has more units than Holden!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
10:43 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
11:19 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:14 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:53 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.
13:28 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.
14:01 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:40 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:02 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:07 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
16:36 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:10 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 scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The mid game —
17:51 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:29 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The late game —
19:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:31 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.
20:01 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
20:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:03 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Holden, settled in the mid game.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (92 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Yellow Aalto spawning at s2 and Red Holden spawning at s1.Aalto in Yellow at s2. Holden in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:37 Aalto opens 12 Pool against Holden's 14 CC.Aalto shows 12 Pool — Holden has gone 14 CC. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:10 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:21 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:02 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:27 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:53 Currently, neither Aalto nor Holden appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
3:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:41 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
3:57 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
4:31 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.
4:48 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:25 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.
5:45 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:16 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:32 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:25 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
9:02 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
9:29 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:44 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
10:03 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:44 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
11:07 Aalto's number of expansions are equal to Holden's.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
11:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:53 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
12:23 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:43 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
13:09 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:36 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
14:16 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
14:54 Aalto failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
15:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:55 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.
16:09 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:40 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Aalto!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
17:00 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
18:11 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.
18:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:13 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
19:45 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
20:14 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
20:44 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:07 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
21:21 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
21:56 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.
22:15 Holden has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Aalto.No surprises today — Holden's harassment is scouted early.
22:40 Aalto gave up on trying to harass after being scouted.The harassment is called off — Aalto keeps his units alive.
23:20 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:37 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
24:05 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:36 Holden starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
24:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:20 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
— The late game —
25:50 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
26:09 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.
26:40 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Aalto's expansion has fallen to Holden's armies.Aalto's expansion burns — Holden tears it down.
27:07 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:43 Aalto tried to harass Holden but Holden successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
28:11 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:00 Aalto's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
29:24 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
29:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:04 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.
30:41 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
31:12 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
31:36 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.
32:02 The battle outcome favors Holden as Aalto's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — Holden marches on.
32:33 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
32:56 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:09 Without any further reinforcements, Aalto's expansion is decimated by Holden's armies.No reinforcements in time: Aalto watches Holden level the expansion.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
33:49 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
34:15 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!Aalto GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Holden closes it out over Aalto.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (82 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns in Teal at s3 while Holden spawns in Green at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s3, Holden at s2.
0:40 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Pool against Holden's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:55 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:27 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:54 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:30 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
2:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:19 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
3:50 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
4:04 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
4:41 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:07 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:33 Holden appears to have more army than Aalto!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
5:59 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:34 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
6:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
7:13 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
7:54 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
8:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:40 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:14 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
10:05 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
10:37 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.
10:54 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.
11:13 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:52 It seems like Holden has more units than Aalto!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
12:25 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
12:44 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
13:06 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.
13:45 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
14:12 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
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.
— The mid game —
14:58 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
15:29 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.
15:55 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.
16:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
16:39 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
17:14 Aalto shot down Holden's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Aalto level the expansion.
17:41 Aalto harasses Holden and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
17:58 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
18:28 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:02 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
19:24 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:21 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.
20:52 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.
21:06 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.
21:36 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than Holden.Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
22:07 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:34 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
23:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
23:36 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.
24:01 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
24:34 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
24:47 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:50 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.
26:05 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
26:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:59 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:25 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
28:05 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
28:49 Aalto is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
29:23 Aalto only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
29:45 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.
30:24 Aalto shot down Holden's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Aalto level the expansion.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Aalto's army.
30:44 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
31:04 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Holden types it out: GG.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns at s2 in Purple while Holden spawns at s1 in Green.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s2, Holden answers from s1.
0:40 Holden gets 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:07 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:52 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:19 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:42 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:50 Aalto failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
4:09 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:37 Holden only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
5:23 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:54 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:12 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:42 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
7:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:44 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
8:31 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
8:50 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
9:28 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
10:02 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:59 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
11:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
11:46 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
12:35 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
12:57 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:50 The battle outcome favors Holden as Aalto's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
14:37 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
15:06 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
15:24 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:10 Holden has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Aalto.Holden is out-expanding Aalto — the money game is tilting.
16:34 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
— The late game —
16:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:24 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
18:05 The attack was a success, Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
19:07 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:58 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
20:27 Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
21:00 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.
21:32 Holden starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
22:19 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Holden closes it out over Aalto.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (112 lines)
0:08 The White Aalto spawns at s1 while Yellow Holden spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s1, Holden at s2.
0:31 Holden opens 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Aalto, 14 CC from Holden.
— The early game —
1:08 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:33 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:49 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:10 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
2:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:14 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
3:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
3:53 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
4:15 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
4:44 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:00 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:04 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
6:25 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.
6:50 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
7:14 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
7:47 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:06 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:35 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
8:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
9:26 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
10:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:41 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Aalto!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
10:55 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
11:25 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:44 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
12:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:33 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
13:12 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
13:30 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:52 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:17 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
14:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:16 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
15:45 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
15:55 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.
16:28 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
— The mid game —
16:49 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
17:24 It seems like Aalto has more units than Holden!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
17:38 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.
18:02 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
18:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:12 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:04 Holden's marines forced Aalto's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
20:27 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.
21:01 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:34 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:22 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.
22:41 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
22:56 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.
23:35 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
24:03 Aalto's number of expansions are equal to Holden's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Holden yet.
24:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:54 Aalto was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
25:10 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.
25:26 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
25:59 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
26:21 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:52 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:23 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
27:47 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.
28:14 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.
28:34 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
28:59 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:37 Even sunken colonies didn't help Aalto, Aalto has to pull some drones to fight against Holden's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
— The late game —
30:16 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.
30:34 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:54 Aalto successfully harasses Holden's economy.Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
31:30 Holden tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aalto's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
31:49 Holden tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aalto's defense line.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:18 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:42 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.
33:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:23 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.
34:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
34:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
34:36 Holden tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aalto's defense line.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
35:13 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
35:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:57 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.
36:25 Aalto only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
37:00 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.
37:12 Holden tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Aalto's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
37:36 What superior Mutalisk micro from Holden! Aalto's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
38:13 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
38:27 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
38:50 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.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
39:19 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
39:49 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.
40:14 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Holden types it out: GG.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Holden, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
231 games
Aalto
128 – 103
Holden