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■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Orange Holden spawning at s4 and Green Aalto spawning at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s4, Aalto at s3.
0:39 Holden gets 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 1 Rax FE from Holden, 12 Pool from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:24 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:56 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:14 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:01 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:03 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.
4:34 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.
5:07 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:40 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
6:06 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:44 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:08 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:48 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
8:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:39 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
9:20 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
10:13 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
10:47 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
11:21 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:58 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
12:23 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
13:05 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
13:35 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
14:03 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:48 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:20 Aalto appears to have more army than Holden!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
15:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:29 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
16:55 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
17:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
17:59 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:28 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
— The late game —
18:55 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
19:30 The attack was a success, Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Aalto — more than half the force is gone.
19:57 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:35 Holden's command center has been destroyed by Aalto.Holden's expansion burns — Aalto tears it down.
21:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Holden types it out: GG.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (63 lines)
0:17 The Orange Aalto spawns at s4 while Purple Holden spawns at s2.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s4, Holden answers from s2.
0:42 Holden opens 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Aalto, 1 Rax Gas from Holden.
— The early game —
0:59 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:56 Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:38 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:22 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
4:02 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:20 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
5:03 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:21 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
6:05 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
6:29 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:47 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
7:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:48 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
8:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
8:50 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.
9:23 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:56 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
10:07 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:23 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
11:49 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
12:13 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:31 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
13:14 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:45 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.
14:10 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
14:40 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
15:13 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.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
— The mid game —
15:33 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:03 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
16:25 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.
16:55 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.
17:26 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:06 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
18:36 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
— The late game —
19:01 Holden dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
19:25 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
19:58 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
20:19 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:59 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
21:24 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.
21:57 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
22:12 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
22:48 Holden destroys Aalto's hatchery, denying expansions.Aalto's expansion burns — Holden tears it down.
23:14 Holden has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Aalto.Holden's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
23:33 Seems like Aalto is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Aalto's raiders are needed on defense.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
24:08 Aalto tried to harass Holden but Holden successfully fends off the harassment.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
24:31 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
25:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!Aalto types it out: GG.
GG. Holden closes it out over Aalto.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (123 lines)
0:20 Holden spawns in Red at s2 while Aalto spawns in Orange at s4.Holden takes s2 in Red; Aalto settles in at s4 in Orange.
0:27 Holden opens 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.Holden commits to 1 Rax FE; Aalto answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:08 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:19 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:39 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:15 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:53 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.
3:24 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.
3:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:23 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:44 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:01 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:27 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:09 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
6:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
7:10 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.
7:25 Holden's army is small compared to Aalto!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
7:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:19 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:13 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:21 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:49 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:24 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:37 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:11 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:24 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:45 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:20 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
12:45 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:07 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.
— The mid game —
13:34 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:04 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:39 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
15:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
15:41 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
16:07 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aalto.Holden knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
16:26 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
16:55 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
17:05 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:42 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
18:00 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Aalto match each other.
18:30 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
18:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
19:07 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
19:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
20:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
20:22 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:50 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
21:18 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:39 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
22:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:34 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
23:03 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.
23:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
23:48 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:14 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
24:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:01 Holden's superior marine control beat up all of Aalto's zergling.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
25:21 Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
25:50 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.
26:15 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
26:59 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.
27:12 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
28:11 Aalto must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
28:35 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
29:19 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.
29:45 Holden only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
30:19 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
30:38 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:51 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:26 Holden's superior marine control beat up all of Aalto's zergling.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
31:39 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
32:20 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.
32:34 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
33:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:21 Holden's superior marine control beat up all of Aalto's zergling.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
33:57 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
34:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:46 Holden destroys Aalto's hatchery, denying expansions.Holden finds the weak point and Aalto's new base is gone.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:04 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
35:25 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
35:49 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
36:06 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:36 Holden appears to have more army than Aalto!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
37:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:35 Holden's marine control slipped, Aalto's speedlings cleaned up whatever Holden left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
37:52 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:36 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
39:10 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 —
39:39 The tank line advances and Aalto's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Holden is winning this.The final army does its work — Holden breaks Aalto late.
39:51 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
40:24 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.
40:48 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
41:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:26 The tank line advances and Aalto's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Holden is winning this.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
🎙 The tide turns. Holden comes out of that exchange ahead.
41:52 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
42:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
42:55 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
43:16 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
GG. Holden closes it out over Aalto.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (139 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Yellow Aalto spawning at s1 and Blue Holden spawning at s2.Aalto in Yellow at s1. Holden in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:33 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 14 CC.Aalto commits to 12 Pool; Holden answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
0:58 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:21 Holden decides to expand.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:53 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:08 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
2:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:06 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
3:30 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
3:44 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.
4:10 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:39 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
4:57 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
5:13 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:40 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
5:57 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
6:35 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.
6:45 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
7:16 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:49 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
7:56 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than Holden.Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
8:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:01 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:26 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:46 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.
10:07 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:37 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:02 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
11:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:48 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
12:08 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:28 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:56 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
13:06 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:00 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.
14:22 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
14:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
15:18 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:39 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
15:57 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:42 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.
17:08 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.
17:43 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:07 Holden's command center has been destroyed by Aalto.The base falls. Aalto rips Holden's economy back a full step.
18:30 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
18:48 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:06 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:27 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:14 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.
20:41 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:02 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:26 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
21:58 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:48 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.
23:07 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:30 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:58 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:23 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
24:55 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
25:19 Aalto might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Holden did.Aalto is starving on bases while Holden spreads across the map.
25:34 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
26:21 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
26:54 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.
27:08 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.
27:28 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:53 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
28:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:46 Holden seemed like winning the battle but when Aalto's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Aalto won the battle!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
29:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:40 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.
29:52 Aalto's number of expansions are equal to Holden's.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
30:15 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:36 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
31:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
31:31 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.
31:53 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.
32:26 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
32:34 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
33:08 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
33:26 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
33:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:26 Holden's marines forced Aalto's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
34:50 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:11 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
35:29 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:18 Holden's marine control slipped, Aalto's speedlings cleaned up whatever Holden left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
36:34 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
37:02 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
37:24 Aalto appears to have more army than Holden!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:50 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
38:07 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:01 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.
39:22 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.
39:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
40:21 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.
40:39 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
40:54 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:39 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:11 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
42:42 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aalto.Holden knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
43:09 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
43:17 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
— The late game —
43:53 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Aalto is moving out!Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
44:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:42 Dark swarm goes down and Holden's marines are firing at nothing! Aalto's cracklings eat the entire line!There's no rebuilding from that. Aalto's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
44:51 Aalto only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
45:15 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
45:40 Aalto moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
46:20 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
46:42 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.
46:52 Holden pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Aalto simply remade the army.Holden throws the endgame army in and Aalto simply refuses to lose.
47:24 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:47 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
48:18 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
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■ Holden
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Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns in Green at s3 while Aalto spawns in Teal at s2.We're underway — Holden spawns at s3, Aalto answers from s2.
0:42 Holden gets 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 1 Rax Gas from Holden, 12 Hatch from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:14 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:44 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
2:22 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:40 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
3:16 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.
3:40 Aalto failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
4:09 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:14 Holden starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
5:57 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:49 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
7:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
7:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
8:18 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:52 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
9:16 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
9:57 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:28 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:46 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
11:20 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
11:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:34 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
13:01 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:23 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:27 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.
14:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
15:22 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:00 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
— The mid game —
16:30 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
17:39 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.
18:09 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
18:36 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.
18:56 Holden shot down Aalto's hatchery.Holden finds the weak point and Aalto's new base is gone.
19:44 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
20:07 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
20:33 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
20:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
21:40 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Aalto's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
22:08 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
22:36 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:14 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
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Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns in Green at s1 while Holden spawns in Orange at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s1, Holden at s2.
0:46 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax FE.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Aalto, 1 Rax FE from Holden.
— The early game —
1:22 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:58 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
2:22 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:46 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
3:37 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.
3:53 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
4:35 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.
5:17 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.
5:50 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
6:14 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:28 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
8:01 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
8:25 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.
8:55 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
9:26 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:06 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:18 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.
11:40 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:11 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:47 Holden starts expanding.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
13:30 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
13:58 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
14:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:03 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
15:30 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
16:18 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.
16:34 Aalto shot down Holden's command center.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Aalto level the expansion.
17:09 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
17:53 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
18:31 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
18:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:38 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.
🎙 It's all going Aalto's way right now.
20:10 Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.Aalto limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
20:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
21:06 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Holden taps out. Aalto's early game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (62 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Holden spawns at s2 while Teal Aalto spawns at s1.Holden takes s2 in Yellow; Aalto settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:48 Holden opens 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Holden commits to 1 Rax FE; Aalto answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:16 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:38 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
2:00 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:40 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:43 Aalto failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
4:04 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:34 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:06 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
5:41 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
6:09 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:39 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
7:26 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
8:08 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.
8:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
8:59 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
9:18 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:56 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:47 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:17 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.
11:52 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.
12:32 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:55 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:26 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
13:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:12 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
14:46 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:54 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:16 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:48 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
17:10 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:55 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 mid game —
18:23 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
18:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
19:27 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.
19:41 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
20:18 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
20:46 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
21:21 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:46 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
22:06 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
22:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:04 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
23:49 Aalto only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
24:07 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
24:45 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
25:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
Head to head
399 games
Aalto
230 – 169
Holden