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■ Holden
■ Sergei
army value
■ Holden
■ Sergei
economy
Play-by-play (70 lines)
0:10 Holden spawns in White at s4 while Sergei spawns in Orange at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s4, Sergei at s3.
0:33 Sergei opens 12 Pool against Holden's 2 Rax FE.Holden shows 2 Rax FE — Sergei has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:08 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:27 Sergei starts expanding.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:59 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:26 Sergei is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Sergei tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:03 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:34 Nice control from Sergei! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Sergei breaks Holden's front door.
3:51 After that battle, Sergei destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Sergei took it apart.
4:23 Sergei lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:52 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:24 Sergei's zerglings are pushing out!Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:50 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
6:23 Sergei starts expanding.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:15 Sergei failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
7:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:00 Sergei has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
8:34 In terms of army size, Sergei is behind Holden!Sergei needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
9:00 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:26 Sergei is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:23 Sergei's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Sergei breaks Holden's front door.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:53 Sergei destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Sergei takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
11:10 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Sergei's army has been decimated.Holden clips Sergei's army — real damage, but Sergei fights on.
11:46 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
12:22 Sergei decides to expand.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:35 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
13:21 Sergei is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
13:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:03 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Sergei! Sergei is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Holden wasn't ready. Sergei's early aggression takes the lead.
14:44 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
15:37 Sergei starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
16:01 Holden's army is small compared to Sergei!Holden is badly outgunned — Sergei's force is a size larger.
16:18 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
16:56 Sergei starts expanding.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:00 Sergei seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Sergei takes the middle of the game.
18:12 Sergei destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Sergei clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
18:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:25 With a successful harassment, Sergei hurts Holden's economy.Sergei gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:47 Sergei starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Sergei's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:16 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
20:36 Sergei decides to expand.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
21:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
21:30 Holden seems to have run out of scans! Sergei's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Sergei takes the middle of the game.
21:55 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:25 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Sergei's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Sergei's force and backs off.
22:49 Sergei shot down Holden's hatchery.Sergei finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
🎙 Slight advantage Sergei as the game develops.
23:23 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
23:55 Sergei brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Sergei's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
24:55 The battle outcome favors Sergei as Holden's armies melt into Sergei's armies' weapon fire!Holden's army evaporates. Sergei doesn't even slow down.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Sergei is far ahead.
25:19 Sergei destroyed more than half of Holden's army after that battle!Sergei shreds the better part of Holden's army in one engagement.
25:56 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:20 Zerglings ran past Sergei's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Holden!Sergei looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
26:46 Sergei starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
27:10 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Holden types it out: GG.
Holden taps out. Sergei's mid game was simply better.
■ Holden
■ Sergei
army value
■ Holden
■ Sergei
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:20 Holden spawns at s1 in White while Sergei spawns at s2 in Orange.Holden in White at s1. Sergei in Orange at s2. The map is set.
0:35 Sergei opens 12 Pool against Holden's 2 Rax FE.Holden commits to 2 Rax FE; Sergei answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:21 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:57 Sergei decides to expand.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
2:22 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:47 Sergei is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:48 With some nice micro, Sergei successfully defend against Holden's marines.Sergei holds the early rush without blinking.
4:21 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:09 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:37 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:16 Sergei starts expanding.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
6:33 Sergei's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
7:02 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:48 Nice control from Sergei! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Sergei's early aggression takes the lead.
8:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:53 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:18 Sergei is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
9:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
10:21 Sergei's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Sergei breaks Holden's front door.
11:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Sergei destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Sergei clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
11:21 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Sergei's army.Holden clips Sergei's army — real damage, but Sergei fights on.
11:57 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Sergei's.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Sergei match each other.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:26 Sergei is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
12:59 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
13:40 Sergei decides to expand.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:43 Sergei kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Sergei wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:08 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:48 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Sergei's army has been decimated.Holden clips Sergei's army — real damage, but Sergei fights on.
16:20 Unwilling to make the game too long, Sergei starts moving out.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
16:49 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
— The mid game —
17:21 Sergei seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Sergei takes the middle of the game.
17:56 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
18:26 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:06 Sergei's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Count the units: Sergei has the edge over Holden right now.
19:36 Sergei is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Sergei takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ Sergei
army value
■ Holden
■ Sergei
economy
Play-by-play (121 lines)
0:16 Holden spawns in Red at s2 while Sergei spawns in Green at s1.Holden takes s2 in Red; across the map, Sergei settles in at s1 in Green.
0:34 Holden gets 1 Rax Gas against Sergei's 12 Hatch.Holden commits to 1 Rax Gas; Sergei answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:04 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:32 Sergei desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
1:55 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:20 Unwilling to make the game too long, Sergei starts moving out.No more waiting. Sergei pushes.
2:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:01 Sergei's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Sergei breaks Holden's front door.
3:36 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
4:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
4:18 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
4:48 Sergei starts expanding.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:59 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:42 Sergei with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:15 Holden kills off Sergei's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Sergei's front door.
6:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:13 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:35 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
7:51 Sergei decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
8:26 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Sergei's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Sergei yet.
8:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:06 Holden kills off Sergei's armies and continues pushing!Sergei's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:30 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:04 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
10:39 Sergei desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
11:03 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:10 Sergei's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
11:41 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
12:11 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:36 Sergei's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Sergei's early aggression takes the lead.
13:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
13:23 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:45 Sergei brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:17 Sergei desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:10 Holden's marines forced Sergei's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Sergei.
15:18 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Sergei destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Sergei takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
15:44 Sergei lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
16:19 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:51 Sergei moves out with his armies.Sergei has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
17:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:40 Sergei's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Holden has enough M&M to prevent Sergei from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Sergei.
17:47 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:20 Sergei lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
18:55 Sergei is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
19:12 Sergei starts expanding.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
19:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
19:55 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Sergei's attacks.Sergei commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
20:35 Sergei destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Sergei takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
20:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
21:18 Holden successfully blocked Sergei from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:49 Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
21:57 Sergei has more expansions than Holden.Sergei runs 1 more bases than Holden. That compounds.
22:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:49 Sergei'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 Sergei's position.
23:23 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:43 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:18 Holden decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:56 Holden kills off Sergei's armies and continues pushing!Sergei's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
25:13 Holden only destroyed about half of Sergei's army.Half of Sergei's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
25:53 Sergei destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Sergei takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
26:22 Without any further reinforcements, Sergei's expansion is decimated by Holden's armies.The base falls. Holden rips Sergei's economy back a full step.
26:41 Sergei's army is small compared to Holden!Sergei needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
27:11 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
27:18 Holden decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
27:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
28:09 The battle outcome favors Holden as Sergei's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
28:38 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:15 Sergei destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Sergei clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
29:36 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
30:01 Sergei is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Sergei's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
30:50 Sergei had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Holden to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Sergei holds Holden.
31:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:29 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:04 Sergei starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
— The late game —
32:30 Sergei's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Sergei's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
32:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
33:24 Sergei's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Sergei breaks Holden's position.
33:46 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
34:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Sergei's army.Holden takes a bite out of Sergei's force and backs off.
34:25 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
35:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:22 Sergei held off Holden's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Sergei absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
36:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
36:35 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
37:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:29 Sergei's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Holden's M&M had to back off.Sergei absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
37:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
38:17 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
38:30 Sergei must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Sergei needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
38:55 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
39:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:54 Holden kills off Sergei's armies and continues pushing!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
40:07 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
40:31 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
40:55 Without any further reinforcements, Sergei's expansion is decimated by Holden's armies.Sergei's expansion burns — Holden tears it down.
41:28 Holden scouted Sergei's attempt to harass!Holden's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
41:54 Sergei decided to abort his attempt to harass.The harassment is called off — Sergei keeps his units alive.
42:10 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
42:49 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Holden has built a commanding army lead — Sergei needs something special here.
43:12 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Sergei GGs!That's it. Sergei looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Sergei taps out. Holden's mid game was simply better.
■ Holden
■ Sergei
army value
■ Holden
■ Sergei
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:10 Holden spawns at s3 in Green while Sergei spawns at s4 in Purple.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s3, Sergei at s4.
0:41 Sergei gets 12 Hatch against Holden's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Holden, 12 Hatch from Sergei.
— The early game —
1:22 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:59 Sergei decides to expand.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
2:20 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:47 Eager to end the game, Sergei moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
3:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:09 Sergei's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!Sergei wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
4:31 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Sergei destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Sergei takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
5:38 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:10 Sergei decides to move out with his armies.Sergei has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:46 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
7:19 Sergei starts expanding.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:32 Holden has enough marines to deal with Sergei's zergling pressure.Sergei's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
9:02 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
9:43 Sergei has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:10 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:11 Sergei's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Sergei's front door.
11:53 Sergei lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:14 It seems that Sergei only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Sergei clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Sergei has left on the field.
12:42 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:33 Sergei with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:53 Sergei must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Sergei is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
14:32 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:55 Sergei desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
15:42 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.
— The late game —
16:09 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Sergei's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
16:52 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
17:07 Sergei lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Sergei has left on the field.
17:50 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:56 Holden kills off Sergei's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Sergei's front door.
19:36 After that battle, Holden destroyed more than half of Sergei's army.When the smoke clears, Holden has erased most of what Sergei brought.
19:56 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:28 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
21:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Sergei GGs!That's it. Sergei looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Holden closes it out over Sergei.
■ Holden
■ Sergei
army value
■ Holden
■ Sergei
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:10 The Red Holden spawns at s1 while White Sergei spawns at s2.We're underway — Holden spawns at s1, Sergei answers from s2.
0:35 Sergei opens 12 Pool against Holden's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Holden, 12 Pool from Sergei.
— The early game —
1:26 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:56 Sergei decides to expand.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
2:28 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:54 Sergei's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
3:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:53 Holden was out-microed by Sergei and loses all his attacking forces.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Sergei cleans it up.
4:26 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:14 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
5:32 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:05 Sergei is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
6:43 Sergei starts expanding.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:49 With some nice micro, Sergei successfully defend against Holden's marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Sergei's defense was already in place.
8:34 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:03 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
9:25 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
10:00 Sergei is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:17 Sergei's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Sergei's early aggression takes the lead.
11:54 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
12:20 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Sergei's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Sergei's force and backs off.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Sergei's army.
12:52 Holden's hatchery has been destroyed by Sergei.Holden's expansion burns — Sergei tears it down.
13:29 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
13:48 Sergei with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:35 Currently, neither Holden nor Sergei appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Sergei yet.
14:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:47 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Sergei! Sergei is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Holden wasn't ready. Sergei's early aggression takes the lead.
16:09 After that battle, Sergei destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Sergei took it apart.
16:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
17:09 Sergei decides to expand.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Sergei's army.
— The mid game —
17:58 Sergei brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
18:27 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
18:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
19:23 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Sergei is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Sergei. The push continues.
🎙 It's all going Sergei's way right now.
19:57 The attack was a success, Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Sergei — more than half the force is gone.
20:43 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:10 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Holden types it out: GG.
That's the game: Sergei defeats Holden, settled in the early game.
■ Holden
■ Sergei
army value
■ Holden
■ Sergei
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:14 Holden spawns in Red at s3 while Sergei spawns in Blue at s4.Holden takes s3 in Red; across the map, Sergei settles in at s4 in Blue.
0:50 Holden gets 1 Rax FE against Sergei's 12 Pool.Holden commits to 1 Rax FE; Sergei answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:20 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:44 Sergei decides to expand.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:29 Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:49 Sergei starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
3:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:02 Nice control from Sergei! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Sergei's early aggression takes the lead.
4:36 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:06 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:49 Sergei is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:11 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
6:39 Sergei starts expanding.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Sergei holds the stronger army for now.
7:50 Nice control from Sergei! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Sergei breaks Holden's front door.
8:25 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
— The mid game —
9:05 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:27 Eager to end the game, Sergei moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
10:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:37 The battle outcome favors Sergei as Holden's armies melt into Sergei's armies' weapon fire!Holden's army evaporates. Sergei doesn't even slow down.
11:11 Sergei destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Sergei cuts Holden's army in half.
11:49 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
12:25 Sergei with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Sergei's army.
12:47 At the moment, Sergei seems to have more units than Holden.Sergei's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
13:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:00 Sergei's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Sergei's early aggression takes the lead.
14:33 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
15:10 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:39 Sergei with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
16:18 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
16:51 Sergei decides to expand.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
17:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 It's all going Sergei's way right now.
18:00 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Sergei is continuing to push across the map!Sergei wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
18:35 Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Sergei — more than half the force is gone.
19:12 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Sergei's army.Holden takes a bite out of Sergei's force and backs off.
19:37 Attempting to end the game, Sergei moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Sergei pushes.
20:16 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Sergei takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
9 games
Holden
4 – 5
Sergei