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■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (167 lines)
0:09 Holden spawns in Red at s2 while Aalto spawns in Green at s1.Holden takes s2 in Red; Aalto settles in at s1 in Green.
0:33 Holden opens 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 1 Rax FE from Holden, 12 Hatch from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:00 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:13 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:38 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:02 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
2:59 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.
3:23 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:45 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.
3:55 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:17 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:43 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:20 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
5:55 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:20 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
6:50 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:11 Both Holden and Aalto appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Aalto match each other.
7:28 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
8:00 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
8:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:55 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:02 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.
9:42 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
9:49 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
10:26 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:37 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:57 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:47 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
12:13 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:35 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:11 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:26 At the moment, Holden seems to have more units than Aalto.Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
13:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:16 Aalto lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Holden's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
14:31 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:57 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
15:14 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
15:54 With a successful harassment, Holden hurts Aalto's economy.Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:12 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
16:43 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:59 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:11 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:10 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.
18:21 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
18:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
19:11 Aalto's hatchery has been destroyed by Holden.The base falls. Holden rips Aalto's economy back a full step.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:33 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
19:56 Aalto harasses Holden's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
20:18 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
20:54 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
21:20 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:28 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
22:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:32 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
22:43 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
23:38 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.
24:05 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.
24:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:44 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Aalto's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
25:01 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
25:40 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
25:51 Holden shot down Aalto's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Aalto watches Holden level the expansion.
26:29 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:37 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:14 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
27:37 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.
27:45 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
28:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:41 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
29:10 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:58 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:19 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
30:41 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
30:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:17 Holden's marine control slipped, Aalto's speedlings cleaned up whatever Holden left!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
31:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:08 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:33 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
33:07 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:25 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
34:13 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
34:39 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.
34:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:11 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:46 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
36:04 Both Holden and Aalto appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Holden and Aalto are level.
36:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:50 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:10 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:46 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
38:03 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
38:25 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
38:54 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
39:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:30 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
39:53 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.
40:14 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
— The late game —
40:36 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
41:15 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Aalto is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
41:41 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.
42:01 Aalto's defilers made that army unkillable and Holden's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Aalto's late-game push decides it.
42:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
42:43 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
43:10 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.
43:23 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
43:54 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:18 Aalto moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
44:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:10 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Holden's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Aalto holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
45:35 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.
45:55 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
46:19 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:38 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
46:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
47:34 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Holden's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Aalto breaks Holden late.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
47:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
48:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
48:27 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Holden starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
49:01 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
49:23 Aalto could not break the tank line, and Holden is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
49:50 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.
50:13 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
50:37 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
50:50 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
51:10 Holden pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Aalto simply remade the army.Holden throws the endgame army in and Aalto simply refuses to lose.
51:45 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:00 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:28 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
53:01 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
53:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
53:44 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.
54:05 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
54:35 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.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
54:58 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Holden pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
55:05 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
55:45 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.
55:53 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
56:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:53 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.
57:18 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
Aalto taps out. Holden's late game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Aalto spawning at s2 and Teal Holden spawning at s3.Aalto in Yellow at s2. Holden in Teal at s3. The map is set.
0:49 Aalto opens 12 Pool against Holden's 14 CC.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Aalto, 14 CC from Holden.
— The early game —
1:08 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:47 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:15 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:05 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
4:06 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
4:29 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.
5:03 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.
5:48 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:13 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:46 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
7:21 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:29 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
8:54 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.
9:37 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.
10:05 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:46 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:56 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
12:10 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
12:54 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:32 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
13:57 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
14:30 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:01 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
15:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
16:05 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
16:50 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
17:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
17:43 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:02 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.
19:32 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:55 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
— The mid game —
20:42 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
That's the game: Holden defeats Aalto, settled in the early game.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:11 The Purple Holden spawns at s4 while Blue Aalto spawns at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s4, Aalto at s3.
0:45 Holden gets 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:01 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
2:08 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:53 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:49 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
4:21 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:10 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:56 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:42 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:28 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.
7:56 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:27 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:01 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
9:25 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
9:56 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:15 Holden's army is small compared to Aalto!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
10:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
11:24 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
11:47 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.
12:28 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
12:59 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:06 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.
14:39 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:23 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
15:55 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:41 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
17:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
17:43 Holden seems to have run out of scans! Aalto's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
18:09 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
18:29 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:01 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aalto.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
19:29 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:27 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what Holden has left on the field.
21:11 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:46 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.
22:11 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Holden taps out. Aalto's mid game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
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Play-by-play (157 lines)
0:14 The Red Aalto spawns at s1 while Yellow Holden spawns at s2.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s1, Holden answers from s2.
0:28 Aalto gets 12 Hatch against Holden's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Hatch against Holden's 14 CC.
— The early game —
0:59 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:28 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:53 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:00 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:35 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.
2:56 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
3:12 Holden only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
3:32 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
3:58 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
4:33 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
5:02 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Aalto!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
5:15 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:45 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
6:05 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
6:22 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:51 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:07 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:48 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
7:59 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:34 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.
8:43 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:18 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:46 Aalto only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
10:08 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:19 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:20 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
11:40 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:49 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:23 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:42 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:11 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
13:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
13:49 Aalto lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Holden's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
14:22 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.
14:42 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
15:05 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
15:26 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
16:05 Aalto is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:44 Aalto's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Holden has enough M&M to prevent Aalto from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
16:56 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.
17:21 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
17:46 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:20 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
18:45 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:08 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:20 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
19:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:21 Holden's marine control slipped, Aalto's speedlings cleaned up whatever Holden left!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
20:46 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.
20:59 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
21:26 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:47 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:13 Holden is leading the game with more expansions than Aalto.Holden runs 1 more bases than Aalto. That compounds.
22:41 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:04 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:29 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:20 Holden's marines forced Aalto's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
24:33 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.
24:53 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
25:30 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
25:55 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:18 Even sunken colonies didn't help Aalto, Aalto has to pull some drones to fight against Holden's marines!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
26:39 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
27:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:27 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:53 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
28:00 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
28:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
28:55 Even sunken colonies didn't help Aalto, Aalto has to pull some drones to fight against Holden's marines!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
29:14 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:40 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:17 Holden destroys Aalto's hatchery, denying expansions.Holden finds the weak point and Aalto's new base is gone.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
30:34 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
30:57 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
31:17 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
32:11 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.
32:28 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.
32:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:18 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
33:33 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:12 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
34:25 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:54 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.
35:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
35:30 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Aalto's units.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
35:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
36:25 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
36:46 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
37:12 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
37:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
37:59 Aalto's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Holden has enough M&M to prevent Aalto from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
38:16 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
38:44 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:17 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
39:41 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:52 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.
40:26 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 —
40:48 Holden's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Aalto.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
41:11 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.
41:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
42:04 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
42:19 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Aalto commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
42:48 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
43:15 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.
43:27 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Aalto destroys everything Holden had.The final army does its work — Aalto breaks Holden late.
43:59 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
44:17 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
44:46 Aalto harasses Holden and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
45:03 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
45:22 Holden appears to have more army than Aalto!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
45:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
46:07 Aalto plagues the vessels and Holden no longer has the detection to push any further.Aalto holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
46:37 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
47:04 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.
47:30 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Holden pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
47:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
48:21 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
48:34 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
49:05 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
49:32 Aalto's hatchery has been destroyed by Holden.Holden finds the weak point and Aalto's new base is gone.
49:44 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
50:15 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
50:38 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
50:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
51:15 Holden scans, the lurkers die, and Aalto's push is over.Aalto throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
51:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
52:17 The attack was a success, Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Holden — more than half the force is gone.
52:32 Holden scouted Aalto's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Holden's harassment is scouted early.
52:56 Seems like Aalto is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Plans change: Aalto's raiders are needed on defense.
53:26 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
53:55 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.
54:03 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
GG. Holden closes it out over Aalto.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (149 lines)
0:18 Holden spawns at s2 in Red while Aalto spawns at s3 in White.Holden in Red at s2. Aalto in White at s3. The map is set.
0:35 Aalto opens 12 Pool against Holden's 2 Rax FE.Holden shows 2 Rax FE — Aalto has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:53 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:15 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:35 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:11 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
2:22 Aalto appears to have more army than Holden!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
2:53 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
3:29 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
3:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:12 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
4:21 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.
5:01 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:11 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:41 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
6:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:39 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
7:02 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:14 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.
7:31 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
8:09 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
8:29 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
8:57 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:33 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
9:56 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
10:18 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
10:44 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
11:24 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:31 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:00 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
12:32 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
13:10 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.
13:34 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:53 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
14:18 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
14:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
15:15 Aalto's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
15:35 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
15:48 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.
16:20 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.
16:47 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
17:06 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:24 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
17:51 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:25 Aalto seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
18:42 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:00 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:24 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:26 Aalto lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Holden's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
20:36 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.
21:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
21:32 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.
22:04 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:24 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
22:37 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
22:55 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than Holden.Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:58 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
24:20 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
24:37 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.
25:09 Aalto shot down Holden's command center.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Aalto level the expansion.
25:37 Holden starts expanding.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:44 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
26:22 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.
26:44 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:58 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:31 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.
27:45 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:20 Currently, neither Holden nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
28:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
28:51 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
29:26 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
29:49 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
30:13 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Aalto's armies.Holden's expansion burns — Aalto tears it down.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
30:41 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
30:58 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
31:25 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
31:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:09 Aalto is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
32:41 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:08 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.
33:30 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
33:39 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
34:01 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.
34:37 Even sunken colonies didn't help Aalto, Aalto has to pull some drones to fight against Holden's marines!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
35:02 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.
35:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:53 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
36:16 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
36:24 Aalto has more expansions than Holden.Economically it's Aalto's game right now; Holden is falling behind on bases.
37:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
37:18 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
37:52 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:25 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
38:52 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:21 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
40:12 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
40:22 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
40:50 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:21 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aalto.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
41:32 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
42:10 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
42:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
42:55 Aalto's defilers made that army unkillable and Holden's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Aalto's late-game push decides it.
43:15 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
43:33 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
44:01 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
44:24 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
44:42 Aalto moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
45:12 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.
45:27 Holden pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Aalto simply remade the army.Holden throws the endgame army in and Aalto simply refuses to lose.
46:01 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
46:35 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
46:48 Plague first, then the charge — Aalto goes for the throat.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
47:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
47:39 Aalto threw the swarm at a full tank line and Holden barely moved.Aalto throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
48:02 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
48:27 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
48:54 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
49:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:25 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Aalto destroys everything Holden had.The final army does its work — Aalto breaks Holden late.
🎙 What a turnaround: Aalto has wrestled the lead from Holden!
49:52 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:18 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:43 Aalto shot down Holden's command center.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Aalto level the expansion.
51:17 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:09 The White Aalto spawns at s1 while Red Holden spawns at s3.Aalto takes s1 in White; Holden settles in at s3 in Red.
0:35 Holden gets 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.Aalto shows 12 Pool — Holden has gone 1 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:21 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:14 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:53 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:55 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
4:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
5:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:51 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:08 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:47 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
7:31 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:20 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
— The mid game —
9:09 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.
9:40 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:04 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:49 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:43 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
12:19 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
13:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:26 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:55 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
15:14 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
15:36 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:11 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.
16:48 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:15 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Holden has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
18:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:22 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
19:07 Holden only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
19:38 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
20:13 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!Aalto types it out: GG.
That's the game: Holden defeats Aalto, settled in the early game.
Head to head
400 games
Aalto
232 – 168
Holden