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■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (102 lines)
0:19 Aalto spawns at s4 in Teal while Holden spawns at s2 in Orange.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s4, Holden answers from s2.
0:39 Holden opens 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Hatch against Holden's 14 CC.
— The early game —
0:59 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:34 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:45 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:19 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
2:35 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:02 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — Holden marches on.
3:33 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.
4:08 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.
4:31 Holden decides to expand.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:57 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:16 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:50 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
6:31 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
7:00 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
7:22 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
7:41 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.
8:24 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:42 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:02 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:04 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
10:28 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
10:49 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.
11:12 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
11:48 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:58 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.
12:20 Aalto failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
13:01 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.
13:28 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:48 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
14:03 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:33 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
15:04 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:44 Aalto's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Holden has enough M&M to prevent Aalto from further poking in!Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
16:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:54 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.
17:11 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
17:42 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.
17:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:28 Aalto held off Holden's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
18:42 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:27 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.
19:50 Holden dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
20:05 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:27 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:58 Aalto is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
21:16 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.
21:42 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:09 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.
22:45 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:02 It seems like Aalto has more units than Holden!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
23:24 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
23:48 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
24:32 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:54 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
25:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:33 Aalto is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
26:11 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:25 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
27:07 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:46 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.
— The late game —
28:13 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
28:43 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
29:09 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
29:33 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
29:56 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
30:19 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
30:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:22 Aalto is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
31:36 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
32:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
32:39 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.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
32:47 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
33:30 Both Aalto and Holden appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
33:37 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
34:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
34:27 Aalto's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
35:00 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
35:21 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.
35:58 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
36:08 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aalto.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
36:44 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (61 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Holden spawning at s1 and Purple Aalto spawning at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s1, Aalto at s3.
0:33 Holden gets 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:08 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:39 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:00 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:35 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
3:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:34 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
4:04 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:34 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
5:08 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:47 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:08 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
6:40 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:07 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:37 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
8:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
8:40 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.
9:11 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:46 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:19 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.
10:50 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
11:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:47 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.
12:01 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:37 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.
13:08 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:40 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.
14:10 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
14:42 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
15:03 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:31 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:11 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:17 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.
17:32 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
18:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
18:31 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
— The late game —
19:07 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:34 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
20:01 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
20:49 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
21:14 Holden's army is small compared to Aalto!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
21:35 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:17 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
22:41 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:33 Aalto is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
24:05 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
24:32 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.
🎙 It's all going Aalto's way right now.
25:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
Holden taps out. Aalto's mid game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (177 lines)
0:19 Aalto spawns at s2 in White while Holden spawns at s1 in Green.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s2, Holden answers from s1.
0:42 Holden gets 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Aalto, 1 Rax Gas from Holden.
— The early game —
0:57 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:23 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:40 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:54 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
2:42 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
3:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
4:03 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:23 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:43 Holden appears to have more army than Aalto!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
5:08 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.
5:28 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
5:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:19 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
6:35 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.
7:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:19 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:51 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
8:16 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
8:33 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:57 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
9:23 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.
9:52 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:59 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:36 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:48 Holden decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
11:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:46 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
11:55 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:26 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:45 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The mid game —
13:21 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:37 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
14:03 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.
14:17 Aalto was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
14:48 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.
15:03 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:33 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:53 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
16:22 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
16:45 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
17:10 Aalto held off Holden's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
17:26 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.
17:53 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.
18:16 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:42 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:23 Aalto lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Holden's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
19:39 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:03 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:32 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
20:50 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
21:05 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
21:37 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
22:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:17 Holden's marines forced Aalto's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
22:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:09 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.
23:32 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:45 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.
24:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
24:44 Aalto is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
25:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:28 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:45 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:04 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.
26:41 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:52 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
27:20 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
27:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:11 Aalto backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
28:38 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.
28:53 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
29:15 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:30 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind Holden!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
29:59 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
30:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:47 Aalto's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Holden's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
31:03 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.
31:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
31:58 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
32:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:38 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:35 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:49 Holden dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
34:11 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
34:48 Holden scouted Aalto's attempt to harass!Holden's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
34:59 Aalto gave up on trying to harass after being scouted.Aalto thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
35:17 Holden harasses Aalto's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
35:50 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
36:05 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:28 Currently, Aalto and Holden appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
36:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
37:13 Holden seemed like winning the battle but when Aalto's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Aalto won the battle!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
37:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:10 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
38:33 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
38:43 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:09 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
40:02 Holden seems to have run out of scans! Aalto's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
40:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:56 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.
41:10 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
41:39 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.
41:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
42:25 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
42:48 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
42:55 Holden only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
43:36 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
44:18 Dark swarm goes down on the ramp and Holden's marines cannot shoot a thing. The push is over.Holden throws the endgame army in and Aalto simply refuses to lose.
44:26 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
45:04 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
45:17 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
45:47 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Aalto is moving out!Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
46:02 Aalto appears to have more army than Holden!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
46:24 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
46:45 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.
47:11 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.
47:47 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.
47:55 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
48:26 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Aalto is moving out!Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
48:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
49:17 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
49:45 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
49:52 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
50:30 Aalto shot down Holden's command center.Aalto finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
50:51 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
51:10 Holden is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Aalto.Holden is starving on bases while Aalto spreads across the map.
51:26 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
51:59 Aalto moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
52:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
52:49 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
52:56 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
53:22 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.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
53:57 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.Holden knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
54:06 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aalto.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
54:36 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Aalto commits everything.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
55:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
55:21 Dark swarm goes down and Holden's marines are firing at nothing! Aalto's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Aalto breaks Holden late.
55:34 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
56:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
56:20 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
56:49 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Holden pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Aalto's army.
57:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
57:40 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!
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
58:02 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.
58:30 Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.Aalto limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
58:52 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Aalto commits everything.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
59:10 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Holden types it out: GG.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
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Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:07 The Blue Holden spawns at s2 while Red Aalto spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s2, Aalto at s1.
0:52 Holden gets 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 2 Rax FE from Holden, 12 Hatch from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:10 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:47 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
2:26 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:59 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:06 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.
4:42 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:16 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.
5:57 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:29 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
7:13 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:49 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
8:10 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:57 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
9:28 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:51 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
10:27 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
11:07 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:17 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
12:40 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
13:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
13:56 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
14:34 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:00 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
15:49 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:20 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
16:46 Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.Aalto limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
17:28 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.
18:04 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
— The mid game —
18:33 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
19:10 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
Head to head
402 games
Aalto
230 – 172
Holden