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■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (66 lines)
0:15 The Teal Aalto spawns at s1 while Orange Holden spawns at s2.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s1, Holden answers from s2.
0:40 Aalto opens 12 Hatch against Holden's 14 CC.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Aalto, 14 CC from Holden.
— The early game —
1:08 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:12 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:27 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
2:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:19 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
3:58 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.
4:32 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:51 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
5:25 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
5:46 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.
6:28 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:37 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:43 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
8:09 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.
8:44 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:08 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
9:31 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
10:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:39 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
10:55 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.
11:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:57 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:19 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
12:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:14 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.
13:48 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.
14:19 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.
14:57 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:08 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
15:51 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
16:33 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.
17:13 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
17:29 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.
18:03 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
18:34 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
19:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:30 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Aalto's units.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
— The late game —
20:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
20:26 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
21:00 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:25 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.
21:54 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
22:20 Aalto's number of expansions are equal to Holden's.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
22:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
23:15 Holden's superior marine control beat up all of Aalto's zergling.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
23:51 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
24:13 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:35 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
25:08 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.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:39 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.
26:14 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
That's the game: Holden defeats Aalto, settled in the mid game.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns at s2 in Yellow while Aalto spawns at s1 in Green.Holden takes s2 in Yellow; Aalto settles in at s1 in Green.
0:44 Holden gets 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Holden commits to 1 Rax FE; Aalto answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:14 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.
2:27 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:10 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
4:24 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.
4:55 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:34 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:05 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:42 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:12 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:52 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
— The mid game —
8:34 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:12 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
9:33 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.
10:16 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:45 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:52 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
12:31 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.
13:23 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
13:50 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The late game —
14:26 Both Holden and Aalto appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Aalto match each other.
15:08 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:39 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
16:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
16:42 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
17:26 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:08 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.
18:40 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what Holden has left on the field.
19:12 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Holden types it out: GG.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Holden, settled in the early game.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (115 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns in Purple at s2 while Holden spawns in White at s1.Aalto in Purple at s2. Holden in White at s1. The map is set.
0:30 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax FE.Aalto commits to 12 Pool; Holden answers with 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:53 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:29 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:52 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:24 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
2:57 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
3:27 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.
3:58 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.
4:20 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
4:44 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
5:14 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
5:26 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:25 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
6:49 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.
7:09 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
7:39 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:04 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:42 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Aalto!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
9:01 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:20 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:46 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
10:42 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:57 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
11:30 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
11:47 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
12:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:47 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
13:06 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
13:50 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
14:26 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
15:05 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.
15:32 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.
16:02 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
16:25 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
16:59 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
17:11 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
17:50 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
18:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:32 Aalto seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
18:55 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
19:17 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.
19:53 Holden dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
20:20 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:47 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
21:15 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:39 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.
21:47 Aalto is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
22:20 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:00 Holden's command center has been destroyed by Aalto.Aalto finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
23:41 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
24:02 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
24:15 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:57 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
25:17 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:42 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:02 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.
26:22 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
27:04 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
27:28 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
27:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
28:02 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.
28:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:03 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.
29:31 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
29:56 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
30:07 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
30:38 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.
— The late game —
31:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:40 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:58 With a successful harassment, Holden hurts Aalto's economy.The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:29 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
32:48 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
33:13 Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
33:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
33:54 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.
34:19 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
35:03 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.
35:10 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.
35:42 Holden harasses Aalto's economy and gets ahead of the game.Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
36:16 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
36:43 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
37:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:20 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.
37:55 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
38:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
38:36 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what Holden has left on the field.
39:01 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
39:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
39:52 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
40:19 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:51 The attack was a success, Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Aalto — more than half the force is gone.
41:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, 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 (49 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Teal Holden spawning at s2 and White Aalto spawning at s1.Holden takes s2 in Teal; Aalto settles in at s1 in White.
0:44 Aalto gets 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 —
1:10 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:17 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:46 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
3:13 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
3:56 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
4:18 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.
5:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:37 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
6:03 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:42 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
7:14 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:41 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:04 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
8:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:25 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
10:01 Both Holden and Aalto appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Aalto match each other.
10:21 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
11:06 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:52 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
12:30 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
13:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
13:28 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
14:11 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:35 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
15:21 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:48 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
16:23 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:49 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
17:18 Aalto shot down Holden's command center.Holden's expansion burns — Aalto tears it down.
17:54 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
18:37 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:56 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
19:43 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.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what Holden has left on the field.
20:10 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:35 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.
21:15 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (8 lines)
0:17 The game starts with Yellow Aalto spawning at s2 and Purple Holden spawning at s1.Aalto in Yellow at s2. Holden in Purple at s1. The map is set.
2:13 Holden opens Bunker Rush against Aalto's 12 Pool.Aalto shows 12 Pool — Holden has gone Bunker Rush. The clock starts on who blinks first.
4:12 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
6:14 Holden decides to cheese today.Something sneaky from Holden. This is an early gamble.
8:00 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Holden attacks Aalto.Holden commits to the cheese — it's at Aalto's door already.
10:14 Holden plays aggressively but Aalto defends in a very beautiful manner. Holden loses all of his armies and GGs!Aalto holds the cheese! Holden's gamble fails and the game opens wide.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
Head to head
401 games
Aalto
230 – 171
Holden