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Games
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■ Maruzensky
■ Ion
army value
■ Maruzensky
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (222 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Ion spawns at s2 while Purple Maruzensky spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Ion at s2, Maruzensky at s1.
0:29 Maruzensky opens 12 Hatch against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Ion, 12 Hatch from Maruzensky.
— The early game —
0:49 Ion decides to expand.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:10 Maruzensky starts expanding.Maruzensky takes another base — the economy widens.
1:33 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:06 Maruzensky pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Maruzensky: the first units are already marching.
2:29 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.
2:44 Maruzensky's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Ion continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Ion breaks Maruzensky's front door.
3:13 After that battle, Maruzensky still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
3:28 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
3:58 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:25 Maruzensky's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Maruzensky goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:36 Ion's army is small compared to Maruzensky!Ion needs production, fast; Maruzensky's army has outgrown his.
4:57 Maruzensky places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Maruzensky expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
5:48 Ion was out-microed by Maruzensky and loses all his attacking forces.Maruzensky holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
6:10 Losing only less than half of his army, Maruzensky seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
6:26 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
6:54 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
7:06 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:33 Maruzensky's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Maruzensky tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:28 With really nice micro, Maruzensky's speedlings kills off Ion's dragoons.Ion wasn't ready. Maruzensky's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:48 Maruzensky destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Maruzensky takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
9:19 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Maruzensky's army.Ion clips Maruzensky's army — real damage, but Maruzensky fights on.
9:27 Maruzensky's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Maruzensky tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:02 Maruzensky places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Maruzensky expands.
10:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:37 Ion lost some of his dragoons to Maruzensky's speedlings!Ion wasn't ready. Maruzensky's early aggression takes the lead.
11:06 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Maruzensky while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
11:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Maruzensky seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:44 Ion starts expanding.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Maruzensky holds the stronger army for now.
— The mid game —
12:10 Maruzensky now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
12:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:59 All of a sudden, Ion has no armies left while Maruzensky is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Maruzensky. The push continues.
13:07 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Maruzensky while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
13:38 After that battle, Maruzensky still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
13:57 Maruzensky now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
14:30 Ion desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:56 Maruzensky places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Maruzensky expands.
15:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Maruzensky edges ahead on army strength.
15:26 Maruzensky's zerglings surround Ion's archons while Maruzensky's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Maruzensky!Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Maruzensky takes the middle of the game.
15:46 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
16:08 With excellent skills and micro, Maruzensky managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
16:40 Maruzensky shot down Ion's nexus.Maruzensky finds the weak point and Ion's new base is gone.
17:10 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
17:17 Maruzensky brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:13 Maruzensky was out-microed by Ion and loses all his attacking forces.Ion holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
18:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
🎙 Ion is a step behind and knows it.
18:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Maruzensky seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:07 Maruzensky now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:44 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:30 Maruzensky kills off Ion's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Ion's way of life — Maruzensky marches on.
20:48 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
21:00 After that battle, Maruzensky still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
21:34 Maruzensky is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Ion.Maruzensky is starving on bases while Ion spreads across the map.
22:01 Maruzensky now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:43 Ion failed to deal nicely with Maruzensky's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Maruzensky takes the middle of the game.
23:05 Maruzensky destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Maruzensky takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
23:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Maruzensky's army.Ion takes a bite out of Maruzensky's force and backs off.
23:55 Ion decides to start pushing across the map.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
24:02 Attempting to end the game, Maruzensky moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Maruzensky pushes.
24:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:59 Maruzensky's massive number of speedlings stopped Ion's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Maruzensky!Maruzensky absorbs the mid-game push — Ion gained nothing for the cost.
25:19 With excellent skills and micro, Maruzensky managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:47 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
26:00 Maruzensky is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Ion.Maruzensky is starving on bases while Ion spreads across the map.
26:26 Ion tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Maruzensky.Ion goes for the raid — Maruzensky is ready, and nothing comes of it.
26:43 Maruzensky now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
27:09 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:34 Maruzensky's zerglings surround Ion's archons while Maruzensky's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Maruzensky!The mid-game push crashes through — Maruzensky breaks Ion's position.
27:55 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
28:12 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Maruzensky's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of Maruzensky's force and backs off.
28:40 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:09 Maruzensky starts pushing across the map.Maruzensky has seen enough — the army moves out.
29:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:46 Maruzensky failed to bring in overlords as Ion's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Maruzensky's position.
30:16 With excellent skills and micro, Maruzensky managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
30:30 It seems that Maruzensky only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Maruzensky takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
30:58 Looks like Ion is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
31:12 Maruzensky has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:01 Ion was out-microed by Maruzensky and loses all his attacking forces.Ion commits and it's the wrong call — Maruzensky cleans it up.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:11 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Maruzensky's army has been decimated.Ion clips Maruzensky's army — real damage, but Maruzensky fights on.
32:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:04 Ion tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Maruzensky's economy.Good instincts from Maruzensky; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
33:27 In terms of army size, Ion is behind Maruzensky!Ion is badly outgunned — Maruzensky's force is a size larger.
33:47 Looks like Ion is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
34:05 Maruzensky has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
34:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:53 Ion failed to deal nicely with Maruzensky's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Maruzensky breaks Ion's position.
35:28 It seems that Maruzensky only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Maruzensky takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:35 With excellent skills and micro, Maruzensky managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
36:05 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The late game —
36:30 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Maruzensky pushes.This is the big one — Maruzensky commits the late-game army.
36:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
37:18 Dark swarm covers the hatcheries — Ion's dragoons fire into nothing and Maruzensky holds.Maruzensky holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
37:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Maruzensky seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
37:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
38:14 It seems like Maruzensky has more units than Ion!Count the units: Maruzensky has the edge over Ion right now.
38:35 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Ion.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:14 Maruzensky moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Maruzensky has built comes forward at once.
39:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:58 Ion's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Maruzensky's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Maruzensky late.
40:12 With excellent skills and micro, Maruzensky managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
40:53 Ion casts some storm! But Maruzensky lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Maruzensky shuts the door on Ion.
41:30 Maruzensky moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Maruzensky moves out to end it.
41:53 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:13 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Maruzensky's ultralisks cannot get through.Maruzensky throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
42:21 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Maruzensky seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
43:13 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
43:30 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Maruzensky commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Maruzensky moves out to end it.
43:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
44:28 Maruzensky's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Ion loses everything.The final army does its work — Maruzensky breaks Ion late.
44:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Maruzensky seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
45:28 Ion is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Maruzensky's army.Ion needs production, fast; Maruzensky's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
45:43 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Ion.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
46:04 Maruzensky moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Maruzensky commits the late-game army.
46:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
47:07 Ion walked into plague and swarm together. Maruzensky gave up nothing.Ion throws the endgame army in and Maruzensky simply refuses to lose.
47:14 With excellent skills and micro, Maruzensky managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:51 It seems that Maruzensky only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Maruzensky takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
47:58 Ion tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Maruzensky.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Maruzensky shuts the door on Ion.
48:32 Maruzensky moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Maruzensky has built comes forward at once.
48:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:12 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Maruzensky breaks Ion wide open.The final army does its work — Maruzensky breaks Ion late.
49:43 Maruzensky destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Maruzensky takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
50:05 With excellent skills and micro, Maruzensky managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:25 Ion tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Maruzensky.Good instincts from Maruzensky; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
50:33 Maruzensky's forces appear to be larger compared to Ion's!Count the units: Maruzensky has the edge over Ion right now.
51:06 Ion decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
51:21 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Maruzensky goes in.Everything Maruzensky has built comes forward at once.
51:45 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
52:11 Ion was out-microed by Maruzensky and loses all his attacking forces.Ion commits and it's the wrong call — Maruzensky cleans it up.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
52:25 After that battle, Maruzensky still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
53:07 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Maruzensky while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
53:23 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ion moves on the hatcheries.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
53:46 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Maruzensky commits to the break.This is the big one — Maruzensky commits the late-game army.
54:11 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
54:31 Maruzensky's lurkers are burrowed at the choke and Ion has no observers left. The push stalls.Ion throws the endgame army in and Maruzensky simply refuses to lose.
54:47 After that battle, Maruzensky still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:13 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Maruzensky while losing less than half of his army.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:43 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
56:04 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Maruzensky commits to the break.Everything Maruzensky has built comes forward at once.
56:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
56:33 Ion kills off Maruzensky's armies and continues pushing!Ion wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
56:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Maruzensky seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:27 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:51 Ion rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
58:09 Maruzensky moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Maruzensky commits the late-game army.
58:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
58:58 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Maruzensky's ultralisks cannot get through.Ion holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
59:26 It seems that Maruzensky only managed to destroy less than half of Ion's army.Maruzensky takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
59:48 With excellent skills and micro, Maruzensky managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
60:09 Ion's forces appear to be larger compared to Maruzensky's!Count the units: Ion has the edge over Maruzensky right now.
60:32 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Ion moves out to end it.
60:42 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Maruzensky goes in.Everything Maruzensky has built comes forward at once.
61:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
61:37 Ion had the observers for those lurkers and Maruzensky's push simply stops.Maruzensky throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
61:48 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:13 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Maruzensky's army.Ion takes a bite out of Maruzensky's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
62:46 Aaaaaa, Maruzensky's mineral line is stormed by Ion's high templars!The raid lands — Ion chips away at Maruzensky's foundation.
63:02 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Ion.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
63:29 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Maruzensky pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Maruzensky moves out to end it.
63:51 Ion has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Maruzensky.Economically it's Ion's game right now; Maruzensky is falling behind on bases.
64:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
64:39 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Maruzensky's ultralisks cannot get through.Maruzensky throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
64:55 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:12 After that battle, Maruzensky still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
65:46 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
65:55 Eager to end the game, Maruzensky moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Maruzensky crosses the map with everything.
66:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
66:44 Maruzensky spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Ion is still standing.Maruzensky throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
67:19 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Maruzensky while losing less than half of his army.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:29 After that battle, Maruzensky still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
68:02 Maruzensky appears to have more army than Ion!Count the units: Maruzensky has the edge over Ion right now.
68:18 Maruzensky's forces appear to be larger compared to Ion's!Count the units: Maruzensky has the edge over Ion right now.
68:47 Ion is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Maruzensky's army.Ion needs production, fast; Maruzensky's army has outgrown his.
69:10 In terms of army size, Ion is behind Maruzensky!Ion is badly outgunned — Maruzensky's force is a size larger.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
69:17 Maruzensky is having a hard time catching up with Ion's number of expansions.Maruzensky is starving on bases while Ion spreads across the map.
69:55 It seems like Maruzensky has more units than Ion!Maruzensky's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
70:18 Maruzensky appears to have more army than Ion!Maruzensky's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
70:32 Ion must macro up quickly or Maruzensky will just roll him over!Ion needs production, fast; Maruzensky's army has outgrown his.
71:03 Ion must macro up quickly or Maruzensky will just roll him over!Ion needs production, fast; Maruzensky's army has outgrown his.
71:20 Ion must macro up quickly or Maruzensky will just roll him over!Ion is badly outgunned — Maruzensky's force is a size larger.
71:35 Maruzensky is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Ion.Maruzensky is starving on bases while Ion spreads across the map.
72:02 In terms of army size, Ion is behind Maruzensky!Ion is badly outgunned — Maruzensky's force is a size larger.
72:19 In terms of army size, Ion is behind Maruzensky!Ion is badly outgunned — Maruzensky's force is a size larger.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
72:56 Maruzensky makes an all-in and kills off Ion's armies.Maruzensky goes all-in — and it lands! Ion's army is gone.
73:19 Maruzensky wins after a long battle.Maruzensky takes it after a marathon — one of those games people will talk about.
GG. Maruzensky closes it out over Ion.
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Play-by-play (123 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Green Maruzensky spawning at s1 and Teal Ion spawning at s2.We're underway — Maruzensky spawns at s1, Ion answers from s2.
0:35 Ion opens Forge Fast Expand against Maruzensky's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Maruzensky, Forge Fast Expand from Ion.
— The early game —
0:55 Maruzensky places down a hatchery.Maruzensky plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:23 Ion desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
1:55 Maruzensky is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Maruzensky tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:11 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:33 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.
2:51 Maruzensky's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Ion continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Ion breaks Maruzensky's front door.
3:27 After that battle, Maruzensky still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
3:45 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Maruzensky while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
4:14 Maruzensky places down a hatchery.Maruzensky takes another base — the economy widens.
4:42 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:10 Attempting to end the game, Maruzensky moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Maruzensky pushes.
5:33 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:48 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.
6:21 Maruzensky failed to break Ion's defending line of zealots.Maruzensky's early gamble buys nothing — Ion's defense was already in place.
6:45 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
7:08 After that battle, Maruzensky still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
7:32 Maruzensky's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Maruzensky goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:46 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:13 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:34 Ion kills off all of Maruzensky's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Maruzensky's early gamble buys nothing — Ion's defense was already in place.
9:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:30 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Maruzensky's army has been decimated.Ion clips Maruzensky's army — real damage, but Maruzensky fights on.
9:55 Maruzensky places down a hatchery.Maruzensky plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:28 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
10:51 Maruzensky moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Maruzensky crosses the map with everything.
11:02 Ion moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
11:21 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.
11:49 With really nice micro, Maruzensky's speedlings kills off Ion's dragoons.The early pressure works — Maruzensky breaks Ion's front door.
12:18 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:41 After that battle, Maruzensky still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:58 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
13:42 Maruzensky has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:49 At the moment, Maruzensky seems to have more units than Ion.Maruzensky's army is visibly the bigger one — Ion should not take this fight.
14:28 Maruzensky starts expanding.More workers, more money: Maruzensky expands.
14:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:19 With beautiful placement, Ion successfully fends off Maruzensky's attacks.The attack shatters on Ion's line. Great positioning.
15:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:59 After that battle, Maruzensky still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:20 What a pity! Maruzensky managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Ion's army.Good instincts from Ion; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
17:07 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.
17:30 Ion can't push any further as Maruzensky burrowed some lurkers and Ion has no observers!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Maruzensky holds Ion.
18:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Maruzensky seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:18 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:43 Ion tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Maruzensky's economy.Ion goes for the raid — Maruzensky is ready, and nothing comes of it.
19:15 Maruzensky places down a hatchery.Maruzensky plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:47 Maruzensky has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:07 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:45 Maruzensky's scourge sniped a few of Ion's observers! Ion can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Maruzensky breaks Ion's position.
21:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:36 After that battle, Maruzensky still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:06 Maruzensky destroys Ion's nexus, denying expansions.Ion's expansion burns — Maruzensky tears it down.
22:22 Ion desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:56 Ion successfully blocked Maruzensky from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Ion; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
23:14 Maruzensky starts pushing across the map.Maruzensky has seen enough — the army moves out.
23:37 Ion is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Maruzensky.Ion needs an expansion soon or Maruzensky's economy simply wins this.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
24:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:31 The battle outcome favors Maruzensky as Ion's armies melt into Maruzensky's armies' weapon fire!Ion's army evaporates. Maruzensky doesn't even slow down.
24:49 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Maruzensky pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Maruzensky seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
25:52 Maruzensky now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:08 Looks like Ion is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
26:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
26:55 Ion successfully fends off Maruzensky's attacks.Maruzensky commits and it's the wrong call — Ion cleans it up.
27:27 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Maruzensky while losing less than half of his army.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Maruzensky's army.Ion clips Maruzensky's army — real damage, but Maruzensky fights on.
28:17 Maruzensky brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:26 Ion moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
28:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:27 Maruzensky burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Ion's push!Maruzensky absorbs the mid-game push — Ion gained nothing for the cost.
29:51 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Maruzensky's army.Ion takes a bite out of Maruzensky's force and backs off.
30:07 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Maruzensky while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
30:45 Looks like Ion is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
31:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:20 Maruzensky's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.Maruzensky's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
31:55 Maruzensky has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ion's force stays on that battlefield.
32:09 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Maruzensky while losing less than half of his army.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:42 Maruzensky brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
33:04 With corsairs sniping overlords, Ion is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:54 All of a sudden, Ion has no armies left while Maruzensky is continuing to push across the map!Ion's army evaporates. Maruzensky doesn't even slow down.
34:10 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Maruzensky destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Maruzensky takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
34:32 With excellent skills and micro, Maruzensky managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
35:05 Maruzensky tried to harass Ion but Ion successfully fends off the harassment.Maruzensky goes for the raid — Ion is ready, and nothing comes of it.
35:29 Maruzensky starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Maruzensky crosses the map with everything.
35:53 In terms of army size, Ion is behind Maruzensky!Ion is badly outgunned — Maruzensky's force is a size larger.
36:25 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
36:48 Maruzensky's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Ion's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Maruzensky breaks Ion's position.
37:07 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:38 With excellent skills and micro, Maruzensky managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
37:48 Ion casts some storm! But Maruzensky lost no workers.Ion knocks, Maruzensky answers. No damage done.
38:18 Maruzensky tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Ion's defense line.Good instincts from Ion; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 Ion is a step behind and knows it.
38:43 Maruzensky moves out with his armies.Maruzensky has seen enough — the army moves out.
39:06 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
39:38 Ion failed to deal nicely with Maruzensky's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Maruzensky takes the middle of the game.
40:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Maruzensky seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
40:45 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Maruzensky pushes.Everything Maruzensky has built comes forward at once.
40:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:22 Plague on the templar, and Maruzensky's ultralisks walk straight through Ion.The final army does its work — Maruzensky breaks Ion late.
🎙 Maruzensky's force dwarfs what Ion has left on the field.
41:49 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Maruzensky pays for that trade with about half his army.
42:24 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Maruzensky's army has been decimated.Ion takes a bite out of Maruzensky's force and backs off.
42:48 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Maruzensky goes in.This is the big one — Maruzensky commits the late-game army.
43:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Ion GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Ion taps.
Ion taps out. Maruzensky's late game was simply better.
■ Maruzensky
■ Ion
army value
■ Maruzensky
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:19 Ion spawns at s1 in Orange while Maruzensky spawns at s2 in Blue.Ion in Orange at s1. Maruzensky in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:40 Maruzensky opens 12 Pool against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.Ion commits to Forge Fast Expand; Maruzensky answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:10 Ion desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:44 Maruzensky places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Maruzensky expands.
2:18 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:35 Maruzensky's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Maruzensky tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:50 Maruzensky lost all of his zerglings to Ion's zealots and dragoons!Maruzensky wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
4:17 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Maruzensky's army.Ion takes a bite out of Maruzensky's force and backs off.
4:49 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
5:07 Maruzensky is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ion's army.Maruzensky is badly outgunned — Ion's force is a size larger.
5:55 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:07 Maruzensky moves out with his armies.Maruzensky has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:38 Maruzensky places down a hatchery.Maruzensky plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:39 With beautiful placement, Maruzensky successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Ion commits and it's the wrong call — Maruzensky cleans it up.
8:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Maruzensky seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
8:59 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
9:21 Ion decides to expand.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:56 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
10:26 Maruzensky pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Maruzensky tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:03 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:30 Maruzensky failed to kill off Ion's defending zealots.Ion holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
11:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
12:24 After that battle, Maruzensky still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:00 Maruzensky places down a hatchery.Maruzensky takes another base — the economy widens.
13:30 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
13:53 Maruzensky starts pushing across the map.Maruzensky has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:31 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
14:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:36 Ion lost some of his dragoons to Maruzensky's speedlings!Ion wasn't ready. Maruzensky's early aggression takes the lead.
16:07 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Maruzensky's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Maruzensky edges ahead on army strength.
16:25 With excellent skills and micro, Maruzensky managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
16:57 Looks like Ion is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
17:22 Maruzensky has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
18:27 Maruzensky's massive number of speedlings stopped Ion's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Maruzensky!Maruzensky absorbs the mid-game push — Ion gained nothing for the cost.
19:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Maruzensky seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
19:36 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Maruzensky's force stays on that battlefield.
19:56 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
20:36 Maruzensky brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Slight advantage Maruzensky as the game develops.
21:04 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:28 Maruzensky scourged some of Ion's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Maruzensky absorbs the mid-game push — Ion gained nothing for the cost.
22:00 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Ion destroyed only less than half of Maruzensky's army.Ion takes a bite out of Maruzensky's force and backs off.
22:37 Ion has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Maruzensky's force stays on that battlefield.
23:17 Maruzensky harasses Ion and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Maruzensky. Ion's economy takes a real hit.
23:37 Maruzensky has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:13 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Ion GGs!That's it. Ion looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Maruzensky defeats Ion, settled in the early game.
■ Maruzensky
■ Ion
army value
■ Maruzensky
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 Maruzensky spawns at s2 in White while Ion spawns at s1 in Red.Maruzensky takes s2 in White; Ion settles in at s1 in Red.
0:43 Ion opens Forge Fast Expand against Maruzensky's 12 Hatch.Maruzensky commits to 12 Hatch; Ion answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:16 Maruzensky places down a hatchery.Quietly, Maruzensky adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:39 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
2:08 Maruzensky is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Maruzensky tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:50 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:40 Maruzensky failed to kill off Ion's defending zealots.Maruzensky's early gamble buys nothing — Ion's defense was already in place.
4:14 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
4:36 With excellent skills and micro, Maruzensky managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
5:17 Maruzensky starts expanding.Quietly, Maruzensky adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:46 Ion decides to expand.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
6:23 Maruzensky is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Maruzensky tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:52 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
7:49 All of a sudden, Maruzensky has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Maruzensky's way of life — Ion marches on.
8:24 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Maruzensky's army has been decimated.Ion clips Maruzensky's army — real damage, but Maruzensky fights on.
8:47 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
9:20 Maruzensky pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Maruzensky: the first units are already marching.
9:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:25 Maruzensky is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Ion's army.Maruzensky needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
10:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:14 Maruzensky failed to kill off Ion's defending zealots.Ion holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Maruzensky is a step behind and knows it.
11:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
12:20 Maruzensky lost about half of his army in that battle.Ion pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:56 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
13:24 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
13:47 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.
14:37 Ion kills off Maruzensky's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Maruzensky wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
14:56 Maruzensky has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ion's force stays on that battlefield.
15:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:54 Ion shot down Maruzensky's hatchery.Maruzensky's expansion burns — Ion tears it down.
🎙 It's all going Ion's way right now.
16:21 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
17:10 Maruzensky places down a hatchery.Quietly, Maruzensky adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:04 Ion kills off Maruzensky's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Ion. The push continues.
🎙 Ion has built a commanding army lead — Maruzensky needs something special here.
18:24 Maruzensky lost more than half of his army in that battle.Ion limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:09 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Maruzensky while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
19:34 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:58 Maruzensky places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Maruzensky expands.
20:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
21:09 Maruzensky failed to bring in overlords as Ion's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Maruzensky's defense bends, then snaps. Ion takes the middle of the game.
21:33 After that battle, Ion destroyed more than half of Maruzensky's army.When the smoke clears, Ion has erased most of what Maruzensky brought.
— The late game —
22:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
22:34 Ion decides to move out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 It's all going Ion's way right now.
23:17 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Maruzensky GGs!Maruzensky types it out: GG.
That's the game: Ion defeats Maruzensky, settled in the mid game.
■ Maruzensky
■ Ion
army value
■ Maruzensky
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (136 lines)
0:07 Ion spawns in Yellow at s1 while Maruzensky spawns in Purple at s2.We're underway — Ion spawns at s1, Maruzensky answers from s2.
0:24 Ion gets Forge Fast Expand against Maruzensky's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Ion, 12 Hatch from Maruzensky.
— The early game —
0:55 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
1:31 Maruzensky decides to expand.Quietly, Maruzensky adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:55 Ion moves out with his armies.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:19 Maruzensky is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Maruzensky: the first units are already marching.
2:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:05 Maruzensky with some nice speedling surrounds killed Ion's zealots!Ion wasn't ready. Maruzensky's early aggression takes the lead.
3:28 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:40 After that battle, Maruzensky still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:11 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:26 Maruzensky starts expanding.Maruzensky takes another base — the economy widens.
4:46 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:26 Maruzensky is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Maruzensky goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:42 Ion's number of expansions are equal to Maruzensky's.Base for base, they're level — Ion and Maruzensky match each other.
6:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:28 Ion kills off all of Maruzensky's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Ion holds the early rush without blinking.
6:59 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:22 With excellent skills and micro, Maruzensky managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
7:53 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
8:08 Maruzensky's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Maruzensky goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:58 Maruzensky failed to break Ion's defending line of zealots.Ion holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:09 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:52 With excellent skills and micro, Maruzensky managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
10:05 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:36 Maruzensky places down a hatchery.Maruzensky takes another base — the economy widens.
11:00 Ion decides to move out with his armies.Ion has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:25 Maruzensky's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Maruzensky tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:35 In terms of army size, Maruzensky is behind Ion!Maruzensky needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
11:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:30 With beautiful placement, Maruzensky successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Maruzensky takes the fight on his terms and sends Ion home with nothing.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:52 After that battle, Maruzensky still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
13:16 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
13:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Ion starts moving out.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
14:07 Maruzensky decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Maruzensky crosses the map with everything.
14:24 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:04 Ion was out-microed by Maruzensky and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Maruzensky's line. Great positioning.
15:11 With excellent skills and micro, Maruzensky managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
15:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
16:03 Zerglings ran past Ion's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Maruzensky!Beautiful harassment from Maruzensky. Ion's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:22 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
16:56 Maruzensky places down a hatchery.Quietly, Maruzensky adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:19 What a pity! Maruzensky managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Ion's army.Maruzensky goes for the raid — Ion is ready, and nothing comes of it.
— The mid game —
17:42 Maruzensky now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:29 Ion's speedlots dealt with Maruzensky's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Ion successfully fended against Maruzensky's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ion holds Maruzensky.
18:52 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
19:14 With excellent skills and micro, Maruzensky managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:32 Maruzensky brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:05 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:44 Maruzensky's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Ion's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Maruzensky breaks Ion's position.
21:08 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
21:38 With excellent skills and micro, Maruzensky managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:08 Reaver! Reaver! Ion's reaver is killing off most of Maruzensky's workers!The raid lands — Ion chips away at Maruzensky's foundation.
22:24 What superior Mutalisk micro from Maruzensky! Ion's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Maruzensky. Ion's economy takes a real hit.
22:51 Ion is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Maruzensky's army.Ion needs production, fast; Maruzensky's army has outgrown his.
23:12 Ion tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Maruzensky's economy.Good instincts from Maruzensky; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:43 With corsairs sniping overlords, Ion is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
24:13 Maruzensky brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
24:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
24:55 All of a sudden, Maruzensky has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Maruzensky's way of life — Ion marches on.
25:05 With excellent skills and micro, Maruzensky managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
25:55 Zerglings ran past Ion's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Maruzensky!Maruzensky gets into Ion's mineral line — workers are dying.
26:30 Ion tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Maruzensky.Good instincts from Maruzensky; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
26:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Maruzensky starts moving out.Maruzensky has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
27:33 Maruzensky's scourge sniped a few of Ion's observers! Ion can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Maruzensky takes the middle of the game.
28:07 Maruzensky destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Maruzensky takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
28:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Maruzensky seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
28:45 Aaaaaa, Maruzensky's mineral line is stormed by Ion's high templars!Maruzensky looks away for one second and Ion makes him pay for it.
29:08 With corsairs sniping overlords, Ion is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:28 Maruzensky now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
30:09 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.
30:27 With beautiful placement, Maruzensky successfully fends off Ion's attacks.Maruzensky holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Maruzensky seems to be fine.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:15 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Maruzensky while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
31:29 Ion is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Maruzensky's army.Ion is badly outgunned — Maruzensky's force is a size larger.
32:06 Ion is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
32:18 Maruzensky brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:16 Maruzensky's scourge sniped a few of Ion's observers! Ion can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Ion's defense bends, then snaps. Maruzensky takes the middle of the game.
33:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Maruzensky destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Maruzensky takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
34:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Maruzensky seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:27 With corsairs sniping overlords, Ion is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:45 Attempting to end the game, Maruzensky moves out with his armies.Maruzensky tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
35:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:29 Maruzensky failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Maruzensky's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Maruzensky is backing off!Ion absorbs the mid-game push — Maruzensky gained nothing for the cost.
35:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
36:16 After that battle, Maruzensky still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
36:44 With corsairs sniping overlords, Ion is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Ion hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
37:15 Maruzensky brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
38:02 Ion successfully fends off Maruzensky's attacks.Ion holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
38:32 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:55 With excellent skills and micro, Maruzensky managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:22 Maruzensky successfully blocked Ion from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Maruzensky; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
— The late game —
39:40 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Maruzensky pushes.Everything Maruzensky has built comes forward at once.
40:09 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
40:19 Maruzensky spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Ion is still standing.Maruzensky throws the endgame army in and Ion simply refuses to lose.
40:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Maruzensky destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Maruzensky takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
41:02 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Maruzensky's army.Ion takes a bite out of Maruzensky's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:25 Ion tried to harass Maruzensky but Maruzensky successfully fends off the harassment.Ion knocks, Maruzensky answers. No damage done.
42:09 It seems like Ion has more units than Maruzensky!Count the units: Ion has the edge over Maruzensky right now.
42:28 Every gateway is pumping and Ion starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
42:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:11 The corsairs cleared the sky and Ion's ground army does the rest to Maruzensky.The final army does its work — Ion breaks Maruzensky late.
43:42 About half of Maruzensky's army has been decimated in that battle.Ion pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:57 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:12 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Ion.This is the big one — Ion commits the late-game army.
44:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Ion holds the stronger army for now.
45:15 Ion's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Maruzensky's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Ion's late-game push decides it.
45:40 Maruzensky lost about half of his army in that battle.Ion pays for that trade with about half his army.
45:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
46:18 Maruzensky's hatchery has been destroyed by Ion.Maruzensky's expansion burns — Ion tears it down.
46:41 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Ion moves on the hatcheries.Everything Ion has built comes forward at once.
47:14 Maruzensky having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Maruzensky types it out: GG.
That's the game: Ion defeats Maruzensky, settled in the late game.
■ Maruzensky
■ Ion
army value
■ Maruzensky
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (117 lines)
0:08 The game starts with Red Maruzensky spawning at s1 and Green Ion spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Maruzensky at s1, Ion at s2.
0:29 Maruzensky gets 12 Pool against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Maruzensky, Forge Fast Expand from Ion.
— The early game —
0:56 Maruzensky places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Maruzensky expands.
1:14 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:48 Maruzensky decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Maruzensky pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:19 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Ion: 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.
3:09 Maruzensky kills off Ion's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Maruzensky. The push continues.
3:21 About half of Ion's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Maruzensky's force stays on that battlefield.
3:47 After that battle, Maruzensky still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:22 Maruzensky pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Maruzensky: the first units are already marching.
4:42 Ion is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:09 Maruzensky places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Maruzensky expands.
5:26 Ion decides to expand.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:19 Maruzensky failed to break Ion's defending line of zealots.Ion holds the early rush without blinking.
6:54 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Maruzensky while losing less than half of his army.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:19 About half of Maruzensky's army has been decimated in that battle.Ion pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:42 Attempting to end the game, Maruzensky moves out with his armies.Maruzensky has seen enough — the army moves out.
7:57 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Ion: the first units are already marching.
8:37 Maruzensky must macro up quickly or Ion will just roll him over!Maruzensky needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
8:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:16 Maruzensky with his speedlings successfully defend against Ion's early zealot pressure.Maruzensky holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:40 With excellent skills and micro, Maruzensky managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
10:37 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Ion tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:00 Maruzensky places down a hatchery.Quietly, Maruzensky adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:20 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
11:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
12:05 Ion was out-microed by Maruzensky and loses all his attacking forces.Maruzensky holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
12:47 With excellent skills and micro, Maruzensky managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
13:00 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Maruzensky while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:25 Maruzensky is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Maruzensky goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:48 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
14:34 Maruzensky failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Maruzensky's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Maruzensky is backing off!Ion absorbs the mid-game push — Maruzensky gained nothing for the cost.
15:12 Ion lost about half of his army in that battle.Maruzensky pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:34 About half of Maruzensky's army has been decimated in that battle.Ion pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:03 Ion starts expanding.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
16:14 Zerglings ran past Ion's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Maruzensky!The raid lands — Maruzensky chips away at Ion's foundation.
16:51 Where is Maruzensky's detector? Ion sends dark templars to harass Maruzensky's mineral line!Ion gets into Maruzensky's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
17:06 Maruzensky has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:33 Maruzensky places down a hatchery.Maruzensky takes another base — the economy widens.
18:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
18:33 Maruzensky's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Ion's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Maruzensky breaks Ion's position.
19:02 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
19:24 With excellent skills and micro, Maruzensky managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
19:34 What superior Mutalisk micro from Maruzensky! Ion's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Maruzensky chips away at Ion's foundation.
20:16 Maruzensky brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:51 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Maruzensky didn't even have a chance against Ion.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ion holds Maruzensky.
21:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
21:46 After that battle, Maruzensky still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
22:07 Ion tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Maruzensky's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Maruzensky shuts the door on Ion.
22:37 Ion warps in a nexus.Ion takes another base — the economy widens.
23:09 Maruzensky has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
23:55 Ion made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Maruzensky's hydralisks! Maruzensky has to back off!Ion absorbs the mid-game push — Maruzensky gained nothing for the cost.
24:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:36 After that battle, Maruzensky still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
25:16 Aaaaaa, Maruzensky's mineral line is stormed by Ion's high templars!Maruzensky looks away for one second and Ion makes him pay for it.
25:25 Maruzensky brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:54 Eager to end the game, Ion moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
26:28 Maruzensky might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Ion did.Maruzensky needs an expansion soon or Ion's economy simply wins this.
26:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
27:16 Maruzensky brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Ion had the observers and archons to deal with. Ion successfully defended Maruzensky's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ion holds Maruzensky.
27:35 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Maruzensky while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
27:56 With excellent skills and micro, Maruzensky managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Ion — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
28:19 Maruzensky has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:56 Ion decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
29:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
29:46 Ion made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Maruzensky's hydralisks! Maruzensky has to back off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ion holds Maruzensky.
30:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
30:40 Maruzensky has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ion's force stays on that battlefield.
30:47 What superior Mutalisk micro from Maruzensky! Ion's economy is suffering!Ion looks away for one second and Maruzensky makes him pay for it.
31:22 Ion casts some storm! But Maruzensky lost no workers.Ion goes for the raid — Maruzensky is ready, and nothing comes of it.
— The late game —
31:38 Maruzensky now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:01 It seems like Ion has more units than Maruzensky!Count the units: Ion has the edge over Maruzensky right now.
32:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:53 Maruzensky's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Ion's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Maruzensky breaks Ion's position.
33:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Maruzensky destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Maruzensky takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
33:41 After that battle, Maruzensky still has most of his army with him.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:24 Ion tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Maruzensky's economy.Ion goes for the raid — Maruzensky is ready, and nothing comes of it.
34:39 Attempting to end the game, Maruzensky moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Maruzensky crosses the map with everything.
35:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:28 Maruzensky brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Ion had the observers and archons to deal with. Ion successfully defended Maruzensky's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Ion holds Maruzensky.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
36:11 Ion destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Maruzensky's army has been decimated.Ion clips Maruzensky's army — real damage, but Maruzensky fights on.
36:38 Reaver! Reaver! Ion's reaver is killing off most of Maruzensky's workers!Maruzensky looks away for one second and Ion makes him pay for it.
37:00 Ion moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Ion pushes.
37:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:57 Maruzensky's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Maruzensky's position.
38:27 Maruzensky has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ion's force stays on that battlefield.
38:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Ion seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Maruzensky — the losses are light.
39:07 Maruzensky has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Maruzensky's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Slight advantage Ion as the game develops.
39:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
40:05 Ion successfully fends off Maruzensky's attacks.The attack shatters on Ion's line. Great positioning.
40:22 With excellent skills and micro, Ion managed to fend off Maruzensky while losing less than half of his army.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:03 Maruzensky has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ion's force stays on that battlefield.
41:27 What a pity! Maruzensky managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Ion's army.Good instincts from Ion; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
41:44 Looks like Ion is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Ion's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
42:14 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Maruzensky taps out!That's it. Maruzensky looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Ion defeats Maruzensky, settled in the mid game.
■ Maruzensky
■ Ion
army value
■ Maruzensky
■ Ion
economy
Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:20 The Teal Ion spawns at s1 while Blue Maruzensky spawns at s2.We're underway — Ion spawns at s1, Maruzensky answers from s2.
0:33 Maruzensky gets 12 Hatch against Ion's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Ion's Forge Fast Expand against Maruzensky's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:16 Ion desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:51 Maruzensky places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Maruzensky expands.
2:17 Ion starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Ion crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:44 Maruzensky decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Maruzensky pushes.
3:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:36 Ion kills off Maruzensky's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Ion breaks Maruzensky's front door.
4:07 Maruzensky has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ion's force stays on that battlefield.
4:36 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:21 Maruzensky is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Maruzensky goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:55 Ion warps in a nexus.Quietly, Ion adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:23 Maruzensky places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Maruzensky expands.
6:45 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.
7:18 Maruzensky kills off Ion's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Maruzensky. The push continues.
7:47 After that battle, Maruzensky destroyed about half of Ion's army.Maruzensky cuts Ion's army in half.
8:26 With excellent skills and micro, Maruzensky managed to fend off Ion while losing less than half of his army.Ion keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:56 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:26 Maruzensky decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Maruzensky has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:19 Ion kills off all of Maruzensky's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Ion holds the early rush without blinking.
10:45 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:28 It seems that Ion only managed to destroy less than half of Maruzensky's army.Ion takes a bite out of Maruzensky's force and backs off.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:48 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:17 Maruzensky must macro up quickly or Ion will just roll him over!Maruzensky needs production, fast; Ion's army has outgrown his.
13:04 Maruzensky places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Maruzensky expands.
13:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:05 Ion kills off Maruzensky's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Maruzensky wasn't ready. Ion's early aggression takes the lead.
14:33 Maruzensky lost about half of his army in that battle.Ion pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:48 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:27 Ion is pushing out with his zealots.Ion tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:53 Ion warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Ion expands.
🎙 Slight advantage Ion as the game develops.
16:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:06 All of a sudden, Maruzensky has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!Maruzensky's army evaporates. Ion doesn't even slow down.
17:27 Maruzensky has lost about half of his army in that battle.Ion pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:58 Maruzensky destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Ion's army has been decimated.Maruzensky takes a bite out of Ion's force and backs off.
18:42 Ion's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Ion goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
19:41 All of a sudden, Maruzensky has no armies left while Ion is continuing to push across the map!Maruzensky's army evaporates. Ion doesn't even slow down.
20:14 Maruzensky lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Ion's force stays on that battlefield.
20:36 After that battle, Ion still has most of his army with him.Maruzensky keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Ion as the game develops.
— The mid game —
20:57 Looks like Ion is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Ion starts the push.
21:30 Maruzensky places down a hatchery.Maruzensky takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
22:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:30 Maruzensky's zerglings melt away into archon fire, hydralisks kept getting stormed by high templars.The mid-game push crashes through — Ion breaks Maruzensky's position.
23:04 Ion only destroyed about half of Maruzensky's army.Half of Maruzensky's force is gone — Ion took it apart.
23:46 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Maruzensky destroyed only less than half of Ion's army.Maruzensky clips Ion's army — real damage, but Ion fights on.
24:11 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Maruzensky GGs!That's it. Maruzensky looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Maruzensky taps out. Ion's mid game was simply better.
Head to head
4 games
Maruzensky
2 – 2
Ion