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■ Sayers
■ Hardback
army value
■ Sayers
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:20 Hardback spawns at s2 in Orange while Sayers spawns at s1 in Yellow.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s2, Sayers at s1.
0:40 Sayers gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 1 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 1 Rax FE against Sayers's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:15 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:41 Sayers places down a hatchery.Sayers takes another base — the economy widens.
2:16 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:51 Sayers's zerglings are pushing out!Sayers goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:51 Sayers's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Sayers's front door.
4:21 Sayers lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:55 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
5:41 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:26 Sayers's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Sayers's front door.
7:06 Sayers lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Hardback holds the stronger army for now.
7:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Sayers keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:09 Sayers's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Sayers: the first units are already marching.
8:45 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:24 Sayers places down a hatchery.Sayers takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
9:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:25 Hardback has enough marines to deal with Sayers's zergling pressure.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
10:48 It seems that Sayers only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Sayers clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
11:30 With excellent skills and micro, Sayers managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:56 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Sayers is a step behind and knows it.
12:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:02 Hardback kills off Sayers's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Sayers's front door.
13:34 Sayers lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
14:15 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Sayers while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
14:41 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:20 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.
15:47 Sayers's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!Sayers wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
16:12 About half of Sayers's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
16:57 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Sayers while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
17:24 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Sayers's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Sayers should not take this fight.
17:42 Sayers places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sayers adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
18:16 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:54 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:25 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.
19:51 Hardback kills off Sayers's zerglings with his marines!Sayers wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
20:34 Sayers seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Hardback limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
21:05 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
21:32 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Hardback is far ahead.
22:16 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Sayers GGs!Sayers GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Sayers taps out. Hardback's early game was simply better.
■ Sayers
■ Hardback
army value
■ Sayers
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:14 The game starts with Orange Sayers spawning at s2 and White Hardback spawning at s1.Sayers takes s2 in Orange; Hardback settles in at s1 in White.
2:34 Hardback opens 2 Rax FE against Sayers's 9 Pool.Sayers shows 9 Pool — Hardback has gone 2 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
4:39 Sayers decides to cheese today.Sayers isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
🎙 It's all going Sayers's way right now.
6:47 Sayers with an aggressive opening starts to attack Hardback.Sayers commits to the cheese — it's at Hardback's door already.
9:05 Hardback was unable to defend Sayers's armies and taps out.It works! Hardback can't hold the gamble and taps to Sayers.
Sayers takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Sayers
■ Hardback
army value
■ Sayers
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Hardback spawning at s1 and White Sayers spawning at s2.Hardback in Yellow at s1. Sayers in White at s2. The map is set.
0:42 Sayers gets 12 Pool against Hardback's Bunker Rush.Hardback shows Bunker Rush — Sayers has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:21 Hardback decides to cheese today.Hardback isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
🎙 It's all going Hardback's way right now.
1:51 Hardback with an aggressive opening starts to attack Sayers.Hardback commits to the cheese — it's at Sayers's door already.
2:12 Sayers places down a hatchery.Sayers plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:53 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
3:09 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:35 Sayers decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Sayers has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
4:53 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Sayers! Sayers is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Sayers breaks Hardback's front door.
5:10 After that battle, Sayers destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Sayers cuts Hardback's army in half.
5:52 With excellent skills and micro, Sayers managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
6:07 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:46 Sayers decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Sayers pushes.
7:23 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Sayers holds the stronger army for now.
7:56 Sayers places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sayers adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:41 Hardback was out-microed by Sayers and loses all his attacking forces.Sayers takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
9:25 With excellent skills and micro, Sayers managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:53 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
10:17 Hardback moves out with his armies.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:03 Sayers with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Sayers tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:44 Nice placement by Sayers, Hardback can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Sayers holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
12:24 After that battle, Sayers still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
12:51 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Sayers pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:25 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
13:57 Sayers places down a hatchery.Sayers takes another base — the economy widens.
14:31 Sayers's zerglings are pushing out!Sayers tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:23 Nice control from Sayers! He killed Hardback's marines and continues pressuring!Hardback wasn't ready. Sayers's early aggression takes the lead.
15:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Sayers destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Sayers takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
16:37 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Sayers's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Sayers's force and backs off.
🎙 Sayers holds the stronger army for now.
16:53 Hardback's number of expansions are equal to Sayers's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Hardback and Sayers yet.
— The mid game —
17:35 Sayers is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Sayers hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:10 Hardback desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
— The late game —
18:30 Sayers places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sayers adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:29 Sayers is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Sayers takes the middle of the game.
20:04 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Sayers pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Sayers seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:00 Sayers is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Sayers's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 It's all going Sayers's way right now.
21:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:58 Sayers is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Sayers breaks Hardback's position.
22:36 After that battle, Sayers destroyed about half of Hardback's army.Sayers cuts Hardback's army in half.
23:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Sayers seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
23:38 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Sayers!Sayers looks away for one second and Hardback makes him pay for it.
24:02 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Sayers defeats Hardback, settled in the mid game.
■ Sayers
■ Hardback
army value
■ Sayers
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:10 Sayers spawns in Teal at s1 while Hardback spawns in Red at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Sayers at s1, Hardback at s2.
0:39 Hardback opens 1 Rax Gas against Sayers's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Sayers's 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:06 Sayers places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sayers expands.
1:42 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:12 Sayers is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Sayers goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:36 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
3:06 Sayers's number of expansions are equal to Hardback's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Sayers and Hardback yet.
3:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:58 Hardback kills off Sayers's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Sayers's front door.
4:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Sayers seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:54 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Sayers destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Sayers takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
5:23 Sayers decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Sayers crosses the map with everything.
5:59 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
6:36 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
6:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:37 The battle outcome favors Sayers as Hardback's armies melt into Sayers's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Sayers. The push continues.
7:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
8:20 With excellent skills and micro, Sayers managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
8:48 Sayers places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sayers adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:34 Sayers is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Sayers goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:02 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.
10:25 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Sayers! Sayers is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Hardback wasn't ready. Sayers's early aggression takes the lead.
10:46 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
🎙 Sayers holds the stronger army for now.
11:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Sayers seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
11:47 Sayers is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Sayers: the first units are already marching.
12:14 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:46 Sayers's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Sayers breaks Hardback's front door.
13:28 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Sayers while losing less than half of his army.Sayers keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Sayers seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
14:17 Hardback's army is small compared to Sayers!Hardback needs production, fast; Sayers's army has outgrown his.
14:52 Sayers places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sayers adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:17 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
🎙 Hardback is a step behind and knows it.
— The mid game —
15:55 Sayers brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Sayers's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:15 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:44 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Sayers is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Sayers. The push continues.
17:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Sayers destroyed only less than half of Hardback's army.Sayers clips Hardback's army — real damage, but Hardback fights on.
17:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Sayers seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
— The late game —
18:26 Sayers is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Sayers starts the push.
18:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:11 Sayers kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!Hardback's army evaporates. Sayers doesn't even slow down.
19:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Sayers as the game develops.
20:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Sayers seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:49 Sayers brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Sayers starts the push.
21:04 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:16 Sayers is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Hardback's marines melt in this attack!Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Sayers takes the middle of the game.
22:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Sayers keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:10 With excellent skills and micro, Sayers managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:48 Sayers is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Sayers's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!Hardback types it out: GG.
Sayers takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Sayers
■ Hardback
army value
■ Sayers
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:17 The game starts with White Hardback spawning at s2 and Purple Sayers spawning at s1.We're underway — Hardback spawns at s2, Sayers answers from s1.
0:32 Sayers opens 12 Hatch against Hardback's 1 Rax Gas.Scouting done, plans revealed: Hardback's 1 Rax Gas against Sayers's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:07 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:39 Sayers places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sayers adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:28 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:55 Sayers decides to move out with his armies.Sayers has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:47 Sayers failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Sayers's early gamble buys nothing — Hardback's defense was already in place.
4:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Sayers keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:59 With excellent skills and micro, Sayers managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:35 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:10 Sayers places down a hatchery.Sayers takes another base — the economy widens.
6:35 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:11 Sayers decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Sayers pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:47 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:17 Sayers failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
8:48 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:13 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Sayers's army.Hardback takes a bite out of Sayers's force and backs off.
9:44 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
10:16 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:48 Hardback kills off Sayers's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Hardback breaks Sayers's front door.
11:24 About half of Sayers's army has been decimated in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:56 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
🎙 Sayers is a step behind and knows it.
12:39 Hardback starts pushing out with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:08 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
13:44 Sayers places down a hatchery.Sayers plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:38 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Sayers's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Sayers's way of life — Hardback marches on.
— The late game —
15:17 Sayers lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:54 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
16:29 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
16:58 Both Hardback and Sayers appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Hardback and Sayers match each other.
🎙 Hardback has built a commanding army lead — Sayers needs something special here.
17:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:03 Hardback kills off Sayers's zerglings with his marines!Sayers wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
18:39 Sayers has lost about half of his army in that battle.Hardback pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:12 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
19:46 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
20:08 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Sayers taps out!That's it. Sayers looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Sayers taps out. Hardback's early game was simply better.
■ Sayers
■ Hardback
army value
■ Sayers
■ Hardback
economy
Play-by-play (158 lines)
0:13 The White Sayers spawns at s1 while Yellow Hardback spawns at s2.We're underway — Sayers spawns at s1, Hardback answers from s2.
0:28 Sayers opens 12 Pool against Hardback's 2 Rax FE.Sayers shows 12 Pool — Hardback has gone 2 Rax FE. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:00 Sayers places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sayers expands.
1:18 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:45 Sayers with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Sayers: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:14 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:32 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:02 All of a sudden, Sayers has no armies left while Hardback is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Sayers's way of life — Hardback marches on.
3:20 About half of Sayers's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
3:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
3:55 Sayers places down a hatchery.Sayers plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:23 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
4:48 Sayers is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Sayers tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:09 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Hardback goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
5:56 Sayers failed to kill off Hardback's defending marines.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
6:15 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Sayers while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
6:43 Sayers has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
7:22 Sayers moves out with his armies.Sayers tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
7:35 Hardback feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Hardback tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:24 Sayers failed to break through Hardback's marine defense line.Hardback holds the early rush without blinking.
8:55 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Sayers seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
9:30 In terms of army size, Sayers is behind Hardback!Sayers needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
9:49 Sayers places down a hatchery.Sayers plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:18 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
10:47 Sayers with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Sayers goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:08 Hardback starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
11:32 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:04 Sayers's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Hardback continues pressuring with his marines!Sayers wasn't ready. Hardback's early aggression takes the lead.
12:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Sayers seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:44 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.Sayers keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
13:13 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:01 Hardback stimpacked his marines and sliced through Sayers's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Hardback breaks Sayers's position.
14:08 Sayers lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
14:37 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Sayers while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
14:56 Hardback is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
15:19 Sayers places down a hatchery.Sayers takes another base — the economy widens.
15:43 Hardback places down a command center.Quietly, Hardback adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The scales tip toward Hardback — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:41 The battle outcome favors Hardback as Sayers's armies melt into Hardback's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Hardback. The push continues.
17:01 About half of Sayers's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
17:21 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Sayers while losing less than half of his army.Sayers keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:45 Hardback places down a command center.Hardback takes another base — the economy widens.
18:07 What superior Mutalisk micro from Sayers! Hardback's economy is suffering!Hardback looks away for one second and Sayers makes him pay for it.
18:27 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Sayers!Sayers gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
19:05 Sayers's army is small compared to Hardback!Sayers is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
19:25 Sayers brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Sayers hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:50 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
19:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:31 Hardback's superior marine control beat up all of Sayers's zergling.Sayers's defense bends, then snaps. Hardback takes the middle of the game.
20:53 After that battle, Sayers still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:26 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Sayers while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
21:33 Sayers tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Sayers knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
22:08 Eager to end the game, Hardback moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
22:25 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:58 Hardback seemed like winning the battle but when Sayers's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Sayers won the battle!Sayers absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:05 With excellent skills and micro, Sayers managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:29 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Sayers while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
24:11 Sayers tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Hardback's defense line.Sayers goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
24:33 Sayers decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Sayers pushes.
24:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
25:05 Sayers lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Hardback's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Hardback absorbs the mid-game push — Sayers gained nothing for the cost.
25:41 It seems that Sayers only managed to destroy less than half of Hardback's army.Sayers takes a bite out of Hardback's force and backs off.
25:52 After that battle, Sayers still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:26 Sayers is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Sayers hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
26:51 Unwilling to make the game too long, Hardback starts moving out.Here it comes: Hardback crosses the map with everything.
27:08 Both Sayers and Hardback appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Sayers and Hardback are level.
27:37 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.
27:59 Sayers had enough lurkers and speedlings to force Hardback to fall back.Sayers absorbs the mid-game push — Hardback gained nothing for the cost.
28:18 After that battle, Sayers still has most of his army with him.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.Sayers keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:10 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Sayers!Beautiful harassment from Sayers. Hardback's economy takes a real hit.
29:22 What superior Mutalisk micro from Sayers! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Sayers chips away at Hardback's foundation.
29:48 Sayers is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Sayers hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:24 Hardback now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Hardback hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
31:06 Sayers is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Hardback's armies melt in the attack.Hardback's defense bends, then snaps. Sayers takes the middle of the game.
31:35 Sayers destroyed about half of Hardback's army after that battle.Half of Hardback's force is gone — Sayers took it apart.
31:44 It seems that Hardback only managed to destroy less than half of Sayers's army.Hardback clips Sayers's army — real damage, but Sayers fights on.
32:07 Sayers shot down Hardback's command center.No reinforcements in time: Hardback watches Sayers level the expansion.
32:39 Sayers places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sayers expands.
32:56 Sayers brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Sayers starts the push.
33:17 Hardback is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Hardback starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
33:40 Currently, Sayers and Hardback appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
34:02 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.
34:29 Sayers's well-placed lurkers caught Hardback's tanks and medics off-guard! Hardback's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Sayers breaks Hardback's position.
35:02 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sayers's force stays on that battlefield.
35:17 With excellent skills and micro, Sayers managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
35:53 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Sayers!Hardback gets into Sayers's mineral line — workers are dying.
36:20 Sayers decides to start pushing across the map.Sayers has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The late game —
36:31 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Hardback moves out to end it.
36:55 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:20 Hardback was out-microed by Sayers and loses all his attacking forces.Sayers takes the fight on his terms and sends Hardback home with nothing.
37:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Hardback destroyed only less than half of Sayers's army.Hardback clips Sayers's army — real damage, but Sayers fights on.
38:01 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
38:31 Cloaked wraiths from Hardback are harassing Sayers!Hardback gets into Sayers's mineral line — workers are dying.
38:53 Plague first, then the charge — Sayers goes for the throat.Everything Sayers has built comes forward at once.
39:25 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Hardback starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Hardback commits the late-game army.
39:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
40:01 Irradiate on the defilers! Hardback watches Sayers's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Hardback breaks Sayers late.
40:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Sayers seems to be fine.Hardback keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
40:53 With excellent skills and micro, Hardback managed to fend off Sayers while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
41:24 It seems like Hardback has more units than Sayers!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Sayers right now.
41:40 Hardback is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Sayers.Hardback needs an expansion soon or Sayers's economy simply wins this.
41:56 Hardback might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Sayers did.Hardback needs an expansion soon or Sayers's economy simply wins this.
42:23 Sayers must macro up quickly or Hardback will just roll him over!Sayers is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
42:49 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Sayers's!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Sayers should not take this fight.
43:10 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Sayers's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Sayers right now.
43:43 Hardback appears to have more army than Sayers!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Sayers right now.
43:53 Hardback's forces appear to be larger compared to Sayers's!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Sayers right now.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
44:30 In terms of army size, Sayers is behind Hardback!Sayers needs production, fast; Hardback's army has outgrown his.
44:53 Sayers is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Sayers is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
45:18 Sayers's army is small compared to Hardback!Sayers is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
45:39 Sayers's army is small compared to Hardback!Sayers is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
45:58 Sayers is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Hardback's army.Sayers is badly outgunned — Hardback's force is a size larger.
46:30 Hardback is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Sayers.Hardback needs an expansion soon or Sayers's economy simply wins this.
46:37 At the moment, Hardback seems to have more units than Sayers.Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Sayers right now.
47:16 Sayers has more expansions than Hardback.Sayers is out-expanding Hardback — the money game is tilting.
47:26 Hardback is having a hard time catching up with Sayers's number of expansions.Hardback is starving on bases while Sayers spreads across the map.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
47:56 Sayers moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Sayers moves out to end it.
48:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:49 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Sayers's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Sayers home with nothing.
49:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Hardback seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
49:20 About half of Sayers's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Hardback's force stays on that battlefield.
49:45 It seems like Hardback has more units than Sayers!Count the units: Hardback has the edge over Sayers right now.
50:05 What a pity! Sayers managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Sayers goes for the raid — Hardback is ready, and nothing comes of it.
50:30 What a pity! Sayers managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.Sayers knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
50:58 Hardback is having a hard time catching up with Sayers's number of expansions.Hardback needs an expansion soon or Sayers's economy simply wins this.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
51:18 What superior Mutalisk micro from Sayers! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Sayers chips away at Hardback's foundation.
51:55 What a pity! Sayers managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Hardback's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Hardback shuts the door on Sayers.
52:07 What superior Mutalisk micro from Sayers! Hardback's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Sayers chips away at Hardback's foundation.
52:46 Zerglings ran past Hardback's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Sayers!Sayers gets into Hardback's mineral line — workers are dying.
52:54 It seems like Hardback has more units than Sayers!Hardback's army is visibly the bigger one — Sayers should not take this fight.
53:26 Sayers tried to harass Hardback but Hardback successfully fends off the harassment.Sayers knocks, Hardback answers. No damage done.
53:46 An unexpected all-in from Hardback decimates all of Sayers's armies.One attack to decide it all, and Hardback makes it count against Sayers.
54:06 After a long long battle, Hardback finally takes the win.Hardback takes it after a marathon — one of those games people will talk about.
Hardback takes it — the late game decided this one.
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Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:12 Hardback spawns at s2 in Red while Sayers spawns at s1 in Blue.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Hardback at s2, Sayers at s1.
0:45 Sayers gets 12 Pool against Hardback's 14 CC.Hardback shows 14 CC — Sayers has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:18 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
1:52 Sayers places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sayers adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:19 Hardback decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Hardback: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
3:00 Sayers's zerglings are pushing out!Sayers goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:11 With beautiful placement, Hardback successfully fends off Sayers's attacks.Hardback takes the fight on his terms and sends Sayers home with nothing.
4:50 After that battle, Hardback still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sayers — the losses are light.
5:28 After that battle, Sayers still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
5:43 Hardback decides to start pushing across the map.Hardback tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
6:18 Sayers is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Sayers tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:03 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
7:40 Sayers places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sayers adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:42 Mismicro from Hardback gave opportunity to Sayers! Sayers is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Hardback wasn't ready. Sayers's early aggression takes the lead.
— The mid game —
9:08 Hardback has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sayers pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:56 With excellent skills and micro, Sayers managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
10:29 Sayers with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Sayers: the first units are already marching.
11:08 Sayers places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sayers expands.
11:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:10 All of a sudden, Hardback has no armies left while Sayers is continuing to push across the map!Hardback's army evaporates. Sayers doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Hardback's advantage is gone — it's Sayers's game now.
12:53 Hardback lost about half of his army in that battle.Sayers pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:12 After that battle, Sayers still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
13:44 Eager to end the game, Sayers moves out with his armies.Sayers has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:33 Hardback places down a command center.More workers, more money: Hardback expands.
15:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
15:28 Sayers's zerglings surround Hardback's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Sayers breaks Hardback's front door.
16:10 About half of Hardback's army has been decimated in that battle.Sayers pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:38 After that battle, Sayers still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
17:21 Attempting to end the game, Sayers moves out with his armies.Sayers has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Sayers is far ahead.
17:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
18:28 Sayers kills off Hardback's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Hardback's way of life — Sayers marches on.
19:07 Hardback lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Sayers — more than half the force is gone.
19:38 With excellent skills and micro, Sayers managed to fend off Hardback while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Hardback — the losses are light.
20:10 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Hardback taps out!That's it. Hardback looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Sayers defeats Hardback, settled in the early game.
Head to head
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