Games
7 · · ▶ replay
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (75 lines)
0:16 The Yellow Aalto spawns at s3 while Orange Holden spawns at s1.Aalto takes s3 in Yellow; Holden settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:32 Aalto gets 12 Hatch against Holden's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Hatch against Holden's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:02 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:32 Holden decides to expand.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:58 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:33 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:21 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
3:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:22 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
4:44 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:14 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
5:44 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
6:34 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
6:55 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
7:28 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
7:52 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than Holden.Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
8:25 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
9:03 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:21 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:27 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:46 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
11:14 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:41 Aalto's hatchery has been destroyed by Holden.No reinforcements in time: Aalto watches Holden level the expansion.
12:11 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
12:29 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:11 Holden starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
13:21 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
13:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:22 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
14:54 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
15:55 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
16:25 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
16:36 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
17:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:40 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
17:57 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
18:52 Aalto's hatchery has been destroyed by Holden.The base falls. Holden rips Aalto's economy back a full step.
19:35 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
20:04 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
20:30 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:57 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:13 Holden's superior marine control beat up all of Aalto's zergling.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
21:51 Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
— The late game —
22:07 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
22:51 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Holden is far ahead.
23:00 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:06 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Aalto's units.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
24:24 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:08 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
25:31 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:55 Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
26:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
26:58 Aalto's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
27:22 Aalto seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Holden — more than half the force is gone.
27:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
28:18 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:37 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Holden closes it out over Aalto.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (69 lines)
0:07 The Blue Holden spawns at s4 while Green Aalto spawns at s2.We're underway — Holden spawns at s4, Aalto answers from s2.
0:44 Holden gets 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Holden shows 14 CC — Aalto has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:05 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:31 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:51 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:19 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:52 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:34 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
3:49 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
4:14 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:51 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:16 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
6:10 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:47 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
7:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:27 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:05 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
8:35 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:55 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:53 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
10:26 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:49 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
11:12 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:46 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.
12:26 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
12:49 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
13:15 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:44 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Aalto!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
14:05 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
14:38 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
14:54 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
16:04 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
16:17 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:51 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:29 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
17:44 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:19 Holden starts expanding.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
18:44 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
19:13 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:52 Aalto is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
20:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
20:28 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
21:14 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
21:26 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
22:04 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
22:23 Holden seems to have run out of scans! Aalto's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
22:53 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
23:36 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
24:01 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:27 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
24:59 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
25:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:36 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
26:12 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
26:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Holden, settled in the mid game.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (199 lines)
0:16 The Purple Aalto spawns at s4 while Orange Holden spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s4, Holden at s2.
0:34 Holden opens 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Aalto shows 12 Hatch — Holden has gone 1 Rax Gas. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:54 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:25 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:32 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
1:57 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:26 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:50 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
3:13 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
3:23 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
3:54 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
4:18 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:51 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
5:14 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:21 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
5:53 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:15 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
6:26 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
6:52 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
7:11 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:45 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:34 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Aalto home with nothing.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
8:54 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
9:23 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:33 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
9:58 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:13 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
10:53 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
11:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:23 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
11:58 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:21 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
12:44 Aalto must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
12:51 Aalto starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
— The mid game —
13:13 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
13:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:07 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Aalto's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
14:37 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
14:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
15:13 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
15:31 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
16:07 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
16:15 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
16:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:12 Aalto held off Holden's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
17:38 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
17:50 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
18:22 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
18:41 Aalto harasses Holden's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
18:56 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
19:20 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind Holden!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
19:48 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
20:12 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:03 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Aalto's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
21:13 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:04 Aalto's hatchery has been destroyed by Holden.The base falls. Holden rips Aalto's economy back a full step.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
22:28 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
22:56 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:04 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
23:33 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:48 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
24:19 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
24:35 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
25:12 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
25:22 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
25:40 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
26:13 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
26:43 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:05 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:29 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
27:47 Holden's marine control slipped, Aalto's speedlings cleaned up whatever Holden left!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
28:11 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
28:19 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
28:39 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
29:11 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
29:29 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.Holden knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
29:58 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
30:18 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
30:49 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
31:13 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
31:28 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
31:54 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
32:18 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
32:38 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:06 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.
33:23 Aalto's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Holden has enough M&M to prevent Aalto from further poking in!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
33:51 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:16 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
34:33 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
34:54 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
35:05 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:39 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
36:03 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
36:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:53 Holden's marine control slipped, Aalto's speedlings cleaned up whatever Holden left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
37:16 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
37:27 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
37:48 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
38:08 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
38:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
39:10 Aalto's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:22 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
39:46 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:02 Aalto's hatchery has been destroyed by Holden.No reinforcements in time: Aalto watches Holden level the expansion.
40:34 Holden dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
40:43 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
41:12 Aalto must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
41:45 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
41:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
42:23 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
42:55 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
43:37 Nice try from Aalto to harass Holden, but Holden's reaction is just too agile.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
43:44 Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:11 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
44:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
45:05 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
45:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
45:43 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:10 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
46:34 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
— The late game —
46:54 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Aalto is moving out!This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
47:18 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Holden pushes into the swarm.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
47:37 At the moment, neither Aalto nor Holden is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
48:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
48:18 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
48:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
49:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:41 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
49:48 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
50:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
50:44 Ultralisks and cracklings meet the tanks head on — Aalto holds and Holden falls back.Aalto holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
51:01 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
51:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
51:49 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
52:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
52:25 Aalto could not break the tank line, and Holden is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
53:01 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
53:10 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
53:37 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
53:57 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
54:23 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
54:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
55:11 Holden scans, the lurkers die, and Aalto's push is over.Aalto throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
55:44 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
56:05 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
56:28 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Aalto commits everything.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
56:45 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
57:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
57:33 Holden's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Aalto.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
57:54 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
58:05 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
58:33 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
58:58 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Aalto is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
59:25 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
59:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
60:17 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Aalto has to run.Aalto throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
60:36 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
61:01 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
61:08 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
61:36 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
62:05 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
62:25 Aalto could not break the tank line, and Holden is already inside the fourth.There's no rebuilding from that. Holden's late-game push decides it.
62:48 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
63:02 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
63:28 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
63:44 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
64:23 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
64:47 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
64:58 Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
65:34 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:50 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Holden pushes into the swarm.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
66:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!Aalto types it out: GG.
GG. Holden closes it out over Aalto.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (106 lines)
0:12 The game starts with White Holden spawning at s1 and Teal Aalto spawning at s3.Holden in White at s1. Aalto in Teal at s3. The map is set.
0:39 Holden opens 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Pool.Holden commits to 14 CC; Aalto answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:53 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:31 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:43 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
2:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:09 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
3:39 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
3:59 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
4:29 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
4:47 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:16 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
5:25 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:55 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:22 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
6:56 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
7:21 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
7:38 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
8:01 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
8:40 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:54 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
9:24 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:43 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:11 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:41 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:57 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:36 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
12:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:13 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
12:34 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
13:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:38 Currently, neither Holden nor Aalto appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Aalto match each other.
— The mid game —
14:01 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
14:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:36 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
15:21 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:09 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:18 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
16:56 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
17:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:51 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
18:05 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
18:24 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
19:01 Holden's command center has been destroyed by Aalto.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Aalto level the expansion.
19:16 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
19:42 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
20:20 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:33 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:56 Aalto seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
21:35 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
22:12 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
22:34 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:01 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:57 Aalto is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
24:18 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
24:56 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
25:08 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:28 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
25:59 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
26:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
27:03 Aalto's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
27:10 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
27:50 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
28:11 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
28:33 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
— The late game —
29:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:32 Holden seems to have run out of scans! Aalto's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
29:46 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
30:04 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
30:43 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
30:56 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
31:22 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
31:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
32:28 Aalto's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
32:37 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
33:08 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
33:25 Aalto shot down Holden's command center.The base falls. Aalto rips Holden's economy back a full step.
34:07 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
34:25 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
34:51 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
35:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
35:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
36:09 Aalto is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
36:26 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
36:51 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
37:18 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
37:46 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
38:14 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:08 Aalto spawns at s1 in White while Holden spawns at s3 in Yellow.Aalto takes s1 in White; Holden settles in at s3 in Yellow.
0:36 Aalto opens 12 Pool against Holden's 2 Rax FE.Aalto commits to 12 Pool; Holden answers with 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:22 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:19 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:48 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:24 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:10 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
4:36 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
5:04 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
5:41 Aalto's number of expansions are equal to Holden's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Holden yet.
6:23 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
6:49 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:11 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
7:46 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:09 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
— The mid game —
9:42 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
9:56 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
10:43 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
11:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
11:37 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
12:17 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
12:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
13:31 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
14:06 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:36 Aalto must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
15:04 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
16:05 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
16:52 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
17:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Holden has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
17:55 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
19:03 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
19:25 Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Holden — more than half the force is gone.
19:58 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
20:28 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
21:07 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
GG. Holden closes it out over Aalto.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (228 lines)
0:13 The Green Holden spawns at s3 while Blue Aalto spawns at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s3, Aalto at s4.
0:27 Holden gets 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 2 Rax FE from Holden, 12 Pool from Aalto.
— The early game —
0:59 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:07 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:46 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:09 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
2:22 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Aalto yet.
2:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:02 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
3:30 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
3:57 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
4:10 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
4:42 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:56 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:34 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
5:42 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.
6:06 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
6:27 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
7:04 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
7:15 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:38 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:12 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
8:19 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:46 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
9:20 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
9:49 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
10:22 Holden starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
10:33 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:27 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
11:56 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
— The mid game —
12:36 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:03 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
13:23 At the moment, Holden seems to have more units than Aalto.Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
13:37 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
14:01 Holden's marines forced Aalto's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
14:33 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
14:46 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
15:16 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
15:25 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
15:45 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
16:22 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
16:45 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:06 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
17:16 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
17:37 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
18:17 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
18:24 Holden dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:58 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
19:13 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
19:41 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:34 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
20:43 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:26 Holden dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
21:59 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
22:39 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
22:56 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
23:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:51 Holden dropped some marines into Aalto's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
24:17 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
24:34 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
24:59 Aalto is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
25:20 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:36 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
26:24 Holden's superior marine control beat up all of Aalto's zergling.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
26:57 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
27:15 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
27:24 Holden shot down Aalto's hatchery.The base falls. Holden rips Aalto's economy back a full step.
27:48 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
28:24 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
28:42 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:11 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:24 At the moment, neither Holden nor Aalto is leading in army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
29:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:14 Holden's superior marine control beat up all of Aalto's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
30:30 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:47 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:19 Holden shot down Aalto's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Aalto watches Holden level the expansion.
31:41 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
32:09 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:34 Holden starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
32:47 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
33:05 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
33:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
33:49 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
34:07 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
34:50 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
34:57 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
35:19 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:57 In terms of army size, Holden and Aalto are around equal.Unit for unit, Holden and Aalto are level.
36:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
36:42 Holden's superior marine control beat up all of Aalto's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
36:52 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
37:12 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
37:32 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
38:10 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
38:25 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
38:51 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
39:06 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:38 Aalto is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
39:51 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:25 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
40:44 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
40:56 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
41:35 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
41:42 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
42:00 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The late game —
42:25 Aalto's defilers made that army unkillable and Holden's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Aalto's late-game push decides it.
42:53 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
43:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
43:40 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
44:10 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
44:30 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:50 Aalto moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
45:13 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.
45:40 Dark swarm goes down and Holden's marines are firing at nothing! Aalto's cracklings eat the entire line!The final army does its work — Aalto breaks Holden late.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
46:05 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
46:17 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
46:45 Holden's command center has been destroyed by Aalto.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Aalto level the expansion.
46:54 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
47:22 In terms of army size, Holden is behind Aalto!Holden needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
47:54 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
48:05 Holden tried to sneak a drop but it was discovered by Aalto.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
48:30 Holden starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
49:03 Plague first, then the charge — Aalto goes for the throat.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
49:10 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
49:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:58 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Holden's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Aalto's late-game push decides it.
50:20 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
50:45 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
51:09 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
51:25 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
51:51 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Aalto commits everything.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
52:18 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
52:36 Holden scans, the lurkers die, and Aalto's push is over.Aalto throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
52:53 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
53:20 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
53:46 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aalto.Holden knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
54:04 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
54:37 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
54:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
55:27 Aalto's defilers made that army unkillable and Holden's position is gone.There's no rebuilding from that. Aalto's late-game push decides it.
55:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
55:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
56:22 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
56:48 Plague first, then the charge — Aalto goes for the throat.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
57:12 Holden is having a hard time catching up with Aalto's number of expansions.Holden needs an expansion soon or Aalto's economy simply wins this.
57:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
58:04 Aalto threw the swarm at a full tank line and Holden barely moved.Aalto throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
58:22 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
58:31 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
59:00 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Holden pushes into the swarm.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
59:35 Aalto moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.This is the big one — Aalto commits the late-game army.
59:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
60:12 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Aalto destroys everything Holden had.The final army does its work — Aalto breaks Holden late.
60:33 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
60:54 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
61:12 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Aalto's foundation.
61:49 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Aalto commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
62:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
62:29 Holden's siege line holds and Aalto's ultralisks die on the way in.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
62:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
63:14 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
63:38 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aalto.Holden knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
63:45 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
64:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
64:44 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
65:10 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
65:17 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
65:44 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
66:04 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Aalto is moving out!Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
66:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
66:52 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
67:17 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
67:34 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
68:03 Aalto moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
68:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
68:42 Aalto threw the swarm at a full tank line and Holden barely moved.Aalto throws the endgame army in and Holden simply refuses to lose.
69:15 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
69:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:59 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Aalto looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
70:21 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
70:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
71:01 Ultralisks into the tank line under swarm — Aalto destroys everything Holden had.The final army does its work — Aalto breaks Holden late.
71:19 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
71:37 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
72:05 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Aalto commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
72:39 Holden is having a hard time catching up with Aalto's number of expansions.Holden needs an expansion soon or Aalto's economy simply wins this.
🎙 It's all going Aalto's way right now.
72:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
73:23 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Holden's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Aalto breaks Holden late.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Aalto's army.
73:42 Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Aalto — more than half the force is gone.
73:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
74:19 Holden harasses Aalto's economy and gets ahead of the game.Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
74:51 Aalto moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Aalto has built comes forward at once.
75:15 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
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Play-by-play (56 lines)
0:07 The Purple Aalto spawns at s4 while Blue Holden spawns at s3.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s4, Holden answers from s3.
0:44 Aalto opens 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax FE.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Aalto, 1 Rax FE from Holden.
— The early game —
1:00 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:48 Holden starts expanding.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:00 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:49 Holden starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
3:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:45 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
4:19 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
4:46 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:17 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:35 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
6:19 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
6:42 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:40 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
8:19 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:46 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
9:07 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:44 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:20 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:40 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
11:15 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:11 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
12:36 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:05 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
13:34 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:40 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Aalto's army.Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
15:06 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:30 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
16:03 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
17:00 Aalto's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
— The late game —
17:32 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
18:05 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:34 Aalto shot down Holden's command center.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Aalto level the expansion.
19:11 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
19:40 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:08 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
20:49 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
21:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:47 Aalto is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
22:00 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
22:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
23:07 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Holden types it out: GG.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Holden, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
399 games
Aalto
230 – 169
Holden