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6 · · ▶ replay
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (147 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Red Holden spawning at s3 and Orange Aalto spawning at s4.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s3, Aalto at s4.
0:39 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Holden, 12 Pool from Aalto.
— The early game —
0:57 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:24 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:40 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:15 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:02 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
3:12 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:42 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
4:03 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
4:23 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:53 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:10 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:07 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
6:22 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.
6:56 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.
7:13 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:32 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:12 Holden's number of expansions are equal to Aalto's.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Aalto match each other.
8:22 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
8:57 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
9:27 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
10:05 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.
10:24 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.
10:39 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:05 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
11:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:48 The battle outcome favors Holden as Aalto's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
12:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
12:40 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.
13:13 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
13:35 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:50 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
— The mid game —
14:30 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
15:02 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Aalto's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
15:23 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.
15:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:20 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
16:42 Aalto's army is small compared to Holden!Aalto needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
16:58 Aalto tried to harass Holden but Holden successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
17:26 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
17:50 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:08 Holden's superior marine control beat up all of Aalto's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
18:36 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
19:08 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
19:34 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
19:50 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
20:15 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
20:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:08 Aalto's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Holden's M&M had to back off.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
21:18 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
21:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
22:12 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
22:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:09 Holden's superior marine control beat up all of Aalto's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:17 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.
23:37 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
24:06 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
24:30 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
25:00 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
25:26 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
25:51 Holden's superior marine control beat up all of Aalto's zergling.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
26:06 Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
26:34 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:47 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
27:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
27:51 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
28:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:38 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:51 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
29:22 Holden scouted Aalto's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Holden's harassment is scouted early.
29:45 Aalto is still going ahead with his harassment!Aalto wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
30:03 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Holden's economy.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:19 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.
30:53 Nice try from Aalto to harass Holden, but Holden's reaction is just too agile.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
31:18 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
31:44 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.
32:12 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Aalto's units.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
32:20 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
32:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
33:13 Aalto harasses Holden and gets ahead of the game.Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
33:44 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
34:15 Aalto's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Aalto's position.
34:58 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
35:06 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.
35:34 Holden successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Aalto knocks, Holden answers. No damage done.
36:08 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
36:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
36:54 The battle outcome favors Holden as Aalto's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
37:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:26 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
— The late game —
37:52 Nice try from Aalto to harass Holden, but Holden's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
38:13 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:53 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
39:04 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
39:27 Aalto's burrowed lurkers saved the day! Holden's M&M had to back off.Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
40:03 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.
40:19 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.
40:52 Holden starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
40:59 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
41:24 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
41:43 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
42:13 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.
42:49 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:14 Aalto harasses Holden and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
43:32 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
43:46 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
44:17 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
44:33 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends Holden home with nothing.
44:58 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
45:16 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
45:49 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
46:17 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
46:46 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — Holden marches on.
47:07 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
47:23 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.
47:52 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
48:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
48:33 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
48:57 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
49:17 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:52 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
50:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!Aalto GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Holden closes it out over Aalto.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 The Green Holden spawns at s2 while White Aalto spawns at s3.We're underway — Holden spawns at s2, Aalto answers from s3.
0:44 Holden gets 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 2 Rax FE from Holden, 12 Hatch from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:14 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
1:44 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:23 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:45 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
3:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:04 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
4:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:05 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.
5:34 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
6:05 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
6:48 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:13 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:51 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
8:26 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
9:08 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:32 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.
10:16 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:47 Aalto is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
11:07 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:42 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
12:18 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
13:00 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
13:19 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:05 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:33 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:58 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
15:30 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
16:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
16:49 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:27 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
17:52 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
18:31 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:47 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
19:20 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
19:59 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.
20:26 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
21:10 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
That's the game: Holden defeats Aalto, settled in the early game.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:12 The Teal Holden spawns at s2 while Purple Aalto spawns at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s2, Aalto at s3.
0:37 Holden gets 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:18 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
2:11 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:56 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:51 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
4:15 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
4:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:26 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:22 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
7:05 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
7:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
8:06 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
8:37 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:01 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
9:31 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
9:59 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.
— The mid game —
10:44 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:16 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
11:45 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
12:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:51 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
13:15 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
13:36 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.
14:08 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:51 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!Holden's army is visibly the bigger one — Aalto should not take this fight.
15:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
15:47 The battle outcome favors Holden as Aalto's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
16:15 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 It's all going Holden's way right now.
17:00 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
17:33 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
18:32 Holden gains early map control with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
18:58 Aalto seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:40 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.
19:59 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
20:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
21:08 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — Holden marches on.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Holden is far ahead.
21:35 The attack was a success, Aalto lost more than half of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
22:13 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
22:30 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
23:07 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
That's the game: Holden defeats Aalto, settled in the early game.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (55 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Holden spawning at s3 and White Aalto spawning at s4.We're underway — Holden spawns at s3, Aalto answers from s4.
0:38 Aalto gets 12 Hatch against Holden's 1 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:02 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:36 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
2:14 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:48 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:10 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:43 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
4:16 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.
4:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:22 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:54 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:14 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
6:45 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:29 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
7:48 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
8:17 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
8:46 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.
9:21 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:00 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
11:00 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
11:30 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.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
12:01 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
12:21 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:29 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
13:47 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:28 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
15:04 Aalto shot down Holden's hatchery.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Aalto level the expansion.
15:38 Aalto has more expansions than Holden.Aalto runs 1 more bases than Holden. That compounds.
16:09 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
16:24 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:12 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:30 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:53 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
18:33 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
19:13 Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.Aalto limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:28 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:09 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
20:40 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
21:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
21:33 Holden was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
22:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
22:33 Holden seems to lose most of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Aalto — more than half the force is gone.
23:14 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
Holden taps out. Aalto's early game was simply better.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Blue Holden spawning at s1 and Red Aalto spawning at s3.Holden in Blue at s1. Aalto in Red at s3. The map is set.
0:41 Aalto gets 12 Hatch against Holden's 1 Rax Gas.Holden shows 1 Rax Gas — Aalto has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:20 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:39 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
2:27 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:51 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:19 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than Holden.Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
4:11 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:45 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
5:19 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.
5:44 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:20 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
6:57 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:25 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
8:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
8:33 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
— The mid game —
9:09 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
9:28 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:01 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:44 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:11 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
11:53 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
12:21 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:47 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
13:28 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
13:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
14:32 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
— The late game —
15:13 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:47 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
16:15 Holden places down a hatchery.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:56 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:33 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
17:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
18:32 Aalto kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
18:55 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
19:40 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.
20:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Holden, settled in the early game.
■ Holden
■ Aalto
army value
■ Holden
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:08 Holden spawns in Orange at s4 while Aalto spawns in Teal at s2.Holden takes s4 in Orange; across the map, Aalto settles in at s2 in Teal.
0:48 Aalto gets 12 Hatch against Holden's 14 CC.Holden shows 14 CC — Aalto has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:22 Holden places down a hatchery.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
2:14 Holden decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:43 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
3:27 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.
3:42 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
4:21 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:44 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.
5:28 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:55 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
6:31 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:33 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
7:55 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
8:37 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:59 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:25 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:42 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — Holden marches on.
11:17 Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.Holden cuts Aalto's army in half.
11:36 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Aalto is a step behind and knows it.
12:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:41 Holden places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
13:16 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:38 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.
14:26 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
14:41 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.
15:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
15:56 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:34 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
16:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
17:22 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
17:49 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:31 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.
19:03 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:06 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
20:31 Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army after that battle.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
21:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Holden is far ahead.
— The mid game —
21:43 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
22:02 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Aalto GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Aalto taps out. Holden's early game was simply better.
Head to head
232 games
Holden
102 – 130
Aalto