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■ Costing
■ Expedite
army value
■ Costing
■ Expedite
economy
Play-by-play (235 lines)
0:07 Costing spawns in Yellow at s1 while Expedite spawns in Purple at s2.Costing in Yellow at s1. Expedite in Purple at s2. The map is set.
0:41 Costing gets Forge Fast Expand against Expedite's Overpool.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Costing, Overpool from Expedite.
— The early game —
0:52 Costing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Costing expands.
1:19 Expedite places down a hatchery.Quietly, Expedite adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:36 Unwilling to make the game too long, Costing starts moving out.Costing tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:03 Expedite pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Expedite: the first units are already marching.
2:25 Costing is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Expedite's army.Costing is badly outgunned — Expedite's force is a size larger.
2:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:00 Expedite with his speedlings successfully defend against Costing's early zealot pressure.Expedite holds the early rush without blinking.
3:34 Costing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Expedite's army has been decimated.Costing takes a bite out of Expedite's force and backs off.
3:43 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
4:14 Unwilling to make the game too long, Costing starts moving out.Costing tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:32 Expedite's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Expedite goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:06 Costing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Costing expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:15 Expedite places down a hatchery.Expedite plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:14 Expedite's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Costing continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Costing breaks Expedite's front door.
6:21 With excellent skills and micro, Expedite managed to fend off Costing while losing less than half of his army.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
7:11 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Costing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:45 Expedite pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Expedite tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
8:16 Expedite with his speedlings successfully defend against Costing's early zealot pressure.Expedite holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:37 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:03 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Expedite while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
9:24 Costing is pushing out with his zealots.Costing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:52 Expedite starts pushing across the map.Expedite tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:22 Expedite places down a hatchery.Quietly, Expedite adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:54 Expedite lost all of his zerglings to Costing's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Costing breaks Expedite's front door.
11:27 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Costing destroyed only less than half of Expedite's army.Costing clips Expedite's army — real damage, but Expedite fights on.
11:48 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:13 Costing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Costing expands.
— The mid game —
12:20 Looks like Costing is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Costing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
12:56 Expedite now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
13:26 Costing was out-microed by Expedite and loses all his attacking forces.Expedite holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
13:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
14:41 Costing tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Expedite's economy.Good instincts from Expedite; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
15:05 Costing tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Expedite.Costing knocks, Expedite answers. No damage done.
🎙 The scales tip toward Expedite — a lead, but not a safe one.
15:21 Expedite now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
15:53 Expedite's forces appear to be larger compared to Costing's!Expedite's army is visibly the bigger one — Costing should not take this fight.
16:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
16:27 Costing's speedlots dealt with Expedite's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Costing successfully fended against Expedite's push!Costing absorbs the mid-game push — Expedite gained nothing for the cost.
16:55 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Expedite while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
17:16 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
17:33 Expedite places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Expedite expands.
17:57 Where is Expedite's detector? Costing sends dark templars to harass Expedite's mineral line!Costing gets into Expedite's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:18 What a pity! Expedite managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Costing's army.Expedite knocks, Costing answers. No damage done.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:43 Costing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Costing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:05 Costing tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Expedite.Good instincts from Expedite; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:27 Expedite brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:24 Expedite brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Costing had the observers and archons to deal with. Costing successfully defended Expedite's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Costing holds Expedite.
20:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Expedite destroyed only less than half of Costing's army.Expedite takes a bite out of Costing's force and backs off.
21:01 Costing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Expedite's army has been decimated.Costing takes a bite out of Expedite's force and backs off.
21:31 What a pity! Expedite managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Costing's army.Expedite goes for the raid — Costing is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:38 With corsairs sniping overlords, Costing is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Costing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
22:02 Costing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Costing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:21 Expedite places down a hatchery.Expedite takes another base — the economy widens.
22:43 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:04 Expedite's massive number of speedlings stopped Costing's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Expedite!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Expedite holds Costing.
23:30 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
24:16 Expedite scouted Costing's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Expedite's harassment is scouted early.
24:43 Costing is still going ahead with his harassment!Costing wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
24:55 Costing casts some storm! But Expedite lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Expedite shuts the door on Costing.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
25:18 What a pity! Expedite managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Costing's army.Expedite knocks, Costing answers. No damage done.
25:39 Looks like Costing is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Costing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:07 Expedite starts pushing across the map.Expedite tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:57 Expedite's zerglings surround Costing's archons while Expedite's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Expedite!The mid-game push crashes through — Expedite breaks Costing's position.
27:28 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
27:42 With excellent skills and micro, Expedite managed to fend off Costing while losing less than half of his army.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:11 Costing tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Expedite's economy.Costing knocks, Expedite answers. No damage done.
28:26 Expedite places down a hatchery.Expedite takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
28:38 Costing is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Costing starts the push.
29:00 Expedite starts pushing across the map.Expedite has seen enough — the army moves out.
29:39 Costing is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Expedite.Costing needs an expansion soon or Expedite's economy simply wins this.
30:04 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
30:17 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Expedite didn't even have a chance against Costing.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Costing holds Expedite.
30:38 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:32 Costing casts some storm! But Expedite lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Expedite shuts the door on Costing.
31:49 With corsairs sniping overlords, Costing is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Costing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
32:04 Expedite brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
32:46 Expedite successfully fends off Costing's attacks.Expedite holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
33:20 Costing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Expedite's army has been decimated.Costing takes a bite out of Expedite's force and backs off.
33:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Expedite destroyed only less than half of Costing's army.Expedite clips Costing's army — real damage, but Costing fights on.
33:51 Aaaaaa, Expedite's mineral line is stormed by Costing's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Costing. Expedite's economy takes a real hit.
34:28 With corsairs sniping overlords, Costing is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Costing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
34:52 Expedite moves out with his armies.Expedite tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
34:59 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
35:37 Costing's speedlots dealt with Expedite's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Costing successfully fended against Expedite's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Costing holds Expedite.
35:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:24 It seems that Costing only managed to destroy less than half of Expedite's army.Costing takes a bite out of Expedite's force and backs off.
36:42 Where is Expedite's detector? Costing sends dark templars to harass Expedite's mineral line!Beautiful harassment from Costing. Expedite's economy takes a real hit.
36:59 Looks like Costing is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Costing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:31 Expedite brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:41 Currently, Costing and Expedite appear to have around the same army size.Unit for unit, Costing and Expedite are level.
38:07 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
38:27 Costing's archon made a significant contribution in this battle! His observer placement was also well done!Expedite's defense bends, then snaps. Costing takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
38:56 With excellent skills and micro, Expedite managed to fend off Costing while losing less than half of his army.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:10 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:45 Costing tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Expedite's economy.Costing goes for the raid — Expedite is ready, and nothing comes of it.
— The late game —
39:57 Expedite moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Expedite has built comes forward at once.
40:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:35 Archons and speedlots hold the choke — Expedite's ultralisks cannot get through.Expedite throws the endgame army in and Costing simply refuses to lose.
41:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:29 With excellent skills and micro, Expedite managed to fend off Costing while losing less than half of his army.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
41:59 Aaaaaa, Expedite's mineral line is stormed by Costing's high templars!Expedite looks away for one second and Costing makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
42:20 Costing decides to move out with his armies.Costing has seen enough — the army moves out.
42:40 Expedite decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Expedite pushes.
42:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:19 Expedite successfully fends off Costing's attacks.Costing commits and it's the wrong call — Expedite cleans it up.
43:34 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
43:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:28 Expedite appears to have more army than Costing!Count the units: Expedite has the edge over Costing right now.
44:55 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Costing moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Costing commits the late-game army.
45:15 Expedite moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Expedite has built comes forward at once.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
45:30 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
45:57 Under dark swarm Costing's dragoons are useless — Expedite's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Expedite breaks Costing late.
46:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
46:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:12 Costing casts some storm! But Expedite lost no workers.Costing knocks, Expedite answers. No damage done.
47:19 Costing tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Expedite's economy.Costing goes for the raid — Expedite is ready, and nothing comes of it.
47:44 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Expedite pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Expedite moves out to end it.
48:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
48:24 Expedite's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Costing loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Expedite's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
49:03 Expedite destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Costing's army has been decimated.Expedite clips Costing's army — real damage, but Costing fights on.
49:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:43 Costing tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Expedite's economy.Costing goes for the raid — Expedite is ready, and nothing comes of it.
50:05 Every gateway is pumping and Costing starts walking across the map.Everything Costing has built comes forward at once.
50:24 Eager to end the game, Expedite moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Expedite pushes.
50:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
51:09 Costing's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Expedite's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Costing breaks Expedite late.
51:23 With excellent skills and micro, Expedite managed to fend off Costing while losing less than half of his army.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
51:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
52:13 Expedite successfully blocked Costing from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Expedite; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
52:40 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Expedite pushes.This is the big one — Expedite commits the late-game army.
52:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
53:13 Under dark swarm Costing's dragoons are useless — Expedite's cracklings tear the army apart!The final army does its work — Expedite breaks Costing late.
53:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:11 It seems that Costing only managed to destroy less than half of Expedite's army.Costing clips Expedite's army — real damage, but Expedite fights on.
54:26 Aaaaaa, Expedite's mineral line is stormed by Costing's high templars!Expedite looks away for one second and Costing makes him pay for it.
54:41 Costing might lose the game soon if he doesn't expand as Expedite did.Costing needs an expansion soon or Expedite's economy simply wins this.
55:17 Eager to end the game, Costing moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Costing crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
55:32 Expedite moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Expedite moves out to end it.
56:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
56:25 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Costing walks through Expedite's army.There's no rebuilding from that. Costing's late-game push decides it.
56:46 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:09 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Expedite while losing less than half of his army.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
57:33 Reaver! Reaver! Costing's reaver is killing off most of Expedite's workers!The raid lands — Costing chips away at Expedite's foundation.
57:40 Nice try from Costing to harass Expedite, but Expedite's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Expedite shuts the door on Costing.
58:12 Attempting to end the game, Expedite moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Expedite pushes.
58:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
58:46 Expedite's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Costing loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Expedite's late-game push decides it.
59:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
59:49 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
60:08 Costing is in a slight disadvantage as he has less expansions than Expedite.Costing is starving on bases while Expedite spreads across the map.
60:32 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Costing moves on the hatcheries.Everything Costing has built comes forward at once.
60:39 Expedite moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.This is the big one — Expedite commits the late-game army.
61:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
61:27 The battle outcome favors Expedite as Costing's armies melt into Expedite's armies' weapon fire!Expedite wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
61:52 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
62:08 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
62:40 Costing casts some storm! But Expedite lost no workers.Good instincts from Expedite; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
63:06 Costing tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Expedite's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Expedite shuts the door on Costing.
63:34 Expedite decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Expedite has seen enough — the army moves out.
63:52 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.
64:08 Under dark swarm Costing's dragoons are useless — Expedite's cracklings tear the army apart!There's no rebuilding from that. Expedite's late-game push decides it.
64:29 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:48 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
65:17 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Expedite commits to the break.Max supply, full upgrades: Expedite moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
65:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
65:51 Costing had the observers for those lurkers and Expedite's push simply stops.Expedite throws the endgame army in and Costing simply refuses to lose.
66:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
66:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:04 Costing is having a hard time catching up with Expedite's number of expansions.Costing is starving on bases while Expedite spreads across the map.
67:22 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Expedite pushes.Everything Expedite has built comes forward at once.
67:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
68:19 Expedite's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Costing loses everything.The final army does its work — Expedite breaks Costing late.
68:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Expedite holds the stronger army for now.
69:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
69:21 Costing casts some storm! But Expedite lost no workers.Costing goes for the raid — Expedite is ready, and nothing comes of it.
69:44 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Expedite pushes.This is the big one — Expedite commits the late-game army.
69:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
70:29 Costing's storms land on the swarm and Expedite's cracklings die before they reach the line.Expedite throws the endgame army in and Costing simply refuses to lose.
70:44 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:16 With excellent skills and micro, Expedite managed to fend off Costing while losing less than half of his army.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
71:27 Expedite has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Costing.Expedite is out-expanding Costing — the money game is tilting.
71:59 Eager to end the game, Expedite moves out with his armies.Expedite has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Slight advantage Expedite as the game develops.
72:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
72:47 Plague on the templar, and Expedite's ultralisks walk straight through Costing.The final army does its work — Expedite breaks Costing late.
73:12 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Expedite while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
73:19 With excellent skills and micro, Expedite managed to fend off Costing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
73:53 Where is Expedite's detector? Costing sends dark templars to harass Expedite's mineral line!Costing gets into Expedite's mineral line — workers are dying.
74:16 Expedite has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Costing.Expedite is out-expanding Costing — the money game is tilting.
74:42 Costing tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Expedite's economy.Costing goes for the raid — Expedite is ready, and nothing comes of it.
74:51 Expedite decides to start pushing across the map.Expedite has seen enough — the army moves out.
75:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 Expedite has built a commanding army lead — Costing needs something special here.
75:41 Expedite's lurkers hold the front while the cracklings flank. Costing loses everything.There's no rebuilding from that. Expedite's late-game push decides it.
75:59 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Expedite while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
76:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
76:56 Expedite shot down Costing's nexus.The base falls. Expedite rips Costing's economy back a full step.
77:14 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Costing GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Costing taps.
GG. Expedite closes it out over Costing.
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Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:07 The White Expedite spawns at s1 while Yellow Costing spawns at s2.Expedite takes s1 in White; Costing settles in at s2 in Yellow.
0:35 Expedite opens 12 Hatch against Costing's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Expedite, Forge Fast Expand from Costing.
— The early game —
1:09 Expedite places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Expedite expands.
1:41 Costing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Costing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:15 Expedite is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Expedite goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:40 Costing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Costing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:50 Costing lost some of his dragoons to Expedite's speedlings!The early pressure works — Expedite breaks Costing's front door.
4:04 It seems that Expedite only managed to destroy less than half of Costing's army.Expedite takes a bite out of Costing's force and backs off.
4:47 With excellent skills and micro, Expedite managed to fend off Costing while losing less than half of his army.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:10 Expedite is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Expedite goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:39 Attempting to end the game, Costing moves out with his armies.Costing has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:09 Expedite places down a hatchery.Expedite takes another base — the economy widens.
6:38 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
7:38 Expedite failed to kill off Costing's defending zealots.Costing holds the early rush without blinking.
8:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Costing destroyed only less than half of Expedite's army.Costing clips Expedite's army — real damage, but Expedite fights on.
9:06 Expedite pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Expedite tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:33 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Costing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:14 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:44 Expedite with some nice speedling surrounds killed Costing's zealots!Costing wasn't ready. Expedite's early aggression takes the lead.
11:03 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Expedite destroyed only less than half of Costing's army.Expedite clips Costing's army — real damage, but Costing fights on.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:35 With excellent skills and micro, Expedite managed to fend off Costing while losing less than half of his army.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:11 At the moment, Costing seems to have more units than Expedite.Count the units: Costing has the edge over Expedite right now.
12:32 Expedite's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Expedite goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:17 Costing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Costing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:41 Expedite places down a hatchery.Expedite takes another base — the economy widens.
14:03 Costing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Costing expands.
14:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
15:05 Expedite with some nice speedling surrounds killed Costing's zealots!The early pressure works — Expedite breaks Costing's front door.
15:39 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
🎙 Expedite edges ahead on army strength.
16:19 It seems that Costing only managed to destroy less than half of Expedite's army.Costing takes a bite out of Expedite's force and backs off.
16:49 Expedite destroys Costing's nexus, denying expansions.Costing's expansion burns — Expedite tears it down.
17:17 Costing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Costing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:37 Expedite starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Expedite pushes.
18:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:36 Expedite's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Costing's army.Costing's defense bends, then snaps. Expedite takes the middle of the game.
19:05 Costing has lost about half of his army in that battle.Expedite pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
19:34 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
20:19 Where is Expedite's detector? Costing sends dark templars to harass Expedite's mineral line!The raid lands — Costing chips away at Expedite's foundation.
🎙 Expedite's force dwarfs what Costing has left on the field.
20:31 Costing tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Expedite.Costing knocks, Expedite answers. No damage done.
21:09 Expedite moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Expedite pushes.
21:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
22:05 Costing failed to deal nicely with Expedite's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Expedite breaks Costing's position.
🎙 Expedite has built a commanding army lead — Costing needs something special here.
22:47 Costing seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Expedite limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
23:01 With excellent skills and micro, Expedite managed to fend off Costing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
23:42 Expedite shot down Costing's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Costing watches Expedite level the expansion.
24:03 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Costing GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Costing taps.
GG. Expedite closes it out over Costing.
■ Costing
■ Expedite
army value
■ Costing
■ Expedite
economy
Play-by-play (157 lines)
0:15 The Yellow Costing spawns at s2 while Blue Expedite spawns at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Costing at s2, Expedite at s3.
0:33 Costing gets Forge Fast Expand against Expedite's 12 Pool.Costing commits to Forge Fast Expand; Expedite answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:54 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing takes another base — the economy widens.
1:11 Expedite places down a hatchery.Expedite plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:52 Costing starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Costing crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
1:59 Expedite pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Expedite goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
2:55 Expedite with his speedlings successfully defend against Costing's early zealot pressure.Costing's early gamble buys nothing — Expedite's defense was already in place.
3:28 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:45 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:03 Costing decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Costing crosses the map with everything.
4:33 Expedite's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Expedite tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:45 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing takes another base — the economy widens.
5:27 Expedite places down a hatchery.Expedite plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:03 Costing failed to break Expedite's zergling line of defense.Costing's early gamble buys nothing — Expedite's defense was already in place.
6:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:02 Costing has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Expedite's force stays on that battlefield.
7:19 Costing is pushing out with his zealots.Costing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:43 Expedite pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Expedite goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:09 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:19 Expedite failed to break Costing's defending line of zealots.Expedite's early gamble buys nothing — Costing's defense was already in place.
8:51 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Expedite while losing less than half of his army.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:06 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:28 Expedite appears to have more army than Costing!Count the units: Expedite has the edge over Costing right now.
10:06 Expedite places down a hatchery.Expedite takes another base — the economy widens.
10:32 Costing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Costing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:43 Expedite's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Expedite tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:15 Costing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Costing expands.
11:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:09 Expedite with his speedlings successfully defend against Costing's early zealot pressure.Expedite holds the early rush without blinking.
12:16 With excellent skills and micro, Expedite managed to fend off Costing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
🎙 Slight advantage Expedite as the game develops.
12:41 About half of Costing's army has been decimated in that battle.Expedite pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
13:01 Costing is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Costing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:42 Expedite decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Expedite tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:29 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Expedite didn't even have a chance against Costing.Costing absorbs the mid-game push — Expedite gained nothing for the cost.
14:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:58 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Costing destroyed only less than half of Expedite's army.Costing clips Expedite's army — real damage, but Expedite fights on.
15:24 Expedite places down a hatchery.Expedite plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:59 Costing is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Costing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:16 Expedite now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:37 Costing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Costing expands.
17:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:31 Costing was out-microed by Expedite and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Expedite's line. Great positioning.
17:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
18:15 Expedite destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Costing's army has been decimated.Expedite clips Costing's army — real damage, but Costing fights on.
18:31 Costing starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Costing pushes.
19:10 Expedite brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:26 Expedite's forces appear to be larger compared to Costing's!Expedite's army is visibly the bigger one — Costing should not take this fight.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
19:42 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
20:25 All of a sudden, Expedite has no armies left while Costing is continuing to push across the map!Expedite's army evaporates. Costing doesn't even slow down.
20:38 Costing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Expedite's army has been decimated.Costing clips Expedite's army — real damage, but Expedite fights on.
21:07 It seems that Expedite only managed to destroy less than half of Costing's army.Expedite clips Costing's army — real damage, but Costing fights on.
21:20 Expedite decides to expand.More workers, more money: Expedite expands.
21:58 With corsairs sniping overlords, Costing is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Costing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
22:10 Expedite now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
22:39 Costing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Costing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:17 Costing's speedlots dealt with Expedite's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Costing successfully fended against Expedite's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Costing holds Expedite.
23:43 It seems that Expedite only managed to destroy less than half of Costing's army.Expedite takes a bite out of Costing's force and backs off.
24:08 About half of Expedite's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Costing's force stays on that battlefield.
24:39 Reaver! Reaver! Costing's reaver is killing off most of Expedite's workers!The raid lands — Costing chips away at Expedite's foundation.
25:00 Looks like Costing is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Costing starts the push.
25:13 Expedite now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:46 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.
26:08 Expedite was out-microed by Costing and loses all his attacking forces.Costing holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
26:24 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
26:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:22 Expedite tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Costing's defense line.Good instincts from Costing; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
27:55 Expedite's army is small compared to Costing!Expedite is badly outgunned — Costing's force is a size larger.
28:14 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing takes another base — the economy widens.
28:38 Expedite places down a hatchery.Expedite plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
29:04 Where is Expedite's detector? Costing sends dark templars to harass Expedite's mineral line!Costing gets into Expedite's mineral line — workers are dying.
29:11 Costing decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Costing tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
29:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
30:01 Costing was out-microed by Expedite and loses all his attacking forces.Costing commits and it's the wrong call — Expedite cleans it up.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:39 With excellent skills and micro, Expedite managed to fend off Costing while losing less than half of his army.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:03 Costing lost about half of his army in that battle.Expedite pays for that trade with about half his army.
31:28 Aaaaaa, Expedite's mineral line is stormed by Costing's high templars!Expedite looks away for one second and Costing makes him pay for it.
31:50 Looks like Costing is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Costing starts the push.
32:02 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:19 The battle outcome favors Costing as Expedite's armies melt into Costing's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Expedite's way of life — Costing marches on.
32:56 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Costing destroyed only less than half of Expedite's army.Costing takes a bite out of Expedite's force and backs off.
33:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
33:36 Costing appears to have more army than Expedite!Count the units: Costing has the edge over Expedite right now.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
33:54 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing takes another base — the economy widens.
34:24 What superior Mutalisk micro from Expedite! Costing's economy is suffering!Costing looks away for one second and Expedite makes him pay for it.
34:58 Costing is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Costing starts the push.
35:05 Eager to end the game, Expedite moves out with his armies.Expedite has seen enough — the army moves out.
35:32 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
36:11 Expedite micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Costing's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Expedite breaks Costing's position.
36:25 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
36:59 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
37:22 Unwilling to make the game too long, Expedite starts moving out.Expedite has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
37:46 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:55 With beautiful placement, Costing successfully fends off Expedite's attacks.Costing takes the fight on his terms and sends Expedite home with nothing.
38:16 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
39:01 Costing is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!Costing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
39:28 Expedite decides to move out with his armies.Expedite tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
40:04 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.
40:27 With archons and speedlots and high templars, Expedite didn't even have a chance against Costing.Costing absorbs the mid-game push — Expedite gained nothing for the cost.
40:41 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:13 It seems that Costing only managed to destroy less than half of Expedite's army.Costing clips Expedite's army — real damage, but Expedite fights on.
41:41 Eager to end the game, Costing moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Costing crosses the map with everything.
41:56 Expedite moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Expedite pushes.
42:15 Both Costing and Expedite appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Costing and Expedite are level.
42:51 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.
43:06 Costing kills off Expedite's armies and continues pushing!Costing wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
43:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:52 It seems that Expedite only managed to destroy less than half of Costing's army.Expedite clips Costing's army — real damage, but Costing fights on.
44:21 Expedite tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Costing's defense line.Expedite goes for the raid — Costing is ready, and nothing comes of it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The late game —
44:39 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Costing.This is the big one — Costing commits the late-game army.
45:15 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
45:22 Costing was out-microed by Expedite and loses all his attacking forces.Expedite holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
45:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
46:19 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Expedite while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
46:39 Costing rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.Everything Costing has built comes forward at once.
47:10 Expedite starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Expedite pushes.
47:29 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
48:00 Costing was out-microed by Expedite and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Expedite's line. Great positioning.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
48:18 Costing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Expedite's army has been decimated.Costing takes a bite out of Expedite's force and backs off.
48:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
48:52 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Costing moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Costing moves out to end it.
49:32 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:58 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Costing walks through Expedite's army.The final army does its work — Costing breaks Expedite late.
50:20 With excellent skills and micro, Expedite managed to fend off Costing while losing less than half of his army.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:27 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
51:01 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Costing.Everything Costing has built comes forward at once.
51:14 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Costing holds the stronger army for now.
51:49 Expedite ran dry of larva at exactly the wrong moment. Costing is inside the third.The final army does its work — Costing breaks Expedite late.
52:12 About half of Expedite's army has been decimated in that battle.Costing pays for that trade with about half his army.
52:45 Expedite destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Costing's army has been decimated.Expedite clips Costing's army — real damage, but Costing fights on.
53:09 Expedite's hatchery has been destroyed by Costing.Expedite's expansion burns — Costing tears it down.
53:16 Expedite tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Costing's defense line.Good instincts from Costing; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
53:56 Attempting to end the game, Costing moves out with his armies.Costing has seen enough — the army moves out.
54:19 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Expedite GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Expedite taps.
Costing takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Costing
■ Expedite
army value
■ Costing
■ Expedite
economy
Play-by-play (42 lines)
0:16 Expedite spawns at s3 in Orange while Costing spawns at s1 in Teal.We're underway — Expedite spawns at s3, Costing answers from s1.
0:44 Expedite gets 12 Hatch against Costing's Forge Fast Expand.Expedite commits to 12 Hatch; Costing answers with Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:21 Expedite places down a hatchery.Expedite takes another base — the economy widens.
1:47 Costing starts expanding.Costing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:34 Expedite pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Expedite goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:05 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Costing: the first units are already marching.
3:44 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:01 Costing kills off all of Expedite's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Expedite's early gamble buys nothing — Costing's defense was already in place.
4:51 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:27 Costing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Expedite's army has been decimated.Costing clips Expedite's army — real damage, but Expedite fights on.
5:59 Costing is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Costing: the first units are already marching.
6:32 Expedite places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Expedite expands.
6:59 Costing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Costing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
8:20 Expedite lost all of his zerglings to Costing's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Costing breaks Expedite's front door.
— The mid game —
8:44 Expedite lost about half of his army in that battle.Costing pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:30 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Expedite while losing less than half of his army.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:53 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Costing: the first units are already marching.
10:41 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.
11:08 Expedite lost all of his zerglings to Costing's zealots and dragoons!Expedite wasn't ready. Costing's early aggression takes the lead.
11:32 Expedite has lost about half of his army in that battle.Costing pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:08 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Expedite while losing less than half of his army.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:42 Costing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Costing: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Expedite is hanging on by a thread against Costing's army.
13:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:03 Expedite lost all of his zerglings to Costing's zealots and dragoons!Expedite wasn't ready. Costing's early aggression takes the lead.
— The late game —
14:41 About half of Expedite's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Costing's force stays on that battlefield.
15:07 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
15:37 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Costing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
16:22 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:55 Expedite lost all of his zerglings to Costing's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Costing breaks Expedite's front door.
🎙 Costing has built a commanding army lead — Expedite needs something special here.
17:27 Costing destroyed more than half of Expedite's army after that battle!Costing shreds the better part of Expedite's army in one engagement.
18:05 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Expedite while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
18:43 Costing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Costing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
19:12 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Expedite GGs!Expedite GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Costing takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Costing
■ Expedite
army value
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■ Expedite
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Play-by-play (44 lines)
0:10 The game starts with Green Costing spawning at s2 and White Expedite spawning at s1.Costing takes s2 in Green; Expedite settles in at s1 in White.
0:51 Costing opens Forge Fast Expand against Expedite's 12 Pool.Costing shows Forge Fast Expand — Expedite has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:13 Costing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Costing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:46 Expedite places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Expedite expands.
2:18 Costing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Costing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:08 Expedite's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Expedite: the first units are already marching.
3:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
4:04 Costing kills off all of Expedite's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Costing holds the early rush without blinking.
4:47 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
5:19 With excellent skills and micro, Expedite managed to fend off Costing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
5:46 Costing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Costing: the first units are already marching.
6:26 Eager to end the game, Expedite moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Expedite crosses the map with everything.
6:51 Expedite places down a hatchery.Expedite takes another base — the economy widens.
7:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The scales tip toward Costing — a lead, but not a safe one.
8:07 Costing kills off all of Expedite's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Expedite's early gamble buys nothing — Costing's defense was already in place.
8:42 Expedite destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Costing's army has been decimated.Expedite takes a bite out of Costing's force and backs off.
— The mid game —
9:12 With excellent skills and micro, Expedite managed to fend off Costing while losing less than half of his army.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:00 Costing decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Costing has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:19 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:37 Expedite lost all of his zerglings to Costing's zealots and dragoons!Expedite wasn't ready. Costing's early aggression takes the lead.
12:07 Expedite has lost about half of his army in that battle.Costing pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:37 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Expedite while losing less than half of his army.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Costing as the game develops.
13:26 Costing moves out with his armies.Costing tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
13:48 Currently, neither Costing nor Expedite appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Costing and Expedite yet.
14:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:03 Costing kills off Expedite's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Costing breaks Expedite's front door.
— The late game —
15:40 About half of Expedite's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Costing's force stays on that battlefield.
16:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:42 Costing is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Costing: the first units are already marching.
17:21 Expedite places down a hatchery.Expedite plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:47 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.
🎙 Expedite is hanging on by a thread against Costing's army.
18:32 Expedite lost all of his zerglings to Costing's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Costing breaks Expedite's front door.
19:03 Expedite lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Costing's force stays on that battlefield.
19:35 Expedite destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Costing's army has been decimated.Expedite takes a bite out of Costing's force and backs off.
20:15 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Expedite taps out!Expedite GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Expedite taps out. Costing's early game was simply better.
■ Costing
■ Expedite
army value
■ Costing
■ Expedite
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Play-by-play (130 lines)
0:13 The game starts with Purple Expedite spawning at s4 and Yellow Costing spawning at s3.Expedite in Purple at s4. Costing in Yellow at s3. The map is set.
0:42 Expedite gets Overpool against Costing's Forge Fast Expand.Expedite shows Overpool — Costing has gone Forge Fast Expand. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:06 Expedite places down a hatchery.Quietly, Expedite adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:21 Costing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Costing expands.
1:52 Expedite is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Expedite goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:06 Costing is pushing out with his zealots.Costing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
2:50 Costing was out-microed by Expedite and loses all his attacking forces.Expedite holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
3:32 About half of Expedite's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Costing's force stays on that battlefield.
3:47 About half of Costing's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Expedite's force stays on that battlefield.
4:14 Expedite starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Expedite crosses the map with everything.
4:38 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Costing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:55 Expedite places down a hatchery.Quietly, Expedite adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:29 Costing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Costing expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:02 Costing failed to break Expedite's zergling line of defense.Costing's early gamble buys nothing — Expedite's defense was already in place.
6:42 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Costing destroyed only less than half of Expedite's army.Costing clips Expedite's army — real damage, but Expedite fights on.
6:59 About half of Costing's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Expedite's force stays on that battlefield.
7:31 Expedite pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Expedite tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:57 Costing is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Costing: the first units are already marching.
8:14 At the moment, Expedite seems to have more units than Costing.Count the units: Expedite has the edge over Costing right now.
8:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:08 Costing lost some of his dragoons to Expedite's speedlings!The early pressure works — Expedite breaks Costing's front door.
🎙 Slight advantage Expedite as the game develops.
9:24 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Expedite destroyed only less than half of Costing's army.Expedite clips Costing's army — real damage, but Costing fights on.
9:58 With excellent skills and micro, Expedite managed to fend off Costing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
10:05 Expedite pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Expedite: the first units are already marching.
10:45 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Costing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:53 Expedite places down a hatchery.Quietly, Expedite adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:30 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
12:23 With really nice micro, Expedite's speedlings kills off Costing's dragoons.Costing wasn't ready. Expedite's early aggression takes the lead.
12:30 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Expedite while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
🎙 Costing is a step behind and knows it.
13:08 With excellent skills and micro, Expedite managed to fend off Costing while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:20 Expedite now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:15 Expedite failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Expedite's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Expedite is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Costing holds Expedite.
14:31 Expedite destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Costing's army has been decimated.Expedite clips Costing's army — real damage, but Costing fights on.
14:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:21 Zerglings ran past Costing's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Expedite!Beautiful harassment from Expedite. Costing's economy takes a real hit.
15:51 Expedite has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
16:19 With corsairs sniping overlords, Costing is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Costing starts the push.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:28 Expedite places down a hatchery.Expedite takes another base — the economy widens.
17:03 Costing starts expanding.Costing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
17:40 Costing failed to deal nicely with Expedite's lurkers, his few fail storms cost him this battle and this army.The mid-game push crashes through — Expedite breaks Costing's position.
18:19 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Expedite while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
18:33 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
19:12 Expedite has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
19:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:57 Expedite micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Costing's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Costing's defense bends, then snaps. Expedite takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:06 With excellent skills and micro, Costing managed to fend off Expedite while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
20:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
21:10 Costing decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Costing crosses the map with everything.
21:22 Costing is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Expedite's army.Costing is badly outgunned — Expedite's force is a size larger.
21:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
22:11 Expedite's massive number of speedlings stopped Costing's speedlots from advancing further! Nice defense by Expedite!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Expedite holds Costing.
22:35 Costing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Expedite's army has been decimated.Costing clips Expedite's army — real damage, but Expedite fights on.
23:00 Expedite only destroyed about half of Costing's army.Half of Costing's force is gone — Expedite took it apart.
23:28 Expedite now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The scales tip toward Expedite — a lead, but not a safe one.
23:49 Expedite places down a hatchery.Quietly, Expedite adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:26 Costing desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Costing takes another base — the economy widens.
24:41 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
25:14 Costing's speedlots dealt with Expedite's speedlings, while archons dealt with mutalisks. Costing successfully fended against Expedite's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Costing holds Expedite.
25:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
26:02 Costing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Expedite's army has been decimated.Costing takes a bite out of Expedite's force and backs off.
26:22 Expedite has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
26:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
27:15 Costing made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Expedite's hydralisks! Expedite has to back off!Costing absorbs the mid-game push — Expedite gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:33 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
27:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:26 Expedite brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
28:47 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
29:02 Expedite failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Expedite's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Expedite is backing off!Costing absorbs the mid-game push — Expedite gained nothing for the cost.
29:19 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
29:48 Expedite has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Costing's force stays on that battlefield.
30:18 What a pity! Expedite managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Costing's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Costing shuts the door on Expedite.
30:43 Expedite decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Expedite tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
30:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:28 Costing successfully fends off Expedite's attacks.Costing holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
31:48 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
32:28 Costing destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Expedite's army has been decimated.Costing clips Expedite's army — real damage, but Expedite fights on.
32:45 What a pity! Expedite managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Costing's army.Good instincts from Costing; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
33:03 Zerglings ran past Costing's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Expedite!Expedite gets into Costing's mineral line — workers are dying.
33:24 Where is Expedite's detector? Costing sends dark templars to harass Expedite's mineral line!Expedite looks away for one second and Costing makes him pay for it.
34:04 Costing appears to have more army than Expedite!Costing's army is visibly the bigger one — Expedite should not take this fight.
34:17 Expedite brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:51 Costing starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Costing crosses the map with everything.
35:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:23 Expedite burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Costing's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Expedite holds Costing.
36:00 With excellent skills and micro, Expedite managed to fend off Costing while losing less than half of his army.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:21 Costing has lost about half of his army in that battle.Expedite pays for that trade with about half his army.
36:53 What superior Mutalisk micro from Expedite! Costing's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Expedite chips away at Costing's foundation.
37:00 Expedite has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
38:03 Expedite failed to focus down on high templars and the few storm on Expedite's hydralisks really hurts a lot! Expedite is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Costing holds Expedite.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:15 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:41 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:11 Zerglings ran past Costing's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Expedite!Costing looks away for one second and Expedite makes him pay for it.
39:39 At the moment, Costing seems to have more units than Expedite.Costing's army is visibly the bigger one — Expedite should not take this fight.
39:52 Expedite tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Costing's defense line.Expedite knocks, Costing answers. No damage done.
40:19 Looks like Costing is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Costing's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
40:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
41:17 Costing's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Expedite's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Costing breaks Expedite late.
41:31 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Expedite is a step behind and knows it.
42:01 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
42:26 What a pity! Expedite managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Costing's army.Expedite knocks, Costing answers. No damage done.
42:52 Every gateway is pumping and Costing starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Costing commits the late-game army.
43:18 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
43:34 Costing's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Expedite's defilers die with it.The final army does its work — Costing breaks Expedite late.
🎙 Costing's force dwarfs what Expedite has left on the field.
43:47 Expedite lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Costing's force stays on that battlefield.
44:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
44:39 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Costing.Max supply, full upgrades: Costing moves out to end it.
45:08 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Expedite GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Expedite taps.
That's the game: Costing defeats Expedite, settled in the late game.
Head to head
47 games
Costing
24 – 23
Expedite