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Games
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■ Costing
■ Expedite
army value
■ Costing
■ Expedite
economy
Play-by-play (147 lines)
0:20 The Blue Expedite spawns at s4 while Purple Costing spawns at s3.Expedite takes s4 in Blue; Costing settles in at s3 in Purple.
0:32 Costing gets Forge Fast Expand against Expedite's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Expedite, Forge Fast Expand from Costing.
— The early game —
0:50 Expedite places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Expedite expands.
1:19 Costing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Costing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:50 Attempting to end the game, Expedite moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Expedite crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:11 Costing is pushing out with his zealots.Costing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:31 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:07 Expedite lost all of his zerglings to Costing's zealots and dragoons!Expedite wasn't ready. Costing's early aggression takes the lead.
3:16 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.
3:40 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:08 Expedite is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Expedite: the first units are already marching.
4:22 Costing decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Costing tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
4:57 Expedite places down a hatchery.Quietly, Expedite adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:20 Costing decides to expand.More workers, more money: Costing expands.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
5:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
6:18 Expedite's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Costing continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Expedite wasn't ready. Costing's early aggression takes the lead.
6:38 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.
6:53 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.
7:22 Expedite's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Expedite tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:46 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:16 All of a sudden, Costing has no armies left while Expedite is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Costing's way of life — Expedite marches on.
8:38 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.
8:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:13 Expedite's number of expansions are equal to Costing's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Expedite and Costing yet.
9:47 Expedite is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Expedite: the first units are already marching.
10:01 Costing is pushing out with his zealots.Costing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:26 Expedite places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Expedite expands.
10:55 Costing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Costing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:42 Costing kills off Expedite's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Expedite wasn't ready. Costing's early aggression takes the lead.
12:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
12:23 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:01 Costing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Costing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:18 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
13:50 Expedite's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Costing continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Expedite wasn't ready. Costing's early aggression takes the lead.
13:57 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.
14:35 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.
— The mid game —
15:02 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.
15:27 Eager to end the game, Costing moves out with his armies.Costing has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:34 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
16:02 Expedite burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Costing's push!Expedite absorbs the mid-game push — Costing gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:51 Costing has lost about half of his army in that battle.Expedite pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:21 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.
17:44 Expedite tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Costing's defense line.Expedite knocks, Costing answers. No damage done.
17:59 Expedite starts pushing across the map.Expedite tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:39 With corsairs sniping overlords, Costing is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Costing starts the push.
18:46 Expedite places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Expedite expands.
19:23 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing takes another base — the economy widens.
19:41 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
19:56 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.
20:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
21:02 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.
21:10 Aaaaaa, Expedite's mineral line is stormed by Costing's high templars!Beautiful harassment from Costing. Expedite's economy takes a real hit.
21:45 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.
21:59 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.
22:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
22:43 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.
23:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
23:43 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.
24:11 Reaver! Reaver! Costing's reaver is killing off most of Expedite's workers!Costing gets into Expedite's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:25 Looks like Costing is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Costing hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:45 Expedite's number of expansions are equal to Costing's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Expedite and Costing yet.
25:08 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:30 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
26:05 Costing tried to break into Expedite's base, but a few sunkens in combination with beautiful building placement stopped Costing!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Expedite holds Costing.
26:26 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
26:54 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
27:23 Expedite places down a hatchery.Expedite plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
27:31 Costing is planning a harassment, but Expedite scouted it!No surprises today — Expedite's harassment is scouted early.
28:11 Costing doesn't appear to want to go ahead with harassing anymore.Costing thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
28:22 Unwilling to make the game too long, Costing starts moving out.Costing has seen enough — the army moves out.
28:56 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:22 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.
29:37 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.
30:04 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.
30:31 Aaaaaa, Expedite's mineral line is stormed by Costing's high templars!Costing gets into Expedite's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
30:57 It seems like Expedite has more units than Costing!Count the units: Expedite has the edge over Costing right now.
31:23 Expedite brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:46 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
31:56 Expedite was out-microed by Costing and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Costing's line. Great positioning.
32:16 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:45 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.
33:23 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.
33:30 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.
33:56 Expedite brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
34:15 Looks like Costing is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Costing starts the push.
34:49 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
35:17 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.
35:44 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.
36:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
36:34 Costing destroys Expedite's hatchery, denying expansions.Expedite's expansion burns — Costing tears it down.
36:41 Expedite places down a hatchery.Quietly, Expedite adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
37:16 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.
37:28 Costing moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Costing crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
37:56 Both Expedite and Costing appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Expedite and Costing yet.
38:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:53 Expedite scourged some of Costing's annoying corsairs, and kills off majority of the speedlots with his lurkers!Expedite absorbs the mid-game push — Costing gained nothing for the cost.
39:19 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.
39:31 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.
40:03 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.
40:17 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.
40:50 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
41:10 The battle outcome favors Costing as Expedite's armies melt into Costing's armies' weapon fire!Expedite's army evaporates. Costing doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
41:42 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.
42:09 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:27 Currently, neither Expedite nor Costing appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Expedite and Costing match each other.
42:50 Eager to end the game, Expedite moves out with his armies.Expedite has seen enough — the army moves out.
43:03 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.
43:37 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
44:04 The battle outcome favors Expedite as Costing's armies melt into Expedite's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Costing's way of life — Expedite marches on.
44:17 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
44:47 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
45:21 Costing decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Costing has seen enough — the army moves out.
45:28 At the moment, Costing seems to have more units than Expedite.Count the units: Costing has the edge over Expedite right now.
45:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
46:14 Costing's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Expedite's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Costing's late-game push decides it.
46:55 Expedite lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Costing's force stays on that battlefield.
47:02 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.
47:36 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.
47:50 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.
48:26 Upgrades finished and a bank of storms ready. Here comes Costing.Everything Costing has built comes forward at once.
🎙 Costing holds the stronger army for now.
48:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
49:07 Costing's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Expedite's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Costing's late-game push decides it.
49:39 About half of Expedite's army has been decimated in that battle.Costing pays for that trade with about half his army.
50:03 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.
50:32 Expedite tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Costing's defense line.Expedite knocks, Costing answers. No damage done.
50:53 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Costing moves on the hatcheries.Max supply, full upgrades: Costing moves out to end it.
51:06 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Expedite GGs!Expedite GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Costing closes it out over Expedite.
■ Costing
■ Expedite
army value
■ Costing
■ Expedite
economy
Play-by-play (41 lines)
0:20 The game starts with Teal Costing spawning at s1 and Purple Expedite spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Costing at s1, Expedite at s2.
0:45 Costing gets Forge Fast Expand against Expedite's 12 Hatch.Costing commits to Forge Fast Expand; Expedite answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:23 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing takes another base — the economy widens.
1:57 Expedite places down a hatchery.Expedite plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:27 Costing starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Costing pushes.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
3:06 Expedite's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Expedite tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:33 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.
4:12 Costing kills off Expedite's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Costing breaks Expedite's front door.
4:49 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.
5:36 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:05 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Costing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:32 Expedite starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Expedite crosses the map with everything.
7:08 Costing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Costing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
8:01 Expedite starts expanding.More workers, more money: Expedite expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
— The mid game —
8:35 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
9:12 Expedite's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Costing continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Expedite wasn't ready. Costing's early aggression takes the lead.
9:42 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.
10:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:46 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.
11:23 Costing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Costing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:08 Expedite pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Expedite goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:03 Costing kills off Expedite's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Expedite wasn't ready. Costing's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 Expedite is a step behind and knows it.
13:45 Expedite has lost about half of his army in that battle.Costing pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
14:35 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.
15:01 Costing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Costing: the first units are already marching.
15:32 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
16:09 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.
16:51 About half of Expedite's army has been decimated in that battle.Costing pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:19 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:07 Expedite decides to expand.More workers, more money: Expedite expands.
18:31 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Costing: the first units are already marching.
🎙 It's all going Costing's way right now.
19:09 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Expedite GGs!Expedite GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Costing defeats Expedite, settled in the early game.
■ Costing
■ Expedite
army value
■ Costing
■ Expedite
economy
Play-by-play (7 lines)
0:07 Expedite spawns at s1 in Green while Costing spawns at s2 in Blue.We're underway — Expedite spawns at s1, Costing answers from s2.
2:19 Expedite opens 5 Pool against Costing's Forge Fast Expand.Expedite commits to 5 Pool; Costing answers with Forge Fast Expand.
4:30 Expedite decides to cheese today.Expedite isn't playing fair today — the cheese is on.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Expedite is far ahead.
7:00 Taking the advantage of an aggressive build, Expedite attacks Costing.All or nothing: Expedite's gamble arrives at Costing's base.
9:14 Costing was unable to defend Expedite's armies and taps out.It works! Costing can't hold the gamble and taps to Expedite.
Costing taps out. Expedite's early game was simply better.
■ Costing
■ Expedite
army value
■ Costing
■ Expedite
economy
Play-by-play (75 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Purple Costing spawning at s1 and White Expedite spawning at s3.Costing takes s1 in Purple; Expedite settles in at s3 in White.
0:28 Expedite gets Overpool against Costing's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Costing, Overpool from Expedite.
— The early game —
0:58 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:42 Expedite places down a hatchery.Expedite takes another base — the economy widens.
2:09 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Costing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:26 Expedite starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Expedite crosses the map with everything.
3:04 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.
3:15 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.
4:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
4:12 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.
4:40 Costing is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Costing: the first units are already marching.
5:19 Expedite is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Expedite: the first units are already marching.
5:39 At the moment, Costing seems to have more units than Expedite.Count the units: Costing has the edge over Expedite right now.
6:02 Costing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Costing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:28 Expedite places down a hatchery.Expedite takes another base — the economy widens.
6:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
7:37 Expedite with some nice speedling surrounds killed Costing's zealots!Costing wasn't ready. Expedite's early aggression takes the lead.
8:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
8:33 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.
8:44 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Costing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:32 Expedite's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Expedite tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:16 Expedite lost all of his zerglings to Costing's zealots and dragoons!Expedite wasn't ready. Costing's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The scales tip toward Expedite — a lead, but not a safe one.
10:46 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.
11:18 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:41 Costing's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Costing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:58 Expedite's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Expedite: the first units are already marching.
12:27 Costing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Costing expands.
13:00 Expedite places down a hatchery.Expedite takes another base — the economy widens.
13:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
13:49 With really nice micro, Expedite's speedlings kills off Costing's dragoons.The early pressure works — Expedite breaks Costing's front door.
14:29 Costing lost about half of his army in that battle.Expedite pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Expedite holds the stronger army for now.
14:58 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:17 Currently, neither Costing nor Expedite appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Costing and Expedite yet.
15:47 Expedite decides to start pushing across the map.Expedite has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:38 Expedite was out-microed by Costing and loses all his attacking forces.Costing holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
17:12 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.
17:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
18:16 Expedite brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
18:25 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Expedite holds the stronger army for now.
19:01 Expedite places down a hatchery.Expedite plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
19:28 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.
20:07 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.
20:16 About half of Costing's army has been decimated in that battle.Expedite pays for that trade with about half his army.
20:47 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.
21:13 Expedite brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
22:11 Expedite's zerglings surround Costing's archons while Expedite's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Expedite!Costing's defense bends, then snaps. Expedite takes the middle of the game.
22:48 Costing has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Expedite's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 It's all going Expedite's way right now.
23:00 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.
23:45 Attempting to end the game, Expedite moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Expedite crosses the map with everything.
24:09 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:26 Expedite's scourge sniped a few of Costing's observers! Costing can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Expedite breaks Costing's position.
25:10 Costing has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Expedite's force stays on that battlefield.
25:25 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
26:05 Costing decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Costing tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
26:26 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
26:59 Costing can't push any further as Expedite burrowed some lurkers and Costing has no observers!Expedite absorbs the mid-game push — Costing gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Expedite is far ahead.
27:21 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.
27:55 Costing lost more than half of his army in that battle.Expedite limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
28:12 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.
28:34 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.
29:05 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Costing GGs!That's it. Costing looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Expedite defeats Costing, settled in the mid game.
■ Costing
■ Expedite
army value
■ Costing
■ Expedite
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Play-by-play (221 lines)
0:16 Expedite spawns at s2 in Purple while Costing spawns at s4 in Teal.Expedite in Purple at s2. Costing in Teal at s4. The map is set.
0:31 Costing opens Forge Fast Expand against Expedite's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Expedite, Forge Fast Expand from Costing.
— The early game —
0:58 Expedite decides to expand.Expedite plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:13 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Expedite pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Expedite tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
1:55 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Costing: the first units are already marching.
2:32 Currently, neither Expedite nor Costing appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Expedite and Costing yet.
2:39 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:07 All of a sudden, Costing has no armies left while Expedite is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Costing's way of life — Expedite marches on.
3:36 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
3:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:08 Expedite's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Expedite goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:36 Costing is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Costing: the first units are already marching.
4:53 Expedite places down a hatchery.Expedite takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:17 Costing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Costing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:04 Costing was out-microed by Expedite and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Expedite's line. Great positioning.
6:28 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.
6:53 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.
7:22 Expedite decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Expedite crosses the map with everything.
7:46 Costing is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Costing: the first units are already marching.
7:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:32 All of a sudden, Costing has no armies left while Expedite is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Expedite. The push continues.
🎙 Slight advantage Expedite as the game develops.
8:41 Costing has lost about half of his army in that battle.Expedite pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:15 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:33 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:04 Expedite decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Expedite pushes.
10:29 Attempting to end the game, Costing moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Costing crosses the map with everything.
10:45 Expedite places down a hatchery.Quietly, Expedite adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
11:37 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.
11:53 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Expedite as the game develops.
12:17 Costing has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Expedite's force stays on that battlefield.
12:27 Costing is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Expedite's army.Costing needs production, fast; Expedite's army has outgrown his.
— The mid game —
13:00 Expedite brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
13:20 Costing decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Costing has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:34 Costing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Costing expands.
13:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:36 Expedite's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Costing's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Expedite breaks Costing's position.
14:53 About half of Costing's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Expedite's force stays on that battlefield.
15:04 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
🎙 Expedite holds the stronger army for now.
15:32 Expedite places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Expedite expands.
16:03 Costing tried to harass Expedite but Expedite successfully fends off the harassment.Costing knocks, Expedite answers. No damage done.
16:17 Expedite moves out with his armies.Expedite tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:46 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:14 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.
17:31 After that battle, Expedite destroyed about half of Costing's army.Expedite cuts Costing's army in half.
17:50 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.
18:12 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.
18:42 Expedite brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
🎙 Expedite edges ahead on army strength.
18:55 With corsairs sniping overlords, Costing is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Costing starts the push.
19:26 Costing is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Expedite's army.Costing needs production, fast; Expedite's army has outgrown his.
19:51 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
20:13 Costing's massive number of speedlots slice through Expedite's zerglings and hydralisks.The mid-game push crashes through — Costing breaks Expedite's position.
20:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
20:49 After that battle, Expedite destroyed about half of Costing's army.Half of Costing's force is gone — Expedite took it apart.
21:13 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.
21:34 Expedite places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Expedite expands.
21:54 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:23 Zerglings ran past Costing's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Expedite!The raid lands — Expedite chips away at Costing's foundation.
22:47 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.
22:57 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:37 Expedite's scourge sniped a few of Costing's observers! Costing can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Costing's defense bends, then snaps. Expedite takes the middle of the game.
23:46 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.
24:17 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:36 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
25:08 Costing tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Expedite.Good instincts from Expedite; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:32 Expedite decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Expedite crosses the map with everything.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
25:52 Expedite places down a hatchery.Quietly, Expedite adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:05 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
26:34 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.
26:50 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.
27:05 Expedite has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Costing's force stays on that battlefield.
27:36 What superior Mutalisk micro from Expedite! Costing's economy is suffering!The raid lands — Expedite chips away at Costing's foundation.
27:50 Aaaaaa, Expedite's mineral line is stormed by Costing's high templars!Costing gets into Expedite's mineral line — workers are dying.
28:32 Both Expedite and Costing appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Expedite and Costing yet.
28:50 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.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
29:11 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
29:32 Expedite brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Costing had the observers and archons to deal with. Costing successfully defended Expedite's push!Costing absorbs the mid-game push — Expedite gained nothing for the cost.
29:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:14 Expedite has lost about half of his army in that battle.Costing pays for that trade with about half his army.
30:40 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.
30:51 Expedite brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
31:29 Expedite places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Expedite expands.
31:37 Costing starts expanding.Costing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
32:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
32:28 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.
32:58 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.
33:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
33:29 Expedite decides to move out with his armies.Expedite has seen enough — the army moves out.
34:06 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.
34:34 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:55 Costing kills off Expedite's armies and continues pushing!Costing wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
35:19 About half of Expedite's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Costing's force stays on that battlefield.
35:36 About half of Costing's army has been decimated in that battle.Expedite pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:50 Costing casts some storm! But Expedite lost no workers.Costing goes for the raid — Expedite is ready, and nothing comes of it.
36:25 Expedite places down a hatchery.Quietly, Expedite adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
36:38 Costing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Costing expands.
37:04 Expedite has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Costing.No surprises today — Expedite's harassment is scouted early.
37:26 Seems like Costing is going ahead with the harassment despite being scouted!Costing wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
37:38 Costing casts some storm! But Expedite lost no workers.Good instincts from Expedite; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
38:08 Expedite brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Expedite's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
38:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
39:01 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
39:13 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.
39:33 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.
40:05 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.
40:15 Expedite moves out with his armies.Expedite has seen enough — the army moves out.
40:43 Both Expedite and Costing appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Expedite and Costing match each other.
41:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:26 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.
41:51 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:13 Expedite has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Costing's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
42:37 Aaaaaa, Expedite's mineral line is stormed by Costing's high templars!Costing gets into Expedite's mineral line — workers are dying.
43:11 Expedite places down a hatchery.Expedite takes another base — the economy widens.
43:22 Costing desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Costing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
43:54 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.
— The late game —
44:05 Expedite moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Expedite has built comes forward at once.
44:34 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Costing moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Costing commits the late-game army.
44:53 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
45:19 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Costing walks through Expedite's army.The final army does its work — Costing breaks Expedite late.
45:41 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
46:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
46:26 Expedite decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Expedite pushes.
46:47 Costing decides to move out with his armies.Costing has seen enough — the army moves out.
47:18 Currently, Expedite and Costing appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
47:44 Expedite places down a hatchery.Quietly, Expedite adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
48:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
48:22 With beautiful placement, Costing successfully fends off Expedite's attacks.Expedite commits and it's the wrong call — Costing cleans it up.
48:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
49:04 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
49:32 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Expedite goes in.This is the big one — Expedite commits the late-game army.
49:44 Attempting to end the game, Costing moves out with his armies.Costing has seen enough — the army moves out.
50:20 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.
50:43 Expedite was out-microed by Costing and loses all his attacking forces.Costing takes the fight on his terms and sends Expedite home with nothing.
50:53 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.
51:20 Expedite has lost about half of his army in that battle.Costing pays for that trade with about half his army.
51:48 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.
52:07 Costing moves out with his armies.Costing tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
52:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
52:41 All of a sudden, Expedite has no armies left while Costing is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Costing. The push continues.
53:21 About half of Expedite's army has been decimated in that battle.Costing pays for that trade with about half his army.
53:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
53:54 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.
54:25 Costing rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Costing commits the late-game army.
54:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
54:59 Expedite spent the whole larva bank on that attack and Costing is still standing.Costing holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
55:31 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.
55:55 Expedite has lost about half of his army in that battle.Costing pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
56:14 Expedite is planning a harassment, but Costing scouted it!Costing's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
56:32 Expedite doesn't appear to want to go ahead with harassing anymore.Expedite thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
57:08 In terms of army size, Expedite is behind Costing!Expedite needs production, fast; Costing's army has outgrown his.
57:15 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.
57:47 Costing decides to start pushing across the map.Costing has seen enough — the army moves out.
58:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
58:24 Storm after storm lands on the hydralisks — Costing walks through Expedite's army.The final army does its work — Costing breaks Expedite late.
58:58 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
59:09 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.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
59:37 Expedite tried to harass Costing but Costing successfully fends off the harassment.Expedite knocks, Costing answers. No damage done.
59:51 Costing rolls out with archons and speedlots, templar trailing on full energy.This is the big one — Costing commits the late-game army.
60:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
60:49 The corsairs cleared the sky and Costing's ground army does the rest to Expedite.The final army does its work — Costing breaks Expedite late.
61:10 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
61:34 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.
61:47 Unwilling to make the game too long, Expedite starts moving out.Expedite has seen enough — the army moves out.
62:15 Costing moves out with his armies.Costing tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
62:40 Both Expedite and Costing appear to have equal amount of units.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
62:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
63:23 The corsairs cleared the sky and Costing's ground army does the rest to Expedite.The final army does its work — Costing breaks Expedite late.
63:48 After that battle, Costing destroyed about half of Expedite's army.Half of Expedite's force is gone — Costing took it apart.
63:59 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
64:23 Expedite's hatchery has been destroyed by Costing.No reinforcements in time: Expedite watches Costing level the expansion.
64:44 Expedite places down a hatchery.Quietly, Expedite adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
65:24 What superior Mutalisk micro from Expedite! Costing's economy is suffering!Costing looks away for one second and Expedite makes him pay for it.
65:34 Costing decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Costing crosses the map with everything.
66:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
66:25 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.
66:56 Expedite lost about half of his army in that battle.Costing pays for that trade with about half his army.
67:03 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
67:27 Expedite's hatchery has been destroyed by Costing.Expedite's expansion burns — Costing tears it down.
67:59 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing takes another base — the economy widens.
68:17 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.
68:41 Unwilling to make the game too long, Costing starts moving out.No more waiting. Costing pushes.
68:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
69:21 Costing's archons and speedlots grind through the swarm, and Expedite's defilers die with it.There's no rebuilding from that. Costing's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Expedite is a step behind and knows it.
69:49 Expedite lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Costing's force stays on that battlefield.
70:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
70:30 What superior Mutalisk micro from Expedite! Costing's economy is suffering!Expedite gets into Costing's mineral line — workers are dying.
70:53 Costing decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Costing crosses the map with everything.
71:25 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
71:32 The corsairs cleared the sky and Costing's ground army does the rest to Expedite.There's no rebuilding from that. Costing's late-game push decides it.
🎙 Costing's force dwarfs what Expedite has left on the field.
72:03 About half of Expedite's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Costing's force stays on that battlefield.
72:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.Expedite keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
72:49 Every gateway is pumping and Costing starts walking across the map.This is the big one — Costing commits the late-game army.
73:10 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Expedite GGs!Expedite GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Expedite taps out. Costing's late game was simply better.
■ Costing
■ Expedite
army value
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■ Expedite
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Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Costing spawns in Purple at s4 while Expedite spawns in Orange at s1.Costing in Purple at s4. Expedite in Orange at s1. The map is set.
0:43 Costing opens Forge Fast Expand against Expedite's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Costing's Forge Fast Expand against Expedite's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:15 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.
2:31 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.No patience from Costing: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
3:03 Expedite's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Expedite tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:52 Costing lost some of his dragoons to Expedite's speedlings!Costing wasn't ready. Expedite's early aggression takes the lead.
4:26 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.
5:03 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.
5:39 Costing is pushing out with his zealots.Costing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:17 Expedite is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Expedite tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:55 Costing's army is small compared to Expedite!Costing is badly outgunned — Expedite's force is a size larger.
7:30 Costing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Costing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:58 Expedite places down a hatchery.Expedite takes another base — the economy widens.
8:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
8:58 With really nice micro, Expedite's speedlings kills off Costing's dragoons.Costing wasn't ready. Expedite's early aggression takes the lead.
9:28 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
10:01 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.
10:39 Eager to end the game, Costing moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Costing pushes.
11:20 Expedite pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Expedite goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:50 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
12:21 Costing failed to kill off Expedite's defending zerglings.Expedite holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Slight advantage Expedite as the game develops.
12:49 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
13:17 Expedite destroyed about half of Costing's army after that battle.Expedite cuts Costing's army in half.
13:56 Expedite is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Expedite: the first units are already marching.
14:41 Costing warps in a nexus.Quietly, Costing adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:58 Expedite desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Expedite expands.
15:35 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.
16:21 Expedite with some nice speedling surrounds killed Costing's zealots!Costing wasn't ready. Expedite's early aggression takes the lead.
16:50 After that battle, Expedite destroyed about half of Costing's army.Expedite cuts Costing's army in half.
17:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Expedite seems to be fine.Costing keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Expedite has built a commanding army lead — Costing needs something special here.
— The mid game —
17:48 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.
18:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The late game —
18:59 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.
19:33 About half of Costing's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Expedite's force stays on that battlefield.
20:10 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
20:32 Reaver! Reaver! Costing's reaver is killing off most of Expedite's workers!Costing gets into Expedite's mineral line — workers are dying.
21:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Costing taps out!Costing GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Expedite closes it out over Costing.
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Play-by-play (34 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Expedite spawns at s3 while Orange Costing spawns at s1.Expedite takes s3 in Yellow; Costing settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:39 Expedite opens 12 Pool against Costing's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Expedite's 12 Pool against Costing's Forge Fast Expand.
— The early game —
1:32 Expedite places down a hatchery.Quietly, Expedite adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:04 Costing warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Costing expands.
2:40 Expedite is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Expedite: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
3:32 Costing is pushing out with his zealots.Costing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
4:06 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.
4:47 Expedite failed to break Costing's defending line of zealots.Expedite's early gamble buys nothing — Costing's defense was already in place.
5:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
6:01 After that battle, Expedite still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Costing — the losses are light.
6:42 Costing warps in a nexus.Costing plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:28 Expedite's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Expedite tests the door early. Is anyone home?
— The mid game —
7:50 Costing is pushing out with his zealots.Costing goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:30 Expedite places down a hatchery.Expedite takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
9:56 Costing kills off Expedite's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Costing breaks Expedite's front door.
10:28 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.
11:07 After that battle, Costing still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
11:55 Expedite's number of expansions are equal to Costing's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Expedite and Costing yet.
12:40 Expedite's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Expedite goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
— The late game —
13:16 Costing is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Costing tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:48 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
14:32 Expedite failed to kill off Costing's defending zealots.Costing holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Expedite is a step behind and knows it.
15:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Costing seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Expedite — the losses are light.
15:56 About half of Expedite's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Costing's force stays on that battlefield.
16:20 Attempting to end the game, Costing moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Costing crosses the map with everything.
17:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Expedite taps out!Expedite GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Costing takes it — the early game decided this one.
Head to head
46 games
Costing
24 – 22
Expedite