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■ Sergei
■ Aalto
army value
■ Sergei
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (80 lines)
0:07 Sergei spawns in White at s1 while Aalto spawns in Purple at s2.We're underway — Sergei spawns at s1, Aalto answers from s2.
0:42 Sergei opens 12 Pool against Aalto's Overpool.Sergei shows 12 Pool — Aalto has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
0:54 Sergei desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
1:37 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:03 Sergei is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:34 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
2:48 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:22 Aalto failed to break Sergei's zergling line of defense.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Sergei's defense was already in place.
3:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:11 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
4:28 Attempting to end the game, Sergei moves out with his armies.Sergei has seen enough — the army moves out.
5:12 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:31 Sergei starts expanding.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:52 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:50 Sergei was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto takes the fight on his terms and sends Sergei home with nothing.
7:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
7:47 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:13 Sergei is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
8:48 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:07 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
9:37 Sergei failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.Sergei's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
10:01 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:34 Sergei has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:57 It seems like Aalto has more units than Sergei!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Sergei right now.
11:24 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
11:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:11 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:40 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:02 Sergei failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.Sergei's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
13:33 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:06 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
14:23 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:54 Sergei starts expanding.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
16:00 Aalto made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Sergei's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
16:10 Sergei has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:45 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
17:04 Aalto harasses Sergei and gets ahead of the game.Sergei looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
17:30 Sergei moves out with his armies.Sergei tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:58 Aalto is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
18:22 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to Sergei's!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Sergei should not take this fight.
19:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
19:24 Aalto failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Sergei's mutalisks!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Sergei takes the middle of the game.
19:58 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:26 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Sergei's army.Aalto cuts Sergei's army in half.
20:37 Aalto tried to harass Sergei but Sergei successfully fends off the harassment.Aalto goes for the raid — Sergei is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:17 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:32 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
22:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
22:34 Aalto with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Sergei's position.
— The late game —
22:56 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
23:35 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Sergei destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Sergei clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
23:56 Without any further reinforcements, Sergei's expansion is decimated by Aalto's armies.Aalto finds the weak point and Sergei's new base is gone.
24:10 Sergei starts expanding.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:53 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Sergei's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:17 Aalto is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:35 Sergei decides to expand.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
26:00 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
26:29 Sergei's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Aalto!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Sergei gained nothing for the cost.
26:56 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
27:23 Sergei has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:48 Aalto is pushing his speedlings.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:58 All of a sudden, Sergei has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Sergei's way of life — Aalto marches on.
🎙 Sergei is hanging on by a thread against Aalto's army.
29:21 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
29:50 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:16 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Sergei taps out!Sergei GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Sergei.
■ Sergei
■ Aalto
army value
■ Sergei
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (67 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Red Sergei spawning at s1 and Yellow Aalto spawning at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Sergei at s1, Aalto at s2.
0:45 Aalto opens Overpool against Sergei's 9 Pool.Sergei shows 9 Pool — Aalto has gone Overpool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:03 Sergei decides to expand.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
1:43 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:07 Sergei is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:37 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:23 Aalto failed to break Sergei's zergling line of defense.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Sergei's defense was already in place.
4:00 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:33 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
4:55 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Sergei tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:22 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:04 Aalto must macro up quickly or Sergei will just roll him over!Aalto needs production, fast; Sergei's army has outgrown his.
6:24 Sergei starts expanding.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:01 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
7:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:59 Sergei failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.Sergei's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
8:31 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
8:40 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:19 Sergei is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:49 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
10:38 Aalto failed to break Sergei's zergling line of defense.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Sergei's defense was already in place.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:13 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Sergei's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Sergei's army — real damage, but Sergei fights on.
11:42 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:15 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:36 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
13:16 Sergei desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
13:46 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
14:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
14:30 Sergei was out-microed by Aalto and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
14:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:42 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
16:02 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
16:38 Aalto is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
17:02 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:26 Sergei failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Aalto's mutalisks!Sergei's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
18:07 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Sergei's army.Half of Sergei's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
18:28 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:49 With a successful harassment, Sergei hurts Aalto's economy.Beautiful harassment from Sergei. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
19:35 Aalto harasses Sergei and gets ahead of the game.Sergei looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
19:59 Aalto is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
— The late game —
20:17 Sergei desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
21:00 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
21:55 Sergei failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Aalto's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Sergei's position.
22:30 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Sergei's army.Aalto cuts Sergei's army in half.
22:50 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:24 Aalto is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
23:37 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Sergei is a step behind and knows it.
24:26 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Sergei's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Sergei's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
24:55 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Sergei's army.Aalto cuts Sergei's army in half.
25:17 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
25:35 Unable to bring in reinforcements in time, Sergei's expansion has fallen to Aalto's armies.The base falls. Aalto rips Sergei's economy back a full step.
26:21 Sergei successfully harasses Aalto's economy.Aalto looks away for one second and Sergei makes him pay for it.
26:33 Aalto is pushing his speedlings.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
27:04 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Sergei taps out!Sergei types it out: GG.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Sergei
■ Aalto
army value
■ Sergei
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (64 lines)
0:20 The game starts with Orange Sergei spawning at s2 and Blue Aalto spawning at s1.We're underway — Sergei spawns at s2, Aalto answers from s1.
0:37 Aalto opens Overpool against Sergei's 12 Hatch.Sergei commits to 12 Hatch; Aalto answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:04 Sergei desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:43 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
2:17 Sergei is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:47 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:13 Aalto must macro up quickly or Sergei will just roll him over!Aalto is badly outgunned — Sergei's force is a size larger.
3:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:10 Sergei lost all his zerglings to Aalto!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Sergei's front door.
4:34 Sergei has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
5:14 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:29 Sergei pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Sergei tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:02 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:22 Sergei starts expanding.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:11 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
7:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:01 With really nice micro, Sergei kills off Aalto's zerglings.Aalto wasn't ready. Sergei's early aggression takes the lead.
8:33 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Sergei destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Sergei clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
9:05 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:24 Eager to end the game, Sergei moves out with his armies.Sergei tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:05 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:18 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:57 Aalto lost all his zerglings to Sergei!Aalto wasn't ready. Sergei's early aggression takes the lead.
🎙 The scales tip toward Sergei — a lead, but not a safe one.
11:24 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
12:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:35 Attempting to end the game, Sergei moves out with his armies.Sergei tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
12:45 Attempting to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:16 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
13:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:19 Sergei kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Sergei wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
14:52 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:29 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Sergei's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Sergei's force and backs off.
🎙 Slight advantage Sergei as the game develops.
15:45 Aalto has more expansions than Sergei.Economically it's Aalto's game right now; Sergei is falling behind on bases.
16:11 Sergei decides to expand.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
— The mid game —
16:55 Sergei is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Sergei's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:28 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
17:48 Aalto held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Sergei gained nothing for the cost.
18:13 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
18:47 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Sergei's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Sergei's force and backs off.
19:24 Sergei harasses Aalto's economy and gets ahead of the game.Sergei gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
— The late game —
19:50 Unwilling to make the game too long, Sergei starts moving out.No more waiting. Sergei pushes.
🎙 Slight advantage Sergei as the game develops.
20:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:39 Sergei made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Sergei takes the middle of the game.
21:11 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
21:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:06 Without any further reinforcements, Aalto's expansion is decimated by Sergei's armies.Sergei finds the weak point and Aalto's new base is gone.
22:50 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:19 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
23:44 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:10 Aalto made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Sergei is pushing his mutalisks further on!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Sergei takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Sergei's army.
24:46 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:08 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Sergei's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Sergei's force and backs off.
25:44 Sergei is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
26:20 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!Aalto GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Sergei defeats Aalto, settled in the mid game.
■ Sergei
■ Aalto
army value
■ Sergei
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (68 lines)
0:07 The Yellow Sergei spawns at s2 while White Aalto spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Sergei at s2, Aalto at s1.
0:33 Sergei gets Overpool against Aalto's Overpool.Sergei commits to Overpool; Aalto answers with Overpool.
— The early game —
1:02 Sergei desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:41 Aalto decides to expand.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
2:06 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:26 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
2:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:19 With really nice micro, Sergei kills off Aalto's zerglings.Aalto wasn't ready. Sergei's early aggression takes the lead.
3:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
4:23 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
4:53 Sergei pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:13 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
5:46 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:21 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
6:52 Sergei kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Sergei. The push continues.
7:21 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:49 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
8:11 Sergei starts expanding.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
8:37 Sergei is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
9:01 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
10:01 Aalto failed to break Sergei's zergling line of defense.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Sergei's defense was already in place.
10:44 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 The scales tip toward Sergei — a lead, but not a safe one.
11:03 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:29 Sergei pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
12:20 Aalto lost all his zerglings to Sergei!Aalto wasn't ready. Sergei's early aggression takes the lead.
12:48 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
13:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
13:59 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
14:24 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
15:00 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.
🎙 Sergei edges ahead on army strength.
15:22 Sergei failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
15:46 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
16:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
16:35 Sergei desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
17:10 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Sergei's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:37 Aalto is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
18:08 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind Sergei!Aalto is badly outgunned — Sergei's force is a size larger.
18:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
19:04 Aalto's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Sergei!Sergei absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 Slight advantage Sergei as the game develops.
19:43 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
20:03 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The late game —
20:40 Aalto successfully harasses Sergei's economy.Aalto gets into Sergei's mineral line — workers are dying.
21:06 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
21:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
21:55 Aalto failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Sergei's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Sergei breaks Aalto's position.
22:31 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
22:58 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
23:16 Aalto harasses Sergei and gets ahead of the game.Sergei looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Sergei — a lead, but not a safe one.
23:56 Sergei is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Sergei's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:19 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
24:47 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
25:20 Aalto failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Sergei's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Sergei breaks Aalto's position.
25:47 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
26:10 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
26:37 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.Sergei's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
27:05 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!Aalto types it out: GG.
That's the game: Sergei defeats Aalto, settled in the mid game.
■ Sergei
■ Aalto
army value
■ Sergei
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (77 lines)
0:10 Sergei spawns in Red at s1 while Aalto spawns in Yellow at s2.Sergei takes s1 in Red; across the map, Aalto settles in at s2 in Yellow.
0:36 Sergei gets 12 Pool against Aalto's Overpool.The builds are down: 12 Pool from Sergei, Overpool from Aalto.
— The early game —
1:01 Sergei desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:39 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:54 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:24 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
3:29 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Sergei's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
3:45 It seems that Sergei only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Sergei takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
4:18 Sergei lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:51 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
5:04 Aalto is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:37 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
6:00 Sergei kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. Sergei doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
6:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
7:03 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
7:22 Sergei must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Sergei is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
7:49 Sergei decides to expand.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
8:09 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
8:41 Eager to end the game, Sergei moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Sergei pushes.
9:17 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
9:49 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.
10:00 Sergei lost all his zerglings to Aalto!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Sergei's front door.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
10:41 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:06 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
11:29 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:06 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
12:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:45 Aalto failed to kill off Sergei's defending zerglings.Sergei holds the early rush without blinking.
13:20 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
13:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Sergei destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Sergei takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
14:16 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
— The mid game —
14:44 Sergei is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
15:01 Aalto is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
15:27 Aalto has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Sergei.Economically it's Aalto's game right now; Sergei is falling behind on bases.
16:11 Sergei starts expanding.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:18 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
17:04 For a second it looked like Aalto had more zerglings, but in another second Sergei seems to have taken the lead! Aalto is backing off!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Sergei holds Aalto.
17:19 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Sergei's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Sergei's force and backs off.
18:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:20 Aalto harasses Sergei's economy and gets ahead of the game.Aalto gets into Sergei's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
18:40 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
19:20 Aalto is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
19:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
20:06 Aalto with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Sergei's position.
20:41 Sergei has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
20:58 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:23 Without any further reinforcements, Sergei's expansion is decimated by Aalto's armies.No reinforcements in time: Sergei watches Aalto level the expansion.
— The late game —
22:03 Sergei decides to expand.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
22:18 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Sergei is a step behind and knows it.
22:41 Sergei tried to harass Aalto but Aalto successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Sergei.
23:18 Aalto is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
23:52 Sergei desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
24:11 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:37 Aalto made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Sergei's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — Sergei needs something special here.
25:05 Sergei lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:27 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
25:51 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.Sergei's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
26:22 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
26:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
27:31 Aalto made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Sergei's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what Sergei has left on the field.
27:52 Aalto looks beastly after destroying more than half of Sergei's army.When the smoke clears, Aalto has erased most of what Sergei brought.
28:22 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
28:32 Aalto is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
29:05 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Sergei taps out!That's it. Sergei looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Sergei
■ Aalto
army value
■ Sergei
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (126 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Red Sergei spawning at s1 and Blue Aalto spawning at s2.Sergei in Red at s1. Aalto in Blue at s2. The map is set.
0:30 Aalto opens Overpool against Sergei's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Sergei, Overpool from Aalto.
— The early game —
0:48 Sergei decides to expand.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:12 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:48 Sergei pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:14 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:43 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.
3:02 Aalto failed to break Sergei's zergling line of defense.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Sergei's defense was already in place.
3:27 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Sergei's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Sergei's force and backs off.
3:45 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:14 Sergei is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:27 Aalto starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
4:58 Aalto must macro up quickly or Sergei will just roll him over!Aalto needs production, fast; Sergei's army has outgrown his.
5:15 Sergei decides to expand.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:49 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
6:19 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
6:38 Aalto with more superior zergling control outpowers Sergei!Sergei wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
6:55 Sergei lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
7:32 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:45 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
8:20 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
8:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:54 Sergei failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
9:24 Sergei destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Sergei takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
9:58 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:24 Sergei is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill the enemy zerglings on the way.Sergei goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:43 Aalto pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:25 Sergei with more superior zergling control outpowers Aalto!Aalto wasn't ready. Sergei's early aggression takes the lead.
11:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
12:21 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Sergei's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Sergei's army — real damage, but Sergei fights on.
12:33 Sergei must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Sergei needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:55 Sergei decides to expand.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:28 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
— The mid game —
13:44 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:22 Aalto is pushing his speedlings.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
15:01 With beautiful placement, Sergei successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on Sergei's line. Great positioning.
15:34 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:52 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Sergei pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:08 Sergei is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:43 Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
17:23 Aalto made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!Sergei's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
17:55 Sergei lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:19 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
18:54 Sergei desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
19:02 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
19:36 Sergei successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Aalto knocks, Sergei answers. No damage done.
20:05 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
20:12 Aalto is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
20:50 Sergei's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!Count the units: Sergei has the edge over Aalto right now.
20:59 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:32 Aalto made some nice zergling maneuver and won the zergling battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Sergei's position.
21:50 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Sergei's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Sergei's force and backs off.
22:17 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
22:53 With a successful harassment, Sergei hurts Aalto's economy.Beautiful harassment from Sergei. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
23:14 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Sergei hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:40 Aalto is pushing his speedlings.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
23:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:14 Aalto's mutalisks failed to dodge some scourges and he lost the mutalisk battle to Sergei!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Sergei holds Aalto.
24:52 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Sergei's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Sergei's force and backs off.
25:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
25:39 Sergei harasses Aalto's economy and gets ahead of the game.Beautiful harassment from Sergei. Aalto's economy takes a real hit.
26:00 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:24 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
26:47 Sergei desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
27:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
27:42 Aalto failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Sergei's mutalisks!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Sergei takes the middle of the game.
27:58 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
28:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
28:56 Aalto is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Sergei's army.Aalto needs production, fast; Sergei's army has outgrown his.
29:21 Unwilling to make the game too long, Sergei starts moving out.No more waiting. Sergei pushes.
29:35 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
30:03 Sergei with the more superior mutalisk micro wins the mutalisk battle!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Sergei takes the middle of the game.
30:18 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
30:44 After that battle, Sergei still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
31:10 With a successful harassment, Aalto hurts Sergei's economy.Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Sergei's economy takes a real hit.
31:48 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
32:00 Sergei desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Sergei adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
32:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
32:51 Aalto failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Sergei's mutalisks!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Sergei takes the middle of the game.
— The late game —
33:20 Sergei destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Sergei takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
33:50 With excellent skills and micro, Sergei managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
33:57 Aalto tried to harass Sergei but Sergei successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Sergei; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
34:36 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Sergei's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
34:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
35:12 With beautiful placement, Aalto successfully fends off Sergei's attacks.Sergei commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
35:43 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
36:04 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Sergei's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Sergei's force and backs off.
36:38 Sergei's army is small compared to Aalto!Sergei needs production, fast; Aalto's army has outgrown his.
36:45 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.Sergei's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:12 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:38 Aalto held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Sergei gained nothing for the cost.
37:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
38:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
38:58 Sergei is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
39:23 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
39:37 Aalto held off barely with 1 or 2 zergling advantage.Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Sergei gained nothing for the cost.
40:01 Sergei destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Sergei clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
40:31 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
40:53 Nice try from Aalto to harass Sergei, but Sergei's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Sergei shuts the door on Aalto.
41:24 Sergei decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Sergei pushes.
41:40 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Sergei holds the stronger army for now.
42:09 All of a sudden, Aalto has no armies left while Sergei is continuing to push across the map!Aalto's army evaporates. Sergei doesn't even slow down.
42:36 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sergei's force stays on that battlefield.
42:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:18 Nice try from Aalto to harass Sergei, but Sergei's reaction is just too agile.Aalto knocks, Sergei answers. No damage done.
43:36 Sergei moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
44:19 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Sergei closes it out over Aalto.
■ Sergei
■ Aalto
army value
■ Sergei
■ Aalto
economy
Play-by-play (75 lines)
0:07 The Green Sergei spawns at s2 while Red Aalto spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Sergei at s2, Aalto at s1.
0:39 Aalto gets 9 Pool against Sergei's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Sergei's 12 Hatch against Aalto's 9 Pool.
— The early game —
0:55 Sergei starts expanding.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
1:29 Aalto decides to expand.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:02 Sergei pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Sergei: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:21 Aalto's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:29 Sergei failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
4:00 It seems that Sergei only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Sergei clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
4:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Sergei seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:55 It seems like Aalto has more units than Sergei!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Sergei should not take this fight.
5:14 Sergei decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Sergei pushes.
5:40 Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
6:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
6:42 Aalto kills off Sergei's armies and continues pushing!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
7:14 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Sergei's army.Aalto clips Sergei's army — real damage, but Sergei fights on.
7:33 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
7:50 Sergei decides to expand.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
8:35 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
8:50 Sergei's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Sergei tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:17 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
9:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:20 Sergei failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Sergei is a step behind and knows it.
10:52 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
11:02 Sergei has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:40 Sergei decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Sergei crosses the map with everything.
12:05 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
12:29 Sergei starts expanding.Sergei plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
12:53 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
13:27 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
14:08 Sergei failed to break Aalto's zergling line of defense.Sergei's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
14:26 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.Sergei keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Sergei is a step behind and knows it.
14:48 Sergei lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
15:16 Sergei is pushing his speedlings.The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
15:40 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
16:26 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
16:48 For a second it looked like Sergei had more zerglings, but in another second Aalto seems to have taken the lead! Sergei is backing off!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Sergei gained nothing for the cost.
17:11 It seems that Sergei only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Sergei clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
17:49 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:06 Sergei starts expanding.Sergei takes another base — the economy widens.
18:24 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
19:06 Sergei successfully blocked Aalto from harassing his economy.Aalto knocks, Sergei answers. No damage done.
19:35 Aalto is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
20:15 Sergei made a mistake and lost both the air and ground battle! Aalto is pushing his mutalisks further on!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Sergei's position.
20:53 Sergei lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:24 It seems that Sergei only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Sergei takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
21:49 Aalto tried to harass Sergei but Sergei successfully fends off the harassment.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Sergei shuts the door on Aalto.
— The late game —
22:05 Sergei's army is small compared to Aalto!Sergei is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
22:47 Sergei is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Sergei starts the push.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
23:11 Aalto is pushing his mutalisk/scourge stack across the map!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
23:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
24:13 All of a sudden, Sergei has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Sergei's way of life — Aalto marches on.
24:41 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:56 Sergei destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Sergei clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
25:33 Sergei decides to expand.More workers, more money: Sergei expands.
25:48 Aalto starts expanding.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
26:21 Aalto is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
26:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
27:15 Sergei failed to dodge some scourges and his mutalisks are melting away to Aalto's mutalisks!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Sergei's position.
27:48 About half of Sergei's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
28:18 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Sergei while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sergei — the losses are light.
28:50 Aalto is now bringing both his mutalisk/scourge stack and his speedlings across the map!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
29:03 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Sergei GGs!That's it. Sergei looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Sergei, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
13 games
Sergei
3 – 10
Aalto