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■ Sparrow
■ Alligator
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■ Sparrow
■ Alligator
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Play-by-play (59 lines)
0:12 Applaud spawns in Yellow at s4 while Sumgait spawns in Orange at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Applaud at s4, Sumgait at s1.
0:30 Applaud gets Forge Fast Expand against Sumgait's 12 Pool.Applaud shows Forge Fast Expand — Sumgait has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:01 Applaud warps in a nexus.Applaud plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:40 Sumgait places down a hatchery.Sumgait takes another base — the economy widens.
2:18 Applaud is pushing out with his zealots.Applaud goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:41 Sumgait pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Sumgait goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:45 Applaud kills off all of Sumgait's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Sumgait's early gamble buys nothing — Applaud's defense was already in place.
4:12 It seems that Sumgait only managed to destroy less than half of Applaud's army.Sumgait clips Applaud's army — real damage, but Applaud fights on.
4:30 After that battle, Sumgait still has most of his army with him.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:20 Eager to end the game, Sumgait moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Sumgait crosses the map with everything.
5:42 It seems like Sumgait has more units than Applaud!Count the units: Sumgait has the edge over Applaud right now.
6:13 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
6:42 Applaud kills off all of Sumgait's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Sumgait's early gamble buys nothing — Applaud's defense was already in place.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:16 With excellent skills and micro, Applaud managed to fend off Sumgait while losing less than half of his army.Sumgait keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:37 With excellent skills and micro, Sumgait managed to fend off Applaud while losing less than half of his army.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:06 Applaud is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Applaud goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:38 Applaud warps in a nexus.Applaud plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:02 Sumgait places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sumgait adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:35 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
10:16 The battle outcome favors Applaud as Sumgait's armies melt into Applaud's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Sumgait's way of life — Applaud marches on.
10:32 Sumgait lost about half of his army in that battle.Applaud pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:00 After that battle, Applaud still has most of his army with him.Sumgait keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Sparrow holds the stronger army for now.
11:34 Applaud is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Applaud goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
12:06 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
12:48 The battle outcome favors Applaud as Sumgait's armies melt into Applaud's armies' weapon fire!Sumgait's army evaporates. Applaud doesn't even slow down.
13:09 Applaud destroyed about half of Sumgait's army after that battle.Half of Sumgait's force is gone — Applaud took it apart.
13:34 After that battle, Applaud still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sumgait — the losses are light.
14:20 Applaud is pushing out with his zealots.Applaud tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:48 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:12 Sumgait's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Applaud continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!Sumgait wasn't ready. Applaud's early aggression takes the lead.
15:44 Sumgait has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Applaud's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Sparrow is far ahead.
16:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Applaud seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sumgait — the losses are light.
16:31 Applaud is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Applaud tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:17 Applaud desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Applaud plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:36 Sumgait places down a hatchery.Sumgait takes another base — the economy widens.
18:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:41 Applaud kills off Sumgait's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Applaud breaks Sumgait's front door.
🎙 It's all going Sparrow's way right now.
19:01 Sumgait seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Applaud limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Applaud seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sumgait — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
20:20 With corsairs sniping overlords, Applaud is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Applaud hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:44 Sumgait decides to start pushing across the map.Sumgait tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
— The late game —
21:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
21:44 Sumgait failed to bring in overlords as Applaud's dark templar slice through his hydralisk army!Sumgait's defense bends, then snaps. Applaud takes the middle of the game.
22:19 Sumgait seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Applaud limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
22:30 It seems that Sumgait only managed to destroy less than half of Applaud's army.Sumgait clips Applaud's army — real damage, but Applaud fights on.
23:11 Applaud destroys Sumgait's hatchery, denying expansions.The base falls. Applaud rips Sumgait's economy back a full step.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Sparrow is far ahead.
23:45 Zerglings ran past Applaud's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Sumgait!Beautiful harassment from Sumgait. Applaud's economy takes a real hit.
24:12 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Sumgait taps out!Sumgait GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Alligator taps out. Sparrow's mid game was simply better.
■ Sparrow
■ Alligator
army value
■ Sparrow
■ Alligator
economy
Play-by-play (178 lines)
0:07 The game starts with Yellow Applaud spawning at s3 and White Sumgait spawning at s1.We're underway — Applaud spawns at s3, Sumgait answers from s1.
0:36 Applaud opens Forge Fast Expand against Sumgait's 12 Pool.Applaud shows Forge Fast Expand — Sumgait has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:00 Applaud warps in a nexus.Applaud plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:25 Sumgait places down a hatchery.Sumgait takes another base — the economy widens.
1:46 Applaud is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Applaud goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:01 Sumgait's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Sumgait goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:28 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
2:49 Sumgait was out-microed by Applaud and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Applaud's line. Great positioning.
3:19 After that battle, Applaud still has most of his army with him.Sumgait keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:43 About half of Sumgait's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Applaud's force stays on that battlefield.
3:52 Applaud is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Applaud: the first units are already marching.
4:27 Sumgait's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Sumgait: the first units are already marching.
4:53 Applaud warps in a nexus.Applaud plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:16 Sumgait places down a hatchery.Sumgait takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:31 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
6:01 Sumgait failed to break Applaud's defending line of zealots.Applaud holds the early rush without blinking.
6:17 After that battle, Applaud still has most of his army with him.Sumgait keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:46 After that battle, Sumgait still has most of his army with him.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:59 Applaud is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Applaud: the first units are already marching.
7:24 Sumgait pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Sumgait: the first units are already marching.
7:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:21 Applaud kills off Sumgait's speedlings with his zealots and dragoons!Sumgait wasn't ready. Applaud's early aggression takes the lead.
8:30 After that battle, Sumgait still has most of his army with him.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Applaud seems to be fine.Sumgait keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:28 In terms of army size, Sumgait is behind Applaud!Sumgait is badly outgunned — Applaud's force is a size larger.
9:43 Applaud is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Applaud goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:15 Sumgait pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Sumgait: the first units are already marching.
10:31 Sumgait places down a hatchery.Sumgait plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:59 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:17 Sumgait failed to kill off Applaud's defending zealots.Applaud holds the early rush without blinking.
11:39 With excellent skills and micro, Applaud managed to fend off Sumgait while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sumgait — the losses are light.
12:10 With excellent skills and micro, Sumgait managed to fend off Applaud while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Applaud — the losses are light.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:38 Applaud warps in a nexus.Applaud takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
12:45 Looks like Applaud is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Applaud starts the push.
13:16 Sumgait decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Sumgait has seen enough — the army moves out.
13:38 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:51 With beautiful placement, Sumgait successfully fends off Applaud's attacks.Sumgait takes the fight on his terms and sends Applaud home with nothing.
14:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Sumgait seems to be fine.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:36 With excellent skills and micro, Applaud managed to fend off Sumgait while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sumgait — the losses are light.
15:00 Eager to end the game, Applaud moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Applaud crosses the map with everything.
15:37 Sumgait places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sumgait adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
15:55 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
16:18 Applaud was out-microed by Sumgait and loses all his attacking forces.Applaud commits and it's the wrong call — Sumgait cleans it up.
16:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Sumgait seems to be fine.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:11 Sumgait only destroyed about half of Applaud's army.Half of Applaud's force is gone — Sumgait took it apart.
17:20 Applaud warps in a nexus.Applaud takes another base — the economy widens.
17:52 Eager to end the game, Sumgait moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Sumgait pushes.
18:15 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
18:47 The battle outcome favors Sumgait as Applaud's armies melt into Sumgait's armies' weapon fire!Sumgait wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
18:54 Applaud has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sumgait's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Alligator holds the stronger army for now.
19:31 After that battle, Sumgait still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Applaud — the losses are light.
19:46 At the moment, Sumgait seems to have more units than Applaud.Count the units: Sumgait has the edge over Applaud right now.
20:01 Sumgait tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Applaud's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Applaud shuts the door on Sumgait.
20:43 Sumgait has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Sumgait's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
20:56 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:26 Sumgait micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Applaud's storms, and seems to have won the battle!Applaud's defense bends, then snaps. Sumgait takes the middle of the game.
21:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Applaud seems to be fine.Sumgait keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:07 After that battle, Sumgait still has most of his army with him.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:19 Applaud starts expanding.Applaud takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
23:01 Sumgait places down a hatchery.Sumgait plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
23:08 Sumgait has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Sumgait's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
23:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
23:55 Sumgait kills off Applaud's armies and continues pushing!Sumgait wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
24:21 It seems that Sumgait only managed to destroy less than half of Applaud's army.Sumgait clips Applaud's army — real damage, but Applaud fights on.
24:47 After that battle, Sumgait still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Applaud — the losses are light.
25:18 Sumgait's forces appear to be larger compared to Applaud's!Count the units: Sumgait has the edge over Applaud right now.
25:32 Sumgait has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Sumgait's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
25:54 Sumgait places down a hatchery.Sumgait plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
26:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
26:40 Sumgait was out-microed by Applaud and loses all his attacking forces.Applaud takes the fight on his terms and sends Sumgait home with nothing.
27:14 With excellent skills and micro, Applaud managed to fend off Sumgait while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sumgait — the losses are light.
27:27 Applaud destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Sumgait's army has been decimated.Applaud takes a bite out of Sumgait's force and backs off.
27:59 Applaud warps in a nexus.Applaud takes another base — the economy widens.
28:23 What superior Mutalisk micro from Sumgait! Applaud's economy is suffering!Applaud looks away for one second and Sumgait makes him pay for it.
28:47 Sumgait has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Sumgait's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
29:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
29:17 Applaud made some nice storms, and it killed majority of Sumgait's hydralisks! Sumgait has to back off!Applaud absorbs the mid-game push — Sumgait gained nothing for the cost.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
29:40 With excellent skills and micro, Applaud managed to fend off Sumgait while losing less than half of his army.Sumgait keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
30:14 It seems that Applaud only managed to destroy less than half of Sumgait's army.Applaud takes a bite out of Sumgait's force and backs off.
30:35 Reaver! Reaver! Applaud's reaver is killing off most of Sumgait's workers!Applaud gets into Sumgait's mineral line — workers are dying.
31:02 Sumgait tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Applaud's defense line.Sumgait knocks, Applaud answers. No damage done.
31:11 Applaud is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Applaud starts the push.
31:51 Sumgait places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sumgait adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:58 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:24 Sumgait burrowed lurkers in a very beautiful placement which successfully fend off Applaud's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Sumgait holds Applaud.
32:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Sumgait seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Applaud — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
33:08 After that battle, Applaud still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sumgait — the losses are light.
33:39 Zerglings ran past Applaud's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Sumgait!Sumgait gets into Applaud's mineral line — workers are dying.
33:52 Applaud warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Applaud expands.
34:14 Applaud moves out with his armies.Applaud tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
34:41 Sumgait now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Sumgait's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:08 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
35:24 Sumgait's zerglings surround Applaud's archons while Sumgait's lurkers deal with the rest. The outcome seems to favor Sumgait!The mid-game push crashes through — Sumgait breaks Applaud's position.
35:54 Sumgait destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Applaud's army has been decimated.Sumgait takes a bite out of Applaud's force and backs off.
36:14 After that battle, Sumgait still has most of his army with him.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
36:36 Applaud tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Sumgait's economy.Applaud goes for the raid — Sumgait is ready, and nothing comes of it.
37:04 Sumgait has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Sumgait's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:21 Applaud must macro up quickly or Sumgait will just roll him over!Applaud needs production, fast; Sumgait's army has outgrown his.
37:44 Sumgait places down a hatchery.Sumgait takes another base — the economy widens.
38:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
38:46 All of a sudden, Applaud has no armies left while Sumgait is continuing to push across the map!Sumgait wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
38:54 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Sumgait destroyed only less than half of Applaud's army.Sumgait clips Applaud's army — real damage, but Applaud fights on.
39:23 It seems that Applaud only managed to destroy less than half of Sumgait's army.Applaud clips Sumgait's army — real damage, but Sumgait fights on.
39:50 Sumgait shot down Applaud's nexus.No reinforcements in time: Applaud watches Sumgait level the expansion.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:02 Applaud warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Applaud expands.
— The late game —
40:23 Every gateway is pumping and Applaud starts walking across the map.Max supply, full upgrades: Applaud moves out to end it.
41:02 Four hatcheries of larva pouring out at once, and Sumgait pushes.Max supply, full upgrades: Sumgait moves out to end it.
41:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:38 Sumgait kills off Applaud's armies and continues pushing!Applaud's army evaporates. Sumgait doesn't even slow down.
42:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Applaud seems to be fine.Sumgait keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
42:35 After that battle, Sumgait still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Applaud — the losses are light.
42:47 Applaud tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Sumgait.Applaud goes for the raid — Sumgait is ready, and nothing comes of it.
43:11 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Applaud moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Applaud commits the late-game army.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:36 Sumgait moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Everything Sumgait has built comes forward at once.
44:05 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
44:25 Plague on the templar, and Sumgait's ultralisks walk straight through Applaud.There's no rebuilding from that. Sumgait's late-game push decides it.
44:56 With excellent skills and micro, Applaud managed to fend off Sumgait while losing less than half of his army.Sumgait keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Sumgait seems to be fine.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:33 Corsairs sweeping ahead, the ground army behind — Applaud moves on the hatcheries.This is the big one — Applaud commits the late-game army.
45:50 Sumgait moves out under dark swarm — the zealots may chase, the dragoons cannot shoot.Max supply, full upgrades: Sumgait moves out to end it.
46:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
46:52 With beautiful placement, Sumgait successfully fends off Applaud's attacks.Sumgait holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
47:02 Applaud destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Sumgait's army has been decimated.Applaud clips Sumgait's army — real damage, but Sumgait fights on.
47:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Applaud seems to be fine.Sumgait keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:54 Applaud starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Applaud pushes.
48:09 Sumgait moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Sumgait crosses the map with everything.
48:45 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
49:10 The battle outcome favors Sumgait as Applaud's armies melt into Sumgait's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Applaud's way of life — Sumgait marches on.
49:23 After that battle, Applaud still has most of his army with him.Sumgait keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:43 After that battle, Sumgait still has most of his army with him.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
50:02 Applaud moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Applaud pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:39 Eager to end the game, Sumgait moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Sumgait crosses the map with everything.
51:06 Currently, Applaud and Sumgait appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
51:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
51:38 The battle outcome favors Sumgait as Applaud's armies melt into Sumgait's armies' weapon fire!Applaud's army evaporates. Sumgait doesn't even slow down.
52:06 After that battle, Applaud still has most of his army with him.Sumgait keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Sumgait seems to be fine.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
52:58 Applaud tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Sumgait's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Sumgait shuts the door on Applaud.
53:05 Sumgait moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Sumgait crosses the map with everything.
53:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
54:02 Applaud's storms land on the swarm and Sumgait's cracklings die before they reach the line.Sumgait throws the endgame army in and Applaud simply refuses to lose.
54:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Applaud seems to be fine.Sumgait keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
54:42 After that battle, Sumgait still has most of his army with him.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
55:11 It seems like Sumgait has more units than Applaud!Sumgait's army is visibly the bigger one — Applaud should not take this fight.
55:40 Unwilling to make the game too long, Sumgait starts moving out.Here it comes: Sumgait crosses the map with everything.
55:51 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
56:21 Plague on the templar, and Sumgait's ultralisks walk straight through Applaud.The final army does its work — Sumgait breaks Applaud late.
56:49 After that battle, Applaud still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sumgait — the losses are light.
56:56 With excellent skills and micro, Sumgait managed to fend off Applaud while losing less than half of his army.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Alligator as the game develops.
57:23 Plague for the templar, swarm for the choke — Sumgait goes in.Everything Sumgait has built comes forward at once.
57:42 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
58:14 Scourge take the corsairs, swarm takes the goons — Sumgait breaks Applaud wide open.The final army does its work — Sumgait breaks Applaud late.
58:39 Applaud lost about half of his army in that battle.Sumgait pays for that trade with about half his army.
59:05 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Applaud destroyed only less than half of Sumgait's army.Applaud takes a bite out of Sumgait's force and backs off.
59:26 Applaud casts some storm! But Sumgait lost no workers.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Sumgait shuts the door on Applaud.
59:36 Ultralisks and cracklings with defilers behind: Sumgait commits to the break.Everything Sumgait has built comes forward at once.
60:12 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Applaud GGs!Applaud GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Alligator takes it — the late game decided this one.
■ Sparrow
■ Alligator
army value
■ Sparrow
■ Alligator
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:18 Applaud spawns in Red at s2 while Sumgait spawns in Teal at s4.Applaud in Red at s2. Sumgait in Teal at s4. The map is set.
0:41 Applaud opens Forge Fast Expand against Sumgait's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Applaud's Forge Fast Expand against Sumgait's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:11 Applaud warps in a nexus.Quietly, Applaud adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:42 Sumgait places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sumgait expands.
2:16 Applaud is pushing out with his zealots.Applaud tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:53 Eager to end the game, Sumgait moves out with his armies.Sumgait tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:52 Applaud failed to break Sumgait's zergling line of defense.Applaud's early gamble buys nothing — Sumgait's defense was already in place.
4:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Sumgait seems to be fine.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:52 Applaud lost about half of his army in that battle.Sumgait pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:32 Applaud is pushing out with his zealots.Applaud tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:09 Sumgait's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Sumgait tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:31 Applaud warps in a nexus.Applaud plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
7:09 Sumgait places down a hatchery.Sumgait takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The scales tip toward Alligator — a lead, but not a safe one.
7:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:13 With beautiful placement, Sumgait successfully fends off Applaud's attacks.The attack shatters on Sumgait's line. Great positioning.
8:54 After that battle, Sumgait still has most of his army with him.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:24 About half of Applaud's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Sumgait's force stays on that battlefield.
9:49 Applaud is pushing out with his zealots.Applaud goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:18 Sumgait is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Sumgait goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:02 Currently, neither Applaud nor Sumgait appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Applaud and Sumgait match each other.
11:29 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
12:09 Sumgait with his speedlings successfully defend against Applaud's early zealot pressure.Applaud's early gamble buys nothing — Sumgait's defense was already in place.
🎙 The scales tip toward Alligator — a lead, but not a safe one.
12:38 With excellent skills and micro, Sumgait managed to fend off Applaud while losing less than half of his army.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:18 With excellent skills and micro, Applaud managed to fend off Sumgait while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sumgait — the losses are light.
13:35 Sumgait's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Sumgait goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:07 Applaud warps in a nexus.Applaud takes another base — the economy widens.
14:39 Sumgait places down a hatchery.Sumgait plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:19 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.
15:56 With really nice micro, Sumgait's speedlings kills off Applaud's dragoons.Applaud wasn't ready. Sumgait's early aggression takes the lead.
16:23 Applaud has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sumgait pays for that trade with about half his army.
17:05 It seems that Applaud only managed to destroy less than half of Sumgait's army.Applaud clips Sumgait's army — real damage, but Sumgait fights on.
🎙 It's all going Alligator's way right now.
17:29 Sumgait decides to start pushing across the map.Sumgait tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
18:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
18:41 Sumgait's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Applaud's army.Applaud's defense bends, then snaps. Sumgait takes the middle of the game.
18:58 Applaud has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sumgait's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:37 With excellent skills and micro, Sumgait managed to fend off Applaud while losing less than half of his army.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Applaud GGs!Applaud types it out: GG.
GG. Alligator closes it out over Sparrow.
■ Sparrow
■ Alligator
army value
■ Sparrow
■ Alligator
economy
Play-by-play (61 lines)
0:07 The Red Applaud spawns at s1 while Green Sumgait spawns at s3.Applaud takes s1 in Red; across the map, Sumgait settles in at s3 in Green.
0:49 Sumgait opens Overpool against Applaud's Forge Fast Expand.Scouting done, plans revealed: Applaud's Forge Fast Expand against Sumgait's Overpool.
— The early game —
1:16 Applaud warps in a nexus.Quietly, Applaud adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:46 Sumgait places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sumgait expands.
2:02 Applaud is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Applaud: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:42 Sumgait pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Sumgait: the first units are already marching.
3:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:32 Sumgait was out-microed by Applaud and loses all his attacking forces.Applaud takes the fight on his terms and sends Sumgait home with nothing.
4:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Applaud seems to be fine.Sumgait keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:36 Sumgait has lost about half of his army in that battle.Applaud pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:11 It seems like Applaud has more units than Sumgait!Count the units: Applaud has the edge over Sumgait right now.
5:47 Attempting to end the game, Applaud moves out with his armies.Applaud has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:02 Sumgait pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Sumgait goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:36 Applaud warps in a nexus.Quietly, Applaud adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:19 Sumgait places down a hatchery.Sumgait takes another base — the economy widens.
7:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
8:05 Applaud failed to break Sumgait's zergling line of defense.Applaud's early gamble buys nothing — Sumgait's defense was already in place.
8:34 After that battle, Sumgait still has most of his army with him.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:05 After that battle, Applaud still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sumgait — the losses are light.
9:32 Applaud is pushing out with his zealots.Applaud tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:19 Sumgait moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Sumgait crosses the map with everything.
10:38 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:15 Sumgait failed to break Applaud's defending line of zealots.Sumgait's early gamble buys nothing — Applaud's defense was already in place.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:46 With excellent skills and micro, Applaud managed to fend off Sumgait while losing less than half of his army.Sumgait keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:20 Losing only less than half of his army, Sumgait seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Applaud — the losses are light.
12:34 Applaud is putting some early pressure on with his dragoons.Applaud goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:15 Sumgait's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Sumgait tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:45 Sumgait places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sumgait expands.
14:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:44 Sumgait's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Applaud continues pressuring with his zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Applaud breaks Sumgait's front door.
15:13 With excellent skills and micro, Sumgait managed to fend off Applaud while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Applaud — the losses are light.
15:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Applaud seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sumgait — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
16:08 Applaud warps in a nexus.Quietly, Applaud adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The mid game —
16:36 With corsairs sniping overlords, Applaud is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!The composition is ready; Applaud starts the push.
17:07 Sumgait now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Sumgait's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
18:14 With beautiful placement, Applaud successfully fends off Sumgait's attacks.The attack shatters on Applaud's line. Great positioning.
18:46 After that battle, Applaud still has most of his army with him.Sumgait keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The late game —
19:19 Sumgait has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Applaud's force stays on that battlefield.
19:34 Applaud tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Sumgait's economy.Applaud goes for the raid — Sumgait is ready, and nothing comes of it.
20:07 Sumgait tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Applaud's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Applaud shuts the door on Sumgait.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:46 Sumgait tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Applaud's defense line.Good instincts from Applaud; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
21:03 Looks like Applaud is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Applaud starts the push.
21:36 In terms of army size, Sumgait is behind Applaud!Sumgait is badly outgunned — Applaud's force is a size larger.
22:13 Sumgait places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sumgait expands.
22:34 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
23:08 A few beautiful storms from Applaud turned the battle around! Applaud won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Applaud breaks Sumgait's position.
23:32 With excellent skills and micro, Sumgait managed to fend off Applaud while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Applaud — the losses are light.
24:06 After that battle, Applaud still has most of his army with him.Sumgait keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:32 Applaud starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Applaud pushes.
🎙 Alligator is a step behind and knows it.
25:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Sumgait GGs!Sumgait GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Sparrow takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Sparrow
■ Alligator
army value
■ Sparrow
■ Alligator
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Play-by-play (125 lines)
0:07 Applaud spawns at s1 in Teal while Sumgait spawns at s2 in Purple.We're underway — Applaud spawns at s1, Sumgait answers from s2.
0:39 Sumgait opens 12 Hatch against Applaud's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Applaud, 12 Hatch from Sumgait.
— The early game —
0:53 Applaud warps in a nexus.Applaud takes another base — the economy widens.
1:26 Sumgait places down a hatchery.Sumgait plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Applaud decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Applaud crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:14 Sumgait's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.Sumgait goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
2:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
3:06 Applaud successfully fends off Sumgait's attacks.Applaud takes the fight on his terms and sends Sumgait home with nothing.
3:35 After that battle, Applaud still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Sumgait — the losses are light.
3:58 With excellent skills and micro, Sumgait managed to fend off Applaud while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Applaud — the losses are light.
4:12 Applaud is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Applaud: the first units are already marching.
4:42 Sumgait pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Sumgait: the first units are already marching.
5:09 Applaud warps in a nexus.Applaud plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:30 Sumgait places down a hatchery.Sumgait takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:43 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:17 Applaud failed to kill off Sumgait's defending zerglings.Applaud's early gamble buys nothing — Sumgait's defense was already in place.
6:45 Losing only less than half of his army, Sumgait seems to be fine.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:58 Applaud has lost about half of his army in that battle.Sumgait pays for that trade with about half his army.
7:33 Applaud's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Applaud: the first units are already marching.
7:51 Sumgait decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Sumgait tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
8:22 Applaud's army is small compared to Sumgait!Applaud is badly outgunned — Sumgait's force is a size larger.
8:47 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
9:17 With beautiful placement, Applaud successfully fends off Sumgait's attacks.Applaud holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Alligator edges ahead on army strength.
9:39 After that battle, Applaud still has most of his army with him.Sumgait keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:49 Losing only less than half of his army, Sumgait seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Applaud — the losses are light.
10:27 Applaud's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.Applaud goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:45 Sumgait decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Sumgait has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:00 Sumgait places down a hatchery.Sumgait plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
11:33 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:07 Applaud failed to kill off Sumgait's defending zerglings.Applaud's early gamble buys nothing — Sumgait's defense was already in place.
12:23 After that battle, Sumgait still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Applaud — the losses are light.
12:44 Sumgait destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Applaud's army has been decimated.Sumgait clips Applaud's army — real damage, but Applaud fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:22 Applaud warps in a nexus.Applaud takes another base — the economy widens.
— The mid game —
13:46 Looks like Applaud is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!Applaud hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:05 Sumgait now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Sumgait's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
14:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:57 Applaud kills off Sumgait's armies and continues pushing!A clean, brutal win for Applaud. The push continues.
15:09 With excellent skills and micro, Sumgait managed to fend off Applaud while losing less than half of his army.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:31 With excellent skills and micro, Applaud managed to fend off Sumgait while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sumgait — the losses are light.
16:00 Where is Sumgait's detector? Applaud sends dark templars to harass Sumgait's mineral line!Sumgait looks away for one second and Applaud makes him pay for it.
16:32 Applaud tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Sumgait's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Sumgait shuts the door on Applaud.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:57 With corsairs sniping overlords, Applaud is bringing his dark templar to attack his opponent!Applaud's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
17:16 Sumgait has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Sumgait's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
17:42 Sumgait places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sumgait expands.
17:58 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:33 Sumgait brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Applaud had the observers and archons to deal with. Applaud successfully defended Sumgait's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Applaud holds Sumgait.
18:53 Losing only less than half of his army, Applaud seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sumgait — the losses are light.
19:14 After that battle, Sumgait still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Applaud — the losses are light.
19:37 Applaud tried to send in a shuttle but it was discovered by Sumgait.Good instincts from Sumgait; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
20:14 At the moment, Sumgait seems to have more units than Applaud.Count the units: Sumgait has the edge over Applaud right now.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:39 Applaud warps in a nexus.Applaud plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
20:46 Applaud is sniping overlords with his corsairs, and oh! His archons and speedlots are out of base as well!The composition is ready; Applaud starts the push.
21:30 Sumgait brings his lurker-lings to pressure his opponent.Sumgait's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
21:53 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
22:12 Sumgait's scourge sniped a few of Applaud's observers! Applaud can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!Applaud's defense bends, then snaps. Sumgait takes the middle of the game.
22:24 It seems that Sumgait only managed to destroy less than half of Applaud's army.Sumgait takes a bite out of Applaud's force and backs off.
23:00 Losing only less than half of his army, Sumgait seems to be fine.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
23:15 Aaaaaa, Sumgait's mineral line is stormed by Applaud's high templars!The raid lands — Applaud chips away at Sumgait's foundation.
23:57 Unwilling to make the game too long, Sumgait starts moving out.Sumgait has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
24:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
24:30 Sumgait's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Applaud's army.Applaud's defense bends, then snaps. Sumgait takes the middle of the game.
24:51 About half of Applaud's army has been decimated in that battle.Sumgait pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Applaud destroyed only less than half of Sumgait's army.Applaud takes a bite out of Sumgait's force and backs off.
25:51 Sumgait shot down Applaud's nexus.Sumgait finds the weak point and Applaud's new base is gone.
26:19 Applaud tried to sneak in a dark templar but it was killed off before it can deal any damage to Sumgait's economy.Applaud goes for the raid — Sumgait is ready, and nothing comes of it.
26:40 What a pity! Sumgait managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Applaud's army.Sumgait knocks, Applaud answers. No damage done.
27:11 Applaud warps in a nexus.Applaud takes another base — the economy widens.
27:20 Sumgait decides to expand.Sumgait plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:47 Nice try from Applaud to harass Sumgait, but Sumgait's reaction is just too agile.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Sumgait shuts the door on Applaud.
28:22 Sumgait decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Sumgait crosses the map with everything.
28:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
29:00 Sumgait micros his hydralisks nicely to avoid Applaud's storms, and seems to have won the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Sumgait breaks Applaud's position.
29:39 Applaud lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Sumgait's force stays on that battlefield.
29:46 With excellent skills and micro, Sumgait managed to fend off Applaud while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Applaud — the losses are light.
30:17 Sumgait shot down Applaud's nexus.The base falls. Sumgait rips Applaud's economy back a full step.
30:52 Applaud warps in a nexus.Quietly, Applaud adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:59 Aaaaaa, Sumgait's mineral line is stormed by Applaud's high templars!The raid lands — Applaud chips away at Sumgait's foundation.
🎙 Slight advantage Alligator as the game develops.
31:26 Looks like Applaud is going to push out with his archons and speedlots!The composition is ready; Applaud starts the push.
31:49 Sumgait now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Sumgait's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
32:19 Sumgait has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Applaud.Sumgait is out-expanding Applaud — the money game is tilting.
32:36 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
33:16 With beautiful placement, Sumgait successfully fends off Applaud's attacks.Sumgait holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
33:36 With excellent skills and micro, Sumgait managed to fend off Applaud while losing less than half of his army.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
34:08 It seems that Sumgait only managed to destroy less than half of Applaud's army.Sumgait takes a bite out of Applaud's force and backs off.
34:17 Applaud casts some storm! But Sumgait lost no workers.Applaud knocks, Sumgait answers. No damage done.
34:43 Where is Sumgait's detector? Applaud sends dark templars to harass Sumgait's mineral line!Sumgait looks away for one second and Applaud makes him pay for it.
🎙 Alligator edges ahead on army strength.
35:11 Sumgait has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Sumgait's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
35:39 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
36:11 Sumgait was out-microed by Applaud and loses all his attacking forces.Applaud holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
36:18 After that battle, Applaud still has most of his army with him.Sumgait keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
36:54 With excellent skills and micro, Sumgait managed to fend off Applaud while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Applaud — the losses are light.
37:15 Sumgait has a large number of hydralisk and is starting to push out!Sumgait's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
37:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:53 Sumgait brought in some lurkers and speedlings, but Applaud had the observers and archons to deal with. Applaud successfully defended Sumgait's push!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Applaud holds Sumgait.
38:19 After that battle, Applaud still has most of his army with him.Sumgait keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:46 After that battle, Sumgait still has most of his army with him.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:12 Sumgait now has enough hydralisk to take the game! ... Or so he thinks.Sumgait's hydra wave rolls out — this is the timing Zerg lives for.
39:35 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.
40:04 Sumgait's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Applaud's army.The mid-game push crashes through — Sumgait breaks Applaud's position.
40:35 With excellent skills and micro, Applaud managed to fend off Sumgait while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sumgait — the losses are light.
40:48 With excellent skills and micro, Sumgait managed to fend off Applaud while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Applaud — the losses are light.
41:26 Aaaaaa, Sumgait's mineral line is stormed by Applaud's high templars!The raid lands — Applaud chips away at Sumgait's foundation.
41:34 Sumgait decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Sumgait pushes.
42:14 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Sparrow is a step behind and knows it.
42:30 Sumgait's scourge sniped a few of Applaud's observers! Applaud can't deal with the lurkers and lost the battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Sumgait breaks Applaud's position.
43:01 About half of Applaud's army has been decimated in that battle.Sumgait pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:18 After that battle, Sumgait still has most of his army with him.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
43:50 Sumgait starts pushing across the map.Sumgait has seen enough — the army moves out.
44:11 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Applaud GGs!That's it. Applaud looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Alligator closes it out over Sparrow.
■ Sparrow
■ Alligator
army value
■ Sparrow
■ Alligator
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Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 Applaud spawns in Teal at s2 while Sumgait spawns in Yellow at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Applaud at s2, Sumgait at s1.
0:50 Sumgait opens Overpool against Applaud's Forge Fast Expand.The builds are down: Forge Fast Expand from Applaud, Overpool from Sumgait.
— The early game —
1:17 Applaud warps in a nexus.Applaud takes another base — the economy widens.
1:37 Sumgait places down a hatchery.Sumgait plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:21 Applaud moves out with his armies.Applaud has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:43 Sumgait starts pushing across the map.Sumgait tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
3:33 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:02 Applaud kills off all of Sumgait's offensive zerglings with his zealots.Applaud holds the early rush without blinking.
4:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Applaud seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Sumgait — the losses are light.
4:56 With excellent skills and micro, Sumgait managed to fend off Applaud while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Applaud — the losses are light.
5:30 Applaud is pushing out with his zealots.Applaud tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:02 Sumgait's speedlings rapidly push out across the map.No patience from Sumgait: the first units are already marching.
6:45 Currently, neither Applaud nor Sumgait appears to be leading in economy.Base for base, they're level — Applaud and Sumgait match each other.
7:20 Applaud decides to expand.Quietly, Applaud adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:34 Sumgait places down a hatchery.Sumgait takes another base — the economy widens.
8:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:42 Sumgait was out-microed by Applaud and loses all his attacking forces.The attack shatters on Applaud's line. Great positioning.
9:13 With excellent skills and micro, Applaud managed to fend off Sumgait while losing less than half of his army.Sumgait keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:41 With excellent skills and micro, Sumgait managed to fend off Applaud while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Applaud — the losses are light.
10:22 Applaud's zealots and dragoon mixture is rolling across the map.No patience from Applaud: the first units are already marching.
10:54 Sumgait is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.No patience from Sumgait: the first units are already marching.
11:18 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.
12:03 Sumgait lost all of his zerglings to Applaud's zealots and dragoons!The early pressure works — Applaud breaks Sumgait's front door.
🎙 Sparrow holds the stronger army for now.
12:40 Sumgait has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Applaud's force stays on that battlefield.
13:10 It seems that Sumgait only managed to destroy less than half of Applaud's army.Sumgait takes a bite out of Applaud's force and backs off.
13:30 Applaud decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Applaud has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:12 It seems like Applaud has more units than Sumgait!Applaud's army is visibly the bigger one — Sumgait should not take this fight.
14:37 Applaud warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Applaud expands.
15:14 Sumgait places down a hatchery.Sumgait takes another base — the economy widens.
15:48 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
16:09 The battle outcome favors Applaud as Sumgait's armies melt into Applaud's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Applaud. The push continues.
17:00 Sumgait lost about half of his army in that battle.Applaud pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 It's all going Sparrow's way right now.
17:16 With excellent skills and micro, Applaud managed to fend off Sumgait while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Sumgait — the losses are light.
17:49 Applaud is pushing out with his zealots.Applaud goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
18:36 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:57 A few beautiful storms from Applaud turned the battle around! Applaud won the battle!Sumgait's defense bends, then snaps. Applaud takes the middle of the game.
19:23 About half of Sumgait's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Applaud's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:00 With excellent skills and micro, Applaud managed to fend off Sumgait while losing less than half of his army.Sumgait keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:34 Eager to end the game, Applaud moves out with his armies.Applaud has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:12 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Sumgait GGs!That's it. Sumgait looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Alligator taps out. Sparrow's mid game was simply better.
■ Sparrow
■ Alligator
army value
■ Sparrow
■ Alligator
economy
Play-by-play (46 lines)
0:11 Applaud spawns in Orange at s2 while Sumgait spawns in Yellow at s4.Applaud takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Sumgait settles in at s4 in Yellow.
0:32 Applaud opens Forge Fast Expand against Sumgait's 12 Pool.Applaud commits to Forge Fast Expand; Sumgait answers with 12 Pool.
— The early game —
1:06 Applaud warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Applaud expands.
1:50 Sumgait places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sumgait adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:14 Applaud is pushing out with his zealots.No patience from Applaud: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:48 Sumgait pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!No patience from Sumgait: the first units are already marching.
3:14 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.
3:48 With really nice micro, Sumgait's speedlings kills off Applaud's dragoons.Applaud wasn't ready. Sumgait's early aggression takes the lead.
4:38 It seems that Sumgait only managed to destroy less than half of Applaud's army.Sumgait takes a bite out of Applaud's force and backs off.
5:10 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Applaud destroyed only less than half of Sumgait's army.Applaud takes a bite out of Sumgait's force and backs off.
5:33 Applaud's number of expansions are equal to Sumgait's.Base for base, they're level — Applaud and Sumgait match each other.
6:03 Applaud warps in a nexus.Quietly, Applaud adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:41 Sumgait places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Sumgait expands.
7:12 Applaud decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Applaud crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:48 Sumgait pushes out with his zerglings! It appears that these zerglings have speed upgrade!Sumgait goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:49 With really nice micro, Sumgait's speedlings kills off Applaud's dragoons.The early pressure works — Sumgait breaks Applaud's front door.
9:27 After that battle, Applaud still has most of his army with him.Sumgait keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:51 Losing only less than half of his army, Sumgait seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Applaud — the losses are light.
10:32 Applaud is pushing out with his zealots.Applaud goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:06 Eager to end the game, Sumgait moves out with his armies.Sumgait has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
12:04 Applaud failed to break Sumgait's zergling line of defense.Sumgait holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Alligator edges ahead on army strength.
12:31 It seems that Applaud only managed to destroy less than half of Sumgait's army.Applaud takes a bite out of Sumgait's force and backs off.
13:14 Applaud lost about half of his army in that battle.Sumgait pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:37 Applaud warps in a nexus.More workers, more money: Applaud expands.
14:23 Sumgait places down a hatchery.Quietly, Sumgait adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:50 Sumgait is bringing his speedlings out for a walk and maybe decide to kill enemy units on the way.Sumgait tests the door early. Is anyone home?
15:14 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:42 Sumgait with some nice speedling surrounds killed Applaud's zealots!The early pressure works — Sumgait breaks Applaud's front door.
16:13 Applaud lost about half of his army in that battle.Sumgait pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:50 It seems that Applaud only managed to destroy less than half of Sumgait's army.Applaud clips Sumgait's army — real damage, but Sumgait fights on.
🎙 Alligator's force dwarfs what Sparrow has left on the field.
17:17 Sumgait decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Sumgait crosses the map with everything.
18:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The mid game —
18:31 Sumgait's combination of lurkers and hydralisks totally decimated Applaud's army.Applaud's defense bends, then snaps. Sumgait takes the middle of the game.
19:09 Applaud lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Sumgait — more than half the force is gone.
— The late game —
19:33 With excellent skills and micro, Sumgait managed to fend off Applaud while losing less than half of his army.Applaud keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:00 Applaud having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Applaud looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Alligator defeats Sparrow, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
13 games
Sparrow
5 – 8
Alligator