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■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns at s2 in Teal while Holden spawns at s1 in Green.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s2, Holden answers from s1.
0:34 Holden gets 2 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Aalto, 2 Rax FE from Holden.
— The early game —
1:17 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:44 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:29 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:52 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
3:19 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
3:56 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
4:40 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
5:04 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:48 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
6:13 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:48 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
7:19 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
8:02 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.
8:19 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
9:00 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
9:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:14 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
10:41 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:06 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
11:42 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
12:24 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
12:42 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
13:35 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
14:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:01 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
15:41 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:03 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:44 Aalto's number of expansions are equal to Holden's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Holden yet.
17:18 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
— The mid game —
17:56 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:18 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
— The late game —
18:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
19:30 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Aalto. The push continues.
20:08 Aalto only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
20:38 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:12 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
Aalto takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (118 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns at s2 in Teal while Holden spawns at s1 in Yellow.Aalto takes s2 in Teal; across the map, Holden settles in at s1 in Yellow.
0:24 Aalto gets 12 Hatch against Holden's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Hatch against Holden's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:57 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:24 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:52 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:09 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
2:42 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
2:52 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Aalto is continuing to push across the map!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
3:18 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
3:42 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
4:22 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:32 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
4:58 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:40 Aalto desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
5:56 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.
6:23 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
6:40 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:10 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
7:29 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
7:55 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
8:16 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:50 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
9:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
9:38 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
10:11 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:24 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:57 Both Aalto and Holden appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
11:27 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:43 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:16 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
12:23 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
12:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
13:20 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
— The mid game —
13:51 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
14:12 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
14:59 Aalto seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
15:30 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:45 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
16:23 Holden's command center has been destroyed by Aalto.The base falls. Aalto rips Holden's economy back a full step.
16:39 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
16:55 Holden harasses Aalto's economy and gets ahead of the game.Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
17:18 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
17:54 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
18:07 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Aalto commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
18:35 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
19:10 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
19:28 Nice try from Holden to harass Aalto, but Aalto's reaction is just too agile.Good instincts from Aalto; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
19:51 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
20:29 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
20:37 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
21:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:38 Aalto's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
21:56 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
22:32 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
22:41 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
23:23 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.Holden knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
23:30 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
24:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
24:17 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Holden's army evaporates. Aalto doesn't even slow down.
24:49 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:25 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
25:36 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Aalto.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
26:10 It seems like Aalto has more units than Holden!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
26:32 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
26:54 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Aalto shuts the door on Holden.
27:23 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
27:43 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
28:03 Aalto is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
28:41 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
29:25 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
29:41 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:11 Aalto's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Holden has enough M&M to prevent Aalto from further poking in!Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Aalto gained nothing for the cost.
30:36 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:21 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
31:42 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
32:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
32:31 Holden seemed like winning the battle but when Aalto's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Aalto won the battle!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
33:05 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:31 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
33:47 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
34:13 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
34:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
35:18 Aalto is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
35:40 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
35:50 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
36:28 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
36:49 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
37:13 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
37:37 Aalto's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
38:01 Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
38:31 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
38:55 Holden's command center has been destroyed by Aalto.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Aalto level the expansion.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
39:13 Dropship! Dropship! Holden drops some vultures into Aalto's mineral line!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
— The late game —
39:48 Aalto moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Max supply, full upgrades: Aalto moves out to end it.
40:05 It seems like Aalto has more units than Holden!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
40:36 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:52 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Holden's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Aalto breaks Holden late.
41:19 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
41:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
42:19 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Holden types it out: GG.
GG. Aalto closes it out over Holden.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (125 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns at s1 in Blue while Holden spawns at s2 in Teal.Aalto in Blue at s1. Holden in Teal at s2. The map is set.
0:26 Holden opens 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Pool.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Pool against Holden's 14 CC.
— The early game —
0:54 Aalto starts expanding.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:26 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:41 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:22 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
2:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:11 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Holden commits and it's the wrong call — Aalto cleans it up.
3:23 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
3:40 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
4:23 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
4:40 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:07 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:19 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
5:51 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.
6:20 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
6:41 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:06 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:40 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
7:51 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:17 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
8:36 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
9:27 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:58 Currently, neither Aalto nor Holden appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Holden yet.
10:20 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:38 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
11:19 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
11:31 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:08 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
12:15 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:47 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
13:03 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
13:36 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:56 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
14:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
14:53 Holden successfully fends off Aalto's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
15:22 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:29 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
16:04 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
16:25 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
16:56 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:24 Aalto tried to harass Holden but Holden successfully fends off the harassment.Aalto goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
17:47 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.Holden knocks, Aalto answers. No damage done.
18:11 Currently, neither Aalto nor Holden appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Holden yet.
18:37 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
18:48 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
19:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:42 Holden's marine control slipped, Aalto's speedlings cleaned up whatever Holden left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Aalto holds Holden.
20:12 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
20:28 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
21:02 What a pity! Aalto managed to sneak 1 zergling past the defense line but it was unable to deal any damage before being killed off by Holden's army.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Holden shuts the door on Aalto.
21:28 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:44 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than Holden.Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
22:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
22:37 Aalto lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Holden's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Aalto.
22:53 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
23:14 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
23:51 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
24:04 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
24:46 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
25:03 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.
25:26 The battle outcome favors Holden as Aalto's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
25:57 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
26:04 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
26:45 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
27:08 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
27:28 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
27:59 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Aalto's units.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
28:18 Holden only destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
28:51 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
29:02 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
29:22 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
29:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
30:18 Holden's superior marine control beat up all of Aalto's zergling.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
30:39 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
31:05 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
31:36 Aalto harasses Holden's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
31:52 Aalto harasses Holden's economy and gets ahead of the game.Holden looks away for one second and Aalto makes him pay for it.
32:31 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
32:39 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
33:05 Both Aalto and Holden appear to have equal amount of units.Unit for unit, Aalto and Holden are level.
33:29 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
33:55 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Aalto's units!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
34:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
34:44 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
35:18 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
35:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The late game —
36:09 Aalto plagues the vessels and Holden no longer has the detection to push any further.Holden throws the endgame army in and Aalto simply refuses to lose.
36:30 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
36:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
37:22 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Aalto gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
37:37 Aalto tried to micro his mutalisks but they were unable to get past Holden's defense line.Good instincts from Holden; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
37:59 Both Aalto and Holden appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Holden yet.
38:34 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
38:55 What superior Mutalisk micro from Aalto! Holden's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Aalto. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
39:08 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Aalto!The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
39:42 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
40:03 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
40:26 Irradiate on the defilers! Holden watches Aalto's swarm evaporate and pushes on.The final army does its work — Holden breaks Aalto late.
40:56 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
41:18 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
41:52 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
42:15 Aalto's number of expansions are equal to Holden's.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Holden yet.
🎙 Holden holds the stronger army for now.
42:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
42:52 Holden's scan catches the lurkers and the siege tanks do the rest to Aalto.The final army does its work — Holden breaks Aalto late.
43:12 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
43:47 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
44:00 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
That's the game: Holden defeats Aalto, settled in the late game.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (43 lines)
0:07 The Orange Aalto spawns at s1 while Yellow Holden spawns at s2.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s1, Holden answers from s2.
0:52 Holden gets 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Aalto shows 12 Hatch — Holden has gone 1 Rax Gas. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:13 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:58 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
2:26 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
3:21 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
3:58 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
4:44 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
5:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
6:18 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:57 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:21 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
— The mid game —
8:25 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
9:10 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:30 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
10:19 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
10:38 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
11:12 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:55 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!Aalto wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
12:30 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
12:58 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:31 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The late game —
14:42 The battle outcome favors Holden as Aalto's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
15:19 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
15:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
16:32 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:58 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
17:23 Aalto's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
18:07 Aalto seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
18:32 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
19:00 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Aalto GGs!That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Aalto taps out. Holden's early game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (47 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns at s2 in Blue while Holden spawns at s1 in Teal.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s2, Holden at s1.
0:48 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax Gas.Aalto shows 12 Pool — Holden has gone 1 Rax Gas. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:10 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:39 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
2:24 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:53 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
3:26 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.
4:04 Aalto failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
4:33 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Aalto while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
5:07 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:23 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:12 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:35 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:40 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
8:11 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
8:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:11 Aalto is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Holden's army.Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
9:43 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
10:30 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
10:48 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
11:32 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:54 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
12:38 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
13:02 Aalto destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
13:37 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
14:09 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:36 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:11 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:49 The battle outcome favors Holden as Aalto's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
16:11 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
16:51 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Aalto destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Aalto clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
17:24 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
17:53 At the moment, Holden seems to have more units than Aalto.Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
18:19 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
18:53 The battle outcome favors Holden as Aalto's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Aalto's way of life — Holden marches on.
19:25 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Aalto's army.Half of Aalto's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
20:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
— The mid game —
20:35 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:11 Aalto having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Aalto taps.
Holden takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns in Orange at s2 while Holden spawns in Yellow at s1.Aalto in Orange at s2. Holden in Yellow at s1. The map is set.
0:40 Aalto opens 12 Pool against Holden's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Pool against Holden's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:11 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:37 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:06 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:41 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:22 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:56 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
4:20 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
5:01 It seems that Aalto only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Aalto takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
5:16 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:57 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:20 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:24 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
8:09 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
8:33 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
9:03 It seems like Aalto has more units than Holden!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
9:39 Aalto decides to expand.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
10:08 Aalto moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Aalto pushes.
10:27 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
11:36 Holden failed to kill off Aalto's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Aalto's defense was already in place.
🎙 Slight advantage Aalto as the game develops.
12:05 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
12:43 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
13:23 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
13:52 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
14:26 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Aalto! Aalto is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
14:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
15:28 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
15:56 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
16:16 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
17:03 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
17:31 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
18:06 Holden seemed like winning the battle but when Aalto's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Aalto won the battle!Aalto absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
18:21 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The late game —
19:05 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:21 Aalto starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
19:51 Aalto appears to have more army than Holden!Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
20:40 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
20:56 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Aalto marches on.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
21:32 Aalto only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Aalto cuts Holden's army in half.
22:00 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
22:40 Aalto brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
23:02 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Holden, settled in the early game.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:18 Aalto spawns in Yellow at s1 while Holden spawns in Orange at s2.Aalto takes s1 in Yellow; across the map, Holden settles in at s2 in Orange.
0:46 Aalto gets 12 Hatch against Holden's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Aalto's 12 Hatch against Holden's 2 Rax FE.
— The early game —
1:14 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
1:45 Holden decides to expand.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
2:27 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:47 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:24 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:00 Nice placement by Aalto, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
4:38 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:48 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
6:25 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:55 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
7:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:52 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
8:39 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
9:13 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden clips Aalto's army — real damage, but Aalto fights on.
9:44 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:08 Both Aalto and Holden appears to have equal expansions now.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Aalto and Holden yet.
10:34 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
11:13 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
11:44 The battle outcome favors Aalto as Holden's armies melt into Aalto's armies' weapon fire!Aalto wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
12:29 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
12:58 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
13:26 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:05 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
14:35 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
15:14 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
15:53 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
16:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
16:45 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
17:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what Holden has left on the field.
— The mid game —
18:04 Aalto is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
18:25 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
— The late game —
19:00 With excellent skills and micro, Aalto managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
19:44 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:00 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Aalto defeats Holden, settled in the mid game.
Head to head
231 games
Aalto
128 – 103
Holden