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■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:07 The White Aalto spawns at s3 while Blue Holden spawns at s2.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s3, Holden at s2.
0:42 Aalto gets 12 Pool against Holden's 14 CC.Aalto commits to 12 Pool; Holden answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:18 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:48 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
2:15 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.
2:53 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
3:19 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
4:11 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.
4:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
5:08 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.
5:34 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:23 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
6:54 Aalto's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
7:24 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:58 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
8:39 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
8:55 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:35 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
10:01 Aalto starts expanding.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
10:34 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:12 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
11:48 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
12:24 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
13:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
13:23 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
14:12 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
14:33 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
15:20 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.
15:40 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
16:16 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:55 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:27 Aalto starts pushing across the map.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
17:56 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.
— The mid game —
18:21 Holden seems to have run out of scans! Aalto's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Aalto takes the middle of the game.
19:09 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 —
19:36 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
20:17 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Holden taps out. Aalto's mid game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (52 lines)
0:12 The game starts with Blue Aalto spawning at s2 and Red Holden spawning at s1.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s2, Holden answers from s1.
0:31 Holden opens 14 CC against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Aalto commits to 12 Hatch; Holden answers with 14 CC.
— The early game —
1:22 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
1:35 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
2:06 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:46 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:08 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
3:45 Holden has enough marines to deal with Aalto's zergling pressure.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
4:29 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
5:01 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.
5:22 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
5:47 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
6:25 In terms of army size, Aalto is behind Holden!Aalto is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
6:52 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.
7:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:01 The battle outcome favors Holden as Aalto's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
8:41 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.
9:03 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
9:43 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:14 Aalto decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:46 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:50 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
12:11 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
12:39 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:05 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:48 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:09 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.
14:50 Aalto failed to kill off Holden's defending marines.Aalto's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
15:21 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
16:00 Aalto lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:16 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
16:55 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
17:34 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
18:08 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
18:23 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
19:00 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
19:41 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.
20:02 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
— The late game —
20:36 Aalto's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Holden has built a commanding army lead — Aalto needs something special here.
21:15 Aalto seems to lose most of his army in that battle.Holden limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
21:46 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.
22:00 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Aalto GGs!That's it. Aalto looks at the field one last time and concedes.
That's the game: Holden defeats Aalto, settled in the mid game.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:16 Aalto spawns at s2 in Orange while Holden spawns at s1 in Green.Aalto in Orange at s2. Holden in Green at s1. The map is set.
0:32 Holden opens 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Aalto, 1 Rax Gas from Holden.
— The early game —
1:20 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:50 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:11 Aalto decides to move out with his armies.Aalto has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:37 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
3:06 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.
3:51 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
4:15 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
4:36 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.
5:13 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
5:44 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:09 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
6:51 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.
7:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:47 Aalto was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:24 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.
8:48 About half of Aalto's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
9:16 Holden's forces appear to be larger compared to Aalto's!Count the units: Holden has the edge over Aalto right now.
9:48 Eager to end the game, Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
10:18 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
10:46 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
11:22 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Holden — a lead, but not a safe one.
11:47 Holden kills off Aalto's armies and continues pushing!Aalto's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
12:31 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:03 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.
13:38 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
13:52 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
14:20 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:53 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
15:23 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:08 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Aalto keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Aalto has left on the field.
16:36 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:03 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:29 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
18:02 Aalto has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
18:37 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.
18:58 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
19:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
— The mid game —
20:16 Even sunken colonies didn't help Aalto, Aalto has to pull some drones to fight against Holden's marines!Aalto's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
🎙 Aalto is hanging on by a thread against Holden's army.
20:44 Holden looks beastly after destroying more than half of Aalto's army.Holden shreds the better part of Aalto's army in one engagement.
— The late game —
21:01 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Aalto — the losses are light.
21:44 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
22:19 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Aalto taps out!Aalto GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
GG. Holden closes it out over Aalto.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (45 lines)
0:11 Aalto spawns in Orange at s4 while Holden spawns in Purple at s1.Aalto takes s4 in Orange; across the map, Holden settles in at s1 in Purple.
0:42 Holden opens 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Hatch.The builds are down: 12 Hatch from Aalto, 1 Rax FE from Holden.
— The early game —
1:14 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:52 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
2:13 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:48 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
3:22 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
4:12 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.
4:46 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:10 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.
5:38 Aalto with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:12 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
6:46 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:29 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:54 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
8:25 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
— The mid game —
8:53 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.
9:43 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:14 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
10:49 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
11:19 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.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what Holden has left on the field.
11:45 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
12:28 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
12:59 Holden's command center has been destroyed by Aalto.Aalto finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
13:38 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
14:12 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The late game —
15:09 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
15:52 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Aalto pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:22 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Aalto has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
16:44 Aalto is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
17:14 Both Aalto and Holden appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Aalto and Holden match each other.
18:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
18:33 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.
19:05 Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.Aalto limps away with less than half the army he arrived with.
19:27 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
20:19 Holden having no armies left to defend, has no choice but to tap out.Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
Holden taps out. Aalto's early game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (62 lines)
0:15 Aalto spawns at s4 in Blue while Holden spawns at s2 in Red.We're underway — Aalto spawns at s4, Holden answers from s2.
0:36 Holden gets 1 Rax FE against Aalto's 12 Pool.Aalto commits to 12 Pool; Holden answers with 1 Rax FE.
— The early game —
0:59 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:35 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:00 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:43 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:05 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:44 With some nice micro, Aalto successfully defend against Holden's marines.Aalto holds the early rush without blinking.
3:59 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
4:42 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
5:07 Holden starts expanding.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
5:40 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
5:52 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:33 Holden has a slight economical lead by having 1 more expansions than Aalto.Holden runs 1 more bases than Aalto. That compounds.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
6:51 Aalto places down a hatchery.Quietly, Aalto adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
7:21 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
8:09 Holden kills off Aalto's zerglings with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Aalto's front door.
8:36 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:00 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.
9:24 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
9:53 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:33 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
10:49 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
11:34 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Aalto breaks Holden's front door.
11:49 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
12:19 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
12:49 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
13:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
13:44 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
14:16 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
14:44 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
15:23 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
🎙 The scales tip toward Aalto — a lead, but not a safe one.
15:42 After that battle, Aalto still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
16:20 At the moment, Aalto seems to have more units than Holden.Aalto's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
16:43 Aalto decides to start pushing across the map.Aalto tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
17:15 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
— The mid game —
17:53 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.
18:23 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.
18:44 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.
— The late game —
19:17 Aalto harasses Holden's economy and gets ahead of the game.The raid lands — Aalto chips away at Holden's foundation.
19:51 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Aalto!Holden gets into Aalto's mineral line — workers are dying.
🎙 Aalto holds the stronger army for now.
20:09 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
20:53 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Aalto's economy.Holden goes for the raid — Aalto is ready, and nothing comes of it.
21:12 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Aalto's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
21:38 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:09 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
22:33 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.
23:20 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
23:32 Losing only less than half of his army, Aalto seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
24:01 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Aalto's armies.Holden's expansion burns — Aalto tears it down.
🎙 Aalto's force dwarfs what Holden has left on the field.
24:46 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
25:20 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Holden types it out: GG.
Holden taps out. Aalto's mid game was simply better.
■ Aalto
■ Holden
army value
■ Aalto
■ Holden
economy
Play-by-play (53 lines)
0:07 Aalto spawns at s2 in Green while Holden spawns at s1 in Orange.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Aalto at s2, Holden at s1.
0:32 Holden opens 1 Rax Gas against Aalto's 12 Hatch.Aalto commits to 12 Hatch; Holden answers with 1 Rax Gas.
— The early game —
1:13 Aalto places down a hatchery.Aalto takes another base — the economy widens.
1:33 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:08 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!Aalto goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:35 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
3:15 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
3:54 Aalto successfully fends off Holden's attacks.The attack shatters on Aalto's line. Great positioning.
4:20 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.
4:42 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
5:11 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
5:49 Aalto's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Aalto: the first units are already marching.
6:28 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
6:45 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.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
7:29 Nice control from Aalto! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
7:46 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
8:16 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Aalto's army.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
8:57 Holden must macro up quickly or Aalto will just roll him over!Holden is badly outgunned — Aalto's force is a size larger.
9:13 Aalto moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
10:03 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
10:16 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:46 Aalto's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Aalto's early aggression takes the lead.
11:31 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Aalto is far ahead.
11:47 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.
12:33 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
12:48 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
13:30 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
13:58 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.
14:19 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Aalto's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Aalto's force and backs off.
15:02 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
15:20 Unwilling to make the game too long, Aalto starts moving out.Here it comes: Aalto crosses the map with everything.
16:03 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Aalto edges ahead on army strength.
16:31 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.
17:10 After that battle, Aalto destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Aalto took it apart.
17:31 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.
18:02 It seems like Aalto has more units than Holden!Count the units: Aalto has the edge over Holden right now.
18:37 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
— The mid game —
19:10 Aalto is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Aalto starts the push.
19:34 Aalto places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Aalto expands.
— The late game —
20:10 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
20:32 Holden seems to have run out of scans! Aalto's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!The mid-game push crashes through — Aalto breaks Holden's position.
🎙 It's all going Aalto's way right now.
21:10 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Aalto's force stays on that battlefield.
21:32 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.
22:18 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Aalto takes it — the mid game decided this one.
Head to head
232 games
Aalto
128 – 104
Holden