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■ Holden
■ Abseil
army value
■ Holden
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (49 lines)
0:09 Holden spawns at s1 in Blue while Abseil spawns at s4 in Teal.Holden takes s1 in Blue; across the map, Abseil settles in at s4 in Teal.
0:41 Abseil opens 12 Hatch against Holden's 1 Rax Gas.Holden shows 1 Rax Gas — Abseil has gone 12 Hatch. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:23 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:34 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:16 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:40 Abseil with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
3:27 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:50 Nice control from Abseil! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!The early pressure works — Abseil breaks Holden's front door.
4:27 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
4:52 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:25 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
5:59 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:36 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
6:53 Abseil's zerglings are pushing out!Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:26 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:04 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Holden's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!Holden's army evaporates. Abseil doesn't even slow down.
8:36 Abseil only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Abseil cuts Holden's army in half.
9:06 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:30 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:13 Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
10:33 At the moment, Abseil seems to have more units than Holden.Abseil's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
11:15 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
11:53 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
12:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
12:47 Holden failed to kill off Abseil's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Abseil's defense was already in place.
13:19 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:52 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
14:14 Unwilling to make the game too long, Abseil starts moving out.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
15:01 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:30 Abseil's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
— The late game —
16:04 Abseil destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Half of Holden's force is gone — Abseil took it apart.
16:30 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Holden takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
🎙 Slight advantage Abseil as the game develops.
16:48 Abseil shot down Holden's command center.Abseil finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
17:35 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
18:10 Abseil decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
18:24 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
19:14 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
19:28 Abseil kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
19:57 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
20:30 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:11 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Holden GGs. A hard-fought game comes to its end.
Holden taps out. Abseil's early game was simply better.
■ Holden
■ Abseil
army value
■ Holden
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (69 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns in Teal at s1 while Abseil spawns in White at s4.Holden in Teal at s1. Abseil in White at s4. The map is set.
0:39 Abseil opens 12 Pool against Holden's 14 CC.Holden shows 14 CC — Abseil has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:10 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:42 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:03 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:29 Abseil's zerglings are pushing out!Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:52 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
3:33 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
4:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:21 Abseil failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
4:41 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:20 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:38 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
6:06 Abseil's zerglings are pushing out!Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
6:47 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
7:04 Holden failed to kill off Abseil's defending zerglings.Abseil holds the early rush without blinking.
7:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Abseil's army.Holden takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
8:05 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Abseil takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
8:37 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
9:04 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
9:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
10:05 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Abseil's front door.
10:21 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
10:44 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
11:23 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
11:41 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
12:10 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
12:41 Holden kills off Abseil's zerglings with his marines!Abseil wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
13:16 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
13:48 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
14:14 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
14:34 Abseil with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
15:11 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
15:36 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:06 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
16:17 Holden successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.Abseil commits and it's the wrong call — Holden cleans it up.
16:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
17:27 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
17:43 At the moment, Holden seems to have more units than Abseil.Count the units: Holden has the edge over Abseil right now.
18:10 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
— The mid game —
18:53 Abseil is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Abseil starts the push.
🎙 Holden edges ahead on army strength.
19:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:35 Even sunken colonies didn't help Abseil, Abseil has to pull some drones to fight against Holden's marines!The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Abseil's position.
20:10 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
20:36 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Abseil clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
20:59 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
21:30 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:55 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Abseil's units.Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
22:29 Holden only destroyed about half of Abseil's army.Holden cuts Abseil's army in half.
22:51 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Abseil takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
🎙 The armies are no longer comparable: Holden is far ahead.
23:29 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
24:04 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
24:26 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
24:58 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
25:10 Abseil's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Abseil's position.
25:54 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
26:11 Abseil destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Holden's army has been decimated.Abseil takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
26:51 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
27:01 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Abseil GGs!That's it. Abseil looks at the field one last time and concedes.
Abseil taps out. Holden's mid game was simply better.
■ Holden
■ Abseil
army value
■ Holden
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (144 lines)
0:07 The Red Holden spawns at s2 while Blue Abseil spawns at s3.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s2, Abseil at s3.
0:34 Abseil opens 12 Pool against Holden's 2 Rax FE.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 2 Rax FE against Abseil's 12 Pool.
— The early game —
0:50 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:16 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
1:47 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:15 Abseil's zerglings are pushing out!Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:38 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
2:51 The battle outcome favors Holden as Abseil's armies melt into Holden's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Abseil's way of life — Holden marches on.
3:30 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Abseil's army.Holden takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
3:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Abseil takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
4:11 Abseil appears to have more army than Holden!Abseil's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
4:30 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
4:55 Abseil with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:24 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
5:55 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
6:15 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
6:37 Abseil failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
7:02 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
7:13 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Holden clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
7:54 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:15 Abseil is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
8:28 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:52 Holden has enough marines to deal with Abseil's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
9:25 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:45 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
10:15 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
10:30 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:51 Abseil with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
11:19 Holden decides to expand.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:48 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:04 Mismicro from Holden gave opportunity to Abseil! Abseil is still pushing and putting pressure with his zerglings!The early pressure works — Abseil breaks Holden's front door.
12:38 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
13:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
13:28 Abseil is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Abseil's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
13:45 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
14:10 Abseil seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Abseil breaks Holden's position.
14:41 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Abseil takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
15:07 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:32 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
15:41 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
16:14 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Abseil!Abseil looks away for one second and Holden makes him pay for it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:43 Eager to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
16:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
17:26 Abseil backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Abseil.
17:46 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
18:09 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
18:38 Abseil 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.
19:03 Abseil is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Abseil hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
19:27 In terms of army size, Abseil is behind Holden!Abseil is badly outgunned — Holden's force is a size larger.
19:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
20:05 Abseil lost all of his mutalisks by suiciding into Holden's M&M group! His remaining speedlings weren't able to do much damage either.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Abseil gained nothing for the cost.
20:43 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Abseil clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
20:50 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
21:22 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
21:36 Abseil desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:02 Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
22:25 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:05 With beautiful placement, Abseil successfully fends off Holden's attacks.The attack shatters on Abseil's line. Great positioning.
23:26 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
23:46 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
24:07 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Holden's economy is suffering!Abseil gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
24:40 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
25:01 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
25:13 Abseil held off Holden's M&M group merely with the help of newly popped lurkers.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Abseil holds Holden.
25:56 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Holden clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
26:05 Abseil only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Abseil cuts Holden's army in half.
26:40 Holden has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Abseil.Holden's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
27:01 Abseil is still going ahead with his harassment!Abseil wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
27:21 What a pity! Abseil 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.Abseil goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
27:54 Holden now has enough M&M to take this game! ... Or so he thinks.The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
28:01 Abseil is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Abseil hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
28:33 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:49 Abseil is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
29:12 Abseil only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Abseil cuts Holden's army in half.
29:46 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Holden takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
30:12 What a pity! Abseil 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.Abseil goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
30:40 Abseil's forces appear to be larger compared to Holden's!Count the units: Abseil has the edge over Holden right now.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
31:06 What a pity! Abseil 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.Abseil goes for the raid — Holden is ready, and nothing comes of it.
31:25 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!The composition is ready; Holden starts the push.
31:38 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
32:08 Holden's marine control slipped, Abseil's speedlings cleaned up whatever Holden left!The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Abseil holds Holden.
32:28 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
32:59 Abseil only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Abseil took it apart.
33:21 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.
33:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
34:02 Holden kills off Abseil's armies and continues pushing!Abseil's army evaporates. Holden doesn't even slow down.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
34:38 Holden destroyed less army than he should, only less than half of Abseil's army has been decimated.Holden clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
35:00 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
35:17 Holden scouted Abseil's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Holden's harassment is scouted early.
35:39 Abseil is still going ahead with his harassment!Plans change: Abseil's raiders are needed on defense.
36:15 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!The raid lands — Abseil chips away at Holden's foundation.
36:43 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
36:57 Unwilling to make the game too long, Abseil starts moving out.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
37:17 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
37:42 Abseil seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!The mid-game push crashes through — Abseil breaks Holden's position.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
38:11 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
38:25 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
39:03 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Abseil's armies.Abseil finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
39:27 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
39:55 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
40:02 Abseil starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Abseil hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
40:44 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
40:51 Abseil's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
41:12 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
41:51 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
42:08 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Abseil's armies.Abseil finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
42:40 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
— The late game —
42:51 Irradiate banked and the siege line moving — Holden pushes into the swarm.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
43:28 Abseil moves out under dark swarm. The marines can shoot all they like.Everything Abseil has built comes forward at once.
43:36 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
44:08 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Holden's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!Holden's army evaporates. Abseil doesn't even slow down.
44:33 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
44:51 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
45:32 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Abseil's armies.Abseil finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
45:55 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Holden starts the walk to the hatcheries.Everything Holden has built comes forward at once.
46:12 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
46:30 Holden pushed into four hatcheries of larva. Abseil simply remade the army.Holden throws the endgame army in and Abseil simply refuses to lose.
46:56 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
47:13 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
47:48 At the moment, Abseil seems to have more units than Holden.Count the units: Abseil has the edge over Holden right now.
48:06 Hive tech and a full defiler pack — Abseil is moving out!This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
48:39 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
🎙 The scales tip toward Abseil — a lead, but not a safe one.
48:50 Abseil was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden takes the fight on his terms and sends Abseil home with nothing.
49:29 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
49:54 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Holden takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
50:10 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
That's the game: Abseil defeats Holden, settled in the mid game.
■ Holden
■ Abseil
army value
■ Holden
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (58 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns in Blue at s1 while Abseil spawns in Orange at s4.We're underway — Holden spawns at s1, Abseil answers from s4.
0:35 Holden opens 2 Rax FE against Abseil's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 2 Rax FE against Abseil's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:19 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:35 Abseil starts expanding.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
2:03 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:45 Eager to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
3:02 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
3:44 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Abseil's front door.
4:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
4:47 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
5:03 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
5:48 Abseil with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
6:01 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
6:39 Abseil starts expanding.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:03 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
7:31 Abseil failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
8:00 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:30 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
9:06 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
9:50 Abseil's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
10:05 The battle to decide the game begins!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
10:45 Holden has enough marines to deal with Abseil's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
11:01 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:40 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
12:06 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
12:38 Abseil with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
13:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
13:40 Abseil's mismicro cost him his zerglings and probably this game! Holden continues pressuring with his marines!Abseil wasn't ready. Holden's early aggression takes the lead.
14:11 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
14:46 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
15:02 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
15:49 Abseil desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
16:13 Holden starts pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
16:32 Currently, neither Holden nor Abseil appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Abseil yet.
17:18 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 —
17:31 Abseil's zerglings didn't do much damage to Holden's M&M ball, and instead lose all of his armies.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Abseil's position.
— The late game —
18:06 Holden destroyed about half of Abseil's army after that battle.Half of Abseil's force is gone — Holden took it apart.
18:34 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:04 Abseil's expansion have been wiped off by Holden!No reinforcements in time: Abseil watches Holden level the expansion.
19:47 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
20:04 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
20:41 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
21:17 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
21:32 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
22:17 Even sunken colonies didn't help Abseil, Abseil has to pull some drones to fight against Holden's marines!Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
22:43 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
23:04 With excellent skills and micro, Holden managed to fend off Abseil while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
23:36 Abseil's hatchery has been destroyed by Holden.Abseil's expansion burns — Holden tears it down.
24:01 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Abseil GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Abseil taps.
Holden takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ Abseil
army value
■ Holden
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (87 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns in Red at s3 while Abseil spawns in Purple at s4.Holden in Red at s3. Abseil in Purple at s4. The map is set.
0:46 Holden gets 2 Rax FE against Abseil's 12 Pool.Holden shows 2 Rax FE — Abseil has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:09 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:32 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:01 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:33 Abseil's zerglings are pushing out!Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:56 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
3:10 Holden gains early map control with his marines!The early pressure works — Holden breaks Abseil's front door.
3:40 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
4:17 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
4:33 Holden starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
5:03 Abseil is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
5:36 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
5:57 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
6:17 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
6:59 Abseil failed to break through Holden's marine defense line.Abseil's early gamble buys nothing — Holden's defense was already in place.
7:10 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
7:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
8:21 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
8:41 Abseil's zerglings are pushing out!Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
9:10 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
9:23 Holden failed to kill off Abseil's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Abseil's defense was already in place.
10:03 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Holden clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
10:24 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Abseil clips Holden's army — real damage, but Holden fights on.
10:58 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
11:24 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
11:55 Holden starts pushing across the map.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
12:07 Eager to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
12:35 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
13:00 All of a sudden, Abseil has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
13:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:00 It seems that Abseil only managed to destroy less than half of Holden's army.Abseil takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
— The mid game —
14:17 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
14:56 Abseil is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Abseil starts the push.
15:20 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:46 Abseil 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 Abseil.
16:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
16:33 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
17:16 In terms of army size, Abseil is behind Holden!Abseil needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
17:26 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
18:02 Abseil desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
18:20 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!Abseil gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
18:44 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.
19:18 Abseil is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Abseil's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
19:50 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
20:24 Abseil is attacking with lurker-lings and mutalisks! Holden's armies melt in the attack.Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
20:47 After that battle, Abseil destroyed about half of Holden's army.Abseil cuts Holden's army in half.
21:09 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:28 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Abseil's armies.Holden's expansion burns — Abseil tears it down.
21:55 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
22:18 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
22:54 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
23:31 Holden stimpacked his marines and sliced through Abseil's units!Abseil's defense bends, then snaps. Holden takes the middle of the game.
23:47 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:04 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
24:51 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Abseil's economy.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
— The late game —
25:03 Abseil is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Abseil's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:44 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
26:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:29 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Abseil. The push continues.
27:03 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
27:25 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
27:39 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
28:13 Abseil is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Abseil's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
28:44 Both Holden and Abseil appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Abseil match each other.
29:10 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
29:39 Abseil seems to control the lurkers very nicely! Even with seemingly equal forces, Holden is totally losing this battle!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
29:52 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Slight advantage Abseil as the game develops.
30:22 With excellent skills and micro, Abseil managed to fend off Holden while losing less than half of his army.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
30:51 Abseil decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
31:18 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
31:44 Abseil is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
32:10 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
32:42 It seems that Holden only managed to destroy less than half of Abseil's army.Holden takes a bite out of Abseil's force and backs off.
33:19 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!That's it. Holden looks at the field one last time and concedes.
GG. Abseil closes it out over Holden.
■ Holden
■ Abseil
army value
■ Holden
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (51 lines)
0:08 The Orange Holden spawns at s1 while Green Abseil spawns at s3.Holden takes s1 in Orange; across the map, Abseil settles in at s3 in Green.
0:43 Abseil gets 12 Pool against Holden's 1 Rax FE.Holden shows 1 Rax FE — Abseil has gone 12 Pool. The clock starts on who blinks first.
— The early game —
1:07 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:38 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:18 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
2:40 Abseil decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
3:24 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
4:04 Holden has enough marines to deal with Abseil's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
4:31 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
4:52 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
5:38 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
5:59 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:32 Abseil is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:15 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
7:46 The battle to decide the game begins!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
8:22 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Abseil marches on.
8:52 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Abseil destroyed only less than half of Holden's army.Abseil takes a bite out of Holden's force and backs off.
9:13 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
— The mid game —
9:47 Eager to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
10:18 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:45 Abseil's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
11:34 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
11:56 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Abseil edges ahead on army strength.
12:36 Holden tried to lift up the command center but he wasn't in time and it was destroyed by Abseil's armies.Holden's expansion burns — Abseil tears it down.
12:52 Abseil is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
13:28 At the moment, Abseil seems to have more units than Holden.Abseil's army is visibly the bigger one — Holden should not take this fight.
14:06 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:41 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
15:16 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
15:34 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Abseil marches on.
🎙 It's all going Abseil's way right now.
16:13 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
16:57 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
17:20 Holden's command center has been destroyed by Abseil.Abseil finds the weak point and Holden's new base is gone.
17:44 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
18:14 Unwilling to make the game too long, Abseil starts moving out.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
19:01 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
19:37 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
19:51 Nice control from Abseil! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
20:34 The attack was a success, Holden lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Abseil — more than half the force is gone.
🎙 Holden is hanging on by a thread against Abseil's army.
21:09 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
21:29 Abseil is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
22:08 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Holden taps out!Holden types it out: GG.
That's the game: Abseil defeats Holden, settled in the early game.
Head to head
26 games
Holden
12 – 14
Abseil