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■ Holden
■ Abseil
army value
■ Holden
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (62 lines)
0:15 The Teal Holden spawns at s2 while Red Abseil spawns at s1.Cross positions or close ones, it starts here: Holden at s2, Abseil at s1.
0:37 Abseil opens 12 Hatch against Holden's 1 Rax FE.Holden commits to 1 Rax FE; Abseil answers with 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:58 Holden desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:44 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:14 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
2:47 Abseil with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
3:08 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
3:41 Nice placement by Abseil, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Abseil's defense was already in place.
4:15 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.
4:29 After that battle, Abseil destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Abseil took it apart.
5:09 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
5:24 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:11 Attempting to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
6:23 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:05 Abseil's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!Holden wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
7:22 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.
8:01 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
8:30 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
8:58 Currently, neither Holden nor Abseil appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Abseil yet.
9:34 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
10:05 Holden failed to kill off Abseil's defending zerglings.Abseil holds the early rush without blinking.
10:26 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
11:07 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
11:34 Abseil's zerglings are pushing out!Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:53 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
12:31 The battle outcome favors Abseil as Holden's armies melt into Abseil's armies' weapon fire!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Abseil marches on.
12:47 Abseil destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Abseil cuts Holden's army in half.
13:24 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
13:56 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
14:32 Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
14:58 Holden must macro up quickly or Abseil will just roll him over!Holden needs production, fast; Abseil's army has outgrown his.
15:21 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
15:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
16:14 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.
16:56 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
17:12 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
17:49 Unwilling to make the game too long, Abseil starts moving out.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
18:19 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
18:46 Abseil kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!The engagement breaks Holden's way of life — Abseil marches on.
19:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
19:39 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Abseil's army.Holden clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
🎙 Slight advantage Abseil as the game develops.
20:15 Holden's command center has been destroyed by Abseil.No reinforcements in time: Holden watches Abseil level the expansion.
— The mid game —
20:50 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:22 Abseil has more expansions than Holden.Economically it's Abseil's game right now; Holden is falling behind on bases.
— The late game —
21:53 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
22:21 Abseil desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
22:39 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.
23:03 With beautiful placement, Abseil successfully fends off Holden's attacks.Abseil holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
🎙 Abseil has built a commanding army lead — Holden needs something special here.
23:34 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
24:17 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
24:36 Abseil is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Abseil's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
25:10 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Holden types it out: GG.
Abseil takes it — the early game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ Abseil
army value
■ Holden
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (48 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns in Teal at s2 while Abseil spawns in Red at s1.Holden in Teal at s2. Abseil in Red at s1. The map is set.
0:43 Holden opens 1 Rax Gas against Abseil's 12 Pool.The builds are down: 1 Rax Gas from Holden, 12 Pool from Abseil.
— The early game —
1:22 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:52 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
2:18 Attempting to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:54 Abseil's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
3:32 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
3:50 All of a sudden, Holden has no armies left while Abseil is continuing to push across the map!Holden's army evaporates. Abseil doesn't even slow down.
4:28 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.
5:07 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
5:29 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
6:06 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
6:42 Abseil is putting early pressure with his zerglings.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
7:17 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
7:44 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
8:20 Holden failed to kill off Abseil's defending zerglings.Abseil holds the early rush without blinking.
8:50 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.
9:20 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.
9:43 Abseil decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
10:28 Abseil decides to expand.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
10:51 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
11:37 Abseil's zerglings surround Holden's marines and kills it off!The early pressure works — Abseil breaks Holden's front door.
11:52 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Slight advantage Abseil as the game develops.
12:25 That attack didn't seem to do much damage, Holden destroyed only less than half of Abseil's army.Holden clips Abseil's army — real damage, but Abseil fights on.
13:07 Abseil is leading the game with more expansions than Holden.Abseil runs 1 more bases than Holden. That compounds.
13:27 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
14:01 Abseil decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
14:42 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
15:24 Abseil kills off Holden's armies and continues pushing!Abseil wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
15:37 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:16 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.
16:51 Abseil with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Holden is a step behind and knows it.
17:21 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
17:54 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
18:22 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
19:08 Abseil's well-placed lurkers caught Holden's tanks and medics off-guard! Holden's army is completely melting!The mid-game push crashes through — Abseil breaks Holden's position.
19:28 Abseil only destroyed about half of Holden's army.Abseil cuts Holden's army in half.
— The late game —
20:04 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.
20:39 Abseil starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Abseil hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
21:00 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Holden types it out: GG.
Abseil takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ Abseil
army value
■ Holden
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (54 lines)
0:07 The Orange Holden spawns at s2 while Teal Abseil spawns at s1.Holden takes s2 in Orange; across the map, Abseil settles in at s1 in Teal.
0:34 Abseil gets 12 Pool against Holden's 14 CC.The builds are down: 14 CC from Holden, 12 Pool from Abseil.
— The early game —
1:08 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:38 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
2:11 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:54 Eager to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
3:26 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:39 Holden failed to kill off Abseil's defending zerglings.Abseil holds the early rush without blinking.
4:21 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.
4:45 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.
5:25 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
6:03 Abseil's zerglings are pushing out!No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
6:17 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
6:50 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:24 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.
8:04 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
8:41 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.
9:06 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
9:28 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
10:13 Abseil with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:30 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
11:18 Holden successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.The attack shatters on Holden's line. Great positioning.
11:47 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.
🎙 Slight advantage Holden as the game develops.
12:16 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
12:35 Holden decides to move out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
13:15 Abseil decides to move out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
13:53 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
14:14 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
14:55 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
15:10 All of a sudden, Abseil has no armies left while Holden is continuing to push across the map!A clean, brutal win for Holden. The push continues.
15:46 Abseil lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
16:15 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.
🎙 Holden's force dwarfs what Abseil has left on the field.
17:01 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
17:17 In terms of army size, Abseil is behind Holden!Abseil needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
17:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
— The mid game —
18:21 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.
18:54 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
— The late game —
19:38 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
20:03 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
20:38 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
21:06 Holden's M&M ball is rolling over Abseil's units.The mid-game push crashes through — Holden breaks Abseil's position.
🎙 Holden has built a commanding army lead — Abseil needs something special here.
21:38 Abseil lost more than half of his army in that battle.That fight gutted Holden — more than half the force is gone.
22:01 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:29 Holden is bringing his M&M ball to pressure his opponent now!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
23:01 Unwilling to suffer further harassment, Abseil taps out!Abseil types it out: GG.
Holden takes it — the mid game decided this one.
■ Holden
■ Abseil
army value
■ Holden
■ Abseil
economy
Play-by-play (182 lines)
0:09 Holden spawns at s3 in Red while Abseil spawns at s4 in White.Holden in Red at s3. Abseil in White at s4. The map is set.
0:37 Abseil opens 12 Hatch against Holden's 14 CC.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 14 CC against Abseil's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
0:50 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:11 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
1:47 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
2:02 Abseil with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
2:38 The battle to decide the game begins!The dance is over. They fight.
2:55 Holden has enough marines to deal with Abseil's zergling pressure.Holden holds the early rush without blinking.
3:18 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
3:34 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.
4:08 Unwilling to make the game too long, Holden starts moving out.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
4:28 Abseil is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
4:39 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
4:59 Abseil desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
5:36 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The dance is over. They fight.
6:00 Nice placement by Abseil, Holden can't even find a hole to poke through with his marines.Abseil holds the early rush without blinking.
6:14 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
6:47 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
7:02 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden tests the door early. Is anyone home?
7:23 Abseil decides to start pushing across the map.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
7:57 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
8:20 With beautiful placement, Holden successfully fends off Abseil's attacks.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
8:45 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
8:53 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.
9:13 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Abseil's army.Holden is badly outgunned — Abseil's force is a size larger.
9:49 Holden places down a command center.Holden plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
9:59 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
10:21 Holden decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Holden pushes.
10:52 Abseil's zerglings are pushing out!Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
11:12 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.
11:50 Holden failed to kill off Abseil's defending zerglings.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Abseil's defense was already in place.
12:01 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
12:36 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.
— The mid game —
12:43 Abseil starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Abseil starts the push.
13:13 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
13:32 Abseil was unable to break through Holden's M&M group.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Abseil gained nothing for the cost.
14:05 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.
14:21 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
14:50 Abseil has been very lucky to scout the incoming harassment by Holden.No surprises today — Abseil's harassment is scouted early.
15:16 Holden gave up on trying to harass after being scouted.The harassment is called off — Holden keeps his units alive.
15:38 Zerglings ran past Holden's defense line and start harassing the mineral line! What a nice run-by by Abseil!Beautiful harassment from Abseil. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
15:57 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
16:21 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
16:32 Holden dropped some marines into Abseil's mineral line!The raid lands — Holden chips away at Abseil's foundation.
16:58 Abseil starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!The composition is ready; Abseil starts the push.
17:27 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
17:44 Holden seems to have run out of scans! Abseil's lurkers cleans up the remaining army!Holden's defense bends, then snaps. Abseil takes the middle of the game.
18:12 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
18:44 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.
18:51 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Holden's economy is suffering!Beautiful harassment from Abseil. Holden's economy takes a real hit.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
19:26 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.
19:45 Abseil brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Abseil starts the push.
20:00 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
20:22 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.
21:02 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.
21:26 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
21:33 Abseil's army is small compared to Holden!Abseil needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
22:04 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
22:18 Abseil starts expanding.Abseil takes another base — the economy widens.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
22:43 Eager to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
23:05 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.
23:25 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.
24:07 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.
24:18 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.
24:43 Holden tried to harass Abseil but Abseil successfully fends off the harassment.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
25:04 Abseil starts pushing across the map.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
25:23 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
26:00 Abseil desperate in getting his economy pumped up, expands to another location.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Dead even — neither player has found the edge yet.
26:10 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.
26:32 Abseil's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Holden has enough M&M to prevent Abseil from further poking in!Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Abseil gained nothing for the cost.
27:07 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Abseil — the losses are light.
27:15 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
27:49 Abseil is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.The composition is ready; Abseil starts the push.
28:20 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
28:39 Abseil's mutalisks pick off some tanks, but Holden has enough M&M to prevent Abseil from further poking in!Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Abseil gained nothing for the cost.
29:04 After that battle, Holden still has most of his army with him.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
29:12 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
29:43 Abseil places down a hatchery.Quietly, Abseil adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
30:04 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Abseil.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Abseil shuts the door on Holden.
30:32 Abseil is flying his mutalisks towards his opponent.Abseil hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
30:56 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
31:04 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.The dance is over. They fight.
31:47 Abseil is attacking with both mutalisks and zerglings! Watch Holden's marines melt in this attack!The mid-game push crashes through — Abseil breaks Holden's position.
32:10 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.
32:17 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.
32:51 Holden moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Holden crosses the map with everything.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
33:02 Abseil decides to put some pressure on his opponent.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
33:42 Currently, Holden and Abseil appear to have around the same army size.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
33:57 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
34:25 Abseil backed off after all of his speedlings died under marine fire.Holden absorbs the mid-game push — Abseil gained nothing for the cost.
34:34 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.
35:02 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
35:32 Holden is pushing out with a large M&M ball!Holden's mid-game army is assembled — and it's moving.
35:43 Abseil brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Abseil starts the push.
36:06 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!The dance is over. They fight.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
36:39 Holden seemed like winning the battle but when Abseil's mutalisks came into the scene, things changed, Abseil won the battle!Abseil absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
36:53 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.
37:18 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
37:35 Abseil successfully blocked Holden from harassing his economy.Good instincts from Abseil; the harassment dies at the doorstep.
38:05 Abseil starts pushing out with his speedlings and lurkers!Abseil hits the timing — this push arrives exactly when it hurts.
38:21 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Abseil's army.Holden is badly outgunned — Abseil's force is a size larger.
38:54 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
39:19 Holden's marines forced Abseil's speedlings and mutalisks to fall back.The timing was right but the fight was wrong: Holden holds Abseil.
39:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
40:05 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.
40:23 Cloaked wraiths from Holden are harassing Abseil!Beautiful harassment from Holden. Abseil's economy takes a real hit.
— The late game —
40:54 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Abseil commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
41:09 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
41:44 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Holden's army simply dissolves.The final army does its work — Abseil breaks Holden late.
42:01 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.
42:21 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
42:49 Every scan ready, every upgrade done — Holden starts the walk to the hatcheries.This is the big one — Holden commits the late-game army.
43:18 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Abseil commits everything.Max supply, full upgrades: Abseil moves out to end it.
🎙 The armies trade evenly; this one is still anyone's game.
43:25 The battle to decide the game begins!Neither side backs off — the battle is joined.
43:47 Holden kills off Abseil's armies and continues pushing!Holden wins the fight convincingly and keeps rolling forward.
44:24 About half of Abseil's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
44:42 Losing only less than half of his army, Holden seems to be fine.Abseil keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
45:05 Holden dropped some marines into Abseil's mineral line!Holden gets into Abseil's mineral line — workers are dying.
45:31 Eager to end the game, Holden moves out with his armies.Holden tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
45:44 Attempting to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
46:08 In terms of army size, Holden and Abseil are around equal.The armies weigh the same — dead even on the field.
46:39 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.
47:07 Abseil was out-microed by Holden and loses all his attacking forces.Holden holds! The push breaks against a perfect defense.
47:31 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.
47:54 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Holden pays for that trade with about half his army.
48:01 Holden creeps forward tank by tank, vessels overhead watching for lurkers.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
48:29 Abseil moves out with his armies.Abseil tightens the formation and starts the long walk.
48:54 The battle to decide the game begins!Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
49:08 The tank line advances and Abseil's ultralisks die before they ever arrive. Holden is winning this.The final army does its work — Holden breaks Abseil late.
49:41 After that battle, Holden destroyed about half of Abseil's army.Holden cuts Abseil's army in half.
49:59 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.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
50:15 Holden scouted Abseil's attempt to harass!No surprises today — Holden's harassment is scouted early.
50:46 Abseil decided to abort his attempt to harass.Abseil thinks better of it and pulls the raiders back.
51:06 Abseil must macro up quickly or Holden will just roll him over!Abseil needs production, fast; Holden's army has outgrown his.
51:27 What superior Mutalisk micro from Abseil! Holden's economy is suffering!Abseil gets into Holden's mineral line — workers are dying.
52:04 Holden moves out with the M&M ball tucked in behind a wall of sieged tanks.Max supply, full upgrades: Holden moves out to end it.
52:19 Attempting to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.No more waiting. Abseil pushes.
52:43 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!Both players push to the middle of the map, and a large fight breaks out.
53:15 Plague, then swarm, then the charge. Holden's army simply dissolves.There's no rebuilding from that. Abseil's late-game push decides it.
53:30 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
53:58 Abseil has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Holden's force stays on that battlefield.
54:09 Holden's cloaked wraith did not do much to Abseil's economy.Holden knocks, Abseil answers. No damage done.
54:35 Holden is in quite a huge army disadvantage, he doesn't have what it takes to win against Abseil's army.Holden is badly outgunned — Abseil's force is a size larger.
54:59 Ultralisks in front, cracklings behind, defilers at the back: Abseil commits everything.This is the big one — Abseil commits the late-game army.
55:30 As both armies meet, they soon start exchanging fires!The armies collide — this is the fight both of them wanted.
55:46 Irradiate on the defilers! The swarm breaks and Abseil has to run.Holden holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
56:20 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.
56:37 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
56:52 Holden is planning a harassment, but Abseil scouted it!Abseil's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
57:24 It seems like Holden is aborting his harassment.The harassment is called off — Holden keeps his units alive.
57:45 Holden decides to start pushing across the map.Holden has seen enough — the army moves out.
58:12 Both armies meet at the center of the map and start attacking.Here it comes: two full armies, one engagement.
58:24 Abseil plagues the vessels and Holden no longer has the detection to push any further.Abseil holds the late-game siege — what a defensive stand!
58:53 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.
59:07 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
59:42 Currently, neither Holden nor Abseil appears to be leading in economy.The economies mirror one another. Nothing between Holden and Abseil yet.
59:51 Holden is planning a harassment, but Abseil scouted it!Abseil's raid is spotted before it even leaves home.
60:16 Holden is still going ahead with his harassment!Holden wanted to raid — instead he's pinned at home, defending.
🎙 Slight advantage Abseil as the game develops.
60:56 Holden successfully harasses Abseil's economy.Beautiful harassment from Holden. Abseil's economy takes a real hit.
61:04 Looking at the opponent's overwhelming forces, Holden GGs!Nothing left to defend with — Holden taps.
That's the game: Abseil defeats Holden, settled in the late game.
■ Holden
■ Abseil
army value
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■ Abseil
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Play-by-play (57 lines)
0:07 Holden spawns at s2 in Green while Abseil spawns at s1 in Orange.Holden takes s2 in Green; across the map, Abseil settles in at s1 in Orange.
0:37 Holden gets 1 Rax Gas against Abseil's 12 Hatch.Scouting done, plans revealed: Holden's 1 Rax Gas against Abseil's 12 Hatch.
— The early game —
1:14 Holden starts expanding.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
1:33 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
2:22 Holden decides to put on early pressure with his marines.No patience from Holden: the first units are already marching.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
2:41 Abseil with a large number of zerglings starts pushing out.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
3:19 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
3:51 With some nice micro, Abseil successfully defend against Holden's marines.Abseil holds the early rush without blinking.
4:15 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.
4:49 Holden lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
5:06 Abseil places down a hatchery.More workers, more money: Abseil expands.
5:41 Holden starts pushing out with his marines.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
6:14 Attempting to end the game, Abseil moves out with his armies.Here it comes: Abseil crosses the map with everything.
6:55 Holden places down a command center.Quietly, Holden adds a base. These are the moves that decide long games.
🎙 Even footing again — the tension builds.
7:20 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
7:55 With some nice micro, Abseil successfully defend against Holden's marines.Abseil holds the early rush without blinking.
8:19 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.
8:55 Abseil destroyed about half of Holden's army after that battle.Abseil cuts Holden's army in half.
9:15 Both Holden and Abseil appears to have equal expansions now.Base for base, they're level — Holden and Abseil match each other.
9:51 Holden feels confident with his marines and decides to push out.Holden goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
10:32 Abseil is putting early pressure with his zerglings.No patience from Abseil: the first units are already marching.
10:47 Holden places down a command center.Holden takes another base — the economy widens.
11:16 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
🎙 Nothing between them. One engagement could decide it.
11:46 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
12:25 With some nice micro, Abseil successfully defend against Holden's marines.Holden's early gamble buys nothing — Abseil's defense was already in place.
12:56 Losing only less than half of his army, Abseil seems to be fine.A cheap fight for Holden — the losses are light.
13:23 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
14:04 Abseil's zerglings are pushing out!Abseil tests the door early. Is anyone home?
14:23 The two armies meet and a large battle starts to engage!The dance is over. They fight.
14:56 Nice control from Abseil! He killed Holden's marines and continues pressuring!Holden wasn't ready. Abseil's early aggression takes the lead.
15:20 After that battle, Abseil destroyed about half of Holden's army.Half of Holden's force is gone — Abseil took it apart.
15:57 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.
🎙 The scales tip toward Abseil — a lead, but not a safe one.
16:28 Abseil's zerglings are pushing out!Abseil goes early — pressure before either side is ready.
17:07 Holden places down a command center.More workers, more money: Holden expands.
17:31 Abseil places down a hatchery.Abseil plants a new base and dares his opponent to punish it.
18:00 The battle to decide the game begins!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
18:25 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.
19:09 Holden has lost about half of his army in that battle.Abseil pays for that trade with about half his army.
19:30 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.
— The mid game —
20:01 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.
20:27 Abseil decides to put some pressure on his opponent.Abseil has seen enough — the army moves out.
🎙 It's all going Abseil's way right now.
— The late game —
21:08 The two armies clash and a large battle starts to happen!Contact in the middle of the map. Everything is committed.
21:37 Holden's marine control slipped, Abseil's speedlings cleaned up whatever Holden left!Abseil absorbs the mid-game push — Holden gained nothing for the cost.
22:04 After that battle, Abseil still has most of his army with him.Holden keeps most of his army intact through the exchange.
22:31 About half of Holden's army has been decimated in that battle.Half of Abseil's force stays on that battlefield.
23:04 Holden tried to drop some marines but they were cleared off by Abseil.The sneak attack is sniffed out — Abseil shuts the door on Holden.
23:45 Abseil brings his speedlings and lurkers out of his base!The composition is ready; Abseil starts the push.
24:04 After suffering a devastating loss in the battle, Holden GGs!Holden types it out: GG.
That's the game: Abseil defeats Holden, settled in the early game.
Head to head
27 games
Holden
13 – 14
Abseil