[2019 GSL ST S1] Ro.16 Match1 Maru vs Stats

[2019 GSL SuperTournament I]
RO16 Day1: Maru, Stats, GuMiho, Dark, Hurricane, Rogue, PartinG, RagnaroK

[@juggling8557]

You can tell that Tasteless and Artosis are just so genuinely excited and enjoying themselves. They are why I got interested in professional starcraft in the first place, and they're still the primary reason I watch it.

[@kostadinkondev829]

Who cares

[@llllllllllllllIIlIllIIllIIIIll]

E 2

[@llllllllllllllIIlIllIIllIIIIll]

Me 2

[@SarumanDeWhite]

They're great. Nice convos, lively, not arrogant.

[@centripetal25]

You can't just use money to buy a pair like that. Blizzard really lucked out with this casting archon.

[@linusholzel7475]

Ah Starcraft at the highest level is the best video game to watch!

[@wargumbyx]

bronze is the highest level, the game isnt skill based

[@darfboony824]

Parting vs ragnarok was the highest lvl of play at 1st day.

[@roglike666]

I don't even play :)

[@Zeuts85]

@@wargumbyx Troll too obvious. Fail.

[@wargumbyx]

@@Zeuts85 you not understanding what that meant doesnt mean i am trolling

[@jenesuispasbavard]

What an epic series. Best match of the year so far.

[@darfboony824]

Nope! Best match was parting vs ragnarok. Lol

[@dragonpower0]

I think the best was the WCS Serral vs Reynor sets. Although Ragnarok vs Parting was amazing as well. Coupled with Maru vs Stats these sets are definitely top 3 sets of this year.

[@nuclearscissors]

In terms of raw intelligence and game sense I beleive Stats is the best toss player currently. Just look at how well he handles Maru's constant pressure in comparison to Classic/Trap. No panicking/dumb mistakes, constant counterharrassment, very tactical and active on the map overall while still macroing like a beast with very greedy economical style. A much better matchup against Maru than pretty much any other toss except perhaps sOs.

[@poopie6205]

ye

[@DaGouko]

Amazing series those were... Super high level decision making, micro and macro *-*

[@randellbragg5013]

Fuck Kshmr above and beyond is better

[@SomberDestiny]

1st game 6:12 2nd game 17:55 3rd game 30:51 4th game 53:33 5th game 1:28:48

[@gruminatorII]

game 4 is all that matters

[@juggling8557]

"I did study enough science to know that capes make you move faster... that's why capes are banned on race cars" --Tasteless, 2019

[@danestanley-sandymartin]

These two players over the past 2-3 years have had the best games in the history of SC2...

[@TIMMIAY]

Holy shit game 4 was one of the greatest games I have ever witnessef

[@Efreet01]

Crazy game indeed....i'm still chill out

[@stevey7997]

Yeah. Honestly for me that game is easily in the top 5 of all time.

[@gruminatorII]

@@stevey7997 its in my top 2, but what could you expect if the 2 best players in the world meet

[@BeakerPD]

Wow. . .just wow. One of the best series StarCraft 2 has ever seen. Incredible play from both players. Two of the best to ever take up the mouse and keyboard.

[@LittleMikeStarCraft]

How many times did they think Stats was dead? That was amazing.

[@dragonpower0]

They don't call him the Shield of Aiur for nothing :) You may be able to weaken him, but it's always really hard to finish him off

[@asensniper]

Game 4 & 5 were just so epic it had me on the edge of my seat all game long, Maru knocked out in the Ro16... amazing from stats!

[@parker1594]

Had to go watch walruses fall off cliffs later

[@dtcanxz]

I watched it with my 4 year old like 2 days ago. Sooo awkward to explain.

[@James-uk4xi]

I found this after reading this comment. At first I had a witty reply to make, then I got sad after watching the 14th walrus suicide itself.. Great series though.

[@beridledodopidop4822]

i actually thought this was a joke and then i youtubed it and i got sad : (

[@ОлегХореев]

Best terran vs best protoss casted by best 2 casters world showing us one of the best bo5! And also dat last hero carrier in game4 - mvp! The carrier carried that last victory push xD

[@ZC.Andrew]

"I carry on."

[@NO-gc2mf]

Thanks you AfreecaTVeSport for this nice event!! Happy Easter weekend!

[@TheOliveboy93]

Game 3 and 4 were the absolute most amazing games ive ever seen. GOAT!

[@KaplaBen]

14:53 Those stalkers blink and zealot pickup. Insane micro

[@geotoxiz]

this should have been the gsl s1 final

[@DrHannibalLecter1st]

well there's no way in hell maru would go with this style in gsl final tho, let along doing it a few times in a row

[@renielcarmenate2006]

Hey guys from africa tv I have to say I love u new profile picture,and the caster are always in the top for me I love this dudes the best.✌

[@DangerDavez]

That was an insane series and that's coming from a Zerg. Also, damn GSL's production is amazing now. Great casting, obs, shots and music.

[@oldoddjobs]

are zergs supposed to only enjoy zerg matches or something lol

[@hoolerboris]

That game 4 ..... woooow........

[@poopie6205]

omfg coming back to this game... so much insanity!!!! The new expansions realy addressed the boring WoL meta (even though i still absolutely loved the game)

[@EmperorTerran]

Yesterday was amazing football match in european champions league Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur. It was amazing. Today I watched this series and god damn it matched it.

[@stevey7997]

Same brother, same

[@maxwellwalker8050]

I love stats reaction at the end. He's just like yeah, no biggie

[@tommyracingsuzuki]

OMG !!!!! sound track of minute 29:40 is Apollo Nash @Taygeto "solstice" . Congratulations !! New Level Up !!!! for this series!!. Long life Starcraft2 and trance/progresive music. !!!!

[@darfboony824]

First time im seeing maru use mass cyclone or even full mech.

[@kalee6]

darf boony Maru is probably trying out new stuff since he already qualified for Blizzcon.

[@darfboony824]

@@kalee6 i thought the same too, and also trying out whats effective vs protoss late game.

[@waytooaverage]

I'm like 10 minutes in but man those intro cards and transitions in the comic book style are so sick!

[@Razzy1322]

Maru played like a god with a very unusual unit set in game 4, showing that this "micro machines" comp is very viable. The only thing that saved Stats was that he spammed fucking psi storm... What amazing play, what skill it takes to mash one hotkey over and over! /s It has been said many times by this point, but late-game Protoss in the current patch is absolutely broken. If they don't go mass tempests, it's mass templar, mass disruptors, mass carriers... There's a reason there are nine Protoss players and only two Terrans in the whole round of 16. Not even Maru, playing with a 20+ worker lead and, often, a higher army supply, was able to close out that game. Absurd.

[@oldoddjobs]

meaningless

[@TheRealCabe]

We’re so spoiled. In so many sports right now so many guys I see look like the best player or athlete I’ve ever seen! SC2 no exception... Mad props to Stats for taking out Maru, unbeatable in the GSL format but Super Tournament is a different beast and that’s great for the game!

[@joshtaylor9773]

Shout-out to "face my fears" from Kingdom hearts 3 playing in the background between games 3 and 4 at 52:40. :D

[@BumbleBee-sx1fn]

Beautiful games! The best terran player vs the best protoss player!

[@maro2402]

This series is the best of the year i think

[@vault4046]

damn maru is so op in all of his games even if he lost in some of them

[@peterhilgersom9370]

Imagine Maru vs Stats in the GSL finale instead Classic

[@marcmcintosh1002]

So awesome to watch masters giant like these clash together

[@Dusk-MTG]

When the entire map is mining out it's a sign of an epic game

[@cr0mag732]

Best two commentators for sure. Fairly loled at 1:30:00 at his little song

[@Nano-kb4kc]

What electronica song is playing during the intro to the tournament when tastosis is talking?

[@waytooaverage]

Also: Dude at 31:49 is a goddamn champion.

[@7mean7bunny7]

I don't get it

[@zaftnotameni]

by far the best match of the year

[@piotrmajewski5978]

It's like best series i've seen in last 12 months?

[@liukang85]

Maru deciding not to build a turret next to his tank (s) in the natural in game 5 makes you wonder if he's been told to lose. He knew that the tank was the most important thing to keep the gateway units at bay, and he knew there was the danger of lift offs....

[@johngreen2468]

in the last game why didnt Maru build bunkers in his all in with scvs ?

[@KENTOSI]

Such a pleasure watching these two masters.

[@foundsgtal]

If anyone could tell what’s the name of song at 53:25 that would be great!

[@joseph.luong.m]

This should be the GSL S1 Finals.

[@FitMachina]

Loving the games loving the cast!

[@diegomora8579]

Tasteless was more excited about the walruses than watching Maru 🤣

[@rickyma646]

This should absolutely be the final of GSL 2019

[@hanheelee2383]

앞마당 짓는 일꾼 탐사정으로 한대 쳐서 사도가 2회의 공격으로 건설로봇 잡을 수 있도록 하네... 미세한 컨트롤 대단함. 두 선수 모두 너무 잘하셔서 눈이 정화됨 정말 수준 높은 경기였음.

[@ericbetterman9220]

how old is stats? why is his hair grey?

[@ICareBecauseYouDo]

1:05:13 "This is the most hot-dog map we have" 🤭

[@nSRemedy]

Thanks Mountain Dew!

[@greenstreetmusic4683]

incredible series and yeah game 4 wow I was one the edge of my seat for 10 mins :D

[@thienle8912]

I kind of saw that coming from Maru ever since I saw Gumiho used it

[@scifitoilet]

Maru screwing around lol. Maru mechanics with Gumiho-inspired builds is scary.

[@brownieboiii]

Best series I've ever witnessed

[@turnabol]

Monster bash! Way to go Stats, incredible!

[@Subsistancer]

Really great series! Watched every second of it

[@andynewen]

What is super tournament vs regular tournament?

[@wispppp]

After stats lost 2 games i honestly lost hope but he actually bounced back, amazing. Great serires

[@ZC.Andrew]

Stats is pretty good at bouncing back. He has an epic comeback vs innovation last year after being down 3-0

[@synch9511]

7:43 guy behind TY predicted coronavirus

[@brocky]

I was super bummed that Classic lost to Maru in the GSL finals. Now a GSL Super Tournament? Get the popcorn ready!

[@Matthew-uv6gl]

Shame this series was in the Ro16. Both these players deserve to move with this kind of play. Kind of want to see Stats steamroll the rest of the tourney now. With Maru out, his chances just went way up.

[@proddreamatnight]

That reaper in game 3, Jesus

[@Kilorelv]

Holy crap these games were pretty intense, not gonna say who I'm hoping wins (for spoiler reasons), but darn I'm a little sad (only a little because those games were amazing hard to be sad watching that).

[@jackcphelps]

far from the days of GOMTvT

[@vans2548]

The cyclone play actually reminds me of Gumiho v Classic back in 2018, where it was also surprisingly effective esp against Tempest

[@dlx7844]

Amazing game, great pleasure watching it all through :)

[@ZC.Andrew]

1:08:48 "I think Stats is about to get eliminated Artosis"

[@josephlindemuth]

This was some real solid Starcraft game play

[@loongtsing262]

What's the song at 0:41?

[@Revalstarcraft]

That game 4 was ridiculous, can't wait for Artosis and Noregret go over it on Indepth

[@purpleblah2]

Oh my god, the walruses land on sharp rocks and then tumble downhill, I thought they would just land in the water.

[@Chaotix05]

The best part about their comment, though, is how Artosis is like: "they don't have seaways or whatever?" in like quite a sassy voice, right before Tasteless tells about the cliffs.

[@josefx1389]

16:17 SCV widow mine massacre!

[@arsenixkikokoro]

song at the end anyone?

[@ngithens]

The walrus thing at the beginning, it was a polar bear attack not global warming

[@Shrimp0kUgel]

Fantastic series.. Why didn't Stats make cannons in game 4? I feel like he would have prevented so much harassment..

[@sadgfasdg542]

9:41 Really, nice micro by stats? maru's micro is just perfect there!

[@Hisu0]

Actual start (after initial rollout): 6:12 (7:45), 17:56 (19:25), 30:52 (32:30), 53:32 (55:00), 1:28:49 (1:29:24)

[@yjzhou1]

When he killed that adept with the reaper... Omg xd

[@yjzhou1]

Omg... The widow mines ahhhhh this game is sooooo good

[@IsaacFNghost]

Omfg those widow mines in game 1!!! Like 9 zealots just disappeared!

[@R0binah00d]

Absolutely Magnificent

[@danconser6709]

GAME 4, OMG that was a nail biter!!!!

[@vinylonly751]

AfreecaTV eSports , respect from no reclame

[@glassberg5018]

Pro starcraft and commentary about walruses. What more could you ask for?

[@juancarlos9776]

Mola la partida épica xD

[@vio1583]

the best series

[@meowmeow8197]

Stats biggest issues are the lack of scouting units and a little bit to passive. If he can overcome these issues, he can be a scary player to play against.

[@MightySheep]

lol beats 3 time GSL champion "eh not great performance, needs to work on his game" ok bud

[@meowmeow8197]

@@MightySheep Every player has their own weaknesses including Maru and Serral because nobody is perfect. I'm just pointing out Stat's weaknesses. If he can overcome that, he will become an undisputed champion like Maru and Serral. I really like Stats, that's why I care. Why are you salty?

[@turtleshell6391]

This might be the best losing effort I have ever seen. Constantly outplaying his opponent and still loses. Idc what that really says for the meta but Maru is a fucking beast.

[@ciudadushuaia]

53:30 best game ever!!!

[@d4slaimless]

Awesome series.

[@Jean-vr7vj]

35:58 - 36:15 "What a.. whaat? Whaat? Wh.. umm .. huh? W-what?" Hahahahaha i loved it bro!! Haha

[@ketsudaloom518]

Damn it, Stats always has Maru's number...

[@mikepadilla9816]

4 game os the best fame i ever watched. Amazing

[@jammasterleescrazyyoutubej6464]

maru just playing for legacy now. don't think his heart was in that one.

[@adrianwilliams8663]

La tercera batalla fue muy muy intensa

[@zizerokub6799]

game 4 is the best sc game of all time.. ... .. if stats just have 3-4 cannon defend every base

[@yawgmoth6568]

Maru Fighting! Hamster Terran! Cheek Pouches!

[@muffinthesoulstealer]

Micro level: MARU