SC2 - Reynor vs. Maru - IEM Katowice 2021 - Semifinals

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[@blai042]

One of the greatest SC2 matches of all time

[@KyleBourret]

I just started you’re pumping me up

[@biggusdickus2166]

@@KyleBourret im so hyped

[@Bscybfan1996]

I'm hyped af now

[@techotopo]

Agreed

[@Bscybfan1996]

@@Minuschicken someone is salty lmao

[@ozzless]

The skill level of these matches is absolutely mindblowing.

[@blabla-rg7ky]

they're asians

[@blabla-rg7ky]

@@gattorower by nationality, maybe. By face he looks asian and I'm talking about his gene, not his nationality :D

[@vincemeyers2064]

@@blabla-rg7ky He's italian, which means he's white. shut up. Don't bother replying, you're blocked. Idiot.

[@googane7755]

@@vincemeyers2064 Calm down. I don't who beat you as a child but jeez

[@thawtayza1892]

@@vincemeyers2064 how do you even block on KZbin?

[@PaintDotSquare]

After watching wayyyyy too much SC2 games in the last two years I have finally found the ultimate match. This is better than every action movie ever made, this is just absolutly insane. Every match in this series is brilliant and the last one is absolutly bonkers. This is not just metal this is heavy doomsday metal. I'm mindblown by what Reynor delievered here. And maru was obviously as good as it gets, but I think Reynor just broke the game somehow. This is unreal!

[@JacKThEREapER0]

Been watching since 2012. Yeah, it's been pretty good

[@stkfr]

Broodwar top pro games were a rank over

[@Valhalla05]

This is up there with Ty vs Maru from 2020 GSL Season 3

[@alphadoom4970]

Same. Way too many games to mention, but this... this set... WOW! The epitome of everything we hoped SC2 could evolve into.

[@AskZch]

Epic game! Did you watch [2020 GSL S3] Ro.16 Group C Match2 PartinG vs Maru really great game. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mouwdnWgha6Dbck great game too (search for title if you want whole match, this is just match 2)

[@sanderwillem]

I love how consistent Maru is with keeping his units safe. Harrassing, but always picks up at exactly the right moment. What a champ.

[@sanderwillem]

1:47:20 put the speed on 0.5 and look at those splits of reynor. Jesus christ.

[@zhadoomzx]

Cause it's just so freakin hard to load your units into medivacs, right?

[@Falorik]

The best thing is how happy Reynor is in the end. Pure joy

[@CCSABCD]

Yeah man, I felt really happy for him when

[@daudtieglemon210]

He is passionate and thats why he is and he will dominate for a long long time in SC2 🙏❤️

[@WiseSam95]

F*ck yeah dude. I LOVE watching him play and love watching his reactions! Tears in my eyes.

[@Tstorm731]

I stopped watching Starcraft when INControL died. Is this what I’ve been missing? This is the best series I’ve ever seen!

[@jacobunderwood4957]

It just keeps getting better, man! I miss Geoff. t.t

[@ZC.Andrew]

InControl was just a great part of an even greater thing. You should never stop watching! His goofy spirit lives on in this game. And honestly these are some of the greatest games ever played.

[@samuraichilton]

@@jacobunderwood4957 I am rewatching Swan Song because of how he played Mr. Siccarian.

[@albertlewis7812]

I miss at least seeing Husky, he shouldn't have gotten rid of the channel, do much good content... Gone

[@orcapuff]

After watching so much SC2, it's this series that takes the crown. Hands down best series I've watched in ages. How am I even going to fall asleep now.

[@brunojl2]

Ages ago I was blown away by the Life vs Maru series. This is the first time since then that I’ve felt exactly the same way.

[@siechamontillado]

Everytime I see Reynor with that hat, I think "SCV ready."

[@versaleyang]

@@jonathanhenry3779 You are right, no one gives a damn.

[@daudtieglemon210]

I died 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@WeAreProjectG]

Ready to die

[@andypetrovich2155]

"What?! Are you out of marines?"

[@MoneeeBLG]

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[@ThomasH__]

That last game was SO close, was literally on the edge of my seat the whole time! Reynor is scary good and I think he’s only going to get better

[@KyleBourret]

We just need a Terran win though. Terran is OP but Serral and Reynor are just scary. Is Zerg most dominant race?

[@bigriverraiders9243]

@@KyleBourret protoss is most powerful at the moment. Just good play from raynor this tournament.

[@KyleBourret]

@@bigriverraiders9243 let’s go Zest

[@jonasdreixler3044]

@@KyleBourret Terran is OP on the highest level, but for people like me in diamond and lower, Terran is extremly hard. You can macro much easier as Zerg or Protoss.

[@simeonpolet1307]

@@bigriverraiders9243 You mean protoss, is kind of weak at the moment? Terran and Zerg dominated this year, no doubt. Protoss just started to do some stuff towards the end of the year. Let's hope, they find a way in 2021.

[@FullTimeRandom]

I never knew SC2 can give you goosebumps and this comeback is just amazing.. the fighting spirit of italian zerg, last game and never say die attitude... I'm just out of words...

[@theunrulygaminig6182]

Some of the best commentators I have heard in a while

[@WiseSam95]

Yep PiG Maynarde op :) :)

[@Geeageee]

Eh they got it wrong hard on the last game, quite often too.

[@just-some-menace6138]

This is getting put in top 10 sc2 series of all time.

[@Permanente95]

easily top 3

[@just-some-menace6138]

@@Permanente95 maybe not that high, after all one game was literally messing up a build order. Then again I guess you could argue it adds to the charm lol.

[@CamaradaArdi]

If you ask me, the best one

[@Jus4kiks]

@@CamaradaArdi MVP vs Squirtle, you will love it!

[@Quel_droma]

That match was one of the best I've ever seen....But man that commentary....so good!

[@FasterThanLightOreo]

Wow, insane games. Maru’s face was so funny when he realized he wasn’t making a fusion core. Great commentating guys. GG’s!

[@puncakes2876]

1:22:20 for anyone wanting to see that face 😂😂

[@Duneram]

I honestly think that game was a lot more exciting than the Final great job to booth maru and Raynor

[@hodorba5567]

i honestly think u shoudnt be talking about the final, in the semifinal vod

[@Duneram]

@@hodorba5567 Why not im not spoiling who wins with this comment ? Just my Opinion on which game was the most entertaining

[@tigera6]

@@hodorba5567 And I honestly think people should not even read comment if they dont want to be spoiled

[@mirlitoncanon3615]

I feel like I'm watching Rocky Balboa come back from defeat to total victory. Such a beautiful game.

[@whatevermeh776]

That was maybe the best game 5 anyone could hope for.

[@e7venjedi]

20:45 The upgrades really told a story that game too. For a long time Reynor had crap upgrades on the ground while Maru was chilling with 3/3. Even here you can see Maru is investing for the future, but Reynor isn't bothering to even finish his ground upgrades. Masterclass in strategic play from Marue, I love it!

[@Smelly13]

Nice seeing maru switch it up from constant aggressor to solid defense xD

[@oOOoOphidian]

54:50 reynor accidentally move commanded the brood lords and wasn't attacking for a lot of the engagement

[@chasevanhumbeck4053]

I'm a huge Mary fan, but I'm content with how this game went. They both played their hearts out. Well played all.

[@chasevanhumbeck4053]

Except for that game 4, fuck that game 4😂

[@InfinityReptar]

Yeah Mary is a cool guy

[@Antiyoukai]

@@exnihilonihilfit6316 lol

[@ElJewPacabrah]

This series gave me the craziest chills! What an extremely entertaining series.

[@milanpintar]

good to see sc2 alive again

[@civicmeister2344]

Game 1 was so crazy, legit one of the best games i have ever seen. I feel like TvZ is so similar every time. This opened my eyes

[@olegc.7877]

Seems that Reinor has reinvigorated Zerg. This is the way Zerg ment to play: roam the map, expand like mad and swarm the opponent with non-stop attacks

[@samuraichilton]

I forgot how much I miss both of these guys as casters.

[@TheLi0nnnn]

This is one of the best series I've ever watched, and I've been watching since WoL

[@AtrociousNightmare]

That Day9 shoutout at 26:49

[@droserabinata]

I unfortunately went on Twitter for two seconds and had this result spoiled for me. Lesson learned.

[@Zero2Ryu]

KZbin spoiled me when I started watching this video, the final game KZbin recommended to me at the top of the list right-hand side

[@e7venjedi]

1:43:43 Reynor kills all of Maru's workers with no money and no hatcheries himself... What an unreal finish to an unreal series.

[@BL-qs6iq]

Oh my god that's the best series I've seen in years. Absolutely awesome

[@cellariusmack2595]

Take a drink every time the casters say "driver's seat"

[@ParleLeVu]

Thanks, I woke up in the hospital. Douche.

[@sachenkakrasivyy115]

Beautiful match

[@demonigo]

i had a big smile after watch this matches. OMG !!

[@antihackerify]

Holyshit when reynor suicided ALL those mutas i thought he would loose, what a close game.

[@Lortagreb]

This series was amazing

[@DuckTape12]

Love the Shout out to Day9. fuck he was epic love you Sean! Miss your dailys

[@666pitmaster]

I love how people in the live chat were talking about how "if reynor isnt rapping then he must be mentally broken and its over". These are, often times, just children. I think expecting people this young to already have an an iron constitution and be mentally unflappable is not realistic. It adds to the realism, but these kids are obviously resilient and I would never count Reynor out.

[@JosepPi]

just the fact that he has been able to reach such high levels of skills is a statement to how tolerant to failure he is and how much he wants to get better and discipline he has. I guess you can really understand the meaning of these words if you have tried it yourself and realize how hard it can be. I feel nothing but respect to people who is able to achieve this level of proficiency on a craft since I have tried many times myself and never came close to it.

[@mattagon6407]

I went all in on my channel points to Reynor, I over doubled my earnings the chat was so hyped behind it.

[@keizan5132]

I wish you would have left the video going a little bit more to see Reynor's celebration until the last moment. It was incredible to watch this live... the moment it ended one idea popped out of my mind so organically: "this is one of the greatest SCII serieses ever".

[@DistrictTerra]

Reynor gunna post on Reddit and be like "turtle terran op"

[@ericla3087]

Haha that excitement on Reynor's face

[@demifire2318]

MAYPIG is my favorite Australian casting duo

[@demifire2318]

or pignarde? pig nardz?

[@LachimusPrime]

That desk, tho! Floating off in outer space!!! 😅👌😂

[@gilachess]

Damn learn something new everyday. Didn't know double lurker den gets double the lurkers and faster !!

[@cheeze5861]

I enjoy watching these vids even tho I dont play the game lol, I already watched 10+ vids from this channel

[@Qichar]

This was an unreal series. I didn't even know who to root for. Maru is my favorite Terran player, but it is very hard not to root for Reynor who just always seems to find a way to reset his focus despite things not always going his way. It went right down to the wire with back-and-forth, nail-biting drama.

[@eredek8650]

One word... Incredible!

[@Jinstarro]

Game 5 was amazing! Like rogue vs serral in blizzard worldcup some years ago.

[@kamronandaya7619]

aw, the day 9 shout out! that's definitely who got me in to SC2. wish that guy was my brother of something lol

[@DevilWearsAdidas]

he got me from bronze to diamond for sure.

[@entoythedragon8463]

Reynor and Clem are so cute when they celebrate their victory.

[@just-some-menace6138]

While he isn't always bad, I personally find it really annoying and poor sportsmanship. There is a point where celebrating turns into rubbing your victory in and Reynor has absolutely crossed that line a few times.

[@entoythedragon8463]

@@just-some-menace6138 Like in what way specifically makes you say he crossed the line? Got a video link for that?

[@TheRockpb]

@@just-some-menace6138 While everyone is entitled to his own opinions I struggle to understand your reasoning. Reynor celebrates by showing his happiness, but he never did it in the opponent's face offline, and certainly he didn't do that online, where they can't even see each other.

[@benjaminjoeBF3]

@@just-some-menace6138 I don't see the problem, he's just simply happy, cmon

[@MonkeyDLuffy-gd6se]

@@just-some-menace6138 mald korean fan

[@yohanzo]

Holy cow! What an incredible series! o_O

[@WestSeaSpirit]

Regardless of who lost I think they are both excellent pros!

[@e7venjedi]

23:37 Masterful casting by PiG, describing the situation perfectly. It felt like Reynor could've been saying "wait, you're supposed to all in at the 10 min mark and I crush your army with lurkers and GG, that's not fair for you to sit back and play slow and steady." :D Putting the S in RTS baby I love it.

[@GhostStyle007]

I really love this series because the players character are exactly like how their races should be played, the agressive fast expending zerg VS the patient turtle terran

[@AstonMartinStig]

What a come back.

[@maxermarcos]

1 hour 50 minutes. I know I'm in for a hell of a match. Let's go!

[@Caen-MK]

This series had it all. Mature themes, violence, drugs, even partial nudity. Awesome job on both sides.

[@DiverDrive428]

This was the real finals

[@essencessentials]

Great game... Reynors excitement at the end is what its about!

[@carllazarraga2858]

1:43:09 "Reynor and maru are just tearing each other apart from within"

[@Ry-ss5dz]

Gay

[@BenDover-gd3mf]

Unfortunate that this is undervalued compared to other competitive games. What a fight, scrappy and dogged as hell.

[@Dustinwkihn]

I love the stage between matches

[@Ragnarok6664]

Exiting watch top players of any faction for sure but Zerg is my all time favorite, so much to learn.

[@SnowkillsGamer]

Il 5* game da sentirsi male!!! Non c'è che dire GRANDE REYNOR!

[@YoshiKirishima]

54:50 OMG, no wonder Reynor's army got destroyed harder than expected, his BLs started moving and weren't attacking for a couple seconds. They missed 2 volleys for sure. If the Tanks were destroyed his Infestors could have NP'd a couple thors successfully leaving only ~4 Thors, a few ghosts, and some Vikings. He could have probably at least gotten a pretty even trade.

[@Sidecutt3]

The last game of this series was insanely good!

[@equble]

Game 5 was very entertaining and truly gg

[@vineyarddaze]

Great match, huge comeback

[@michaelhellwig421]

Well played! Now we know who is faster!

[@michaelcahill1450]

My two favorite casters

[@VictorCozzetto]

Fire your editor. How the heck can you cut off the video suddenly like that and totally interrupt the joy and celebration. Terrible.

[@seejur]

So much this. You made a 1h 49 min video and could not scram in a couple of minutes more? WTF? Same for the finals video btw

[@jacobunderwood4957]

This is from a stream, in the 9 days they mentioned a few dozens matches were played. If you want to accomplish super clean editing on that, it's a significant time/money sink. You can find the full streams on their Twitch page. IMO, I'm super glad they spend time and effort getting it to KZbin (where their money IS NOT made) and they already have your preferences covered on Twitch. /shrug Not trying to flame, but "fire your editor" is suuuuper ignorant and misdirected.

[@DustinGhia]

For sure Reynor practiced a lot his killer instincts playing Unreal Tournament GOTYE

[@maximilianw9671]

Thanks for showing me in the thumbnail who is playing, so that I won't have fun with watching the games before the semifinals. I mean wtf?

[@dhsu04]

These pros are multi-tasking faster than I think

[@Mark-AnthonyJ]

Well done ESL, well done.

[@grenzviel4480]

Players fought valiantly. Amazing matches, except for the one where Maru done F'd up. Starport instead of Fusion core

[@wieslawski]

It didn't change a thing - he would have lost anyway

[@grenzviel4480]

@@wieslawski yea but you gotta admit that he f'd up pretty bad at that point

[@wieslawski]

@@grenzviel4480 no doubt it was a bronze league mistake :)

[@dugarii007]

Epic final battle!

[@physicals]

I always had faith in Maru, I’ve been a fan for years, it’s interesting to see more and more non Koreans, before they dominated all of Starcraft.

[@Devilfish6666]

That last game oh man!

[@sobekbjorler1838]

i don't know why am I enjoying this, i don't even play starcraft

[@Ken1Kong]

Since the Zerg units that can quickly take out a sieging tank can only be built later, tanks are effective defense against Zerg's push during mid-game. However. the placing of the tanks have to be strategic.

[@jacobunderwood4957]

This match was legit close enough that I'd be interested to see which server each game was played on and what latency each player had throughout. A couple dozen MS could be a deciding factor here. O.O

[@stonium69]

How are they both so good at pulling victory from the jaws of defeat?

[@zhuowang5372]

Games of SC2 are always excellent and thrilling；精彩！

[@paulboker8145]

That outburst of happiness when Maru typed the gg... Really hard not to cheer for Reynor, no matter what race you play.

[@seankapunta]

Insane games

[@kyle4016]

the 5th game Just wow!

[@Yeldibus]

Just imagine how long you'd last against either of those guys.... :P

[@Sozialminister]

They will rush me with their workers and outmicro me

[@SaithMasu12]

just imagine how much they play this game and you understand why

[@LumocolorARTnr1319]

This was so good! Great players! I think Raynor need to realize he always needs his mutas, when he have his mutas up he can play as he want to.

[@org8739]

grande Reynor giocatore intelligente e di qualità!!! toppp

[@AGBRIELMO]

what was that final match, man......just impressive how powerfull control this guys have

[@randomdan89]

omg game 3 I thought maru was giving him a freeby but that game 5 wow.

[@r3aanything892]

What i game, im a maru fan, he lost, but really feels like the best game of the 2021 iem.

[@fiercehan6791]

I really agree with you.

[@simeonpolet1307]

It seems to me, that Maru, tried to play sexy plays in game 3 and 4, and he got crushed and lost momentum for game 5. He looked undefeatable in game 1 and 2. Like Reynor couldn't find a way to break Maru's defence. I think that if Maru kept playing like the 2 first games, he would have won 3-0.

[@louel9272]

Double lurker den gives double lurkers and double upgrades is like saying Bungee Gum has the properties of both Rubber and Gum 😁

[@michaelminugh5357]

Imagine how good Reynor would be in this game if he was better at not suiciding his mutas, rebuilding their force up to a strong number (instead of leaving them on like 3-6), and knowing when to change his army-comp (vital Zerg skill)? Maybe mutas drain too much micro but man he needed them so bad in some fights.

[@whitewolfstudios4727]

Artosis and Tasteless casts (+Harstem) - humor, stories, puns, great analysis Everyone else - Shouting at the top of their lungs, describing exactly what's going on in the game. You know, the viewers DO have eyes, you don't have to be like the Korean casters just blurting out the obvious making it sound like every single sentence is a goal at a World Cup soccer match

[@Blanchedout421]

even when Maru won, I couldnt help but think how perfect terran has to play in order to eek out a win. I mean maru was everywhere trading so cost efficiently, microing multiple fights simultaneously and I still felt like he could lose. Zerg when played this well seems so unfair. I dunno maybe I'm wrong but zergs economy and vision (two of the most important things in a fog of war based rts) seems so advantageous

[@hypers829]

All of this is fine, it is zerg's strength, my only issue with this race is the damn vipers

[@gabydewilde]

that waiting for maru's drops and banshees? I wonder what maru thought

[@rednex1989]

THE GUY TAPPING HIS HAD?! DUDE HAVE SOME RESPECT. THAT IS EDDY FUCKING MURPHY SON!