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[Winner's Int] SSL Group Semifinals

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Kimoleon
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States210 Posts
May 14 2013 03:49 GMT
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20130511 SSL Semifinals

Great games :D Both winners showed some great insight of the matchup.
It's stickied in the general forum but you should bookmark it anyway imo.

VODs:
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=402419&currentpage=6#110

Source - Daily eSports
http://esports.dailygame.co.kr/news/read.php?id=76702 - 1st match.
http://esports.dailygame.co.kr/news/read.php?id=76710 - 2nd match.

[Written by Daily eSports Nam Yoon Sung journalist thenam@dailyesports.com]
*Together in the eSports world with SK Telecom (www.sktelecom.com)

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[Itembay] Goo Sung Hoon ((T)HiyA), "Park Jun Oh ((Z)Killer) come up and face me!"

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      Ex-Hwaseung Oz terran Hiya has reached an individual league finals after his retirement from progaming. From other ex-progamers that participated in the 8th Itembay Sonic Starleague, Hiya battled against past STX Soul/Team 8 progamer Jo Il Jang ((Z)hero), and showed perfect game play and took the victory 3-0.

      Hiya mentions, "Since Hero doesn't have a variety of play styles, having more options than him was key. I hope Killer moves on to the finals."

Q. You've reached an individual league finals stage after retiring, your thoughts?
Hiya - When I participated in this season of SSL, I didn't think I was good enough to win it. I heard other streamers will participate and seeing all the players that moved onto the main stage it felt like playing on OGN/MBC Game studios again. My mindset feels like it reverted back to when I was a progamer and that gave me more motivation for this season.

Q. When it was decided you were to play against Hero, how did you feel?
Hiya - Hero is a skillful player. However he is a player that uses safe builds, so I was comfortable knowing that and that if I used standard builds I wouldn't lose to zerg.

Q. Your management play against zerg was perfect. Was it the results of your practice? I'm curious on how you prepared.
Hiya - Since there are so many people watching while I broadcast, I didn't practice much. There was an opportunity to practice with Killer yesterday, and we played on the semifinal maps. Before this session I thought, 'I could play normally and win easily' but during the practice the 3rd/4th map was horrible for terran. I played thinking I must win the 1st/2nd set and that was key.

[1-Neo Wind and Cloud, 2-Fighting Spirit, 3-Andromeda, 4-Pamir Plateau, 5-Heartbreak Ridge]

Q. In the 1st set you chose an outdated 2 barracks build order. Did you use this to put him off balance?
Hiya - I wanted to use this 2 barracks build on a different map. The drone scout and overlord scouting was so late I got the feeling. I was totally confident this was going to work.

Q. In the 2nd you showed a perfect transition and dropship play.
Hiya - On a map like 'Fighting Spirit' it's a favorable map for terrans against zerg. Hero's first 2 zerglings in the entrance was to stop my scouting. Hero likes using 3 hatchery builds so I believed he used it. Normally I like using marine-medic combo but it felt a bit tough in the late game so while I was in a favorable spot I transitioned into mechanic.

Q. When Hero used a lurker contain strategy in the 3rd set, you played calm and collected. Did you look out for this?
Hiya - I had it in mind but it came earlier than I expected so I was slightly surprised. When he contained me, I broke his contain with one try so I could play comfortably afterwards.

Q. Your finals opponent hasn't been decided yet, from Killer and Choi Ho Sun ((T)sSak) who would you prefer? Be honest!
Hiya - Of course for me I want Killer to move on. Personally I don't like TvT much. I don't like big army battles in the late game. I want to have a fierce match with Killer in the finals.

Q. The finals will be held on June 1st at Kwangwoon University. It feels like you need to gather your 10,000 fans. A word to your fans.
Hiya - I'm half worried and half excited. Through online people have cheered me on a lot, I hope they come to the finals stage too, please cheer me on.

Q. Anything else you want to mention?
Hiya - Practicing hard and without realizing it I'm already in the finals. I will definitely win.



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[Itembay] Park Jun Oh, "My match with Hiya-*sunbae will be exciting"

[*T/N: Sunbae is a denomination that refers to your seniors in work/school etc]

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Yeah they recycled pictures ^^


      Ex-Hwaseung Oz players Killer and Hiya will battle it out in the finals. The coming June 1st at the Seoul Kwangwoon University Auditorium is where the Itembay Sonic Starleague finals will be held, the finalists are both past Hwaseung Oz A-Team players and they have both been performing the best in this Starleague so it looks to gather lots of attention from the public.

      Killer had sharp analysis and his improvised reactions in his semifinals match against Ssak. Showing his impressive skill it hyped up the finals match between him and Hiya.

Q. You've entered the finals 2 seasons in a row.
Killer - There were so many skilled players this season so I wasn't sure if I could reach the finals. I tried to focus on the games and I'm happy I won.

Q. Your ZvT today was flawless. How did you prepare.
Killer - I approached the game with an impromptu style. I was lucky every set so I think that helped too.

Q. You tied Ssak up in his base with your aggressive mutalisks play in the 1st set.
Killer - I felt like playing a management style in the 1st set was tough so I used a strategic play. Thankfully my strategy was better so I could win easily.

Q. Your performance in the 3rd game, you looked unstoppable.
Killer - It was hard to focus in the 3rd set. I thought I was behind so I made several small mistakes which made the game tougher, but I did my best and got the favorable result.

Q. Are you familiar with Ssak by chance? It seems like you know his playstyle in and out.
Killer - We weren't that friendly during our progamer days but recently we've gotten to know each other. I knew his common play style already. As expected of an ex-SK Telecom pro he uses a variety of strategies hard to play against. I expected a hard fought match but I was lucky. Because of my counter play it only seemed like I knew my opponent well.

Q. The finals will be held on June 1st at Kwangwoon University. If you could say a word to the fans to attend.
Killer - For people that enjoy Starcraft:Brood War it's a good tournament for them. The players are improving little by little. The important thing should be not just us improving, but if the fans send us even bigger support it will be more enjoyable and I'm sure the players will perform even better.

Q. You're playing against another ex-Hwaseung player Hiya in the finals.
Killer - It will be fun. With this finals match up, I can't wait to play him. To obtain two SSL titles in a row I will practice hard.

Q. When you were both at Hwaseung, how was your head to head win rate?
Killer - If I remember correctly we were around 50:50.

Q. Do you plan on calling other past Hwaseung players to the venue?
Killer - If they are available I want to organize a meetup with all the past Hwaseung players.

Q. Any last words.
Killer - I will practice hard and win my 2nd finals in a row.
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Sawamura
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Malaysia7602 Posts
May 14 2013 03:58 GMT
#2
Hope the finals will be just as epic as daum osl finals gg play v iris............ Thanks for the translation kimoleon.
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amazingxkcd
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
GRAND OLD AMERICA16375 Posts
May 14 2013 04:15 GMT
#3
That was quick translations, can't wait for the finals!
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riyanme
Profile Joined September 2010
Philippines940 Posts
May 14 2013 04:30 GMT
#4
interesting finals! cant wait~
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iLoveKT
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
Philippines3615 Posts
May 14 2013 04:37 GMT
#5
Would be cool to see jaedong in the finals.
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GTPGlitch
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
5061 Posts
May 14 2013 04:43 GMT
#6
I want Iris in SSL9 finals >.> D:D <.<
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Epoxide
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Magic Woods9326 Posts
May 14 2013 04:47 GMT
#7
You're the best Kimo~

Thanks ^^
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Hyde
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
Australia14568 Posts
May 14 2013 07:10 GMT
#8
It'll be such a huge feat if Killer defends his title, and I would really love to see some ex Oz players in the crowd as well as other current sc2 Kespa progamers too. That would be neat.

Thanks for the translations.
Because when you left, Brood War was all spotlights and titans. Now, with the death of the big leagues, Brood War has moved to the basements and carparks. Now, Brood War is unlicensed brawls, lost teeth, and bloody fights for fistfulls of money - SirJolt
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Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States10328 Posts
May 14 2013 08:02 GMT
#9
ahhh killer killer killer <3 killer vs hiya gonna be great :D
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Skeggaba
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
Korea (South)1556 Posts
May 14 2013 09:07 GMT
#10
Thanks for the translation ! tbh im not expecting iris v ggplay-epicness, but we should expect some good games. That and ALOT of people attending and i will be super happy !
Bisu[about JD]=I was scared (laughs). The force emanating from his facial expression was so manly that I was even a little jealous.
kerpal
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
United Kingdom2695 Posts
May 14 2013 09:48 GMT
#11
So hyped for this. gogo oz!
skzlime
Profile Joined July 2005
Hungary462 Posts
May 14 2013 10:27 GMT
#12
i was told it will be the same day as GSL finals(?), but i'm hoping for full house anyway. i'll try to catch it live this time so i can spam hiya cheers in chat :3
life is balanced, L2P
soujiro_
Profile Joined June 2010
Uruguay5195 Posts
May 14 2013 12:13 GMT
#13
thanks a lot for the translations <3
ace hwaiting!!
2Pacalypse-
Profile Joined October 2006
Croatia9500 Posts
May 14 2013 12:21 GMT
#14
Thx for translating kimo.

Go HiyA!
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Wintex
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Norway16838 Posts
May 14 2013 13:05 GMT
#15
Thanks Kimo!

Great interviews. I hope we get great games. HiyA fighting!
The Bomber boy
Lysteria
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
France2279 Posts
May 14 2013 13:16 GMT
#16
Let's go Oz!
Khalum
Profile Joined September 2010
Austria831 Posts
May 14 2013 14:13 GMT
#17
Oz wins! Thanks for the translations!
dOTY
Profile Joined July 2009
Germany483 Posts
May 14 2013 14:19 GMT
#18
awesome, go hiya!
It’s cool to cry, don’t ever question your strength .
Fox116
Profile Joined April 2011
United States409 Posts
May 14 2013 15:09 GMT
#19
Lets go HiyA, i'm pulling for you! Certainly going to be an awesome match up.

Thanks for translations Kimo~
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chaosTheory_14cc
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Canada1270 Posts
May 14 2013 16:42 GMT
#20
Hiya vs Killer epic finals. Go Hiya!

Thanks for the translations.
Gamegene
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States8308 Posts
May 14 2013 17:05 GMT
#21
Jaedong definitely needs to come by and support his protege with his presence. And his fangirls.

Think of the crowd shots possible if he did!
Throw on your favorite jacket and you're good to roll. Stroll through the trees and let your miseries go.
jjwhg
Profile Blog Joined October 2012
United States155 Posts
May 14 2013 17:16 GMT
#22
Thanks for the translation. Super excited for the finals!
♥ Bisu ♥
AssiRoyal
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Germany216 Posts
May 14 2013 20:01 GMT
#23
lol if jaedong stops by this would be the greatest thing ever

lee jae dong if you read this go to the finals and cheer on your fellow hwaseung teammates pleeaase
bulbasaur)
Profile Joined October 2011
Poland11 Posts
May 15 2013 01:12 GMT
#24
gogo Killer win this tvz imbalance :X
Glioburd
Profile Joined April 2008
France1911 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-05-15 07:09:03
May 15 2013 07:08 GMT
#25
On May 15 2013 10:12 bulbasaur) wrote:
gogo Killer win this tvz imbalance :X

lel.

I can't wait for the final, thank you for the translation
"You should hate loosing, but you should never fear defeat." NaDa.
Lucumo
Profile Joined January 2010
6850 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-05-15 07:28:27
May 15 2013 07:28 GMT
#26
OZ OZ OZ!

Go Killer, this is yours to take. Thank you for the interview translation
worosei
Profile Joined October 2010
Australia198 Posts
May 16 2013 05:18 GMT
#27
Q. Do you plan on calling other past Hwaseung players to the venue?
Killer - If they are available I want to organize a meetup with all the past Hwaseung players.


yes please!! especially if Jaedong visits!
Manifesto7
Profile Blog Joined November 2002
Osaka27148 Posts
May 16 2013 05:20 GMT
#28
Thanks a lot.
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