In the Google Play ASL Season 22 finals between Yoo Young-jin and Kim Min-chul held at the Lotte World Ice Rink in Jamsil, Seoul, Yoo Young-jin holds a 2-1 lead after three sets.
In Set 1 on Knockout, Yoo Young-jin secured his natural expansion while preparing speed-up Vultures and even a Valkyrie. In response, Kim Min-chul invaded the Terran main base with burrowed Zerglings to harass his opponent while preparing a Hydralisk attack. Yoo Young-jin, having spotted the Hydralisks with his Vultures, successfully defended by producing Siege Tanks, gaining a huge advantage.
Unable to finish the game, Kim Min-chul reluctantly produced Drones late and attempted to transition into a macro game, but the gap was already far too wide. Ultimately, Yoo Young-jin, having assembled his main bionic army, took Set 1.
Kim Min-chul successfully struck back in Set 2. Harassing Yoo Young-jin with fast Mutalisks, he smoothly secured his expansion at 11 o'clock. Preparing Lurkers alongside a Hydralisk and Guardian composition, he held off Yoo Young-jin's bionic push and secured the victory with a counterattack.
Tied 1-1 in Set 3, Yoo Young-jin went with a risky 7-Barracks build right in front of his natural expansion. Through a bunker rush, he eliminated a good number of Drones while securing his own natural expansion, starting off with the upper hand. He then used his bionic forces to break through the Sunken Colony line before Mutalisks hit the field, severely disrupting the Zerg's resource gathering. Yoo Young-jin did not let the game drag on. Delivering a standard push with Tanks and Science Vessels just before Defilers arrived, he reclaimed the lead at 2-1.
