Closing Ceremony of SCL 2025: E3 Crowned the New Champion – Concluding an Emotional Journey

On Pitch 2, the match for 7th place saw M2, suffering from squad shortages, unable to create an upset and accepting a 0–3 loss to S, ending the tournament in 8th place. Meanwhile, next door, the 5th-place playoff between E2 and M3 unfolded openly and produced an exciting chase of goals. From the opening minutes, E2 took control, driven by determination and the pursuit of the Golden Boot title. Midfielder Tuan Anh became the focal point of their attacks, and in a sensational performance, he scored 7 goals — once again emerging as the tournament’s top scorer. M3 fought back with goals of their own, but the match ended 7–5 in favor of E2. Both E2 and M3 appeared content, finishing 5th and 6th respectively, after a commendable journey through the competition.

 
The match between E2 and M3 ended with a 7-5 victory for the E2 players
 

The next match, the bronze-medal showdown between E1 and M1, brought together two rivals rich in history and achievements from previous seasons. Motivated by their manager’s rallying words before kickoff, E1 came out blazing from the very first minute. Within the opening 10 minutes, wave after wave of attacks crashed upon M1’s goal, and midfielder Duc Canh broke the deadlock with a decisive strike. With the early lead, E1 intensified their offensive pressure, and Le Hoang Long doubled the advantage with a powerful long-range shot. Overwhelmed by relentless attacks, M1’s defense faltered, allowing Lam Hoang Khoi to score twice in succession, sealing a dominant 3–0 lead before halftime. In the second half, E1 continued to control the midfield, launching dangerous assaults. M1, missing their key central midfielder — the “heart” of their playstyle — struggled to maintain rhythm, pace and spirit. Yet in a moment of defiance, Thanh Nhan fired a sharp finish to narrow the gap to 1–3, rekindling hope. However, that spark quickly dimmed when Tran Vinh Nam delivered a perfect assist for manager Nguyen Quang Ngoc to score and extend the lead to 4–1. Moments later, he completed his brace, sealing a commanding 5–1 victory for E1 and securing the bronze medal of SCL 2025.

 

 

And then, the stadium erupted as it welcomed the most anticipated match of the season: E3 vs M&S — a historic final, the first in many years without the presence of E1, M1 or Safety. A new king was destined to rise either M&S would lift the trophy for the first time, or E3 would finally break their decade-long curse since their 2015 defeat to E1. Ten years of longing for E3 against the burning ambition of M&S — the stage could not have been set more dramatically. From the opening whistle, the match delivered breathtaking end-to-end action. Fierce duels, rapid exchanges and constant threats kept the audience on edge. E3’s striker Kien Thanh became the target of intense marking by M&S. In one tense challenge, he won a foul in a favorable position — and with icy composure, he curled a stunning free kick over the wall, opening the score 1–0. His ability to shine in critical moments fueled the young E3 squad with belief. Although M&S were the experts’ favorites, they revealed psychological tension, struggling to create chances in the first half and failing to find solutions in the early second half. As the clock ticked down, M&S finally broke through — Huu Cuong produced a brilliant backheel finish, and the sea of pink supporters erupted as the match returned to level terms. But their joy lasted less than a minute. Immediately from kickoff, a moment of defensive hesitation cost M&S dearly. Midfielder Dinh Huy unleashed a spectacular long-range strike straight into the top corner, restoring E3’s lead at 2–1. The goal cut sharply through M&S’s rising momentum and opened the gates of paradise for E3.

 

Though M&S pushed relentlessly for an equalizer, luck abandoned them as several chances slipped away agonizingly. The final minutes were suffocatingly tense both on the pitch and along the sidelines. When the referee blew the final whistle, a ten-year journey of longing ended in tears of joy for E3. They were officially crowned champions of SCL 2025 — a well-deserved title earned through resilience, discipline and an unbreakable spirit. M&S, despite falling short of the crown, left a strong impression as a young, ambitious and promising team — one that is certain to return stronger. 

The closing ceremony unfolded in the roar of the crowd. Individual and team awards were presented, concluding a vibrant and meaningful season. The Sigma Champions League 2025 was not only a sporting arena but also a place where passion, unity and team spirit converged — values that endure far beyond the field.

Team E1 won third place in SCL 2025

SCL 2025 Runner-up - Team M&S

E3 rose as the new king of SCL 2025

See you next season — where new dreams will once again be set alight!