The Grand Finale of Sigma Champions League 2024: A Fateful Clash Between The Elders of Team E1 and The Red-Tunic Tin Soldiers

The opening matches of the finals featured the 7th-place battle between E2 and M2 on Field 2, and the 5th-place clash between E3 and M3 on Field 1.

On Field 1, M3 struggled with a depleted squad from the start, facing the young and in-form players of E3. It wasn't hard for E3 to dominate the match, scoring two goals in the first half. Despite strengthening their lineup in the second half, M3 could not recover from the initial deficit, and their morale and stamina waned. E3 capitalized with two more goals before M3 managed a consolation goal in the dying minutes. The 4-1 victory secured E3 the 5th place in this year’s tournament.

 

The battle between E3 - M3 ended with a score of 4-1 in favor of the E3 team

Meanwhile, on Field 2, E2 faced off against longtime rival M2 in a match for 7th place. This time, M2 failed to pose the usual challenge, allowing E2 to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the first half. Despite M2's efforts in the second half, their strikers' lack of precision left the score unchanged. The 3-1 result marked E2's farewell to SCL 2024 in 7th place.

 

E2 beat M2 3-1 to secure 7th place overall
 

For the first time, M&S made it to the third-place match, facing the reigning champions M1. Despite M1's seasoned experience, M&S entered the game with remarkable technical prowess and confidence.

From the start, M&S launched relentless attacks, pressing M1's defense with rapid and precise passing. The first half was intensely dramatic, with both sides creating chances but failing to score. However, in a lapse of M&S's defense, M1's striker Van Cong seized the opportunity to open the scoring before halftime.

In the second half, M&S continued their technical gameplay with short passes and tactical flexibility. Yet, M1's solid defense thwarted many dangerous attempts. A missed golden opportunity by M&S’s Huu Cuong added to their frustration. M1 capitalized on their opponent’s fatigue, scoring two additional goals, sealing a 3-0 victory and ending M&S’s valiant journey.

M1 won the bronze medal overall after defeating M&S with a score of 3-0
 

The final match between Safety and E1 took place after the solemn National Anthem ceremony, bringing a real football feast, exciting the fans. This was not only a competition between the two best teams of the tournament but also a testament to the sublimation of top technical play.
 

E1 completely defeated goalkeeper Safety to become the new champion of SCL 2024

Making an early impression, Safety striker Tuan Anh skillfully handled the ball, overcoming the E1 defense to open the score. However, E1 quickly proved its strength when player Hoang Long took advantage of a sharp counterattack to level the score at 1-1.

Entering the second half, a more cautious and confident game was prioritized by both clubs. Safety were the ones who had more dangerous attacks with the mobility of the full-back duo with the typical 7-a-side drop-kicks. One of them was realized by the goal that raised the score to 2-1 for the Safety players after a very methodical combination and shot from the edge. For the second time in the match, allowing the opponent to take the lead, the E1 players once again fell into a position of chasing the score. But this time was different, the wind changed direction quickly in the final match when within 5 minutes after conceding the goal, the E1 players scored 2 consecutive goals against Safety after a successful penalty kick by midfielder Hai Nam and a tricky header by center-back Van Chinh. At this point, the match became even more heated and fierce in the final minutes. After striker Hoang Khoi's powerful shot was blocked by the goalkeeper's fingertips and the E1 goal to equalize 3-3, in the counter-attack situation that followed, E1 players scored a fourth goal against Safety. The goal increased the gap and almost completely extinguished the spirit of the S players. In the final minutes of the match, by proactively retreating deep to protect the results, E1 players did not allow Safety to score any more goals, an emotional comeback victory and a well-deserved SCL 2024 championship.

When the final whistle blew, E1 officially became the new king of Sigma Champions League 2024. The match ended, but the emotions and values ​​it brought will forever linger, for today and forever... The closing ceremony took place amid enthusiastic cheers from the audience. Individual and collective awards were given, concluding a colorful and meaningful season. Sigma Champions League 2024 is not only a sports playground but also a place to connect love, passion and team spirit - immortal values ​​in life.
 

The bronze medal of SCL 2024 belongs to the boys of team M1

SCL 2024 Runner-up: Safety Team
 

SCL 2024 Winner: Team E1

See you again next season, when new dreams will be lit again!