Opening the SSOC 2024 round 2 match series is an early match between Safety and Yurtec Electrical. With what both clubs showed on the opening day, it is difficult for any surprises to happen in this match. Even though the S players were without their captain, they still showed great determination in completely overwhelming Y-E. The final score of 6-1 in favor of S showed the difference between this match. Safety remains steady for the top spot in the Mechanical rankings at SSOC 2024.
On field number 2, the match that was evenly matched between E3 and Yurtec Mechanical took place contrary to experts' predictions. After an inconclusive first round against M3 stars, E3 players seemed to gain more confidence for this round. Entering the game with a more comfortable position and mentality, E3 players scored an early lead and then won to increase the gap in the following minutes. Although they were somewhat stagnant and allowed Y-M to score to shorten the score before the first half ended, in the second half, E3 players still maintained an active attack, scoring 2 more goals, bringing home their first victory at SSOC 2024.
Safety still maintained his position to take the top ranking in the Mechanical group after round 2
In the second series of matches, there are 2 pairs of matches: E2 - M1 on field number 1 and E3 - Yurtec Mechanical on field number 2. On field number 1, M1 players still showed great composure in the combinations. It's suitable for them to deploy a very coherent attack against E2 players who are very thirsty for points. Maintaining the necessary pressure, M1 also got what it needed, a 1-goal lead when the two teams entered the break. In the second half, still playing firmly and keeping the pace of attack at decisive moments, M1 scored another goal to increase the gap in the middle of the second half. Although E2 suddenly was able to shorten the score later, with a tight playing style, M1 still secured the victory, thereby continuing to share the top positions of the rankings with Safety.
M1 still maintains the top position in the rankings after the confrontation with the E2 guys
On field number 2, the match that was considered to be evenly matched between E3 and Yurtec Mechanical took place contrary to experts' predictions. After an inconclusive first round against M3 stars, E3 players seemed to gain more confidence for this round. Entering the game with a more comfortable position and mentality, E3 players scored an early lead, and then won to increase the gap in the following minutes. Although they were somewhat stagnant and allowed Y-M to score to shorten the score before the first half ended, in the second half, E3 players still maintained an active attack, scoring 2 more goals, bringing home their first victory at SSOC-2024.
E3 excellently brought home the first 3 points after the confrontation with Y-M
The focus of round 2 lies in the final series of matches when E1 welcomes M3 on field number 1, and M&S faces M2 on field number 2. On field number 1, with the forces of both E1 and M3 clubs, along with the price the challenge value was not disclosed in this match, the confrontation between E1 and M3 received great attention from the fans. Both chose a cautious approach to the game to test their opponent's strength in the first few minutes of play. After a cautious initial period, the E1 players were more proactive in the attack. In a familiar sideline attack, the score of the match was opened for E1. Relieving the pressure, E1's legs continuously shot to score more goals to increase the gap to 4-0. At the end of the match, overlapping plays to preserve the score and give up the game caused the E1 players to receive 2 equalizers from M3. But the remaining time is too little for M3 players to have any hope of scoring in this match.
On field number 2, M2 welcomed M&S, a match full of fate between brothers who have always shared "high rankings" in recent football seasons. This season both clubs have had great additions in terms of quality. The team brought in a series of transfer deals, making this match more difficult to predict the outcome However, the experts' speculations turned out to be wrong when M2 was the team that took the initiative and controlled the match. Right in the first half, M2 players scored 4 goals into the opponent's net. However, in the second half, the players of both clubs tried very hard but were not able to score one more shot into the opponent's net. The first-half score remained the same until the end of the match. With this victory, M2 made the situation of the Mechanical group more dramatic and unpredictable right from the first matches.
M2 defeated M&S with a great score of 4-0
Below are detailed results of the matches after round 2 and the schedule for round 3 of the SSOC 2024 football tournament: