Round 10 of the Sigma Champions League 2024 witnessed intense competition between teams, featuring fateful confrontations and decisive victories. With a high level of determination, the teams delivered explosive matches that not only decided individual outcomes but also significantly impacted the overall rankings. From the highlight match between E1 and M1 to the impressive victories of M&S and the spectacular breakthrough of M3, this round truly felt like a football festival. Fans were thoroughly entertained as the fierce competitive atmosphere of the season reached new heights. Let’s revisit the highlights of the matches!
The first match of Round 10 featured a thrilling confrontation between E1 and M1, two rival teams representing the contrasting strengths of Mechanics and Electricity. Although the stakes in this match were slightly lower than in previous encounters, facing their biggest rival always boosted the players’ morale. With their most complete lineup since the tournament began, M1 entered the game determined to avenge their earlier loss to E1. Taking the initiative and showing greater determination, M1 opened the scoring. Playing solidly and strategically, M1 not only neutralized E1’s attacks but also capitalized on defensive mistakes to extend their lead before halftime. In the second half, E1 fought hard to avoid their first defeat of the tournament. However, M1's solid defense and tactical play proved too strong. E1 conceded two more goals while only managing to score twice, resulting in a convincing defeat. This crucial win allowed M1 to narrow the gap in the rankings and rekindled their hopes of securing a medal position in SCL 2024.
E1 suffered its first defeat at SCL-2024 against M1
On the adjacent field, M&S faced M2. Riding high on an impressive streak of form, M&S aimed to secure three points and improve their goal difference against the bottom-ranked team. Displaying high determination, M&S dominated the game from the start. After missing a few early opportunities, they finally broke the deadlock with a sharp central combination. With their confidence soaring, M&S added another goal before halftime. In the second half, with their opponents fatigued, M&S took full control. They relentlessly attacked and scored six more goals, achieving the largest win in SCL 2024. This resounding victory helped M&S climb back into contention with the top half of the rankings.
The next series of matches featured E3 vs. Safety on Field 1 and E2 vs. M3 on Field 2. On Field 1, Safety capitalized on E1’s earlier loss, seizing the opportunity to close the points gap at the top of the rankings. Determined to secure their position, Safety attacked aggressively from the outset. Although E3 offered some resistance with counterattacks early on, Safety soon broke through with the opening goal. From that point, the game was dominated by Safety. They added another goal before halftime and scored three more in the second half, establishing a commanding 5-0 lead. With several key players substituted to conserve energy for upcoming matches, the score remained unchanged until the final whistle. This convincing victory allowed Safety to solidify their second-place position and close the gap with E1 to just four points.
Safety had an easy win before E3 to firmly consolidate the 2nd position on the SCL 2024 rankings
Meanwhile, on Field 2, M3 faced E2 with the goal of securing three points to keep their hopes of reaching the final alive and maintaining a safe distance from the chasing pack. M3 started strong, scoring an early goal with a close-range tap-in. However, despite having the advantage, they surprisingly allowed E2 to equalize after a goalkeeper substitution. For most of the remaining time, M3 struggled to break through E2’s defense, and a draw seemed inevitable. But the drama unfolded in the final minutes. M3 unleashed an extraordinary surge, scoring three consecutive goals within five minutes to crush E2's resistance and secure a valuable victory during this critical stage of the season.
M3 won a dramatic victory over E2 in the final minutes of the match
Below are the detailed results of round 10 matches, rankings and schedule of round 11 of the SCL 2024 football tournament: