In a thrilling cup encounter held at Berlin on 18 August 2024, Delay Sports Berlin showcased their attacking prowess, defeating BSC Rehberge with a convincing scoreline of 5-2. The match kicked off at 12:20 pm, and the home side's performance was nothing short of spectacular, as they secured their place in the next round of the competition.
Delay Sports Berlin lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, which allowed them to maintain a solid defensive structure while also providing ample support for their attacking players. Frederik Mittelstädt took his position in goal, shielded by a back four comprising Paul Beckmann on the right, Alexander Letz on the left, and the central defensive pairing of Sebastian Gick and Sky-Vincent Tloczynski. In front of the defence, the central midfield duo of Julius Nissle and Niklas Jahn were tasked with controlling the midfield, while Dorian Fischer and Bilal Kamarieh operated as right and left attacking midfielders, respectively. Sidney Friede played centrally behind the lone striker, Pascal Brossmann, who was expected to lead the line and convert chances into goals.
The substitutes for Delay Sports Berlin included Pepe Engling, Jonas Rohana, Patryk Filipiak, Luca Incannova, and Jeffrey Kania, providing depth and options for tactical adjustments as the match progressed.
The scoring opened early in the match when Paul Beckmann found the back of the net in the 9th minute, courtesy of an assist from Niklas Jahn. This early goal set the tone for Delay Sports Berlin, who looked to assert their dominance from the outset. However, the match took a turn in the 21st minute when a yellow card was issued, signalling the increasing intensity of the contest.
BSC Rehberge responded to the early setback and managed to equalise in the 34th minute, bringing the score to 1-1. The goal injected fresh energy into the visitors, but Delay Sports Berlin remained composed. Just two minutes later, Julius Nissle received a yellow card, further highlighting the competitive nature of the match as both teams battled for control.
As the first half drew to a close, the score remained level at 1-1, but the second half promised more excitement. Delay Sports Berlin came out with renewed vigour, and in the 50th minute, Sidney Friede restored their lead with a well-placed shot, assisted by Alexander Letz. The home side's momentum continued to build, and just two minutes later, Bilal Kamarieh doubled the advantage, finding the net with an assist from Pascal Brossmann.
The match took another twist in the 55th minute when Niklas Jahn received a yellow card, but he quickly made amends by scoring in the 57th minute, assisted by Kamarieh. This goal pushed the score to 4-1, leaving BSC Rehberge with a mountain to climb.
In the 63rd minute, Delay Sports Berlin made their first substitutions, bringing on Pepe Engling for Niklas Jahn and Jonas Rohana for Dorian Fischer, aiming to maintain their lead while injecting fresh legs into the midfield. The substitutions continued in the 73rd minute when Patryk Filipiak replaced Bilal Kamarieh, followed shortly by Luca Incannova and Jeffrey Kania coming on for Julius Nissle and Sidney Friede, respectively, in the 75th minute.
The home side's dominance was further emphasised in the 76th minute when Jonas Rohana scored, assisted by Sky-Vincent Tloczynski, extending the lead to 5-1. However, BSC Rehberge managed to find a consolation goal in the dying moments of the match, scoring in the 91st minute to bring the final score to 5-2.
Delay Sports Berlin's emphatic victory not only showcased their attacking capabilities but also highlighted their resilience in the face of adversity. The team will take great confidence from this performance as they advance in the cup competition, while BSC Rehberge will need to regroup and reflect on their defensive frailties as they look to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.
