In a gripping league match held at their home ground in Berlin on 15 September 2024, Delay Sports Berlin edged past BSV Al-Dersimspor II with a final score of 3-2. The match, which extended to 109 minutes including injury time, showcased a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams displaying tenacity and skill throughout the encounter.
Delay Sports Berlin lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, featuring Frederik Mittelstädt in goal. The defensive line consisted of Deniz-Kaan Hirik and Sebastian Gick as full-backs, with Sky-Vincent Tloczynski and Alexander Letz forming the central partnership. In midfield, Julius Nissle and Bilal Kamarieh provided the anchor, while Niklas Jahn, Sidney Friede, and Dorian Fischer operated in advanced roles behind lone striker Lukas Rantz. The substitutes for the match included Timo Schlitt, Junior Torunarigha, Firat Sucsuz, and Michael Dada.
The match began with an intensity that set the tone for the rest of the game. In the 13th minute, Delay Sports Berlin's defensive discipline was tested as they received their first yellow card. Dorian Fischer followed suit shortly after, receiving a yellow card in the 19th minute. The visitors, BSV Al-Dersimspor II, took advantage of the mounting pressure and opened the scoring in the 27th minute, sending their supporters into raptures.
However, Delay Sports Berlin responded with determination. In the 35th minute, Sidney Friede levelled the score with a well-placed shot, assisted by Alexander Letz, igniting hope among the home fans. As the first half drew to a close, the match continued to be fiercely contested, with yellow cards being issued to both sides in the 39th and 40th minutes, and another just before half-time, reflecting the high stakes and physicality of the game.
The second half commenced with a substitution for Delay Sports Berlin, as Timo Schlitt replaced Lukas Rantz in the 46th minute. The match remained tightly contested, but in the 61st minute, Sidney Friede received a yellow card, adding to the growing list of cautions. The tension escalated further as additional yellow cards were issued in the 70th and 77th minutes, indicating the fierce battle for control in midfield.
In a pivotal moment, BSV Al-Dersimspor II faced a setback when they were reduced to ten men in the 81st minute due to a red card for serious foul play. In the 89th minute Delay Sports scored, with Timo Schlitt scoring a crucial goal, assisted by Bilal Kamarieh, to put Delay Sports Berlin ahead 2-1.
As the match approached its conclusion, BSV Al-Dersimspor II fought back valiantly, equalising in the 94th minute, sending the match into a tense final phase. Delay Sports Berlin, however, was not done yet. In a dramatic twist, Junior Torunarigha scored in the 108th minute, with an assist from Sidney Friede, giving the home side a 3-2 lead.
The match concluded with a final twist as Delay Sports Berlin received another red card for unsporting behaviour in the dying moments of the game, but it was too late for BSV Al-Dersimspor II to capitalise. The referee's performance was commendable, managing a high-stakes match with a total of five yellow cards and two red cards, reflecting the intensity of the encounter.
In the end, Delay Sports Berlin emerged victorious, securing a vital three points in a match that will be remembered for its drama, skill, and resilience.
