In a stunning display of attacking football, Delay Sports Berlin triumphed over CLUB-ITALIA Berlin AdW with a resounding 9-0 victory in a friendly match held at a Berlin venue on 22 January 2025. The match kicked off at 8:00pm and saw a total of 196 spectators witness an exhibition of skill and teamwork from the visiting side.
Delay Sports Berlin lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, which allowed them to dominate both the midfield and the attacking third. Maximilian Wiesel took his place in goal, while a back four comprised of Tim Wieland and Firat Sucsuz as the right and left defenders, respectively, with Sidney Friede and Dorian Fischer anchoring the central defence. In midfield, Zulu Ernst and Sebastian Gick operated as central midfielders, providing both defensive cover and attacking support. Ahead of them, Niklas Jahn and Paul Beckmann occupied the right and left attacking midfield roles, while Robin Traboulsi played centrally behind the lone striker, Alexander Letz.
The substitutes for Delay Sports Berlin included Timo Schlitt, Pascal Brossmann, Patryk Filipiak, Karim Mohamad, Michael Korovay, Sky-Vincent Tloczynski, Michael Tseraidis, Deniz-Kaan Hirik, and Eleftherios Ilias, all of whom would later play a role in the match.
The scoring opened early in the fourth minute when Alexander Letz found the back of the net, assisted by Tim Wieland, setting the tone for a dominant performance. Just ten minutes later, in the 14th minute, Robin Traboulsi doubled the lead, with Zulu Ernst providing the assist, showcasing the fluidity of Delay Sports' attacking play.
Letz struck again in the 20th minute, once more with Wieland supplying the assist, as Delay Sports Berlin began to assert their authority on the match. The relentless pressure continued, and in the 28th minute, Zulu Ernst got on the scoresheet, again assisted by Wieland, marking a remarkable contribution from the right defender.
Traboulsi added his second goal in the 33rd minute, with Niklas Jahn playing a crucial role in the build-up. The first half concluded with Ernst scoring his second goal in the 38th minute, once again assisted by Jahn, leaving the score at a staggering 6-0 at half-time.
The second half saw a flurry of substitutions as Delay Sports Berlin looked to maintain their momentum. Pascal Brossmann and Patryk Filipiak replaced Gick and Friede, respectively, while Timo Schlitt came on for Ernst, who had already made a significant impact. Michael Korovay replaced Jahn, and Sky-Vincent Tloczynski took over from Traboulsi, with Michael Tseraidis, Deniz-Kaan Hirik, and Eleftherios Ilias also entering the fray, replacing Sucsuz, Beckmann, and Letz.
Despite the changes, Delay Sports continued to dominate, although the second half saw CLUB-ITALIA Berlin AdW receive two yellow cards in the 59th and 76th minutes, reflecting their struggles to contain the relentless attacking play of their opponents.
As the match drew to a close, Delay Sports Berlin added three more goals to their tally, showcasing their attacking prowess and depth. The final whistle confirmed a remarkable 9-0 victory, a scoreline that highlighted the gulf in class between the two sides. Delay Sports Berlin's performance was a testament to their preparation and execution, leaving fans and players alike in high spirits as they celebrated a comprehensive win.
