In a stunning display of attacking football, Delay Sports Berlin triumphed over FC Hertha 03 II with a remarkable scoreline of 14-1 in their league home match held at Berlin on 25 August 2024. The match kicked off at 12:20pm, and the home side showcased their prowess throughout the 90 minutes, leaving the visitors reeling from the onslaught.
Delay Sports Berlin lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, which allowed them to dominate both the midfield and attacking third. Frederik Mittelstädt took his position in goal, while the back four consisted of Paul Beckmann and Tim Wieland as the right and left defenders, respectively, with Sebastian Gick and Alieu Sawaneh forming the central defensive partnership. In midfield, Julius Nissle and Niklas Jahn operated as central midfielders, providing both defensive cover and attacking support. The attacking trio featured Dorian Fischer on the right, Jeffrey Kania in the central role, and Sidney Friede on the left, with Pascal Brossmann leading the line as the striker.
The substitutes for Delay Sports Berlin included Pepe Engling, Alex Iwanow, Patryk Filipiak, Elias Nerlich, and Timo Schlitt, who would later play pivotal roles in the match.
The scoring began early, with Pascal Brossmann netting his first goal in the 10th minute, assisted by Sidney Friede, who delivered a precise cross. Just three minutes later, Brossmann struck again, doubling the lead with another assist from Friede, who was proving to be a constant threat down the left flank.
Sidney Friede then got on the scoresheet himself in the 21st minute, finishing off a well-worked move with an assist from Tim Wieland. FC Hertha 03 II managed to pull one back in the 27th minute, but this only served to ignite Delay Sports Berlin further. Julius Nissle restored the three-goal cushion in the 35th minute, showcasing his finishing ability.
As the first half drew to a close, Jeffrey Kania added to the tally in the 40th minute, before Brossmann completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot just before half-time, making it 6-1 as the teams headed into the break.
The second half commenced with Brossmann continuing his scoring spree, netting his fourth goal in the 48th minute, assisted by Kania. Dorian Fischer then added his name to the scoresheet in the 58th minute, with Nissle providing the assist, further extending the lead.
A flurry of substitutions occurred in the 60th minute, with Pepe Engling, Patryk Filipiak, and Alex Iwanow entering the fray, replacing Tim Wieland, Jeffrey Kania, and Alieu Sawaneh, respectively. The fresh legs continued to push the tempo, and in the 65th minute, Nissle scored his second goal of the match, assisted by Filipiak.
Timo Schlitt made an immediate impact after coming on, scoring in the 75th minute to further demoralise the visitors. Brossmann then added his fifth goal in the 81st minute, once again assisted by Friede, who was instrumental throughout the match.
Elias Nerlich, who had just come on, scored in the 83rd minute, with Filipiak providing the assist, before Niklas Jahn capped off the scoring in the 88th minute, finishing off a move set up by Friede.
The match concluded with a yellow card shown to Sebastian Gick in the 85th minute, but it was a mere footnote in a match dominated by Delay Sports Berlin. The final whistle confirmed a resounding victory, with the home side showcasing their attacking flair and clinical finishing, leaving FC Hertha 03 II to ponder their defensive frailties.
