In a stunning display of attacking football, Delay Sports Berlin overwhelmed FC Karame with a resounding 7-1 victory in their league encounter at Berlin on 27 October 2024. The match kicked off at 12:20 am, and the home side showcased their dominance throughout the 90 minutes, much to the delight of the 290 fans in attendance.
Delay Sports Berlin lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, designed to provide both defensive solidity and attacking flair. Frederik Mittelstädt took his place in goal, while a back four comprised of Lukas Rantz on the right, Robin Traboulsi and Alexander Letz in central defence, and Alex Iwanow on the left formed a sturdy defensive unit. In front of them, Sky-Vincent Tloczynski and Niklas Jahn operated as central midfielders, tasked with controlling the tempo and linking play. The attacking trio featured Karim Mohamad on the right, Eleftherios Ilias on the left, and Bilal Kamarieh in the central attacking midfield role, supporting striker Zulu Ernst, who was the focal point of the attack.
The substitutes for Delay Sports Berlin included Dorian Fischer, Jeffrey Kania, Julius Nissle, Deniz-Kaan Hirik, and Timo Schlitt, providing ample options for tactical adjustments as the match progressed.
The match began with both teams feeling each other out, but it was Delay Sports Berlin who struck first. In the 25th minute, Zulu Ernst opened the scoring, converting a well-placed assist from Karim Mohamad. Just moments later, Ernst doubled the lead, finding the net again in the 30th minute, leaving FC Karame reeling.
As the first half drew to a close, Eleftherios Ilias added to the scoreline in the 44th minute, finishing off a move initiated by Alex Iwanow. The home side went into the break with a commanding 3-0 lead, leaving FC Karame with a mountain to climb.
The second half saw immediate changes for Delay Sports Berlin, with Jeffrey Kania and Dorian Fischer coming on for Ilias and Mohamad, respectively. However, the momentum remained firmly with the home side. Just a minute after the restart, Kania marked his introduction with a goal, assisted by Fischer, further extending the lead to 4-0.
In the 51st minute, Zulu Ernst was awarded a penalty, which he confidently converted, bringing his tally to three goals for the night and pushing the score to 5-0. Delay Sports Berlin continued to press, and in the 58th minute, Lukas Rantz got in on the act, scoring with an assist from Bilal Kamarieh to make it 6-0.
Despite the onslaught, FC Karame managed to find a consolation goal in the dying moments of the match, scoring in the 94th minute. However, it was too little, too late, as Jeffrey Kania added another for Delay Sports Berlin in the 71st minute, assisted by Kamarieh, sealing the emphatic 7-1 victory.
The match showcased Delay Sports Berlin's attacking prowess and tactical superiority, leaving FC Karame to reflect on a challenging outing. The home side's performance was a testament to their ambitions this season, as they continue to build momentum in the league.
