In a stunning display of attacking football, Delay Sports Berlin overwhelmed FC NORDOST Berlin with an emphatic 8-0 victory in their league encounter held at the Stadion an der Alten Försterei on 1 December 2024. The match kicked off at midnight, and the 273 fans in attendance witnessed a masterclass in offensive play from the visitors.
Delay Sports Berlin lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, which allowed them to dominate the midfield while providing ample support to their lone striker. Frederik Mittelstädt took his place between the sticks, shielded by a back four consisting of Deniz-Kaan Hirik on the right, Robin Traboulsi and Michael Dada as central defenders, and Alexander Letz on the left. The midfield was anchored by Niklas Jahn and Sky-Vincent Tloczynski, providing both defensive cover and creative impetus. Ahead of them, Timo Schlitt and Pascal Brossmann operated as right and left attacking midfielders respectively, while Bilal Kamarieh played centrally behind the striker, Zulu Ernst.
The substitutes for Delay Sports Berlin included Julius Nissle, Junior Torunarigha, Paul Beckmann, Patryk Filipiak, and Eleftherios Ilias, who would later play crucial roles as the match unfolded.
The scoring opened in the 16th minute when Pascal Brossmann found the net, assisted by Zulu Ernst, who showcased his vision and ability to create space. This early goal set the tone for the match, and it wasn't long before Delay Sports Berlin doubled their lead. In the 29th minute, Zulu Ernst himself scored, courtesy of a precise assist from Timo Schlitt, leaving FC NORDOST Berlin reeling.
As the first half drew to a close, Bilal Kamarieh added a third goal in the 42nd minute, with Zulu Ernst once again providing the assist, demonstrating his pivotal role in the attacking play. Just before half-time, in the 43rd minute, Zulu Ernst scored his second goal of the match, this time assisted by Sky-Vincent Tloczynski, bringing the score to a staggering 4-0 at the break.
The second half commenced with FC NORDOST Berlin desperately seeking a way back into the game, but Delay Sports Berlin continued to dominate. In the 58th minute, Pascal Brossmann scored his second goal of the match, again assisted by Timo Schlitt, further extending the lead to 5-0.
As the match progressed, Delay Sports Berlin made their first substitutions in the 67th minute, bringing on Julius Nissle for Zulu Ernst and Junior Torunarigha for Sky-Vincent Tloczynski. However, the substitutions did not disrupt their momentum. Niklas Jahn received a yellow card in the 70th minute, but it was a minor blemish on an otherwise stellar performance.
In the 73rd minute, further changes were made with Patryk Filipiak replacing Bilal Kamarieh, Eleftherios Ilias coming on for Timo Schlitt, and Paul Beckmann taking the place of Alexander Letz. The fresh legs continued to push the attack, and in the 81st minute, Niklas Jahn scored a goal, assisted by Patryk Filipiak, making it 6-0.
The onslaught continued as Eleftherios Ilias got on the scoresheet in the 84th minute, again with Patryk Filipiak providing the assist, pushing the score to 7-0. As the match neared its conclusion, Delay Sports Berlin maintained their intensity, and in the dying moments of the game, Pascal Brossmann completed his hat-trick with a stunning direct free-kick in the 90th minute, sealing the scoreline at 8-0.
The match concluded with a flurry of yellow cards, as one was shown in the 87th minute and another in the 90th minute, but these did little to overshadow the dominant performance by Delay Sports Berlin. This resounding victory not only showcased their attacking prowess but also sent a clear message to their league rivals.
