In a stunning display of attacking football, Delay Sports Berlin dismantled FC NORDOST Berlin with an emphatic 8-0 victory in their league encounter at the Stadion an der Alten Försterei on 1 December 2024. The match kicked off at 12:15pm, and the 273 fans in attendance witnessed a masterclass in offensive play from the visitors, who dominated throughout the 90 minutes.
Delay Sports Berlin lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, which allowed them to control the midfield while providing ample support to their lone striker. Frederik Mittelstädt took his place in goal, shielded by a back four consisting of Deniz-Kaan Hirik and Alexander Letz as the right and left defenders, respectively, with Robin Traboulsi and Michael Dada forming the central defensive partnership. In midfield, Niklas Jahn and Sky-Vincent Tloczynski operated as central midfielders, tasked with both defensive duties and initiating attacks. Ahead of them, Timo Schlitt and Pascal Brossmann occupied the right and left attacking midfield roles, 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 pivotal roles in the match.
The scoring opened in the 16th minute when Pascal Brossmann found the net, assisted by Zulu Ernst, who showcased his vision and creativity. This early goal set the tone for the match, as Delay Sports Berlin quickly established their dominance. By the 29th minute, Zulu Ernst himself got on the scoresheet, converting a chance created by Timo Schlitt, doubling the lead and 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 providing another assist, demonstrating the latter's exceptional playmaking abilities. Just moments later, in the 43rd minute, Ernst scored his second of the match, this time assisted by Sky-Vincent Tloczynski, leaving the score at 4-0 as the teams headed into the break.
The second half began with a yellow card shown to Delay Sports Berlin, but it did little to disrupt their momentum. In the 58th minute, Pascal Brossmann netted his second goal of the match, again assisted by Timo Schlitt, further extending the lead to 5-0.
The 67th minute saw a flurry of substitutions for Delay Sports Berlin, with Julius Nissle replacing Zulu Ernst and Junior Torunarigha coming on for Sky-Vincent Tloczynski. The changes did not hinder the team's performance, although Niklas Jahn received a yellow card shortly after in the 70th minute.
As the match progressed, more substitutions followed, with Patryk Filipiak replacing Bilal Kamarieh, Eleftherios Ilias coming on for Timo Schlitt, and Paul Beckmann taking the place of Alexander Letz, all in the 73rd minute.
In the 81st minute, Niklas Jahn finally got on the scoresheet, scoring with the assistance of Patryk Filipiak, making it 6-0. Just three minutes later, Eleftherios Ilias added to the tally, also assisted by Filipiak, bringing the score to an astonishing 7-0.
As the match approached its conclusion, Delay Sports Berlin continued to press forward. In the 90th minute, Pascal Brossmann completed his hat-trick with a stunning direct free-kick, sealing the scoreline at 8-0.
The match concluded with two further yellow cards shown, one in the 87th minute and another in the 90th, but they did little to overshadow the remarkable performance by Delay Sports Berlin, who left the pitch with a resounding victory and a clear message to their league rivals.
