In a pulsating league encounter at Berlin on 15 December 2024, Delay Sports Berlin triumphed over Grünauer BC 1917 II with a scoreline of 4-3. The match, which kicked off at 11:30 am, was a showcase of attacking football, with both teams displaying their offensive prowess in front of a lively crowd of 293 spectators.
Delay Sports Berlin adopted a 4-2-3-1 formation, which allowed them to maintain a solid defensive structure while providing ample support for their attacking players. Maximilian Wiesel guarded the goal, shielded by a back four consisting of Paul Beckmann on the right, Michael Dada and Sebastian Gick in central defence, and Deniz-Kaan Hirik on the left. The midfield was anchored by Firat Sucsuz and Michael Korovay, who were tasked with both breaking up opposition play and facilitating attacks. Ahead of them, Jonas Rohana operated on the right flank, Timo Schlitt on the left, and Karim Mohamad played centrally as the attacking midfielder, with Dorian Fischer leading the line as the striker.
The substitutes for Delay Sports Berlin included Pepe Engling, Eleftherios Ilias, and Michael Tseraidis, who would later play crucial roles in the match.
The action began early, with Dorian Fischer putting Delay Sports Berlin ahead in the sixth minute, courtesy of an assist from Paul Beckmann. The home side's lead was short-lived, however, as Grünauer BC 1917 II equalised in the 36th minute, bringing the score to 1-1 just before half-time.
As the first half drew to a close, Delay Sports Berlin faced a setback when Sebastian Gick had to be substituted due to injury, with Pepe Engling coming on in his place. The half ended with a flurry of activity, as Firat Sucsuz and Pepe Engling both received yellow cards in the dying moments, leaving the match finely poised at 1-1.
The second half commenced with a dramatic twist, as Karim Mohamad converted a penalty in the 50th minute, restoring Delay Sports Berlin's lead to 2-1. The match continued to be fiercely contested, with both teams exchanging yellow cards; the opponents received a caution in the 58th minute, followed by Deniz-Kaan Hirik being booked in the 61st minute.
In the 65th minute, Eleftherios Ilias replaced Jonas Rohana, adding fresh legs to the midfield. Delay Sports Berlin extended their lead further when Dorian Fischer scored another penalty in the 67th minute, making it 3-1. However, the opponents refused to back down, and they struck back in the 83rd minute, narrowing the gap to 3-2.
As the match approached its conclusion, the tension escalated. Grünauer BC 1917 II found the net again in the 87th minute, equalising at 3-3, leaving Delay Sports Berlin under immense pressure. The game seemed destined for a draw, but in a dramatic turn of events, Michael Tseraidis scored in the 96th minute, assisted by Michael Dada, to put Delay Sports Berlin ahead once more at 4-3.
The match concluded with a red card shown to an opponent in the 97th minute, capping off a thrilling encounter that showcased the resilience and determination of Delay Sports Berlin. The victory not only highlighted their attacking capabilities but also their ability to withstand pressure in a high-stakes match.
