In a commanding display at their home ground in Berlin on 24 November 2024, Delay Sports Berlin secured a decisive 4-1 victory over VfB Einheit zu Pankow II in a league encounter. The match kicked off at 12:20pm and saw a lively attendance of 211 fans, who were treated to an impressive performance from the home side.
Delay Sports Berlin set up in a 3-4-1-2 formation, which allowed for a solid defensive structure while providing ample support for their attacking players. Maximilian Wiesel took his place in goal, shielded by a back three consisting of Sky-Vincent Tloczynski in the centre, flanked by Sebastian Gick on the right and Robin Traboulsi on the left. The midfield was anchored by Firat Sucsuz and Niklas Jahn in central roles, while Paul Beckmann and Jonas Rohana operated as right and left midfielders respectively. The attacking trio featured Bilal Kamarieh in a central role, with Zulu Ernst and Pascal Brossmann leading the line as right and left forwards.
The substitutes for Delay Sports Berlin included Lukas Rantz, Alex Iwanow, Eleftherios Ilias, and Junior Torunarigha, who would later play pivotal roles in the match.
The opening goal came in the 29th minute when Pascal Brossmann found the back of the net, assisted by Bilal Kamarieh. This early strike set the tone for the match, as Delay Sports Berlin began to assert their dominance over VfB Einheit zu Pankow II.
As the first half drew to a close, Delay Sports Berlin maintained their lead, heading into the break with a 1-0 advantage. The second half saw immediate changes for the home side, with Lukas Rantz and Alex Iwanow coming on for Jonas Rohana and Zulu Ernst respectively, both substitutions occurring just after the restart.
The introduction of Iwanow proved crucial, as he scored in the 54th minute, courtesy of an assist from Niklas Jahn, extending the lead to 2-0. However, the match was not without its moments of tension, as a yellow card was issued in the 59th minute, signalling a growing physicality in the game.
Further substitutions followed in the 66th minute, with Eleftherios Ilias replacing Sebastian Gick and Junior Torunarigha coming on for Sky-Vincent Tloczynski. The fresh legs injected new energy into the team, and it was Torunarigha who made an immediate impact, scoring in the 76th minute to make it 3-0.
As the match progressed, the intensity heightened, leading to another yellow card in the 78th minute. Delay Sports Berlin continued to press for more goals, and in the 85th minute, Torunarigha struck again, this time assisted by Bilal Kamarieh, bringing the score to 4-0.
Despite the commanding lead, VfB Einheit zu Pankow II managed to pull one back in the 87th minute through a penalty, which added a touch of consolation to their performance. However, it was too little too late, as Delay Sports Berlin comfortably saw out the remaining minutes to secure a comprehensive 4-1 victory.
This match showcased Delay Sports Berlin's attacking prowess and solid defensive organisation, marking a significant step forward in their league campaign.
