In a stunning display of attacking football, Delay Sports Berlin overwhelmed Berlin Hilalspor II with a resounding 7-1 victory in their league encounter at home on 4th May 2025. The match, held at their Berlin venue, kicked off at 12:20 am and showcased Delay Sports' dominance throughout the 90 minutes, much to the delight of the 285 fans in attendance.
Delay Sports Berlin opted for a 3-5-2 formation, which allowed them to control the midfield while maintaining a solid defensive structure. Maximilian Wiesel took his position in goal, shielded by a back three consisting of Robin Traboulsi, Sebastian Gick, and Deniz-Kaan Hirik. The midfield was bustling with activity, featuring Michael Kyeremeh on the right, Sky-Vincent Tloczynski and Sidney Friede centrally, and Tim Sulmer on the left. Up front, Zulu Ernst and Pascal Brossmann formed a potent attacking duo, looking to exploit any gaps in the opponent's defence.
The substitutes for Delay Sports included Timo Schlitt, Niklas Jahn, Paul Beckmann, and Patryk Filipiak, who would later play crucial roles in the match.
The action began early, with Tim Sulmer receiving a yellow card in the 11th minute, a sign of the intensity to come. Just moments later, Sulmer redeemed himself by providing the assist for Pascal Brossmann, who opened the scoring for Delay Sports with a well-placed shot, making it 1-0.
However, the joy was short-lived as Berlin Hilalspor II responded with a penalty goal in the 19th minute, levelling the score at 1-1. This setback did not deter Delay Sports, who continued to press forward, and shortly after, the opponents received a yellow card in the 20th minute, indicating their growing frustration.
As the first half progressed, Delay Sports maintained their composure, and the half concluded with a substitution as Timo Schlitt replaced Tim Sulmer just before the break. The first half ended with a yellow card shown to an opponent, highlighting the physical nature of the contest.
The second half commenced with two immediate substitutions for Delay Sports, as Niklas Jahn came on for Firat Sucsuz and Paul Beckmann replaced Sebastian Gick. The tactical changes paid off quickly; just three minutes into the half, Timo Schlitt scored, assisted by Sky-Vincent Tloczynski, restoring Delay Sports' lead to 2-1.
The momentum swung firmly in Delay Sports' favour, and in the 52nd minute, Pascal Brossmann struck again, this time with an assist from Sidney Friede, extending the lead to 3-1. The home side was now in full control, and the floodgates opened.
As the match wore on, Patryk Filipiak replaced Zulu Ernst in the 66th minute, further bolstering the attack. The opponents struggled to contain Delay Sports, who continued to dominate possession and create chances.
The referee's patience was tested as Berlin Hilalspor II received yet another yellow card in the 72nd minute, followed by two more cautions in the closing stages of the match, one in the 85th minute and another deep into stoppage time at 92 minutes.
Delay Sports capitalised on their numerical advantage, adding to their tally with four more goals, showcasing their attacking prowess and clinical finishing. The final score of 7-1 reflected the disparity between the two sides, with Delay Sports Berlin firmly establishing themselves as a formidable force in the league.
