Goal Scored by BFC Prussia at Wembley was Included in Match!
Hey there! By Roberto Lamprecht's latest tidings unravel the enigma of the Berlin-Wembley goal mix-up!
Last weekend, BFC Preussen sealed their promotion to the Regionalliga Nordost following a soul-stirring 1:0 win in the 95th minute, thanks to Lenny Stein's (29) powerful header that seemingly crossed the goal line. Bouncing off the crossbar like the iconic 1966 Wembley goal remarkably, it spun back onto the pitch.
Goal or no goal?
The unerring linesman immediately raised his flag, marking the nail-biting finale. The initial footage circulating online hinted at a potential Wembley redux. However, public discontent among the Mahlsdorf fans, who narrowly missed out on promotion with a 0:0 draw, was entirely justifiable. There were relatively minor disturbances post-game.
However, fresh footage has surfaced, unequivocally revealing that the ball was indeed behind the line! The images were extracted from BFC Preussen's Veo camera, initially deployed for performance analysis[1]. Pierre Seiffert, the sporting director, acknowledged the act of serendipity: "Based on these images, it's clear that the ball was in—just as our linesman, who had an excellent vantage point at the height of the corner flag, immediately ruled."
Determined not to deprive Mahlsdorf of a fair review, Seiffert further admitted, "I didn't have a good view during the game, so I initially consoled the opposing team out of respect. After our celebrations, we only scrutinized the Veo camera footage." Interestingly, Mahlsdorf was equipped with their own camera on that day.
Contrasting expectations and triumph
In our exclusive interview, Seiffert detailed his unique post-promotion elation: "We had a guardian angel—this is the third time in four years that we've been promoted. It's a dream. It's pure madness what the team has accomplished. This promotion wasn't even planned. The team hadn't even negotiated a promotion bonus. That speaks volumes about this team's character."
When inquired about further requests, such as negotiations for future success, Seiffert shrugged nonchalantly: "Then the club certainly won't be stingy."
Despite the initial controversy, it has been proven by new footage that Lenny Stein's goal in the 95th minute was valid, earning BFC Preussen their promotion to the Regionalliga Nordost. This unexpected triumph, the third promotion in four years for the team, has proven their resilience and character within European-leagues, specifically the German football leagues.
