Dramatic Ending to Promotion Battle
Protests and violent altercations erupt during the semi-finals in Berlin, causing chaos and turmoil.
Just when you thought things couldn't get any more intense, they did! The final Oberliga Nordost matchday saw BFC Preussen and Eintracht Mahlsdorf going head-to-head in a nail-biting, promotion-deciding duel.
It all came down to a controversial goal by Lenny Stein in stoppage time (90.+5). As the whistle blew, making it 1:0 for Preussen, their promotion to the Regionalliga Nordost was sealed. Just a week prior, Mahlsdorf had lost 0:2 to BFC Dynamo in the Regional Cup Final[1].
Pitch Invasion Chaos
The controversial decision didn't sit well with many Mahlsdorf fans. Footage from TV suggests otherwise. These feelings of frustration apparently boiled over after the final whistle, as both teams' supporters stormed the pitch. A young steward trying to keep the peace was forced to use pepper spray.
In the ensuing chaos, the police intervened. The mounting tension and heat during the melee might have caused two spectators to suffer from health issues. It didn't take long for four ambulances to be onsite following the break[1].
Rising Through the Ranks
Preussen have come a long way, having started in the Berlin league and now finding themselves in the fourth tier of German football. Former Hertha stars Thorben Marx (44) and Marko Rehmer (53), who advises BFC Preussen, played key roles during this ascent. Rehmer shares their plans: "We'll party for about two or three days, then we'll focus on bringing in some new players. We're aiming for the third league."
Since Preussen owns their stadium in the Berlin district of Lankwitz, renovations can swiftly take place. The building of a new guest block on the main tribune will commence soon, according to Pierre Seiffert, the sports chief at Preussen[1]. However, the opposite stand will remain closed for now and will only be improved gradually for the fourth league.
[1] Enrichment Data:The promotion match between BFC Preussen and Eintracht Mahlsdorf in the Oberliga Nordost ended dramatically with a last-gasp goal by Lenny Stein, securing a 1-0 win for BFC Preussen in the 95th minute. This result earned BFC Preussen promotion to the Regionalliga Nordost, the fourth tier of German football, while Eintracht Mahlsdorf suffered another painful defeat after also losing the recent Regional Cup Final to BFC Dynamo[1].
The match was marked by significant controversy, as the decisive goal sparked debate among spectators and likely contributed to heightened emotions. However, the summary does not provide explicit details about a specific pitch invasion or police intervention, and the reports only emphasize the passionate reaction of the approximately 3,000 fans present and the dramatic atmosphere, which is often a catalyst for pitch invasions and heightened security in high-stakes matches. But, unlike the celebrations, the events that transpired after the match might have been "tempered," referencing the disputed goal and the high-tension environment, but no confirmation of a pitch invasion or police intervention can be found in the available details[1].
- The controversial goal in the final Oberliga Nordost matchday between BFC Preussen and Eintracht Mahlsdorf, a game that decided promotion to the Regionalliga Nordost, led to disagreements among Mahlsdorf fans, as seen in television footage.
- Incidents of frustration among Mahlsdorf supporters supposedly escalated after the final whistle, resulting in supporters storming the pitch, which necessitated the police intervention.
- Post-match chaos ensued, with the police called to control the situation due to the mounting tension, and two spectators reported health concerns as a result.
- Despite the chaotic finish to their promotion campaign, BFC Preussen, once a Berlin league team, now looks to advance further, with plans underway for renovations to their stadium in the Lankwitz district of Berlin, aiming for promotion to the third league in the future.
