Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Tasmania Berlin edged Reinickendorfer Füchse 3-2 in a five-goal pre-season friendly at Werner-Seelenbinder-Sportpark, with Ensar Bekdemir scoring the 86th-minute winner.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryTasmania Berlin 3-2 Reinickendorfer Füchse: Bekdemir strikes late as Regionalliga-bound hosts edge Berlin derby
Venue: Werner-Seelenbinder-Sportpark, Berlin
Date: 8 July 2026
Competition: Club Friendlies (World)
Result: Tasmania Berlin 3-2 Reinickendorfer Füchse (HT 2-2)
Ensar Bekdemir's 86th-minute winner decided a five-goal Berlin derby as newly-promoted Regionalliga side Tasmania Berlin edged Reinickendorfer Füchse 3-2 at the Werner-Seelenbinder-Sportpark on Wednesday evening.
A frenetic first half saw both sides trade blows. Pedro Vitor Cruz Magalhaes opened the scoring for Tasmania in the 23rd minute, but Baran Daskan levelled for the Füchse just five minutes later. The hosts restored their lead through a 40th-minute strike, only for Mike Ryberg to equalise again deep into first-half stoppage time, making it 2-2 at the break.
The second half remained tightly contested until Bekdemir produced the decisive moment four minutes from time, slotting home to seal a hard-fought win for the hosts.
The Turning Point
With the score locked at 2-2 and the game drifting towards a draw, Bekdemir's 86th-minute intervention proved decisive. The goal came from a well-worked move that finally unlocked a Füchse defence that had otherwise held firm after the interval. The late strike denied Reinickendorf a second creditable draw in pre-season following their 0-0 against BFC Preussen on 4 July.
Key Performers
Ensar Bekdemir (Tasmania Berlin) — The match-winner, showing composure to score with four minutes remaining in a tight contest.
Pedro Vitor Cruz Magalhaes (Tasmania Berlin) — Opened the scoring with a well-taken finish in the 23rd minute and was a lively presence throughout.
Mike Ryberg (Reinickendorfer Füchse) — His stoppage-time equaliser just before half-time kept his side in the game and set up a tense second half.
By the Numbers — Interpreted
The provider data for this friendly does not include detailed match statistics (possession, shots, xG). However, the 3-2 scoreline — with four goals in the first half alone — reflects an open, transitional game typical of early pre-season, where both sides were still building match sharpness. Tasmania's late winner suggests they managed the second-half physical load better, which aligns with their status as a higher-division side (Regionalliga Nordost) compared to Reinickendorf (Berlin-Liga).
What It Means
This was Tasmania's third pre-season fixture of summer 2026 as they prepare for life in the Regionalliga Nordost, having won promotion from the Berlin-Liga/NOFV-Oberliga Nord at the end of 2025/26. The club has added seven new signings for the step up, including Tahsin Cakmak (formerly of Hertha BSC's academy).
For Reinickendorfer Füchse, who play in the Berlin-Liga, this was their second pre-season friendly after a 0-0 draw with BFC Preussen on 4 July. The competitive performance against a higher-division opponent will encourage coach Mario Reichel's side.
Verdict
A typical pre-season friendly in which the higher-division side's quality told in the closing stages. Tasmania's ability to find a late winner despite conceding twice in the first half is a positive sign as they continue preparations for their Regionalliga campaign. Reinickendorf can take heart from a performance that troubled their opponents for long spells.
No verified YouTube highlights were available for this fixture at the time of publication.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 9 Jul 2026