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Team Berlin Takes Three Spots on the Oldies' Podium

As is tradition, Berlin’s Olympic Park hosted the German Over-40 Soccer Championships last weekend. Numerous fans made the trip to enjoy two consecutive days of top-notch veteran soccer and spend a wonderful time together in western Berlin, enjoying a wide selection of food and drinks. At the end of the tournament, a Berlin team—Hertha BSC’s Over-40s—took home the title!

Two people in soccer jerseys are fighting for the ball on a grass field. One person is wearing a blue jersey with white stripes; the other is wearing a white jersey with red accents. Both are in dynamic motion and trying to control the ball with their feet. The ball lies in the foreground between the two people. In the background, other people in athletic wear, a sports complex, and a light-colored building are visible. The sky is cloudy. The photo captures an intense moment during a soccer game for the over-50 age group. The colors green, blue, white, and red dominate the image.
TSV Mariendorf represented Team Berlin in the over-50 tournament. Photo: DFB

Berlin Teams on the Small Field

The capital was represented in all four competition divisions this year. As a result, there was almost always something for Berlin fans to cheer about at Hueppeplatz, where, among other events, the two small-field tournaments were held.

In the Over-50s competition, TSV Mariendorf took the field; the team had sensationally earned its spot in the tournament at the NOFV Championships, and simply competing at the DFB level was a highlight in itself. Unfortunately, the valiant South Berliners were not able to secure a victory. With a draw against SC Preußen Lengerich, they finished in fifth place.

At the same time, the over-32 women’s team from Türkiyemspor Berlin was also battling for the title. The Kreuzberg squad, led by former Bundesliga star Zsanett Jakabfi, went into the decisive day of the tournament with two wins in two games. After a loss to the eventual champions, 1. FC Riegelsberg, as well as a series of missed chances and a second defeat against TSV Neckarau, they ultimately secured the bronze medals.

Several people in athletic wear are standing in a line on a soccer field and greeting each other with handshakes. In the foreground, a person in a blue tracksuit is shaking hands with someone in dark athletic wear. Behind them, other people in blue and green tracksuits are waiting along the sideline of the field. In the background, a covered grandstand with spectators, trees, and other areas of the sports complex are visible. The scene takes place in daylight on a green grass field and conveys a spirit of fairness and respect during a soccer tournament for the over-32 age group. The colors blue, green, and black dominate the image.
The Türkiyemspor Berlin women's over-32 team won the bronze medal after a strong performance. Photo: DFB

Hertha BSC is the German Champion

In the men’s over-32 and over-40 divisions, Team Berlin was represented by Hertha BSC in both categories. In the over-32 division, the team—featuring former pros Solomon Okoronkwo and Marvin Knoll—started the tournament with three draws and had already secured the bronze medal before the final match. In that match against 1. FC Wunstorf—who had already clinched the championship—it looked for a long time as though Hertha would secure a victory, but after conceding two goals, Hertha’s fourth game also ended in a draw.

The over-40 tournament delivered the thrilling showdown that all fans had been hoping for! Here, Hertha BSC, the league leaders, faced off against 1. FC Nürnberg, their closest pursuers tied on points after three wins each in three games, in the final match. An early goal by FCN and a later goal by former pro Sebastian Glasner weren’t enough for the Franconians against the star-studded Hertha squad featuring Sami Allagui, Karim Benyamina, and Halil Savran: The Blue-and-Whites beat former St. Pauli goalkeeper Philipp Tschauner three times and secured the German Over-40 Championship with a 3-2 victory!

We congratulate all four Berlin teams on an outstanding performance at the national level and thank all the staff and volunteers, as well as the referees, who contributed to two magnificent days of competition!

An awards ceremony is taking place on a soccer field. In the foreground is a person wearing a light green goalkeeper jersey with matching goalkeeper gloves and a medal around their neck. The person is making a gesture with their thumb raised. In the background, other people in blue-and-white athletic attire, as well as people in green jackets, are standing at a table where medals are being handed out. On the left is a bleacher section filled with spectators; on the right, the grassy playing field stretches out. The scene takes place in daylight and captures a moment of recognition during a soccer tournament. The colors green, blue, and white dominate the image.
Won the bronze: Hertha BSC's men's over-32 team. Photo: DFB

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