Greifswalder FC continues its impressive run in the Regionalliga Nordost, securing another home victory with a 2:1 win against SV Babelsberg on Saturday. This was their second consecutive home game of the year, and the triumph serves to solidify their middle-tier position on the league table.
Soufian Benyamina emerged as the star player, scoring both goals for Greifswald at the Volksstadion, where 1,084 fans gathered to support their team. The first goal came early on, just five minutes after kickoff, when Benyamina capitalized on a rebound, following Rudolf Ndualu's deflected header from the SV Babelsberg goalkeeper, Yannic Stein.
The victory contributes to Greifswalder FC's strong performance this year, remaining unbeaten with seven points from the first three league matches. The club improved to seventh place in the table with 32 points, showcasing their ambition to compete firmly within the Regionalliga.
Substitutions marked the game early when Ogechika Heil, who was having an excellent run of form, had to leave the pitch due to muscular problems. Oliver Daedlow came on for Heil, maintaining the team’s momentum.
The first half saw both teams trading threats, but it was Greifswald who held the advantage. Babelsberg's early efforts, including Tim Maciejewski’s shot hitting the post, went unrewarded. Greifswald's attack was more pragmatic, making the most of their chances and holding onto their lead.
Despite Babelsberg's attempts to pivot the game, they found it challenging to penetrate Greifswald’s structure. The home side appeared to weather the visiting side's advances effectively. Midfield player Osman Atilgan earned the team’s second goal via a penalty kick, once Benyamina had been fouled by SVB defender Philipp Zeiger.
Another highlight for Greifswalder GC was their resilience against late-game pressure. Despite Daniel Frahn managing to score Babelsberg’s consolation goal during stoppage time, the three points were already secured, marking Greifswalder FC's third consecutive win at home.
With the next match scheduled against ZFC Meuselwitz, the team hopes to build on this momentum and push higher up the league standings. Coach and players express confidence moving forward, focusing on continued improvement and consistency.
Recent performances have reignited optimism within the team and fanbase, demonstrating Greifswald’s potential to surge toward the league's top positions as they navigate the season.