Erfurt's early onslaught fuels confidence after Assibey-Mensah strike
RW Erfurt delivered a commanding 6-0 victory over Tasmania Berlin at Steigerwaldstadion, with German‑Ghanaian midfielder Raphael Assibey-Mensah finding the net as the home side seized early control and never looked back, setting the tone for a dominant performance in the Regionalliga Northeast competition.
From the first whistle, Erfurt imposed their rhythm, dictating play in the Regionalliga Northeast. competition. Benjamin Dreca opened the scoring in the 29th minute, and five minutes later Raphael Assibey-Mensah doubled the lead with a clinical finish. Sofiane Ikene added a third in first‑half stoppage time, completing a swift first‑half onslaught.
The home side’s early dominance left Tasmania Berlin struggling to regain a foothold, as Erfurt never allowed the visitors back into the contest. Their control of possession and aggressive pressing set the tone for the remainder of the half.
The second half began with a further blow to the visitors when Mateusz Mika was sent off in the 56th minute, reducing them to ten men. Sofiane Ikene restored his brace in the 69th minute, extending the lead and reinforcing Erfurt’s attacking momentum.
Dustin Forkel then made it 5-0, further widening the gap, before Stanislav Fehler sealed the emphatic result with a stoppage‑time strike. The sequence of goals underscored Erfurt’s relentless pressure throughout the match.
The final whistle confirmed a 6-0 triumph, underlining the team’s dominance in the league and reinforcing their attacking credentials. The commanding win provides a surge of confidence and momentum as Erfurt look ahead.
RW Erfurt will host Carl Zeiss Jena on Sunday, August 9, in another Regionalliga Northeast encounter, aiming to build on the momentum generated by this performance. The upcoming fixture offers an opportunity to extend their strong form.
German‑Ghanaian midfielder Raphael Assibey-Mensah’s contribution highlights the depth of talent within the squad, adding to the side’s confidence heading into future challenges. His goal was a key factor in the early surge that defined the match.