🏆 Golden goal with the chest: FC Berlin City win the Icon League
On March 10, 2025, Season 2 of the Icon League began with big names, high expectations, and the promise of unforgettable duels. Since then, 13 matchdays have passed. Thirteen chapters full of triumph, tears, and tactics. Each one led to this very moment, today, when history was made.
In the final, Berlin City faced Plyrs United and delivered an unforgettable duel.
Berlin City started out dominant, and early on it looked like a thrashing for Plyrs United. By the 14th minute, it was already 4-0 for the Berliners, who impressed in their hometown. After his goal, Suad Ak pointed to his finger, signaling: Give me the ring! Every player on the winning team of the Icon League receives a champion's ring.
During the Rulebreakers Golden Ball, Plyrs then managed an incredible comeback. Within two minutes, Claudio Pizarro's team scored two goals, each counting double. Suddenly, the game that seemed already decided was wide open again.
Winkel even put Plyrs in the lead in the 22nd minute. But ten seconds before the final whistle, it was once again Suad Ak who saved Berlin with a last-minute goal, sending the match into overtime. Pure excitement.
In overtime, it was Noah Jones's moment to shine, crowning his performance at the Final 8. Ak played a high ball into the penalty area, which Jones chested into the goal.
Berlin City wins the Icon League in their own city and lifts the trophy high. They were the best team on the final day – a well-deserved champion.
Here is Berlin City's path to the title:
How did you like the Final 8? And do you think Berlin City is a deserving winner?
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