Foto: Mara Wolf 11.08.2025 / English
5-0! U21 wins its second game of the season
Second win in two matches. SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a decisive and dominant 5-0 home victory against CSC 03 Kassel in the LOTTO Hessenliga last Saturday (August 9th). After two matches, the young Lilies now have six points and a goal difference of 7-0.
„We were warned before the game,“ said Daniel Petrowsky, coach of the SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team, about their opponents. CSC 03 Kassel started the new season as a newly promoted team from the Hessenliga, but kept their team together and fielded an experienced squad, including one player who had previously played in the Regionalliga. „So we knew we would have to invest just as much as we did the week before in Friedberg,“ said the U21 coach, whose team won their opening match away at Türk Gücü Friedberg 2-0.
Handball penalty brings the lead
The Junglilien started the match with focus. They dominated the game with plenty of possession. Kassel, on the other hand, defended compactly in their own half and kept the centre tightly closed. SV 98’s U21 team therefore had to remain patient and find the few gaps in the visitors‘ defense. Although Darmstadt created promising opportunities, they failed to capitalise. It took a handball penalty, converted by Smail Kadrijaj in the 36th minute, to give Petrowsky’s team the halftime lead.
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf U21 insists on a quick decision
The second half followed quickly. Immediately after the restart, the Young Lilies capitalised on two chances to extend their lead to 3-0 within four minutes. First, Kadrijaj scored again (46th minute), then Othmane El Idrissi got on the scoresheet (49th minute). From then on, Kassel were increasingly opened up. The visitors attempted to attack much higher up the pitch, which gave the U21s more space, which they exploited with tremendous efficiency. Milan Herbst sealed the victory after 55 minutes, before Mika Schlosser sealed the game in the first minute of stoppage time.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team has thus made a confident start to the new Hessenliga season. With six points and an impeccable goal difference of 7-0, the Young Lilies approach their upcoming matches with confidence. The next test is already waiting for you next weekend on Saturday (16.08/2pm): In front of a home crowd, the U21 team will host the Rot-Weiß Walldorf team.
The start with our new team, featuring many new players, has been successful. The fact that we've started the season with two wins is good for the confidence we'll need in the coming weeks against tough opponents.
Line-Up: Börner – Kunstmann, Ballmert, Karakaya, Alagi – Klappich (Buchberger, 86′), Jaadar – Herbst (Steineck, 69′), Rebner (Schnerring, 69′), El Idrissi (Schlosser, 62′), Kadrijaj (Mignano, 62′).
„The referee decided the game today.“
After 13 unbeaten second-division matches, SV Darmstadt 98 suffered their first defeat this Friday evening. Three unfortunate minutes just before halftime, during which Patric Pfeiffer was sent off and Vincent Vermeij scored twice, paved the way for Dresden's victory. After the match, the focus was primarily on the differing assessments of two very similar incidents by the refereeing team – incidents which both coaches subsequently evaluated identically.
Undefeated streak ends
For the first time since October, Darmstadt 98 finished a league match without any points: SV 98 lost 3-1 (2-0) to SG Dynamo Dresden. After a controversial red card against Patric Pfeiffer (42nd minute), the home side scored two goals in first-half stoppage time to secure the victory.
Team News: Three Changes to the Team
Under the floodlights at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadium. On Friday evening (February 27th/6:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will play away against Dynamo Dresden. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven. Raoul Petretta makes his first start, replacing Fabian Holland. Luca Marseiler starts in place of the suspended Marco Richter, and Hiroki Akiyama replaces Fraser Hornby, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. Fabian Nürnberger, Matthias Bader, and Bartosz Bialek remain unavailable due to injury.
Matchday Guide: All Information for the Dresden Game
A floodlit match at the Rudolf-Haribig-Stadion is always something special. Darmstadt 98 are aiming to take three points back to southern Hesse this Friday evening (February 27th). Kick-off is at 6:30pm. All the important information about the 24th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga is clearly summarised for you in our "Matchday Guide".
Facts & Stats: The top facts about the Dresden game
Darmstadt 98 aim to extend their unbeaten run to 14 games in Friday evening's match against Dynamo Dresden. While Darmstadt's potent attack has resulted in a respectable goal tally, they are wary at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. The Saxons have been on an upward trend since the winter break and will have a vociferous home crowd behind them. We've compiled all the facts and figures surrounding this clash in this report. Here you'll find the key facts for tomorrow's match.
Fan Information for the Dresden Game
Darmstadt and Dresden are 598 kilometres apart. On Friday evening (February 27th, 6:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will travel to the Saxon capital for the 24th matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga. The next away game will take place under the floodlights at the historic Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. You can find all relevant fan information here.
„Pure football romance“
Before SV Darmstadt 98 plays under floodlights in Dresden on Friday evening (27.02/18.30), Florian Kohfeldt spoke at the press conference about the strengths of Dynamo Dresden and the special atmosphere in the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.
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Opposition Check: SG Dynamo Dresden
Numerous Dynamo Dresden fans flock to the stadium on home match days. But one day, they came for a single reason: What should their stadium be called in the future? Tens of thousands of supporters gathered in front of the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, ready to cast their votes. In cooperation with regional partners, Dynamo Dresden's management took the unusual step of letting the club's supporters decide for themselves.
5th Tree Planting Campaign: Register now!
WirLilien – Together for nature conservation! Together with our partner Krombacher, we will once again plant more than 3,500 trees on Sunday (March 15th) – under the banner of the Lily. You can still register for the event at short notice.
U21: With renewed energy into the rest of the season
On Friday (February 27th, 7:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team begins the second phase of their Hessenliga season. With 23 points after 20 matchdays, the Lilies are currently in 14th place. Following intensive weeks of winter training, the team aims to start the upcoming challenges with renewed energy and secure crucial points.
Analysis of the home victory: The resistance fighters from Bölle
A fast-paced, thrilling exchange between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf reached its ecstatic climax in the 88th minute. Thanks to Matej Maglica's header, Darmstadt secured a 2-1 victory in a wild battle that resembled a 12-round boxing match, with both sides neglecting their defences and constantly searching for the next hook or punch. A day later, sv98.de looks back on what was probably the most exciting home game of the season so far for the South Hessian side.