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′).
Merck Autograph Session: With Pfeiffer, Klefisch and Lakenmacher
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Disappointment & pride
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Merx hat trick: U21 deservedly wins at Hünfelder SV
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
HBRS and SV 98: Cooperation extended indefinitely
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
„We must take the lead in the first half.“
A bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
Lilies lose in Karlsruhe
The away form continues to be poor: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-0) defeat against Karlsruher SC. Lidberg scored the equaliser for the team from southern Hesse in the 70th minute.
Team News: Five Changes in the Team
Darmstadt 98 visit Karlsruher SC on matchday 32 (May 3rd, 1:30 PM). Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Killian Corredor replaces the injured Fraser Hornby, Aleksandar Vukotic comes in for the suspended Patric Pfeiffer, and Fabian Holland starts in place of Matej Maglica, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Merveille Papela and Niklas Schmidt also join the team, replacing Sergio Lopez and Yosuke Furukawa. In addition to Hornby, Pfeiffer, and Maglica, Darmstadt will also be without the injured Matthias Bader, Fabian Nürnberger, and Luca Marseiler.
Matchday Guide: All Information before KSC Game
Finally, the weekend is here, finally Sunday! On Sunday afternoon (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will face Karlsruher SC away. What do the two coaches have to say about the match, who will be refereeing, and where can you watch it if you're not at the stadium? All the important information about the Lilies' 32nd matchday is compiled for you here in "Matchday Guide".
Paul Fernie extends his contract long-term and moves up to a management position.
Continuity in sporting management: SV Darmstadt 98 has extended Paul Fernie's contract early and for the long term. As part of the contract extension, the current sporting director will move into the club's management board and will now serve as managing director of sport.
„You’ve seen horses vomit before.“
Our head coach spoke at the press conference before the away game against Karlsruher SC (May 3rd/1:30pm) about the mental freshness of his team, the course of action for the remaining games and his coaching colleague, whose commitment to KSC will end after six years this season.
Opposition Check: Karlsruher SC
Left hook, 'One hundred and eightyyyyyyy', and hand over the baton. Doesn't sound like football – and that's true. KSC is often associated with professional football, but with the sheer number of titles the club has won, it's worth looking beyond the pitch. Titles from Baden-Württemberg to Rome.
U21: A Herculean effort whilst down to 10 men wasn’t enough
In a rescheduled Lotto Hessenliga match, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team hosted SV Hummetroth at their youth academy on Wednesday evening (April 29th) but unfortunately came away empty-handed. Despite a spirited performance and playing with one man less, the score after 90 minutes was 3-1 in favour of Hummetroth.