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′).
Defeat with Heart
Darmstadt 98 lost to Hannover 96 while playing with ten men and must continue to wait for their first win of this second division season. Read our analysis to find out what positives remain and why Darmstadt 98 had factored in setbacks on their chosen path.
Jonathan-Heimes-Platz officially opened
Around the time of the home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), the Jonathan Heimes Square was officially inaugurated. Before kickoff, club president Markus Pfitzner and Martin Heimes, father of Jonathan Heimes, who died of cancer about ten years ago, gave speeches highlighting "Johnny's" importance and his commitment to people with cancer.
Running together to do good: “Run for ME/CFS”
The Lilien Team Marathon is not just about athletic performance and the shared experience around the Böllenfalltor stadium – but also about making a difference together.
Still undefeated
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team drew 2-2 (0-1) against SV Unter-Flockenbach. After a heated home game, the young Lilies had to settle for a frustrating, but ultimately deserved, draw. In this extremely balanced league, Patrick Kurt's team continues to grow week by week, gaining valuable experience.
“Our belief in this path is immense.”
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Outnumbered: Lilies Lose to 96ers
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
Team News: Three Changes in the Starting XI
Home game against Hannover! On matchday 3, Darmstadt 98 will host the ambitious Lower Saxons at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory in Jena. Hiroki Akiyama replaces the suspended Kai Klefisch, while Nicolas Verkooijen (making his first start) and Yosuke Furukawa start in place of Carlo Sickinger and Manolo Merx.
Matchday Guide: All Information before the Hannover Game
Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
Transfer News: Mikelbrencis strengthens SV 98
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
“I’d be up for it”
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
Opposition Check: Hannover 96
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
