A fair draw after two contrasting halves: SV 98 dominated the first half and deservedly led through goals from Richter and Corredor. However, the second half saw SC Paderborn clearly swing the pendulum in their favour, ultimately equalising with a penalty. How do the players view this final match of the year, and what does head coach Florian Kohfeldt have to say about the encounter? We've compiled all the reactions for you.
„Both coaches will probably find it difficult to accept congratulations. Nevertheless, congratulations to Paderborn on the point. From my perspective, they were two completely different halves. We were very controlled in the first half and deservedly led 2-0. Paderborn, on the other hand, only had one dangerous shot in the box. After the break, we gave the ball away against a team that played incredibly bravely and constantly pushed us back. The second half clearly belonged to Paderborn. Overall, I thought we were significantly better in the first half and Paderborn in the second. In the end, sometimes football is fair, and it ends 2-2.“
„Congratulations to Darmstadt on the point and a great first half of the season. I don’t see it as two completely different halves. I didn’t see Darmstadt overwhelming us. They played very smartly and scored with their first shot. That played into their hands. We, on the other hand, had few chances, but we did have that one big opportunity to equalise, which we have to convert. If we want to be in contention at the top of the table, we have to take chances like that. Overall, though, the score at halftime is fair given the chances we created. I’m glad we pulled one back in the second half and then scored the late equaliser. Hats off to the team for coming back from 2-0 down against a top team on a difficult pitch. All things considered, the draw is probably a fair result.“
„We had a good feeling in the first half, partly because of the two goals. We really struggled in the second half. While we created good chances from possession in the first 45 minutes, we hardly got into the game after that. The second half wasn’t up to our standards, so we have to take the point. Right now, so soon after the match, the second half is obviously what’s sticking in our minds. But with a few days‘ distance, we’ll probably be able to assess the bigger picture better. Overall, it was a very solid first half of the season, one we can build on. The team is united, we were largely dominant, and we found ways to win games.“
„The draw is fair. We were really good in the first half. We could have scored a few more goals. In the second half, we let them push us back completely without creating any chances of our own. The first half should have been more decisive, but we’re happy with the point in the second. The first half of the season went well; the table doesn’t lie. We’re a really great, well-coordinated team. In the second half of the season, we’ll focus on fine-tuning our game and then, starting in January, we want to collect as many points as possible.“
„After taking a two-goal lead, you naturally want to win the game; that’s our expectation. We played against a good opponent who played a very strong second half. They put a lot of pressure on our goal after the break. The 2-1 goal opened the door for Paderborn. We were clearly the better team in the first half, but Paderborn dominated the second. So, the point is deserved. We’ve had a decent first half of the season. We want to win every game. That’s what motivates us in every training session. 33 points is a respectable tally. We’ll try to keep doing our job and then we’ll look forward to the new year.“
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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"
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.
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.
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.
