First, Isac Lidberg scored with a tap-in, then Hertha BSC equalised with an own goal by Aleksandar Vukotic. The two teams finished 1-1, with the Lilies taking a point from the capital. How do Florian Kohfeldt and Stefan Leitl assess the 90 minutes at the Olympiastadion? What do the Darmstadt players have to say about the match? We've compiled all the comments on the 1-1 draw between Hertha and SV 98 for you.
„Both teams deserved the point in different phases of the game. Hertha pressed in the final 20 minutes, but we were lucky at the end when Leistner’s shot hit the post. In the previous 70 minutes, I thought we were very good without possession. Up until the 1-1, we didn’t concede anything. Overall, we could have been more determined with our good positional play and plenty of possession. We had a lot of control, but we also invested a lot of players. Nevertheless, we created four great chances and converted one of them. Overall, I’m totally satisfied with our performance. Against a high-quality team that has recently won three games in a row, we managed to secure a solid point. So, I’m happy with our performance and the point.“
„Flo analysed it well. We had our problems in the first half with Darmstadt’s good positional play. Both teams were careful not to give their opponents too much depth. From the game, I saw both defences well organised, with chances in the first half only coming from set pieces. In the second half, we wanted to attack the ten-yard box more. It wasn’t until after the 0-1 goal that we managed to do that. The reaction and energy level after conceding the goal were good. We deserved to equalise. After that, both teams had two great chances – Darmstadt through Bueno, us through Leistner. So, overall, it’s a fair draw.“
„We closed down the spaces very well from the start and were relaxed and patient in possession. This meant that Hertha had little access to us. We also had two great opportunities before halftime through Isac and Vuko. We could have taken the lead there. Then we came out of the break really well and made it 1-0. But of course, it’s difficult to dominate a game for the entire match. Especially against a team like Hertha, who kept trying different things. The goal we conceded was unfortunate; in the final stages, we sat deeper and defended the one point. Of course, you’re always a bit disappointed when you only take a point after taking the lead, but overall, we can be satisfied with our performance.“
„Looking at the game as a whole, it’s probably a fair 1-1. We played really well for 60 or 70 minutes and could have even made it 2-0. After that, we let Hertha come back a bit and had to defend a lot to secure the point. We also had a bit of luck with the shot that hit the post. We were very dominant in the first half, and I would have expected Hertha to press us higher. We found good space and conceded little, but we lacked a bit of penetration in the final third. The point helps us and is another step towards staying up.“
SV Darmstadt 98 invites all its members to come to the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on November 1st, 2026, starting at 11:30am. Together, we aim to once again create the largest team photo in our club’s history—with the professional players in the front and the entire Lilies family behind them.
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here:
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.