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.“
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.