Home victory in the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor! The Lilies finally celebrate the long-awaited success in front of their home crowd and win 5-1 against 1. FC Köln. The goals were scored at the right time and almost everything was defended on defense: all Darmstadt protagonists saw a well-deserved victory. We have summarised all the voices about the game for you.
„Big compliment to the team. We only had to survive one moment today, that was 1-1. It was important that we quickly make it 2-1 and keep our faith. We would do well not to overestimate this very nice evening „But to continue working hard and with concentration. From now on it’s all about Ulm again.“
„Congratulations to Darmstadt on their well-deserved victory. It’s very bitter. Because we were overwhelmed for the entire duration of the game. We weren’t good enough to hold our own here. We didn’t find control in any phase. We always had it in our basics as well as in Don’t focus on duels and moments of possession in order to cause problems for the opponent. The victory is therefore well deserved for the Darmstadt team.“
„A huge compliment to the team. That was a step in the right direction. Above all, we played a very good second half. In the first half we didn’t do well against the ball and had little access. But we held on, We invested a lot and struck cleverly at the right times, but we also set some good points offensively that we could have capitalised on even more. After the break, we tried to create more pressure on the Köln defence. Then we made it 3-1, which was very important. The bottom line is that conceding just one goal against such an opponent also speaks for our defense will be the basis. Now we’ll celebrate a bit. Then we’ll have to do more next week.“
„We are extremely happy. There is hardly anything better than winning 5-1 at home. We went into the game with a good concept, were hot and greedy and very effective – especially in the counterattack situations. We were clear at the back at times a bit constricted. But overall we defended well and were extremely effective at the front. Köln is of course a strong team. But we wanted to play to our strengths, which worked very well. We are on the right track. „
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.
