A furious opening, a spectacular finale. Ultimately, the Lilies prevailed against Hannover with a 3-1 (1-0) victory. After the match, the protagonists were suitably satisfied with their fourth home win in a row and the associated major step toward avoiding relegation.
„It was a dream start for us. We then entered a phase of 15 or 20 minutes in which we were very dominant. We could have taken a bigger lead there. After that, there was a phase in which Hannover had more control. We had several chances to score, but we no longer had control of the game. Hannover did that very well. I’m very happy that the team showed resilience after the 1-1 draw. We’re delighted with the home win against a very well-organised team in a really tough game. Nevertheless, we still need that one win, which we ideally want to achieve next week in Münster.“
On supporting the fans:
„The bond between the team and the fans is very close. We played up front in the first 15 minutes today, so the spectators really enjoyed themselves. And conversely, they were there when we were struggling. It’s extremely important that we have this connection. The Bölle can release a lot of energy like that.“
„Congratulations to Darmstadt on the win. We wanted to go into the game and gain confidence, especially at the beginning. That was the goal, to get into the game well. Then, after 17 seconds, we played a free kick into the opponent’s feet and conceded the 0-1. That wasn’t part of the plan. It led to us playing terribly for ten to 15 minutes. The 0-1 was immediately followed by another catastrophic misplaced pass, which almost led to the 0-2. But we then faced the resistance and gained stability in the first half. We played good football, we just lacked penetration in the box. In the second half, we were at least on par, and our hard work was rewarded with the 1-1 draw. Why we then immediately fell back into the same pattern and lacked all our energy is beyond me. Darmstadt used the 2-1 lead to recharge their batteries. Otherwise, we probably even have the opportunity to completely turn the game around. So we didn’t come back. And we only take responsibility for that.“
„An immensely important victory. Nevertheless, there are still twelve points up for grabs, so we’re not through yet. In recent weeks, it’s been primarily about the result, and four home wins in a row sounds very reasonable. These are important steps for our team. We obviously got off to a great start today, but in the euphoria of the early stages, we perhaps overpaced and wasted too much energy. Hannover then got better and better. Later on, we defended a little deeper and did well. Hannover were a really good opponent, and the win was hard work. Fortunately, we had the right response to the equaliser.“
„It’s always a great feeling to win at home. Our overall performance was very good. We dominated parts of the game, but in other periods we also had to defend well as a team. I don’t think I’ve ever scored so early in a game. For a striker, this is obviously the perfect start to a game. Our pressing worked very well, which suits us. Overall, our trend is heading in the right direction; we still have a few games left in which we want to continue this trend.“
How does Florian Kohfeldt view his team's away record ahead of Sunday's match against SpVgg Greuther Fürth? How does he assess the Cloverleaf's defence, and what is the mood within the team? The Darmstadt head coach answered these and other questions at the press conference on Friday before the game in Fürth (April 19th, 1:30pm). We have summarised the most important statements from our head coach's press conference for you.
On Sunday (April 19th/1:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will play away against Greuther Fürth. To ensure you are fully prepared for the away match against the Cloverleaf, we have compiled all the important information for your visit to the stadium.
It was the sixth matchday of the 2017/18 season, a sunny Sunday in September, and the second division fixture between SpVgg Greuther Fürth and Fortuna Düsseldorf was on the schedule. With Florian Neuhaus, Friedhelm Funkel, and Serdar Dursun on or off the pitch, the duel ended 3-1 for Fürth – thanks in part to a brace from Dursun. At first glance, probably just a typical second division victory. But historically significant and unforgettable for everyone in Fürth.
Greuther Fürth hosts Darmstadt. SV Darmstadt 98 will visit SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Sunday (April 19th). Kick-off in Franconia is at 1:30 pm. Can the team from southern Hesse continue their winning streak against Fürth? And will Florian Kohfeldt and Isac Lidberg continue their winning streaks against Greuther Fürth? As usual, we've compiled the most important facts and figures about the match for you in our Top Facts.
From the early 1980s, he was active in the service of SV Darmstadt 98 for almost four decades: We Lilies congratulate the former team doctor of SVD, Dr. Michael Weingart, most sincerely on his 75th birthday this Wednesday (April 15th)!
There are five games left in the season, meaning a total of 15 points are still up for grabs. But Darmstadt's focus is entirely on Sunday's match (April 19th, 1:30pm) against Greuther Fürth. From the media briefing with Fabian Nürnberger, from the hockey pitch to San Antonio: We report on all these topics and many more. As usual, you can find all the latest news from SV 98's club life here in our weekly column "Lilies Across the Board."
SV 98 mourns the loss of its former player Roger Prinzen, who passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday evening (April 13th) at the age of 57.
The long wait for a point is over! After four consecutive defeats, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team finally secured some points. On their home turf, the young Lilies drew 1-1 against TSV Eintracht Stadtallendorf last Saturday (April 11th). Looking at the league table, it was clear even before the match that it wouldn't be easy, as a full ten places separated the two teams in the LOTTO Hessenliga standings. However, the Lilies' U21 team remained evenly matched with the seventh-placed side and collected a crucial home point.
This match is a tradition – at least at the veterans' level: The SV Darmstadt 98 veterans team visited Real Madrid for the third time. The game was played last Thursday (April 9th) at the "Royal Whites'" training ground in the Valdebebas district of Madrid.
The season is drawing to a close, and SV Darmstadt 98's penultimate away match takes them to the Wildpark stadium. On Sunday (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC. We need a large turnout of Darmstadt fans to support them. Advance ticket sales for club members begin next Wednesday (April 15th) at noon. All ticket information can be found in this announcement.
It happened in their 15th home game of the season. Darmstadt lost on their own turf. Deservedly so. Although SV 98 tried everything against the visitors from Hannover until the final whistle, the Lower Saxons proved too strong on Saturday evening. In our analysis, we take another look at the match.
For the first time this season, SV Darmstadt 98 finished a match at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor without any points. The Lilies offered more resistance to Hannover 96's two goals in the second half. However, the pressure exerted by the South Hessians at the end proved fruitless. Read here what the players and both head coaches had to say about the defeat, which Darmstadt considered deserved overall.