1200 Lily fans accompany SV 98 to the Millerntor for the cup game against Teutonia 05 Ottensen. Before the first round encounter with the regional league team (18.08/3.30pm), Torsten Lieberknecht answered the questions of the journalists present at the press conference on Friday (16.08). We have summarised the most important statements for you.
Personnel update: In addition to the injured Fabian Holland and Alexander Brunst, Klaus Gjasula (ill) and Sergio Lopez (thigh problems) are missing. Othmane El Idrissi is available for the cup, his ban only applies to league play.
Karol Niemczycki will be in goal. We clearly communicated that he would play in the cup competition. Especially since Alexander Brunst will be missing injured.
Isac is a classic striker, Killian brings variability and can also operate on the wing or as a hanging striker. Both players have different athletic temperaments. Both players close open positions in our squad, now only the position of the wide left is open.
We have to win the game. With the necessary respect for Ottensen, but of course an elimination like last year shouldn’t happen to us again. Ottensen has undergone an extreme upheaval. They have some experienced guys with them, so far they mostly play in a 5-4-1 or a 5-2-3. They have a lot of speed in the team, as we have to defend the counterattack situations well and pay attention to the remaining defense.
The mood in the team is inquisitive and goal-oriented. The boys are upset about the situation, but not nervous. I know that this team will develop and I instill in them that they will soon score points. But now it’s all about Ottensen and that we have to win.
We want to win games. No matter what competition. Preparing for the game is identical to preparing for a league game. This week we continued to work on the things that we did better in Paderborn than against Düsseldorf, but of course also on the things that weren’t so good.
The DFB Cup is an outstanding competition that, as is well known, has its own rules. If you perform well and have a bit of luck, then you can be in the final as an underdog. Just like it was with Kaiserslautern last season. Of course, that’s everyone’s dream.
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.
