20.09.2024 / English
Away Win! After a 3-0 deficit!
After 40 minutes, no one had given a damn about the Lilies: And yet SV 98 triumphed after being 3-0 down! The South Hesse team won 5:3 (1:3) at FC Schalke 04. Hornby, a hat trick from Lidberg and López crowned an incredible comeback.
The Lilies‘ away game against Schalke was quite even in the opening minutes and without many chances on both sides. In the 14th minute of the game, the hosts were awarded a free kick on the edge of the penalty area with Mohr opening the scoring as he clipped the ball over the wall and into the back of the net.
In the 23rd minute, Killian Corredor tried from distance and Schalke keeper Heekeren could only push the ball out but gathered it again with Hornby lurking. Three minutes later, Isac Lidberg tried from a good 16 meters, but didn’t cause any problems for the keeper with his low shot.
Overall, there were few highlights at first, but the hosts still made it 2-0 after 34 minutes: Sylla saw an effort deflect onto the post, Schuhen denied him a second time but the forward was still able to squeeze the ball home. It was 3-0, 5 minutes later as Ron Schallenburg hooked the ball home.
The Lilies were able to get on the scoresheet in the fifth minute of added time. A corner was handled by Sylla and after a brief check on VAR, a penalty was awarded which Fraser Hornby converted to grab his first goal for the club.
The 98ers started the second half powerfully and tried to get back into the game quickly. However, Schalke initially had the good finishes, but Younes (51st) and Karaman (53rd) failed due to the saves from Schuhen.
On the other side, the Lilies countered – and scored: Marseiler artistically placed the ball across to Lidberg, who pushed it over the line to make it 2-3 (56th). Just two minutes later, Lidberg tried again, but his attempt landed in the arms of the keeper (58th).
The Darmstadt team continued to push and equalised after 76 minutes: Lidberg dribbled towards the goal from the left and bent the ball into the top corner to make it 3-3. Shortly afterwards, substitute Tobias Kempe had a chance to put us into the lead but he fired over the top on 78 minutes.
Three minutes before the end of the game, the Lilies crowned their comeback: following a corner, Lidberg swivelled and found the bottom corer to make it 4-3 for the South Hesse team (87th) – a flawless hat trick from the Swede. In stoppage time, Sergio López put the final point under the game and, after an assist from Fynn Lakenmacher, made the final score 5:3 in the 7th minute of added time.
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„The referee decided the game today.“
After 13 unbeaten second-division matches, SV Darmstadt 98 suffered their first defeat this Friday evening. Three unfortunate minutes just before halftime, during which Patric Pfeiffer was sent off and Vincent Vermeij scored twice, paved the way for Dresden's victory. After the match, the focus was primarily on the differing assessments of two very similar incidents by the refereeing team – incidents which both coaches subsequently evaluated identically.
Undefeated streak ends
For the first time since October, Darmstadt 98 finished a league match without any points: SV 98 lost 3-1 (2-0) to SG Dynamo Dresden. After a controversial red card against Patric Pfeiffer (42nd minute), the home side scored two goals in first-half stoppage time to secure the victory.
Team News: Three Changes to the Team
Under the floodlights at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadium. On Friday evening (February 27th/6:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will play away against Dynamo Dresden. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven. Raoul Petretta makes his first start, replacing Fabian Holland. Luca Marseiler starts in place of the suspended Marco Richter, and Hiroki Akiyama replaces Fraser Hornby, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. Fabian Nürnberger, Matthias Bader, and Bartosz Bialek remain unavailable due to injury.
Matchday Guide: All Information for the Dresden Game
A floodlit match at the Rudolf-Haribig-Stadion is always something special. Darmstadt 98 are aiming to take three points back to southern Hesse this Friday evening (February 27th). Kick-off is at 6:30pm. All the important information about the 24th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga is clearly summarised for you in our "Matchday Guide".
Facts & Stats: The top facts about the Dresden game
Darmstadt 98 aim to extend their unbeaten run to 14 games in Friday evening's match against Dynamo Dresden. While Darmstadt's potent attack has resulted in a respectable goal tally, they are wary at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. The Saxons have been on an upward trend since the winter break and will have a vociferous home crowd behind them. We've compiled all the facts and figures surrounding this clash in this report. Here you'll find the key facts for tomorrow's match.
Fan Information for the Dresden Game
Darmstadt and Dresden are 598 kilometres apart. On Friday evening (February 27th, 6:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will travel to the Saxon capital for the 24th matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga. The next away game will take place under the floodlights at the historic Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. You can find all relevant fan information here.
„Pure football romance“
Before SV Darmstadt 98 plays under floodlights in Dresden on Friday evening (27.02/18.30), Florian Kohfeldt spoke at the press conference about the strengths of Dynamo Dresden and the special atmosphere in the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.
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Raoul Petretta joined SV Darmstadt 98 in the winter and already feels very much at home. He talks about his arrival and his goals. Besides their sporting focus, the Lilies are also committed to sustainability: On March 15, 2026, over 3,500 trees will be planted as part of the fifth "In the Sign of the Lily" tree-planting campaign. In our "Lilies Across the Board" section, we provide you with the most important news from SV Darmstadt 98 every week.
Opposition Check: SG Dynamo Dresden
Numerous Dynamo Dresden fans flock to the stadium on home match days. But one day, they came for a single reason: What should their stadium be called in the future? Tens of thousands of supporters gathered in front of the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, ready to cast their votes. In cooperation with regional partners, Dynamo Dresden's management took the unusual step of letting the club's supporters decide for themselves.
5th Tree Planting Campaign: Register now!
WirLilien – Together for nature conservation! Together with our partner Krombacher, we will once again plant more than 3,500 trees on Sunday (March 15th) – under the banner of the Lily. You can still register for the event at short notice.
U21: With renewed energy into the rest of the season
On Friday (February 27th, 7:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team begins the second phase of their Hessenliga season. With 23 points after 20 matchdays, the Lilies are currently in 14th place. Following intensive weeks of winter training, the team aims to start the upcoming challenges with renewed energy and secure crucial points.
Analysis of the home victory: The resistance fighters from Bölle
A fast-paced, thrilling exchange between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf reached its ecstatic climax in the 88th minute. Thanks to Matej Maglica's header, Darmstadt secured a 2-1 victory in a wild battle that resembled a 12-round boxing match, with both sides neglecting their defences and constantly searching for the next hook or punch. A day later, sv98.de looks back on what was probably the most exciting home game of the season so far for the South Hessian side.