11.06.2025 / English
Boëtius celebrates Suriname debut | Lilies‘ Greetings from Vacation
While most of the SV Darmstadt 98 players are on vacation, two Lilies are still in full action. Two friendlies were scheduled for the Bulgarian national team and Fabian Nürnberger. Jean-Paul Boëtius played for Suriname in World Cup qualifying and still has the CONCACAF Gold Cup to look forward to. We report on these and other topics related to SV Darmstadt 98 in our weekly column "Lilien Across the Board."
+++ Holiday greetings from the Lilien professionals +++
While Fabian Nürnberger and Jean-Paul Boëtius are with the national team, the other Lilies players are enjoying their well-deserved summer break. The Iberian Peninsula is once again particularly popular this year: Sergio López is spending relaxing days on a boat off Mallorca, Fraser Hornby is using his free time in Spain to play golf, Luca Marseiler prefers to soak up the sun in Ibiza, and Merveille Papela has also chosen Spain as his holiday destination. But Spain isn’t the only attraction for the Lilies – the Benelux countries were also high on the list for two Lilies. Paul Will recovered on a short trip to Brussels, but otherwise he continues to work on his comeback. Marcel Schuhen, on the other hand, spent valuable family time in Katwijk in the Netherlands, building sandcastles with his children. Meanwhile, Isac Lidberg vacationed on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, Killian Corredor enjoyed Greek food on the island of Paros, and Kai Klefisch relaxed on Lake Garda.
+++ SV 98 International +++
Two Lilien players recently played for their national teams. Fabian Nürnberger played the entire 90 minutes of the Bulgarian national team’s second friendly match against Greece. While he was unused in the 2-2 draw in the first friendly against Cyprus on Friday (June 6), he played the entire match that followed. Bulgaria, however, suffered a 4-0 defeat to Greece.
Successful debut for Jean-Paul Boëtius with the Suriname national team in the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers – the association for North, Central America, and the Caribbean. The midfielder was not in the squad for the 1-0 win against Puerto Rico on Saturday (June 7). In the second match against El Salvador, Boëtius was part of the starting eleven, playing 84 minutes and contributing to the important point in his national team debut in a 1-1 draw. Suriname currently leads its qualifying group. The best two teams advance to the next round – where three World Cup positions will be awarded from a total of twelve teams.
+++ Good luck, Djanga! +++
After Boëtius’s success in World Cup qualifying with Suriname, the next exciting tournament is just around the corner for him and his compatriots: The Darmstadt native is in Suriname’s squad for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The Gold Cup is a competition held every two years to determine the best football nation from North, Central America, and the Caribbean. The tournament will be held from June 14 to July 6 in the USA and Canada. The reigning and record winner of the competition is Mexico. Incidentally, the Mexicans are Suriname’s group opponents, who will also face Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. SV 98 wishes Jean-Paul Boëtius much success and great games!
Overview of Suriname’s preliminary round matches in the CONCACAF Gold Cup:
| Matchday | Date | Kick-Off | Opposition | Location |
| 1 | Monday – 16/06 | 5am CEST | Costa Rica | San Diego (USA) |
| 2 | Thursday – 19/06 | 4am CEST | Mexiko | Arlington (USA) |
| 3 | Monday – 23/06 | 4am CEST | Dominikanische Republik | Arlington (USA) |
+++ "We play for Annabelle" +++
The SV Darmstadt 98 U19 team will travel to FSV Oppenheim on June 21st for a charity match, kicking off in the early afternoon. FSV, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary on this day, will celebrate the anniversary under the motto „Playing for Annabelle.“ All proceeds and donations from the day will benefit little Annabelle, a member of the local gymnastics club and suffering from ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). The goal is to use this day together to do good and support Annabelle and her family. The Lilies‘ U19 team is happy to participate in this event.
+++ Become part of the youth performance centre +++
Do you want to experience Lilien football up close – not just as a fan, but actively and right in the heart of it all? Then the SV Darmstadt 98 Youth Performance Centre offers you the perfect opportunity! We are looking for dedicated, motivated, and football-loving individuals who want to help shape youth development and become part of a strong community. Whether on the coaching team or in the organisation: At the SV Darmstadt 98 Youth Performance Centre, you can expect an exceptional and friendly working environment where solidarity and passion are paramount. If you’ve always dreamed of taking on responsibility and supporting talented individuals on their journey, then this is the right place for you. Become part of the Lilien family – apply now and shape the future of football!
+++ Happy belated birthday! +++
One of the managing directors of SV Darmstadt 98 celebrated his 55th birthday on Monday (June 9). Martin Kowalewski, a native of Hofheim, began his football career as a youth player with the Lilies and moved to the professional team in the 1987/88 season. There, the former defender made an impressive 172 appearances for Darmstadt in the 2. Bundesliga and Regionalliga Süd, scoring one goal. After more than 14,000 minutes of playing time in the blue and white jersey, he finally moved to FSV Frankfurt.
Kowalewski also began his professional career in 1997 as Head of Marketing at SV 98, subsequently working for UFA Sports GmbH and Sportfive GmbH & Co. KG before serving as Managing Director of Bayer 04 Leverkusen Marketing GmbH from 2009 to 2015. He returned to Darmstadt in March 2020 as Managing Director of Marketing/Sales. SV 98 wishes you a very happy birthday, Martin!
„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.
“Now I’m happy in Darmstadt!” | Lilies launch their 5th tree planting campaign
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.