The journalists present asked the questions, Florian Kohfeldt provided the answers: The press conference took place on Friday morning (October 25th) before the home game of SV Darmstadt 98 against SSV Ulm (October 27th/1:30pm). The Lilien's head coach spoke about the duel on Sunday, the upcoming opponent and the inner workings of the team after the win against Köln. We have summarised the most important statements for you.
Personnel update: Klaus Gjasula is out due to illness. Fabian Holland, Matthias Bader, Paul Will and Christoph Zimmermann are still missing.
It’s a game with a certain emotional starting point that you have to grasp. We had a Friday evening game against 1. FC Köln and had not won a home game in 383 days. We settled the issue with the win. The big challenge for us on Sunday is that we all bring the same energy to the pitch – we and the entire stadium. We will need that against a very well-organised opponent. We want to win here on Sunday. We will certainly have opportunities to do this too. But we will only succeed if we bring the same energy to the pitch as we did last Friday.
Different things will be required against Ulm than against Köln. We will have the ball more, but at the same time less space. We have to work a lot harder on speed on offense. We have to be extremely careful when it comes to counter-protection and counter-pressing. These are great strengths of the people of Ulm. They are a physically large team that can create danger through set pieces. At the same time, Ulm has also conceded one or two set-piece goals in the last few weeks. We have to be alert on offense and take advantage of our chances. I’m really looking forward to this game because it will require a different facet from us.
Ulm has a very good defense. They are extremely strong in running and tackling. They have the best tackle rate of all second division teams. SSV Ulm is a large, traditional club that has experienced remarkable development. We look forward to Sunday with great respect, but also with great joy.
We have a very high level of role satisfaction in the team. Of course, everyone has the right to be on the starting grid permanently. Every professional must have this claim. But we currently have a lot of players who understand their role in the team structure so that we can be successful as a team. Everyone has had their own personal successes and positive moments in the last few weeks. Then it becomes easier to fit into certain roles. Nevertheless, everyone has to have the right to show me that they want to be in the starting line-up at the weekend.
Of course we had a relaxed atmosphere on Friday evening and also on Saturday. We enjoyed the victory for a day. With the start of the new week I felt concentration and focus again. Ideally, we take away self-confidence and clarity from such games. What we must not take with us is laxity, that would be fatal. I didn’t notice any decrease in intensity or concentration. We have had a critical analysis. Overall, it was a convincing performance. Nevertheless, we had to work through a few topics. And we hope that we can take a step forward again against Ulm – even if it will be a different game.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.