The professionals are still in training camp, the top talent team has already mastered theirs: For four days, the highest substructure of the youth performance center (NLZ) in Tauberbischofsheim laid the foundation for the upcoming Hessenliga season.
SV 98 lost the friendly match in Herxheim against 1. FC Saarbrücken 1:3 (1:2 after 45 minutes, 1:2 after 90). The total duration at 30 degrees was 120 minutes, which was divided into 45, 45 and 30 minutes. In a way, the encounter marked the sporting conclusion of the Lilies' training camp before they head back to Darmstadt on Sunday.
„Lilies across the Board “ in the training camp edition. SV Darmstadt 98 will be in Herxheim until Sunday (July 21st) – seven days full of training sessions, seven days working together as a team and growing together. On the first few days, media discussions were scheduled for our new arrivals Aleksandar Vukotic and Luca Marseiler as well as Kai Klefisch – we report. There are also two Lily birthdays coming up at the Hotel Krone. And the highlight of the week is the test match on Saturday (July 20th/1pm) against 1. FC Saarbrücken.
Christoph Klarer is moving to Birmingham City FC with immediate effect. In consultation with SV Darmstadt 98, the central defender had already left the Lilien's training camp in Herxheim early on Thursday in order to clarify final formalities and complete medical examinations in England. Both clubs have agreed not to disclose the terms of the transfer.
Wednesday also had two units for the Lilies. While the professionals groaned and sweated in the background, Paul Fernie was available to media representatives for a media round during the morning training session. The conditions in the training camp, the squad and the general mood around SV 98 – many topics were discussed. The sports director commented…
On August 4th (1:30pm) the Lilies start the new season with the home game against Fortuna Düsseldorf. Ticket sales for the opening game at the Merck Stadium begin for club members on Friday (19/07 at 12pm). In this message you will get all the information.
The next test match is scheduled for SV Darmstadt 98 on Saturday (July 20th/1pm). The opponent on the grounds of SV Viktoria 1913 Herxheim is the third division team 1. FC Saarbrücken.
In this year's summer preparation, the Lilies are taking part in two training camps. At the end of June, head coach Torsten Lieberknecht's team spent a few intensive days in the Black Forest, and since July 15th, SV 98 has set up camp again in the Palatinate. Until July 21st, the visitors from south Hesse will be visiting the Hotel Krone in Herxheim again and will be completing their sessions on the TV Hayna sports field. In our diary we take you through the days in the 2nd training camp.
SV 98 rounded off the season opening party in the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor with a convincing 5:1 (3:0) victory. Marseiler (4th), Maglica (21st) and Lakenmacher (29th) scored in the first half for the determined and committed home team. In the second half, Stojilkovic (65th, 75th) got on the scoresheet with two goals.
On Friday afternoon (July 12th) a joint tour of Darmstadt was on the agenda for the entire Lilien team, the coaching team and the staff. Under the leadership of the fan support department, various places in Darmstadt were visited, which are of great importance for SV 98 and the city.