Analysis: A 0-0 draw doesn’t have to be boring

“Anyone who opens the newspaper tomorrow, sees the score as 0-0, and checks the weather forecast will think they shouldn't have gone to a match. But those who were at the stadium today certainly didn't regret it.” Florian Kohfeldt aptly summarised Sunday afternoon in Saarland with this comparison. The goalless draw between Darmstadt and SV Elversberg in the pouring rain was, even without a goal, a high-class second-division match in which both teams had their chances and proved that they rightfully belong in the top third of the table after 14 matchdays. Our analysis.

U21 suffers bitter defeat in the South Hesse derby

The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team suffered an unlucky 4-3 defeat in a highly intense and emotional South Hesse derby against SV Rot-Weiß Walldorf. In a fast-paced, hard-fought, and exciting match, the "Young Lilies" conceded the decisive goal in the 89th minute – a bitter end to a spirited performance.

„We cannot turn a blind eye to the issue of homelessness.“

Approximately 50 people present at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor experienced an unusual Saturday night: they spent the night on the stands and the players' benches. The underlying goal: to raise awareness of the social issue of homelessness and to gain a better understanding of the challenges faced by people without a home. The evening included presentations, discussions, and, of course, donations of goods and money for organisations that support people living on the streets. SV 98 has now held this event for the third time to support the homeless.

„A high-class draw“

SV 98 remains unbeaten in its fifth consecutive competitive match: The Lilies earned a well-deserved and fair point against SV Elversberg. What did the key players have to say after the final whistle, and how did they assess their sixth league game without conceding a goal? Find out in the post-match interviews.

A Point Earned in Saarland

SV 98 earned a well-deserved point against the extremely strong home side SV Elversberg. In an entertaining and fast-paced match, both teams created numerous good chances, but ultimately the game ended in a goalless draw. After 14 matchdays, the Lilies sit in fifth place in the table with 26 points.

Team News: Nürnberger and Marseiler start

With 1,500 Darmstadt fans behind them, SV 98 will travel to SV Elversberg on Sunday (November 30th, 1:30pm). Head coach Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting lineup. Fabian Nürnberger returns to the starting eleven for the first time since his injury, and Luca Marseiler also starts after recovering from illness. Fabian Holland and Yosuke Furukawa will initially be on the bench.

Matchday Guide: All Information for the Elversberg Game

The 98ers' away fixture this weekend takes place in Elversberg, the smallest town in the 2. Bundesliga. Kick-off against SVE is at 1:30pm on Sunday (November 30th). All the important information about Matchday 14 can be found in our "Matchday Guide".

Facts & Figures: The top facts about the Elversberg game

Elversberg's home unbeaten run has now stretched to 260 days. This weekend, the two top scorers in the 2. Bundesliga will face off at the Kaiserlinde stadium. Here are the key facts about Sunday's match (November 30th, 1:30pm) between SV Darmstadt 98 and SV 07 Elversberg.

„We have to try to push ourselves to our limits every year.“

Markus Pfitzner has been the new president of SV Darmstadt 98 since October 21st. The 56-year-old first attended a match at the Bölle stadium in 1978, hand in hand with his father. From then on, SV Darmstadt became a constant presence in the life of "Fitze," as he is known at the club. In an extensive interview with the Lilienkurier (published in the edition for the match against SpVgg Greuther Fürth), he discusses how he has held many different positions within the club since 1993, why unity within the club is so important, and how he intends to approach his role as the club's top representative.

„A game played on equal terms“

Ahead of the away match in Saarland, Florian Kohfeldt discusses SV Elversberg’s strengths, his own approach, and the team’s morale. SV Darmstadt 98 travels to SV Elversberg on Sunday (November 30th, 1:30pm). We’ve summarised the most important information from the pre-match press conference for you.