The Lilies were left pointless after a 1:2 (1:1) defeat, SV 98 lost out to 1. FC Magdeburg. Isac Lidberg scored for Darmstadt.
SV Darmstadt 98 started their home game powerfully and set the tone right from kick-off. After just three minutes, the home team had their first good chance to score: Bueno broke through on the left wing and his precise cross reached Marseiler. But his header was too close to Reimann. As a result, Darmstadt also showed themselves to be more grippy and tried to bridge the midfield quickly and purposefully when they had possession of the ball.
In the 11th minute, the South Hesse team logically took the lead: Reimann was only able to push away a shot from Corredor, Marseiler reacted quickest and squared it for Lidberg. In the center, Lidberg pushed the ball over the line after a bit of a scramble – 1-0. The Lilies then kept the tempo high and almost made it 2-0 after around a quarter of an hour: Lopez initiated a counterattack, Marseiler fed Corredor, who shot the ball just past the goal (16th).
But then the equaliser came out of nowhere: Burcu beat Riedel on the left, entered the penalty area and placed the ball in the far bottom corner. The equaliser with the first real chance in the game seemed to have inspired the guests. From then on, the FCM showed themselves to be much more present and repeatedly created promising opportunities. In the 33rd minute, Krempicki’s head hit the woodwork. The Lilies were no longer able to free themselves from the clutches, but they could have taken the lead after 38 minutes: Marseiler found Hornby with a great pass, but Riemann was able to fend off the shot.
After the restart, Darmstadt were caught straight away: Krempicki used a cross from the left to give Magdeburg the lead on 48 minutes when he side footed home. Overall, the second round was significantly less eventful than the first 45 minutes. The action mainly took place between the penalty areas.
From the 73rd minute onwards, the guests were outnumbered: Mathisen picked up his second yellow when he caught Marseiler. With one more man on the field, the Lilies tried everything again to try and make it 2-2. In the 81st minute, almost all home fans were already screaming for goal: Lakenmacher was initially denied by Reimann, and Nürnberger’s follow-up shot was blocked by a Magdeburg player. SV 98 pressed until the final whistle, but the equaliser would not arrive
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here:
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.
