Step by step. The U21 of SV Darmstadt 98 has the next point in their pocket. Head coach Daniel Petrowsky's team drew 1-1 away against SV Unter-Flockenbach. Makridis scored the interim lead for the 98ers shortly after the start of the second half. But the hosts managed to equalise in the 71st minute.
Yesterday, Wednesday evening (August 14th), Daniel Petrowsky’s team competed at the state border of Hesse and Baden-Württemberg – more precisely in Gorxheimertal. There the U21 met the newly promoted team SV Unter-Flockenbach. In the first half, the Junglilien had the game largely under control and were strong offensively. The blue-whites, who were very stable defensively, created several chances – including a hit on the crossbar and a solo effort on the opponent’s goal. However, Darmstadt were missing the last bit of luck.
Shortly after the break it was Georgios Makridis who gave the Lilies the lead. “We took the lead, but then we couldn’t play with complete confidence,” explained Petrowsky and added: “The opponent put us under pressure and scored the equaliser in the end.” So the Lilies now have four points in their account after four match days.
A win on Wednesday evening would at least have been possible. “So the negative feelings outweigh the negative feelings because we wanted to win the game. We invested a lot, but couldn’t reward ourselves because we again lacked efficiency in front of the goal,“ complained the U21 coach. Petowsky continued: “Nevertheless, you can see that the boys keep pushing their performance limits in all games and invest a lot. I am convinced that if we continue to do exactly that, we will be rewarded in the next games.”
The Lilies have their next chance for three points next Sunday (August 18th) in the away game at FC Eddersheim, who already have two wins to their name. Kick-off on the grass field in Hattersheim-Eddersheim is at 3pm.
Line Up: Rohde – Arania, Sauer, Crößmann, Arnold, Grbic, Streller, Ballmert (C.), Zelic (Schlosser, 80′), Baier (Jung, 68′), Makridis (Gegg, 87′)
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.
