Photo: SV 98 03.03.2024 / English
Home Defeat
A first half that was difficult to explain sealed the defeat early on: the Lilies' home game against FC Augsburg ended with 0:6 (0:5). A very bitter afternoon in the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.
The worst possible start occurred with the visitors taking the lead after only 2 minutes. A mistake in defence was seized upon by the guests and Tietz was able to finish. A minute later and action swung to the other end of the field and Tim Skarke had the opportunity to equalise but he was denied. The visitors then had the next opportunity but Tietz was unable to add to his tally. Darmstadt struggled to get a foothold in the game and went further behind on 12 minutes when Jensen was able to finish coolly past Marcel Schuhen.
The Lilies continued to shoot themselves in the foot and a back pass that was played too short, allowed Demirovic to make it 3-0 in the 20th minute. More goals were added through Vargas on 24 minutes and Demirovic added a second in the 29th minute.
The closest that Darmstadt came to finding the back of the net in the first didn’t arrive until just before the interval with Andreas Müller in the 44th minute and Sebastian Polter in the 45th minute but neither caused any real concern.
The second half certainly began in a more calmer fashion but Augsburg still remained the more dangerous side. Luca Pfeiffer had the next opportunity for the home side but his header was plucked out of the air by the goalkeeper.
There was very little to mention in the remainder of the game, Fabio Torsiello came close to grabbing his first Bundesliga goal for the club but it was cleared in the 83rd minute. However, Tietz added his second goal in the 84th minute making it 0-6 to complete a thoroughly miserable day for the Lilies
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U21’s misses out on late winner
SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team drew 1–1 (1–0) away at KSV Baunatal. After taking the lead through Yannick Stark, the "Lilies" conceded an equaliser shortly after the break. Patrick Kurt’s side dominated proceedings for much of the remainder of the match but, despite numerous attacking forays, failed to score the decisive goal.
Not compelling enough
No points in Dresden. In a match with few chances, the Lilies lost 1-0 to SG Dynamo Dresden. In our analysis, we look back at the 90 minutes.
Executive Board Informal Gathering Enters Its Third Round
On Wednesday, September 2nd, we invite you once again to a relaxed exchange with our executive board, starting at 7pm.
„A well-deserved victory for Dynamo“
The Lilies have lost their first away game of the new season. We have summarised the post-match reactions for you.
Defeat in Dresden
SV Darmstadt 98 lost their first away game of the season. The Lilies were defeated 1–0 by Dynamo Dresden after conceding an early goal.
Team News: Sickinger and Smit Start
For their first away match of the season, the Lilien visit SG Dynamo Dresden (August 16, 1:30pm). Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to last week. Hiroki Akiyama is missing from the squad due to illness, with Carlo Sickinger stepping into the starting lineup in his place. Additionally, new signing Milan Smit starts instead of Fynn Lakenmacher.
Matchday Guide: All Information Before the Dresden Game
Finally, an away game! On Sunday (August 16, 1:30pm), the Lilies play their first away match of the new second-division season. The trip takes them to the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion in Dresden, the capital of Saxony. 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? As always, we’ve gathered all the key information about the game against Dynamo Dresden for you in "Matchday Guide."
„A team I rate very highly“
Florian Kohfeldt answered questions from the assembled journalists at our press conference ahead of the away match against Dynamo Dresden (August 16, 1:30pm). We have summarised the key points from Kohfeldt’s remarks for you.
Opposition Check: Dynamo Dresden
Following a difficult first half of the season after their promotion, Dynamo Dresden increasingly found their footing in the 2. Bundesliga over the course of the previous campaign. The Saxon side really stepped up their game in the second half of the season, climbing from the bottom of the table to finish in eleventh place and secure their survival in the league. On the sidelines, SGD continues to place its trust in Thomas Stamm, who has been in charge since the summer of 2024. After an opening 3–0 defeat in Nürnberg, SV Darmstadt 98 now awaits them in the first home match of the new season.
Transfer News: Lilies Loan Striker Smit
SV 98 has confirmed the signing of a new central striker: Milan Smit will be hunting for goals for the "Lilies." The 23-year-old Dutchman is joining the club at the Böllenfalltor on loan from Stoke City until the end of the season.
Titsch Rivero becomes interim coach
SV 98 has found a new transition coach in Marcel Titsch Rivero. The 36-year-old succeeds Maximilian Mehring in this role; Mehring has been serving as Sporting Director of the youth academy since March of this year.
Fan Information for the Dresden Game
The first away match of the new 2026/27 season is coming up. This Sunday (August 16, 1:30pm), the Lilies will visit SG Dynamo Dresden at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. As always, you can find all the important information regarding travel and your visit to the stadium in the fan guidelines.