The Lilies share the points with SSV Ulm and remain unbeaten for the third game in a row, but miss the next three points. How do the two head coaches classify the 90 minutes in the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor? What do the Darmstadt protagonists on the pitch say about the draw against the Sparrows? We have compiled all the voices about the game for you.
„Ulm played a very good game today and never lost organisation. We had one or two possessions in the opening phase, but after that we were too sloppy. Then Fraser made it 1-0. Then came the decisive five minutes of the game: we can’t concede the goal. That shouldn’t happen to us and it’s annoying. Nevertheless, we worked intensively against the ball throughout the 90 minutes. We managed to play patiently and sometimes quickly with a good structure – unfortunately not often enough to create even more scoring opportunities. Then I found Thiede’s save against Förster unbelievable. There was also a very controversial handball decision in the penalty area. It was a very difficult task against an extremely well-organised opponent.”
… about the Lilien-Fans:
“I have to totally praise our fans. It wasn’t an easy game for them either and they needed a lot of patience. Until the last second, everyone was there and had our backs. I am sure that we will pull such games together in our direction in the future.”
“We are happy with the point. We were able to reward ourselves for a lot of hard work against a very good team. The opponent has a lot of quality with the dominant way he showed today. We were challenged a lot defensively. Before the score was 0-1, we carelessly gave the ball away in the build-up to the game and conceded the goal with the first chance. It was then important that we had the answer ready straight away. That was the decisive factor for us today, making it 1-1. After that we had to defend a lot, which we did in a very disciplined manner for 90 minutes. We didn’t give Darmstadt the really important rooms. In the second half we had dangerous transitions, but we weren’t able to make more of them. Overall, we defended very well and are happy to take a point after a great fight.”
„Of course we wanted to start the English week with a win. That’s how we approached the game and this intention could also be seen in the way we played. The sticking point was the equaliser, which we conceded far too quickly after taking the lead. After that it was a game that the Ulm team liked. They were deep, we had to be patient, but we weren’t allowed to let anything go at the back. That’s why it was a complicated game for us. I have to say, we might have lost a game like this a few weeks ago. Ulm defended incredibly well, they conceded few goals and we knew it would be a game of patience. We played it maturely, which is also a step forward, if we had gotten wild, we might have been talking about a 2-1 defeat.“
Regarding the possible hand penalty:
„The ball would have hit the goal, for me the situation was comparable to the scene from the Germany game against Spain. For me it is a clear penalty and therefore a wrong decision.“
„Of course we had hoped for more. Nevertheless, our match plan worked to a large extent, we played dominant football. Of course, with so much possession of the ball you always have to be highly concentrated, otherwise small mistakes will happen. Ulm was very compact in the crowd, we had a little We were lacking the final punch. We could have been more determined to go after the goal, especially after Ulm lost the ball. In principle, a point is always better than a defeat.“
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.
