A late goal meant the points were shared in Florian Kohfeldt's head coach debut. We have summarised the voices about the game for you.
„It was an eventful game. We played a good first half with a lot of control, had a decent number of chances to score and I’ve already seen some of what we’ve trained in the week. We didn’t win the ball that many times, but we were absolutely stable defensively and we deserved to lead, regardless of the situation. I was happy with the first half. We didn’t start so well in the second half, we had chances against us straight away, which unsettled us a bit the first time. Then we make it 2-0, for me a goal that was unfortunately disallowed. After the goal was disallowed, it seemed as if we were no longer attacking properly and we were no longer as clear in possession as we were before. That’s completely normal after all the things that have happened in the past. That’s why it’s so important that we look forward. In the end, it’s a fair draw in various places or could have tipped in another direction.“
„There are four things I would like to get rid of. Yesterday I found it a little questionable that a 25-year-old referee would referee such an important game. When the score was 0-1 he had to stop the game, everyone tried to intervene. The referee didn’t understand it. Then there’s the stupid rule, which the referee can’t do anything about, that I get a red card because I’m three meters on the field. But my team showed a great reaction and played a great second half. We were a little lucky that the second goal was taken back, but we also had two goals. We always believed in it, fought like lions and invested a lot and we finally got something countable.“
„In terms of results, we are disappointed because we wanted to win the game. The first half was good, in the second half we were a little too passive at times. As far as the issues that I raised after the Elversberg game were concerned, there was a huge difference today. The boys suffered in the second half, we had to defend a lot of set pieces and blocked a lot of balls. Basically, the coach gave us a very good plan, which we implemented really well, especially in the first half with the lead behind us, the footballing plan was no longer there after the break because we naturally wanted to defend the result. We then fell deeper and defended it well, but unfortunately we managed to make it 1-1 But we can build on a lot of positive things from the first half. Now we have to continue working on the automatisms.“
„In the first half we were better, had possession of the ball and had chances to score. But we have to keep it that way throughout the game. Unfortunately, the second half didn’t go the way we had imagined, but unfortunately football is like that sometimes. At 1-0, we were on the counterattack and I didn’t even see what was behind me. Of course I’m happy about my goal, but I’m not really happy because we only got one point.“
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.
