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First Season Defeat
The Lilies finished a match empty-handed for the first time this season: 1. FC Kaiserslautern turned the game around, winning 3-1 (0-0). Lidberg scored for the Southern Hesse side to temporarily take the lead in the 62nd minute.
The home side had a bit more of the game at the start, but without creating any clear chances. That changed in the 10th minute when Marlon Ritter tested Lilien goalkeeper Marcel Schuhen with a powerful shot but straight at the keeper. SV 98, who started with a back three, found it somewhat difficult to get their attacks going in the early stages. But then the Lilies really came into their own: Corredor chipped the ball delicately into the penalty area, where Merveille Papela, running in, headed onto the crossbar. Isac Lidberg fired the follow-up shot over the bar from a promising position on 12 minutes. The game then picked up pace, as Richmond Tachie shot from a tight angle, but Schuhen was able to parry it.
Fraser Hornby also stepped up, but his header from a corner didn’t prove a major challenge for FCK goalkeeper Krahl after 16 minutes. The game remained fast-paced afterward, but the chances were slowed. Tachie plucked up a courageous effort in the 28th minute, but narrowly missed the target – Schuhen would have been there to save it. Until halftime, both teams only created half-chances, so the score remained 0-0.
After the restart, the South Hesse side approached the opponent’s goal for the first time in the 54th minute, when Lidberg headed over the bar after a Marseiler cross. The next opportunity came shortly afterward in the 57th minute when Papela had a shot blocked. Lidberg finally broke the spell: the Swede poked a low cross into the near post to make it 1-0 for the visitors in the 62nd minute. Nürnberger provided the low cross for Lidberg after a sumptuous long ball from Patric Pfeiffer had found the Bulgarian. Hornby could have increased the lead after 74 minutes, but Krahl parried the direct shot.
Two minutes later, FCK made their presence felt again, but Prtajin fired the ball wide. Sirch also narrowly missed his target with a free kick. The Red Devils subsequently intensified their efforts and were rewarded: Skyttä fired the ball into the net to make it 1-1 with 6 minutes remaining. But that wasn’t enough. In the first minute of stoppage time, Alidou ghosted into the area and headed the ball into the Darmstadt net, and just before the final whistle, Raschl made it 3-1 with the Lilies high up the pitch trying to force an equaliser.
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Merck Autograph Session: With Pfeiffer, Klefisch and Lakenmacher
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Disappointment & pride
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Merx hat trick: U21 deservedly wins at Hünfelder SV
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
HBRS and SV 98: Cooperation extended indefinitely
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
„We must take the lead in the first half.“
A bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
Lilies lose in Karlsruhe
The away form continues to be poor: SV 98 suffered a 2-1 (0-0) defeat against Karlsruher SC. Lidberg scored the equaliser for the team from southern Hesse in the 70th minute.
Team News: Five Changes in the Team
Darmstadt 98 visit Karlsruher SC on matchday 32 (May 3rd, 1:30 PM). Florian Kohfeldt has made five changes to his starting lineup. Killian Corredor replaces the injured Fraser Hornby, Aleksandar Vukotic comes in for the suspended Patric Pfeiffer, and Fabian Holland starts in place of Matej Maglica, who is sidelined with an ankle injury. Merveille Papela and Niklas Schmidt also join the team, replacing Sergio Lopez and Yosuke Furukawa. In addition to Hornby, Pfeiffer, and Maglica, Darmstadt will also be without the injured Matthias Bader, Fabian Nürnberger, and Luca Marseiler.
Matchday Guide: All Information before KSC Game
Finally, the weekend is here, finally Sunday! On Sunday afternoon (May 3rd, 1:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will face Karlsruher SC away. What do the two coaches have to say about the match, who will be refereeing, and where can you watch it if you're not at the stadium? All the important information about the Lilies' 32nd matchday is compiled for you here in "Matchday Guide".
Paul Fernie extends his contract long-term and moves up to a management position.
Continuity in sporting management: SV Darmstadt 98 has extended Paul Fernie's contract early and for the long term. As part of the contract extension, the current sporting director will move into the club's management board and will now serve as managing director of sport.
„You’ve seen horses vomit before.“
Our head coach spoke at the press conference before the away game against Karlsruher SC (May 3rd/1:30pm) about the mental freshness of his team, the course of action for the remaining games and his coaching colleague, whose commitment to KSC will end after six years this season.
Opposition Check: Karlsruher SC
Left hook, 'One hundred and eightyyyyyyy', and hand over the baton. Doesn't sound like football – and that's true. KSC is often associated with professional football, but with the sheer number of titles the club has won, it's worth looking beyond the pitch. Titles from Baden-Württemberg to Rome.
U21: A Herculean effort whilst down to 10 men wasn’t enough
In a rescheduled Lotto Hessenliga match, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team hosted SV Hummetroth at their youth academy on Wednesday evening (April 29th) but unfortunately came away empty-handed. Despite a spirited performance and playing with one man less, the score after 90 minutes was 3-1 in favour of Hummetroth.