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Flag Day on the Bölle | Arania celebrates professional debut
Young player Asaf Arania was able to experience a very special moment at the Lilies' away game in Wolfsburg. In the 85th minute, Torsten Lieberknecht substituted the U19 player; it was the first Bundesliga minutes for the 18-year-old right-back. For the last home game of this Bundesliga season, the Südkurve has thought of something special again: “Flag home game day” has been declared for Sunday (12.05/3.30pm). In addition, the second team was able to celebrate a very narrow success last weekend. You can find out all this in our weekly section “Lilies across the Board”.
+++ Asaf Arania celebrates professional debut +++
In the last issue of Lilien querbeet we congratulated our U19 talent Asaf Arania on his squad debut. And just a week later we can once again congratulate our 18-year-old right-back. In the away game of SV Darmstadt 98, Arania found herself in the Lilies‘ matchday squad again. But that’s not enough. In the 85th minute of the game, Torsten Lieberknecht gave the signal to come on, a few moments later a green number 49 flashed on the scoreboard and Arania entered the lawn of the Volkswagen Arena. It was his Bundesliga debut. „I’ve had fun with him in training over the last few weeks,“ said Torsten Lieberknecht, explaining the U19 player’s commitment last Saturday. The young man with Israeli roots was also very proud of his first professional minute via Instagram. „Very happy to make mine 1st Bundesliga debut!“ Arania wrote on his account.
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Foto: SV 98 +++ South stand calls for flag day +++
“Hello Lilien fans, we are calling for the last home game (…) for the big flag day at the Bölle. Because despite assured relegation, we will of course continue to hold up the blue and white lily flag in the future and that is what we need to demonstrate on Sunday,” says the South Stand’s announcement on its homepage. No matter whether big or small, whether blue, white or blue-white: bring all your flags with you to the stadium on Sunday against Hoffenheim! And let’s celebrate the last Bundesliga home game again in blue and white. By the way: This week you get 20 percent off all flags in the Lilien fan shop from Friday to Sunday.
+++ Second Team with a last-minute win +++
The SV Darmstadt 98 fan team made things really exciting last Sunday afternoon (May 5th). It wasn’t until the third minute of added time that Tim Kabisch scored the 2-1 winner for the Lilies. With the home win against the second representative of Spvgg Seeheim-Jugenheim, the SVD was able to extend its winning streak to three games. This means that the second team is still in third place in the district league C Darmstadt. Coach Andreas Degenhardt’s team continues on Saturday (11.05/5 p.m.), when SV 98 will face VfR Eberstadt away. The game is played in Nußbaumallee in Eberstadt. With 31 points, the home team from VfR are in the relegation battle and are currently in 14th place.
+++ Happy Birthday, Steve Kroll and Florian Bauer! +++
Two Lilies can be congratulated again this week: Our U19 goalkeeping coach and coordinator for the interface area between the goalkeepers of the youth performance centre and the professional area, Steve Kroll, celebrated his 27th birthday on Tuesday (May 7th). Also on Tuesday, Florian Bauer was also able to celebrate his day. The Lilies‘ rehabilitation coach was 44 years old. Steve and Flo, we wish you a happy birthday and good luck and health!
Matchday Guide: All Information for the Dresden Game
A floodlit match at the Rudolf-Haribig-Stadion is always something special. Darmstadt 98 are aiming to take three points back to southern Hesse this Friday evening (February 27th). Kick-off is at 6:30pm. All the important information about the 24th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga is clearly summarised for you in our "Matchday Guide".
Facts & Stats: The top facts about the Dresden game
Darmstadt 98 aim to extend their unbeaten run to 14 games in Friday evening's match against Dynamo Dresden. While Darmstadt's potent attack has resulted in a respectable goal tally, they are wary at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. The Saxons have been on an upward trend since the winter break and will have a vociferous home crowd behind them. We've compiled all the facts and figures surrounding this clash in this report. Here you'll find the key facts for tomorrow's match.
Fan Information for the Dresden Game
Darmstadt and Dresden are 598 kilometres apart. On Friday evening (February 27th, 6:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98 will travel to the Saxon capital for the 24th matchday of the 2nd Bundesliga. The next away game will take place under the floodlights at the historic Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion. You can find all relevant fan information here.
„Pure football romance“
Before SV Darmstadt 98 plays under floodlights in Dresden on Friday evening (27.02/18.30), Florian Kohfeldt spoke at the press conference about the strengths of Dynamo Dresden and the special atmosphere in the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion.
“Now I’m happy in Darmstadt!” | Lilies launch their 5th tree planting campaign
Raoul Petretta joined SV Darmstadt 98 in the winter and already feels very much at home. He talks about his arrival and his goals. Besides their sporting focus, the Lilies are also committed to sustainability: On March 15, 2026, over 3,500 trees will be planted as part of the fifth "In the Sign of the Lily" tree-planting campaign. In our "Lilies Across the Board" section, we provide you with the most important news from SV Darmstadt 98 every week.
Opposition Check: SG Dynamo Dresden
Numerous Dynamo Dresden fans flock to the stadium on home match days. But one day, they came for a single reason: What should their stadium be called in the future? Tens of thousands of supporters gathered in front of the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, ready to cast their votes. In cooperation with regional partners, Dynamo Dresden's management took the unusual step of letting the club's supporters decide for themselves.
5th Tree Planting Campaign: Register now!
WirLilien – Together for nature conservation! Together with our partner Krombacher, we will once again plant more than 3,500 trees on Sunday (March 15th) – under the banner of the Lily. You can still register for the event at short notice.
U21: With renewed energy into the rest of the season
On Friday (February 27th, 7:30pm), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team begins the second phase of their Hessenliga season. With 23 points after 20 matchdays, the Lilies are currently in 14th place. Following intensive weeks of winter training, the team aims to start the upcoming challenges with renewed energy and secure crucial points.
Analysis of the home victory: The resistance fighters from Bölle
A fast-paced, thrilling exchange between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf reached its ecstatic climax in the 88th minute. Thanks to Matej Maglica's header, Darmstadt secured a 2-1 victory in a wild battle that resembled a 12-round boxing match, with both sides neglecting their defences and constantly searching for the next hook or punch. A day later, sv98.de looks back on what was probably the most exciting home game of the season so far for the South Hessian side.
Krombacher Böllenfalltor GOAL bonus
For every home goal scored by the Lilies, SV Darmstadt 98 fans will be doubly rewarded in the 2025/26 season. In addition to the joy and excitement, the Lilies' supporters will also receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor.
„We held onto the belief in victory until the very end.“
In an intense 90 minutes between SV Darmstadt 98 and Fortuna Düsseldorf, the Lilies fought back to secure three points shortly before the final whistle. The early lead taken by the team from southern Hesse was quickly erased by the Rhinelanders. The match became increasingly wild and physical. The second half remained evenly contested, but in the end, SV 98 once again demonstrated their fighting spirit: Matej Maglica's late header sealed the three points. What do the players and the two head coaches have to say about this thrilling encounter? We've compiled all the post-match reactions.
Home win! Impressive winning streak continues at Bölle
SV Darmstadt 98 remain a force to be reckoned with at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor! The Lilies defeated Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-1 (1-1) on matchday 23. It's their sixth consecutive home win, bringing their total to 45 points. Hornby opened the scoring for the home side after just seven minutes, before Maglica (88th minute) netted the decisive goal in the second half.