Foto: SV 98 08.05.2024 / English
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!
Stolperstein tour commemorates Jewish club members
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.
New breadth for the future and commemorating the past
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.
Secure your tickets now: Home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on general sale.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
Well-deserved victory for the Young Lilies
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.
With the right mindset and positive development
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.
Krombacher Böllenfalltor-GOAL-Bonus
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.
„Didn’t lose our heads after falling behind early“
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:
Game turned around! A spirited home win!
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.
Team News: Two Changes to the Team
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).
Matchday Guide: All Information before the Cottbus Game
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.
Secure your tickets now: 1. FC Nürnberg vs. SV Elversberg – general sale!
Tickets for the league match in Nürnberg (Nov. 7th) and the cup match in Elversberg (Oct. 27th) are available for purchase now.
Organisational information for the home match against Cottbus
For the upcoming home match on Saturday (October 10th, 2026, at 1pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information. Since the start of the season, we have been offering dedicated entrances for women at the west side of the stadium. Additionally, there is a "Bölle Bande" family entrance with easier access at the Karl-Hess-Platz entrance. Please also take note of the information provided by HEAG regarding the autumn break.