Defeat in Fürth
No points in Franconia. After conceding two late goals, Darmstadt 98 lost 3-2 (1-1) to SpVgg Greuther Fürth.
19.04.2026 / English
„Football can sometimes be incredibly cruel.“
Returning to southern Hesse empty-handed, SV Darmstadt 98 suffered a 3-2 away defeat against Greuther Fürth. Particularly bitter: the Lilies twice took the lead in Franconia but ultimately succumbed. How do the two head coaches assess the 90 minutes? What do captain Marcel Schuhen and Kai Klefisch have to say about the loss? We've compiled all the post-match reactions for you.
Florian Kohfeldt:
„Congratulations to Fürth on their home win. Football can be beautiful at times and incredibly cruel at others. It was a crucial match for both teams. The first half was uneven. There were chances at both ends. Then we scored and conceded a penalty. In the second half, I thought we were very strong until we went 2-1 up. We controlled the game and had good spacing. We were patient and waited for the right moments. It’s great that Furu scored. He’s developed tremendously. We deservedly led 2-1 at that point. What happened after that is inexplicable. It hurts a lot. We’ll still try to win the remaining games this season. But it’s getting harder and harder to finish in the top three.“
Heiko Vogel:
„From my perspective, this was the most respectful preparation I’ve ever had for a match. I considered Darmstadt the best of the Big Five. They have a good system of play and individual talent up front. We turned the game around in stoppage time; it couldn’t have been better, in my opinion. This is a victory that gives us far more than just three points, but also a lot of energy. We’re getting better week by week. There’s only one word that does justice to my team: pride.“
Marcel Schuhen:
„We didn’t play a good first half, but still took a somewhat lucky lead. Fürth equalised with a clear penalty. We then played a better second half. Towards the end, however, we let it slip away. The way the 2-2 came about is particularly bitter for us. We lacked the defensive stability today. Fürth has a lot of quality and experience in attack. You could see that in many situations and in their finishing. Our attack looked good up to the spaces between the lines. We played well up to that point, but then we lacked the final touch.“
Kai Klefisch:
„We scored the first goal and felt like we had the game under control. Despite Fürth’s equaliser from the corner, we still felt we had more of the play. Perhaps we let that feeling get to us too much, because Fürth has such good attacking players, anything can happen with them. Nevertheless, you should never concede two goals here after taking a 2-1 lead. We’re currently in this slump, and it’s difficult to get out of it right now. We still gave it our all, but in the end, it wasn’t enough today. We have four more games, and we’ll give it our all in them.“
Team News: Three Changes
Away game in Franconia. On matchday 30 (April 19th/1:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will visit SpVgg Greuther Fürth. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven compared to last week. Isac Lidberg and Kai Klefisch return to the team after serving their suspensions, and Marco Richter also moves into the starting lineup. Matthias Bader will miss the match with a minor shoulder problem.
Matchday Guide: All Information before the Fürth Game
Darmstadt 98 travel to Greuther Fürth for Matchday 30. On Sunday (April 19th, 1:30pm), Greuther Fürth will host SV Darmstadt 98 at the Sportpark Ronhof. You can find the opinions of both coaches, the refereeing team, and the TV broadcast details for Sunday midday here. As usual, we've summarised all the important information about the match against Greuther Fürth in our "Matchday Guide" overview.
“I see no lack of self-confidence.”
How does Florian Kohfeldt view his team's away record ahead of Sunday's match against SpVgg Greuther Fürth? How does he assess the Cloverleaf's defence, and what is the mood within the team? The Darmstadt head coach answered these and other questions at the press conference on Friday before the game in Fürth (April 19th, 1:30pm). We have summarised the most important statements from our head coach's press conference for you.
Fan Information for the Fürth Game
On Sunday (April 19th/1:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will play away against Greuther Fürth. To ensure you are fully prepared for the away match against the Cloverleaf, we have compiled all the important information for your visit to the stadium.
Opposition Check: SpVgg Greuther Fürth
It was the sixth matchday of the 2017/18 season, a sunny Sunday in September, and the second division fixture between SpVgg Greuther Fürth and Fortuna Düsseldorf was on the schedule. With Florian Neuhaus, Friedhelm Funkel, and Serdar Dursun on or off the pitch, the duel ended 3-1 for Fürth – thanks in part to a brace from Dursun. At first glance, probably just a typical second division victory. But historically significant and unforgettable for everyone in Fürth.
Numbers & Facts: The top stats about the Fürth game
Greuther Fürth hosts Darmstadt. SV Darmstadt 98 will visit SpVgg Greuther Fürth on Sunday (April 19th). Kick-off in Franconia is at 1:30 pm. Can the team from southern Hesse continue their winning streak against Fürth? And will Florian Kohfeldt and Isac Lidberg continue their winning streaks against Greuther Fürth? As usual, we've compiled the most important facts and figures about the match for you in our Top Facts.
Happy 75th birthday, Dr. Michael Weingart!
From the early 1980s, he was active in the service of SV Darmstadt 98 for almost four decades: We Lilies congratulate the former team doctor of SVD, Dr. Michael Weingart, most sincerely on his 75th birthday this Wednesday (April 15th)!
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There are five games left in the season, meaning a total of 15 points are still up for grabs. But Darmstadt's focus is entirely on Sunday's match (April 19th, 1:30pm) against Greuther Fürth. From the media briefing with Fabian Nürnberger, from the hockey pitch to San Antonio: We report on all these topics and many more. As usual, you can find all the latest news from SV 98's club life here in our weekly column "Lilies Across the Board."
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Legends team pays another visit to Real Madrid
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