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Fortuna’s curse broken: point in Düsseldorf
This time the Lilies are not leaving Fortuna empty-handed: SV 98 fights back in the second round and wins 2:2 (0:1) in Düsseldorf. Corredor (69th, 72nd) equalised with a brace for the South Hesse team, who thus scored their 25th point of the season.
The initial phase in the first game after the winter break was quite uneventful. Both Düsseldorf and Darmstadt had around 50 percent possession of the ball, but initially there were hardly any shots on either side. After a quarter of an hour it almost became dangerous when Luca Marseiler was able to intercept a Düsseldorf pass, but the last pass was too imprecise and so the chance was wasted.
After 20 minutes, Fraser Hornby had the first really good opportunity, but was denied by keeper Kastenmeier. Despite no flag infield, it would have been chalked off by VAR. In the following minutes, the guests from southern Hesse gained slight advantages, but there was hardly any danger at all.
Ten minutes before the half-time whistle, Killian Corredor weaved his way into the area and tried to bear Kastenmeier at the near post but he pulled it narrowly wide. A short time later, Fortuna took advantage of their first good chance: after a good combination, van Brederode made it 1-0 for the home team in the 41st minute as he curled home a low shot. In stoppage time, the Lilies entered the penalty area twice more, but twice Corredor’s shots didn’t find their way into the goal. So Düsseldorf went into the locker room with a happy lead.
After the break, Marcel Schuhen saved the Lilies from falling behind twice: first in the 47th minute, he deflected a shot from Kwarteng just around the post. Five minutes later, he blocked an effort from Haag that was destined for the corner.
However, the goalkeeper was powerless in the 60th minute when Haag met the ball sweetly and it flew into the net.
After the bad start to the second half, the Darmstadt team needed a boost, which come from the penalty spot. After a long ball, Marseiler was impeded in the area and Corredor sent Kastenmeier the wrong way on 69 minutes. Just three minutes later, parity was restored. A deep corner was nodded back across goal by Aleksandar Vukotic and Corredor was there again to head home.
Both teams had a chance to win the game in the time that remained. Philipp Förster came went on a strong run to the edge of the penalty area but then shot over the top with 9 minutes left on the clock. At the other end, Pejcinovic hit the outside post with a header in the 87th minute. Despite five minutes of added time, there was no further chances and both sides had to settle for a point.
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Lack of context
More than 30,000 fans packed the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, creating an impressive atmosphere under the floodlights – pure football romance. The setting for Darmstadt's away match against Dynamo Dresden was truly special. Two teams with a playful and attacking approach faced off. For 42 minutes, these ingredients combined to create an entertaining, tactically sophisticated, and intense duel. Until a referee's decision decisively influenced the outcome. We look back on an emotional evening in Dresden.
„The referee decided the game today.“
After 13 unbeaten second-division matches, SV Darmstadt 98 suffered their first defeat this Friday evening. Three unfortunate minutes just before halftime, during which Patric Pfeiffer was sent off and Vincent Vermeij scored twice, paved the way for Dresden's victory. After the match, the focus was primarily on the differing assessments of two very similar incidents by the refereeing team – incidents which both coaches subsequently evaluated identically.
Undefeated streak ends
For the first time since October, Darmstadt 98 finished a league match without any points: SV 98 lost 3-1 (2-0) to SG Dynamo Dresden. After a controversial red card against Patric Pfeiffer (42nd minute), the home side scored two goals in first-half stoppage time to secure the victory.
Team News: Three Changes to the Team
Under the floodlights at the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadium. On Friday evening (February 27th/6:30pm), Darmstadt 98 will play away against Dynamo Dresden. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting eleven. Raoul Petretta makes his first start, replacing Fabian Holland. Luca Marseiler starts in place of the suspended Marco Richter, and Hiroki Akiyama replaces Fraser Hornby, who is sidelined with a thigh injury. Fabian Nürnberger, Matthias Bader, and Bartosz Bialek remain unavailable due to injury.
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.
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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.