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.
06.12.2025 / English
„Great team spirit“
Darmstadt 98 secured a thrilling victory against Karlsruher SC. Despite falling behind at one point, they remained composed and turned the game around. What did the players have to say about this home win, and what was head coach Florian Kohfeldt's take on the match? We've compiled all the reactions.
Florian Kohfeldt:
„We dominated the game for long stretches. We had many scoring opportunities, which we didn’t capitalise on enough. Furthermore, we defended very well. However, we conceded two goals, seemingly both out of nowhere. The second one, in particular, was completely unnecessary. That’s also the only phase I’m more critical of in my team. After going 2-1 up, I had the feeling that this attitude of ‚we’ll just play it out now‘ was creeping in, and that won’t work. We have to stay consistent. We have to take advantage of every opportunity going forward and, above all, defend consistently. The fact that we ultimately won 3-2 speaks volumes for us and the spirit we have within the group.“
Christian Eichner:
„That was a deserved victory for Darmstadt. We were very well prepared. In the first six minutes, there were situations we had discussed many times beforehand. Darmstadt is very secure on the ball and gets into the final third with purpose. At the stage we’re in, you need a goal like the one we scored. It’s one of those moments where you hope for a burst of energy onto the pitch, something that hasn’t been there for the last three or four weeks. We then gifted the opponent a free kick over three or four occasions. After the break, they scored the 2-1, Darmstadt let us back into the game, and they pushed the lead back over the line. All in all, the victory for Darmstadt is fair.“
Matej Maglica:
„With my own goal, it just happened incredibly fast that the ball came to my head and I tried to clear it somehow. If I’d let it through, I don’t know what would have happened. But the game lasts 90 minutes, that’s the good thing about football. You can always make up for your mistakes. And oh, I was able to reward myself with my goal up front. I think the only thing we can blame ourselves for today is that we left a lot of scoring chances on the table. I can’t list them all now, but we certainly had five clear-cut chances that we simply have to convert. Not five, but two have to go in and then we could have had an easier time at the back.“
Marco Richter:
„I’m very happy with the entire team performance. We deservedly came away with the win. The team spirit is fantastic. I already had a good feeling about set pieces during the game, and then the free kick was perfect for a right-footed player. I’m delighted that I finally scored and netted my first goal for Darmstadt. I’m happy with the three points because it was a really exciting match. We had one or two more high-quality chances that we need to discuss. But there will be some great music playing in the dressing room now, and everyone is simply happy that we were able to win this top match. We defended really well in the end. I’m also happy for Matej that he still managed to score after that unfortunate incident. What makes us special is that we support each other. I always give my best. And tonight was a really great evening. A goal and an assist feel great. The three points are very important. I want to keep playing exactly like this.“
The post-match press conference:
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.
Facts & Stats: The top facts about the KSC game
Lilies at the Wildpark! SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC this coming Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) for the 32nd matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. Will Darmstadt's positive record from recent encounters continue? Will Florian Kohfeldt and Isac Lidberg extend their scoring streak against KSC? And will Fabian Schleusener finally stop scoring against SV 98? We've compiled all the facts and figures for you.
Fan Information for the KSC game
SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC on Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) at the Wildpark Stadium for the 32nd matchday. To ensure you are well prepared for your trip to KSC, here is a summary of all the important information for your visit to the stadium.
+++ Relief train to Karlsruhe | Evening match for the U21 team +++
To ensure a smooth and convenient journey to Karlsruhe this weekend, SV 98 is offering a special train service that will transport Lilies fans directly from Darmstadt to Karlsruhe and back. Additionally, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team will host SV Hummetroth at their home academy this Wednesday evening (April 29th). For more news and updates, check out our usual "Lilien Across the Board" – all the latest news about the club, gathered here for you.
