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Great tennis | Nürnberger against Lamine Yamal?
From the soccer field to the tennis court! SV Darmstadt 98 visited TEC Darmstadt for a team event on Tuesday afternoon (September 2nd) and completed a joint tennis training session. In addition, the Lilies' two national team players are in action, SV 98 members can still register for the biggest team photo in Lilies' history, and the Darmstadt fan squad celebrated a big away win. You can read all about it in our weekly column "Lilien Across the Board."
+++ Great tennis: Lilies visit TEC Darmstadt +++
A very special session was scheduled for the SV Darmstadt 98 professional team on Wednesday (September 2nd). They swapped their football boots for tennis rackets to participate in a joint team event on the TEC Darmstadt grounds. „We have a very good and friendly relationship with TEC and have been thinking about using the international break for a tennis event for a while. The boys are really enjoying themselves, and that’s the main focus today,“ Florian Kohfeldt emphasised in a media roundtable on the sidelines of the tennis courts.
Led by TEC players, the Lilies completed a short warm-up before working on their technique in small groups. The final part of the day was a tournament-style doubles match. „The players immediately grasped the sport: If you can play one ball sport, you can play the others,“ said a delighted Johann von Keussler, head of the TEC tennis department. The focus of this special training session was fun and communication. The team also celebrated their long-standing relationship with TEC Darmstadt. „It was a great pleasure for us to have the Lilies visit us. Many members of our club are long-time fans of SV Darmstadt 98 – just like me,“ said von Keussler in conclusion of a fantastic afternoon.
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Foto: SV 98 +++ Nürnberger and Boëtius in action +++
Most SVD players are embarking on a well-deserved international break. But not for Fabian Nürnberger and Jean-Paul Boëtius. Both players are representing their national teams: Nürnberger has Bulgarian roots through his mother, while „Djanga’s“ parents are from Suriname. The Lilies‘ number 15 made his Bulgaria debut against Belarus in 2024 and has earned eight caps to date. Boëtius, however, already played several times for the Netherlands as a youth player, as well as a part of the senior national team, but decided to join the Suriname national team in 2025.
As part of the World Cup qualifiers, Nürnberger will play against the current European champions Spain next Thursday (September 4th, 8:45pm), and he could likely face none other than Lamine Yamal in his position. Suriname’s match takes place the same Thursday (August 4th, 11:30pm): Boëtius and his team will face Panama at home. Nürnberger’s next match is on Sunday (07.09/3pm) in Georgia, while Boëtius’s match is on Tuesday (09.09/2.30am) in El Salvador.
+++ One club, one family, one photo! +++
Are you a member of SV Darmstadt 98? Then please come along on Tuesday (September 16th) to be part of our big team photo – the largest team photo in the Lilies‘ history. Our motto is „Everyone in their jersey, everyone in the photo!“ We want to create an impressive picture. To make it truly blue and white, we ask you to wear a Lilies jersey of your choice. This will create a wall behind the team with numerous highlights from the long history of SV 98.
The event is, of course, free of charge and exclusively for SV Darmstadt 98 members – please bring your membership card to the event (digital or analog). And be sure to register in advance for free! We plan to press the shutter button on September 16th at 6pm. Starting at 5pm, all participating members can look forward to exclusive and attractive discounts on Lilies fan merchandise.
+++ Goal festival for the fan team +++
The SV Darmstadt 98 fans celebrated a 5-1 away win at SKG Roßdorf II on Tuesday (02.09). The Lilies took an early lead through Marius Wetter. Shortly after, Massimiliano Viola increased the lead to 2-0. Julian Schreiber made it 3-0 before the break. After the break, Nils Thierolf sealed the victory with a brace. He scored in the 49th and 60th minutes to extend the lead to 5-0. Roßdorf only managed a consolation goal in the 63rd minute. The blue and whites thus won comfortably and are now in the middle of the table with six points. The “second second team” will continue in action next Sunday (07.09) when they host TGB Darmstadt at Ostendstrasse in Pfungstadt.
Merck Autograph Session: With Pfeiffer, Klefisch and Lakenmacher
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Disappointment & pride
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Merx hat trick: U21 deservedly wins at Hünfelder SV
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
HBRS and SV 98: Cooperation extended indefinitely
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
„We must take the lead in the first half.“
A bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
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.
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.