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Home Win on Saturday Evening!
Game turned around, three points deservedly collected! Darmstadt defeated SpVgg Greuther Fürth 4-2 (1-1) and secured another victory at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor. A brace from Hornby, along with goals from Lidberg and Papela, ensured that SV 98 remains unbeaten in front of their home crowd. Darmstadt climbs to third place in the table.
In their home match against SpVgg Greuther Fürth, Darmstadt pressed for the opening goal from the very first minute. Just five minutes in, Isac Lidberg flicked on a cross from Sergio López with his heel, but Yosuke Furukawa at the far post narrowly missed connecting with the ball. Shortly afterward, López delivered another cross following a one-two with Killian Corredor, and this time Fraser Hornby was on hand to calmly slot home the opening goal for the Lilies with 11 minutes played.
The visitors needed a little over twenty minutes for their first shot on goal, but Marcel Schuhen was alert and tipped Green’s rising effort over the bar after 22 minutes. Four minutes later, the goalkeeper distinguished himself again: Hornby’s attempted clearance was destined to end up in the net, but Schuhen just managed to clear the ball off the line.
The next few minutes were uneventful, but after 36 minutes the referee awarded a penalty to the visitors: Klaus went down in the box under a challenge from Kai Klefisch. Schuhen guessed the right way, but couldn’t stop Futkeu’s well-placed spot kick – 1-1.
After the goal, Darmstadt had a bit more of the game, but without creating any clear-cut chances. In stoppage time, Darmstadt threatened again: after a cross from Klefisch, Hornby got his head to the ball, but it landed in the goalkeeper’s arms, and the score remained 1-1 at halftime.
Seven minutes after the break, Darmstadt were caught cold when Futkeu scored to make it 2-1 for the visitors, his shot going in off the inside of the post. However, Darmstadt weren’t fazed and immediately looked for a quick response. Just two minutes later, Lidberg narrowly missed a chance to score. Four minutes later, the Swede was on hand: After a corner, Hornby brought the ball back into the middle, Lidberg was perfectly positioned and diverted the ball over the line.
Darmstadt then regained the initiative and retook the lead in the 64th minute. Hornby had too much space just outside the penalty area after a through ball from Marco Richter, fired a precise shot to make it 3-2. The Lilies pressed for another goal, and after a lob from Richter, Fabian Nürnberger got a shot away at the far post, but Fürth goalkeeper Schlieck just managed to parry the ball away with just over 20 minutes remaining.
Despite further good chances, it wasn’t until the 79th minute that the fans at the Böllenfalltor stadium could celebrate again: After a corner from Richter, Merveille Papela rose highest and headed home an unstoppable effort to make it 4-2.
In the closing minutes, the visitors tried their luck from distance on several occasions, but the home side held firm and secured a well-deserved three points.
Pictures from the home win
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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.