2:2 in the Volksparkstadion. After the draw against Hamburger SV, the Lilies remain unbeaten in the eighth second division game and add another point to their points account. How do the two coaches classify the 90 minutes in the Hanseatic city? What do Clemens Riedel and Marcel Schuhen say about the game? We have summarised all the voices about the game for you.
„A huge compliment to my team for this performance after a strenuous week. We were clearly the better team until the 70th minute, towards the end the game got wilder and both teams had their big chances again. Overall, it’s against HSV with its individual quality It’s really good if we leave here and aren’t completely satisfied with a 2-2 result. We still deserved the win.“
On the 2-1 goal:
„It’s totally fine that HSV takes the free kick quickly and scores a great goal. You have to say that. But purely objectively described, there was a situation a few seconds beforehand in which the opponent made eye contact with Fraser Hornby during a running duel and then goes with his elbow in the direction of his face. A clear foul. Philipp Förster was also warned beforehand because he took a free kick that should have been allowed according to the rules Explaining something to our player during HSV’s free kick and having the free kick taken at the same time is questionable. That’s why we’re not technically satisfied with the overall situation.“
“I saw a very intense game. At the beginning we had to prove ourselves against a very good Darmstadt team. We had to adapt our pressing and were then able to switch quickly, as we did at 1-0. Little by little we were able to improve our performance during the game and repeatedly create a goal threat. I really liked how much courage we had right now. Even after the 2-2 draw, we reacted well and stuck together as a team. I’m less happy with the fact that we missed out on scoring the winning goal. Ultimately it’s a performance-based draw.”
„An English week is of course always tiring. But we are really fit at the moment. That’s why our team didn’t feel tired today. We quickly shook off the cup game. And we played a good game today. We wanted to play dominantly and we did well Overall, both teams had their offensive qualities, so it was an open exchange of blows that both teams wanted to win. We were able to turn the game around completely, especially towards the end On the other hand, you can also be happy that HSV doesn’t score another goal.“
„The two goals and every dangerous action by Hamburg were always examples of their individual quality. It wasn’t that these scenes were played up. Rather, we were the team that played out our situations and moments. I’ve rarely seen HSV being so hesitant at home, which shows the respect we’ve earned as a team. I’m happy with our game today, but I’m not entirely happy with the result. Overall, I think today’s game is difficult to compare with our away games at HSV to compare with the past as we often defended with all our might and took our chances on counterattacks, but today it was completely different. Today we had the ball and controlled many phases of the game. And so at least one point was well deserved.“
On the 2-1 goal:
„Our boys say that the referee raises his whistle in the scene and gives the signal that he has to whistle for the free kick. I couldn’t see it from my position and talked to the referee after the game. He told me: that he didn’t make that sign. Either way, we can’t sleep in this scene.
There's a lot going on at the Bölle. The 98th Darmstadt baby of 2026, along with their family, visited the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor, and they weren't the only ones. Where else the Bölle gang has ended up, and many more news items about the club, can be found here in our "Lilies Across the Board" section, as every Wednesday.
SV Darmstadt 98 informed all season ticket holders about the season ticket procedure for the 2026/27 season on Wednesday (May 6th) and would also like to share this letter on the club's own website.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.