An Absolute Disaster
Desolate. This is how SV Darmstadt 98's home performance in the 6-0 defeat against TSG Hoffenheim can be summed up in one word. In this message you will find all the voices about the game.
28.04.2024 / English
“It’s a rubbish feeling”
The result this Sunday means that SV Darmstadt 98's Bundesliga journey is coming to an end. In the coming season, the Lilies will compete in the second Bundesliga. We have summarised here what the Darmstadt protagonists said in front of the microphones after the 0-1 defeat against 1. FC Heidenheim.
Torsten Lieberknecht:
“Congratulations to Heidenheim on their victory and staying in the league. Heidenheim played a fantastic season. First of all, it’s disappointing that we lost the game. The fact that today is also the day of relegation makes it even more bitter for us. We are dejected, while the Heidenheim team rightly celebrated staying in the league. When a team is relegated, you have seen completely different scenarios. But here in the stadium you felt a commonality between all the Lilies. This is important for the weeks and months that lie ahead of us.”
Frank Schmidt:
“It’s not completely certain yet, but with 37 points you’ll stay in it. That’s why we celebrated with our fans, because it’s something special for us. It was an even game with chances on both sides. I saw two strong goalkeepers who saved their team from falling behind several times. Overall, we had more possession of the ball and created chances, but Darmstadt were dangerous after transitions. A point would have been fine today, but it was even nicer that we were able to win here. Torsten and I have known each other for so long, of course we suffer. We both wanted to get it done before the season, unfortunately Darmstadt didn’t make it. I wish Darmstadt 98 all the best from the bottom of my heart.”
Marcel Schuhen:
„It’s emblematic of our season the way this game went. Of course we were a little prepared for this moment, but it’s still an absolute rubbish feeling. There are certainly many things that were decisive for this. Of course we have far too few points, we made too many individual mistakes and perhaps we often didn’t have the right feeling for how things were going in the Bundesliga. Overall, it was a gradual process. We would have liked to delay relegation again, but unfortunately we didn’t succeed.“
On the fans: „The fans are sensational. The sensitivity is really something special and I don’t think there are many clubs where we players can still high-five with so many fans on a round after relegation has been confirmed. If anyone deserved the Bundesliga, it would be them people out there.“
Tobias Kempe:
„We were finally relegated today. And that hurts brutally. It’s all the more bitter that it happened in front of our incredible audience. It was emblematic of this season that we lost this game in stoppage time.“
On the fans: „The spectators are incredible. The support throughout the season has been outstanding. And it is our duty to show them that we belong together.“
Desolate home performance
A bitter defeat in the last home game of the season: against TSG Hoffenheim they lost a clear 0:6 (0:5) in their last Bundesliga home game.
Before kick-off: SV 98 says goodbye to 15 players
SV 98 officially said goodbye to 15 players on Sunday (May 12) ahead of the home game against TSG Hoffenheim. Morten Behrens, Thomas Isherwood, Emir Karic, Jannik Müller, Braydon Manu, Fabian Schnellhardt, Julian Justvan, Mathias Honsak, Klaus Gjasula, Bartol Franjic, Aaron Seydel, Luca Pfeiffer, Gerrit Holtmann, Tim Skarke and Max Wendt were received in the sold-out Merck Stadium a loud and fitting farewell.
Müller and Honsak start
Torsten Lieberknecht has changed his starting lineup to two positions compared to the last away game in Wolfsburg. In the Lilies' defensive line, Jannik Müller replaces Christoph Zimmermann, who is suspended. Mathias Honsak also moves into the first eleven of SV 98 against TSG Hoffenheim for Andreas Müller. The captain's armband is worn by – like in Wolfsburg – Marvin Mehlem.
Matchday Compact: All Information for the Hoffenheim Game
One last time Bundesliga in the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor for the 2023/24 season. On matchday 33, head coach Torsten Lieberknecht’s team will host European contenders TSG Hoffenheim. On Sunday afternoon (12.05/15.30) the Lilies would like to give something back to their fans, who have proclaimed the match day as flag day. Before things get down to business at the Bölle, we will provide you with all the information about the duel between the Lilies and the guests from Hoffenheim.
„The transition area is extremely important“
It has been official since May 6th that SV 98 will start the Hessenliga with its top talent team in the coming season. We spoke to Björn Müller, the sporting director of the youth performance center, about the importance of this team in the transition area, the specific plans and its integration into the Hessenliga.
Organisational information for the home game against Hoffenheim
On Sunday (12.05./3.30pm) SV Darmstadt 98 welcomes TSG Hoffenheim and asks you to pay attention to the following information.
Figures & facts: The top facts about the Hoffenheim game
Bolle. 3:30pm. Flag Day. Everything is prepared for the last home game of the 2023/24 Bundesliga season. On Sunday afternoon (May 12th) the Lilies at the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor will be visiting TSG 1899 Hoffenheim. Hoffenheim can get one step closer to their European Cup ambitions; TSG is currently in eighth place. But before the Lilies meet Pellegrino Matarazzo and “his” Hoffenheim players, you will find all the important facts about the game here. What gives hope for a home win? What are the strengths of the people of Baden-Württemberg? You can find out in our top facts about the game.
“Opportunity to send a thank you to the fans”
Press conference in the Merck Stadium at the Böllenfalltor. Before the last home game of the season against TSG Hoffenheim (May 12/3:30pm), Torsten Lieberknecht was in the room to answer questions. The Lilien head coach spoke about the upcoming game, but also about contract issues in the squad and about the top talent team. We have summarised the most important statements for you.
Opposition Check: TSG Hoffenheim
Next July, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim will celebrate its 125th club anniversary; the Sinsheim club has been represented in the 1st Bundesliga since 2008. The Hoffenheimers have had a steep rise over the last 35 years, from village pitches in the district league to the Champions League, the self-proclaimed “village club” has experienced a lot. Next Sunday (12.05/15.30) the Lilies will meet TSG for the 16th time. In the first leg, the spectators were treated to a real spectacle, Tim Skarke scored in the 85th minute to equalise 3-3. We take a closer look at the European Cup contender before the last home game of the season.
Flag Day on the Bölle | Arania celebrates professional debut
Young player Asaf Arania was able to experience a very special moment at the Lilies' away game in Wolfsburg. In the 85th minute, Torsten Lieberknecht substituted the U19 player; it was the first Bundesliga minutes for the 18-year-old right-back. For the last home game of this Bundesliga season, the Südkurve has thought of something special again: “Flag home game day” has been declared for Sunday (12.05/3.30pm). In addition, the second team was able to celebrate a very narrow success last weekend. You can find out all this in our weekly section “Lilies across the Board”.
All information about the ticketing prices 2024/25
Next week, SV 98 will write to all season ticket holders and, as every year, give them the opportunity to extend their season ticket. As usual, every season ticket holder will receive the details of this procedure by email in good time. With today's announcement we are already communicating the prices for the day and season tickets for the new season. In an interview, Vice President Markus Pfitzner and Commercial Director Michael Weilguny explain the most important points regarding pricing and ticket sales for the next season.