A wild game on Friday evening in which the Lilies fought for a point: 3:3 (1:2) is the score in the open exchange of blows after 90 minutes against Karlsruher SC, in which SV 98 came back twice, even with a quarter of an hour to go was in the front and ended up going home with one point. Lidberg, Klefisch and Vukotic scored for the Lilies.
The home team started with pressure and raised the temperature in the Lilien penalty area on several occasions. On the other side, the guests appeared in front of the opposing goal for the first time after nine minutes: Aleksandar Vukotic narrowly missed the target from a corner as his header went wide. That miss proved crucial as KSC took the lead a minute later: a cross found Burnic who buried his effort first time beyond Marcel Schuhen. However, the Lilien responded and drew level on 15 minutes. A long ball was knocked across the area by Fraser Hornby and Isac Lidberg was on hand to convert form close range.
The Lilies stayed on the attack, but Killian Corredor was off target with his shot on 18 minutes. As a result, the game became much more evenly balanced than in the first ten minutes. In the 28th minute, Karlsruhe took the lead again: Jensen arrowed a volley into the top corner from 30 yards. But the Lilies also had their moments, Lidberg narrowly missed in the 38th minute and a minute later, Corredor had another chance for an equaliser after a cross from Sergio Lopez.
After the interval the visitors came out with a spring in their step and saw chances come and go for Marseiler and Förster. In the 49th minute, Förster scored for the Lilies. However, the goal was called back due to an offside position by Lidberg. However, not to be deterred SV 98 attacked and Marseiler’s shot could only be deflected by KSC keeper Weiß for a corner. Lopez made it sharp again, Vukotic extended it to Kai Klefisch, who headed it in to make it 2-2 – and this time the goal counted. As a result, SV 98 remained in control, continued to act with intent and looked for a way forward. Weiß made another save pushing away a shot at the expense of a corner. Vukotic this time saw his header find the target and put Darmstadt into the lead.
Out of nowhere, Schleusener scored for KSC after 78 minutes as he converted a cross. The Lilies still didn’t give up, Kempe tested the goalkeeper, who deflected the shot for a corner. Lidberg saw his volley slide inches past the goal. In the 90th minute, SV 98 had luck on their side when a Wanitzek free kick first hit the crossbar and then bounced off Schuhen’s back onto the post. In the end, the points remained divided.
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here:
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.
