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Lilies lose to Wiesbaden
Darmstadt lost the first of two midseason friendlies against SV Wehen Wiesbaden 1-0 (1-0) in Oliva Nova. Lukas Schleimer scored the only goal of the game in the 44th minute on a difficult pitch.
Overall, it was a good test against a decent opponent. The conditions were tough, but we still wanted to play our game. Today was about getting the lads into a rhythm; the result is secondary. Our focus is on Saturday's game, when hopefully we'll have a few more players available. Then we want to get into our stride and take the next step.
Falling behind just before halftime
On a difficult pitch, Wiesbaden had the first scoring opportunity, with Jordy Gillkens‘ shot from a set piece saved by Alexander Brunst. For Darmstadt, the lively Yosuke Furukawa created some dangerous moments in the opening stages: first, the Japanese player forced SVWW goalkeeper Noah Brdar into a save with his effort (11th minute), and shortly afterward, he set up Bartosz Bialek, whose shot lacked precision (13th minute).
After 17 minutes, Gillkens and Brunst faced off again. Once more, the Darmstadt goalkeeper emerged victorious. The game then settled down somewhat, with Darmstadt enjoying more possession but failing to create any truly dangerous chances. As the match progressed, the pitch became increasingly difficult to play on, with the ball frequently bouncing unpredictably. Darmstadt tried to find solutions through skilful play, but their final pass lacked accuracy.
However, a similarly precise move led to Wiesbaden taking the lead shortly before the halftime whistle. Lukas Schleimer scored after a cross, making it 0-1 from Darmstadt’s perspective.
Furukawa misses equaliser
At halftime, Florian Kohfeldt made a total of six substitutions. SVWW registered the first dangerous attack, with Ole Wohlers denied by Benedikt Börner (53′). The next shots belonged to Darmstadt; a superb header was cleared off the line, and just seconds later, Merveille Papela headed the ball narrowly over the bar (56′).
With a good fifteen minutes remaining, Darmstadt came close to equalising, with Furukawa narrowly missing the far corner. Little else happened in either penalty area after that, and Darmstadt held on for a narrow defeat.
Both teams will meet again on Saturday (January 10th, 1pm) for another friendly match in Oliva Nova.
Line-Up: Brunst (Börner, 46′) – Lopez (Arnold, 60′), Klassen, Lidberg (Güler, 46′), Boetius ( Akiyama, 46′), Dreskovic, Richter (Marseiler, 46′), Bialek (Lakenmacher, 46′), Holland (C) ( Papela, 46′), Furukawa, Pfister
Goals: 0-1 Schleimer (44′)
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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.
Facts & Stats: The top facts about the KSC game
Lilies at the Wildpark! SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC this coming Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) for the 32nd matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. Will Darmstadt's positive record from recent encounters continue? Will Florian Kohfeldt and Isac Lidberg extend their scoring streak against KSC? And will Fabian Schleusener finally stop scoring against SV 98? We've compiled all the facts and figures for you.
Fan Information for the KSC game
SV Darmstadt 98 will be playing away against Karlsruher SC on Sunday (May 3rd/1:30pm) at the Wildpark Stadium for the 32nd matchday. To ensure you are well prepared for your trip to KSC, here is a summary of all the important information for your visit to the stadium.
+++ Relief train to Karlsruhe | Evening match for the U21 team +++
To ensure a smooth and convenient journey to Karlsruhe this weekend, SV 98 is offering a special train service that will transport Lilies fans directly from Darmstadt to Karlsruhe and back. Additionally, SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team will host SV Hummetroth at their home academy this Wednesday evening (April 29th). For more news and updates, check out our usual "Lilien Across the Board" – all the latest news about the club, gathered here for you.
