Foto: SV 98 02.07.2025 / English
Lilies win heat test against Aschaffenburg
SV Darmstadt 98 successfully completed their second preseason friendly. In their 4-1 victory against regional league side Viktoria Aschaffenburg, the Lilies delivered a dominant performance and created numerous chances. Fynn Lakenmacher, Fraser Hornby with a brace, and Serhat-Semih Güler scored the Lilies' four goals.
"Overall, I'm very satisfied. We maintained our pressing throughout the 90 minutes, I saw good routines, and everyone stayed healthy. However, we could have scored significantly more goals. It was also important to us that we were able to show our skills in the region once again."
Lilies with dominance and joy of play
With temperatures well over 30 degrees Celsius, the Lilies took control of the game from the start and created some high-quality chances as the first half progressed.
In the 25th minute, a beautiful solo effort by Fynn Lakenmacher created their best opportunity so far. After 27 minutes, the ball found its way into the net for the first time after a great cross from Sergio Lopez and a precise header from Lakenmacher. However, the ball had crossed the touchline before the goal was allowed to go.
Killian Corredor and Yosuke Furukawa subsequently missed further opportunities, meaning the long-awaited lead didn’t arrive until the halftime whistle: Fabian Nürnberger crossed the ball into the box, and Lakenmacher won the header with his powerful body – giving SVD a 1-0 lead.
Hornby scores twice
The second half began much as the first had ended: The Lilies continued to dominate the game and put the visitors under pressure. In the 58th minute, their superiority paid off when Fraser Hornby scored the well-deserved 2-0 after fine work from new signing Leon Klassen.
But Viktoria’s response didn’t take long. Just a minute later, Roberto Desch reduced the deficit to 2-1 with a stunning long-range shot. The visitors‘ hopes of a turnaround were short-lived, however, as it was Hornby who completed his brace in the 65th minute and restored the lead.
In the 85th minute, new signing Serhat-Semih Güler got on the scoresheet after a nice combination between Luca Marseiler and Isac Lidberg – 4-1, which was also the final score.
Starting XI – First Half: Schuhen – Lopez, Maglica, Nürnberger, Lakenmacher, Papela, Holland, Corredor, Riedel, Furukawa, El Idrissi (28. Marseiler)
Starting XI – Second Half: Schuhen – Klassen, Pfeiffer, Lidberg, Marseiler, Hornby, Dreskovic, Klefisch, Vukotic, Güler, Arnold
Tore: 1:0 Fynn Lakenmacher (45′), 2:0 Fraser Hornby (58′), 2:1 Roberto Desch (59′), 3:1 Fraser Hornby (65′), 4:1 Serhat-Semih Güler (85′)
Foto: SV 98 
Foto: SV 98 
Foto: SV 98 
Foto: SV 98 
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Defeat with Heart
Darmstadt 98 lost to Hannover 96 while playing with ten men and must continue to wait for their first win of this second division season. Read our analysis to find out what positives remain and why Darmstadt 98 had factored in setbacks on their chosen path.
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Around the time of the home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), the Jonathan Heimes Square was officially inaugurated. Before kickoff, club president Markus Pfitzner and Martin Heimes, father of Jonathan Heimes, who died of cancer about ten years ago, gave speeches highlighting "Johnny's" importance and his commitment to people with cancer.
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Still undefeated
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“Our belief in this path is immense.”
An emotional match with many controversial moments unfolded on Sunday afternoon at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Ultimately, Darmstadt suffered their first home defeat of the young season. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you.
Outnumbered: Lilies Lose to 96ers
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Team News: Three Changes in the Starting XI
Home game against Hannover! On matchday 3, Darmstadt 98 will host the ambitious Lower Saxons at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. Florian Kohfeldt has made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the victory in Jena. Hiroki Akiyama replaces the suspended Kai Klefisch, while Nicolas Verkooijen (making his first start) and Yosuke Furukawa start in place of Carlo Sickinger and Manolo Merx.
Matchday Guide: All Information before the Hannover Game
Weekend, Lilies fever! On Sunday (August 30th/1:30pm), the Lilies have their third matchday on the schedule. Hannover 96, the club from the Lower Saxon capital, will be visiting the Bölle. What do the two head coaches have to say before kickoff? Who will be refereeing the match? And where can you watch the game? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match against Hannover in our "Matchday Guide"
Transfer News: Mikelbrencis strengthens SV 98
One day before their home game against Hannover 96, Darmstadt 98 have announced another new signing. William Mikelbrencis will now wear the SV 98 jersey. The 22-year-old Frenchman was under contract with Hamburger SV until June 30th.
“I’d be up for it”
In the press conference before the second home game of the still young season, our head coach spoke about, among other things, our team's attacking play and the past week. As usual, you can find the most important statements before the match against Hannover 96 (August 30th/1:30pm) here for you.
Opposition Check: Hannover 96
A second-division team on the Berlin Mount Olympus: Hannover 96 achieved something unique in 1992. On May 23, the Lower Saxony club defeated Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB Cup final, securing another major title in the club's history 38 years after their German championship win in 1954. Hannover became the first and, to this day, only "true" second-division team to win the DFB Cup, causing one of the biggest upsets in the competition's history.
