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No more room for a mouse! | A jersey just for you!
The journalists asked the questions, Florian Kohfeldt provided the answers: The head coach of SV 98 was the protagonist of a media session on Tuesday (March 17). We'll report on it. Also, the most unique jersey in the club's history is now available exclusively for members in the online fan shop. In our weekly column "Lilies Across the Board," we'll bring you all the information on these and other topics.
+++ "Everyone notices that it's a special game" +++
Are there any tickets left for the Schalke game? No, the match at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor has been completely sold out for weeks. Even the head coach had to learn this when he made a last-minute inquiry at the SV 98 ticket office. „There’s not a single mouse left in our stadium on Saturday,“ Florian Kohfeldt emphasised in a media briefing on Wednesday (March 17). The anticipation for the duel with FC Schalke 04 on Saturday evening is enormous. „Everyone can tell it’s a special game,“ said Kohfeldt. But the SV 98 head coach cautioned: „The foundation of every game is performance; that’s what we should concentrate on. We shouldn’t get carried away and only talk about atmosphere and emotions, but rather focus much more on our football.“ For Kohfeldt and his team, the challenge is to find the famous „healthy balance.“
+++ Looking forward to Schalke's third game +++
SV Darmstadt 98 and FC Schalke 04 have already met twice this season. In the first half of the 2. Bundesliga season, Darmstadt suffered a 1-0 away defeat. Just a few days later, the two sides met again in the DFB Cup. Darmstadt emerged victorious in front of their home crowd, winning 4-0. But all that is now history. „Schalke is playing a different style of football now than they did in the first half of the season,“ explained Kohfeldt. He added that the Royal Blues have shifted their focus towards attacking play. Kohfeldt also expressed his healthy respect for Schalke, complimenting them, „They deserve to be where they are in the standings.“ He further emphasised: „Both teams have shown that they can be consistent. We’re looking forward to the match.“
+++ Probably the most personal special edition jersey in the club's history! +++
The new and special edition jersey of SV Darmstadt 98 features a striking striped pattern. It displays the familiar lily logo on the chest, but is unique thanks to the individual member number printed on the back. Each jersey is one of a kind. With subtle sponsor logos and a 3D-effect back number, the members‘ jersey boasts a retro look. The jersey will be worn for one exclusive match at the Bölle stadium against SV Elversberg 07. All members can pre-order it now – in the SV 98 online fan shop.
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Foto: SV 98 +++ “Second team” suffers frustrating 3-1 defeat +++
The SV Darmstadt 98 fan team suffered a 3-1 defeat against SKG Roßdorf last Sunday (March 15th). Roßdorf led 2-0 at halftime. Shortly after the start of the second half, the „second team“ showed resilience and rekindled their hopes with a goal to make it 2-1 in the 53rd minute. However, the equaliser eluded them. In the 94th minute, Roßdorf sealed the victory, scoring the final goal for a 3-1 final score. The fan team remains on 18 points after this match, but their fight to avoid relegation is still very much alive. They continue their campaign away against TG Bessungen on Sunday (March 22nd, 3pm). Good luck, lads!
+++ This is how things are going with the young lilies +++
In their match against MSV Duisburg, SV Darmstadt 98’s U19 team had to settle for a draw. Last Saturday (March 14th), the young Lilies took an early 1-0 lead at home, but unfortunately, this halftime advantage didn’t last. Duisburg equalised in the 70th minute, making it 1-1, which proved to be the final score. Looking ahead: The next league match in the DFB Youth League awaits SV 98’s U19 team this coming Saturday (March 21st), when they travel to SC Fortuna Köln for a 2pm kickoff.
One age group below, SV Darmstadt 98’s U17 team suffered a defeat against SpVgg Bayreuth. Darmstadt lost 1-0 away from home. Although they couldn’t secure a win in Bayreuth last Sunday (March 15th), the U17s bounced back with a 2-1 victory in their subsequent friendly against SKV RW Darmstadt II, boosting their confidence. Exciting matches await the young Lilies: On Sunday (March 22nd, 11:00am), the U17s host FC Memmingen, followed by a Hessian derby against Eintracht Frankfurt in the round of 16 of the Hessian Cup on Wednesday (March 25th, 7:00pm) at home.
+++ Happy Birthday, Tom! +++
We at „Lilies Across the Board“ would like to belatedly congratulate our Managing Director of Licensed Players, Tom Eilers. He celebrated his 56th birthday yesterday, Tuesday (March 17th). And once again today: Happy belated birthday, Tom!
+++ All the best, Arnd Zinnhardt! +++
Since the members‘ meeting last autumn, Arnd Zinnhardt has been a member of the Darmstadt 98 board. Tomorrow, Thursday (March 19th), the vice president of SV 98 celebrates his birthday. We are very much looking forward to congratulating you on your 64th birthday tomorrow.
Exclusively for club members – your jersey with your own membership number
Probably the most personalised Darmstadt 98 jersey in the club's history! SV Darmstadt 98 will wear an exclusive members' jersey against SV Elversberg on matchday 31. The special feature: Every member who purchases the jersey has their personal membership number printed on it.
„I couldn’t be more grateful“
More than 8,600 kilometres as the crow flies separate San Antonio and Darmstadt. Landry Walker embarked on the long journey from Texas to southern Hesse on March 8th. The 16-year-old midfielder was trained at San Antonio FC, the partner club of SV Darmstadt 98, and has been immersed in the world of the Lilies (Darmstadt's nickname) over the past few days. We look back at the visit of the American U17 international.
SVD vs. Schalke: Win ENTEGA fan seats
Our premium partner ENTEGA is once again providing unique stadium experiences this season. For every home game, you can win two VIP fan seats in the main stand and also gain access to the ENTEGA VIP lounge. The application deadline for the match against Schalke 04 is Thursday (March 19th) at 12 noon.
U21: Bitter defeat against SC 1960 Hanau
A narrow defeat. On Sunday (March 15th/3pm), SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team suffered a 1-0 away loss against SC 1960 Hanau. You can read the match report for the 23rd Hessenliga matchday here.
A complete success: 5th tree planting campaign by SV 98 and Krombacher
Working together for nature conservation: For the fifth time, SV Darmstadt 98 and premium partner Krombacher organized a reforestation campaign as part of the "Under the Sign of the Lily" initiative. Last Sunday (March 15), around 60 Darmstadt fans traveled by bus from Darmstadt to participate in the planting project in a wooded area in the municipality of Kleinwallstadt, in the district of Hausen. Supported by Darmstadt professional Grayson Dettoni, the volunteers planted approximately 3,500 young trees. Local experts provided the necessary equipment, while the Krombacher Brewery catered for the participants.
Season finale at the Bölle || Hannover and Paderborn sold out
We fought together. We celebrated together. We scored points together and celebrated spectacular football festivals. This season, our Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor has once again become a true blue and white fortress. We were on the pitch, and you were in the stands. In 13 home games, we remained undefeated 13 times. Let's keep it that way in the final stretch of the season!
A point won
Darmstadt were the weaker team for 60 minutes in Magdeburg, but showed an impressive response to falling behind and ultimately took a point back to southern Hesse. In our analysis, we look at the turbulent minutes after going behind 1-0 and explain the reasons why Darmstadt struggled to gain control of the game for so long.
„We’ll take the point, even though we would have liked to win.“
It was the expectedly tricky away game: Against a passionate home side who demanded everything from Darmstadt, SV 98 took a point on matchday 26. After the break, Fabian Nürnberger was particularly in the spotlight, first scoring an own goal and then the equaliser. Read about his own experience of the evening and how the other key players assessed the 1-1 draw in the post-match interviews.
Sharing of points in Magdeburg
SV Darmstadt 98 added to their points tally on matchday 26, securing a point with a 1-1 (0-0) draw against 1. FC Magdeburg. Substitute Nürnberger scored for the visitors in the 67th minute. This brings the South Hessians‘ season total to 49 points.
Team News: Pfeiffer and Holland move into the team
Friday evening in Magdeburg. Darmstadt 98 visit Magdeburg for their 26th matchday fixture. Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting eleven compared to the home win against Kiel. Patric Pfeiffer returns to the team after serving his suspension, with Aleksandar Vukotić taking his place on the bench. Fabian Holland also replaces Merveille Papela in the starting lineup. Fabian Nürnberger is back in the squad for the first time since the Braunschweig match (February 14th), while Raoul Petretta is unavailable due to knee problems.
Matchday Guide: All Information for the Magdeburg Game
Friday evening. Floodlights. Darmstadt 98 travel to Magdeburg for the 26th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. Kick-off is at 6:30pm on Friday (March 13th). What do both head coaches have to say before the match? Who will referee the game? And who will be on the commentary team for Sky? As usual, we've compiled all the important information about the match in Magdeburg for you in our "Matchday Guide" overview.
„We’re eager to win an away game.“
Ahead of Friday evening's match (March 13th/6:30pm), Florian Kohfeldt assesses 1. FC Magdeburg's playing style, provides a personnel update, and looks at his own team's preparations for the game. We have summarised the most important statements from our head coach's press conference here.