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No Points in Ulm
Defeat at the Donaustadion. SV 98 lost 2 - 1 (0-0) to SSV Ulm and must return home without any points.
The Lilies started their away game against SSV Ulm in a controlled manner and seized the initiative early on. The first promising opportunity arose after ten minutes: Following a precise long ball, Killian Corredor delivered a powerful shot into the middle, but Isac Lidberg was denied at the last moment. Just three minutes later, Darmstadt threatened again down the flank, this time narrowly missing a Marseiler cross.
After the opening minutes, the hosts also got into the game better and had their first shots on goal, but they failed to create any real threat. Things got tense for the first time after 26 minutes: Marcel Schuhen parried a cross, and Andreas Müller, in dire need, cleared the ball for a corner from Allgeier who was looking to pounce.
As the match progressed, much of the game was played between the penalty areas. It wasn’t until the 37th minute that the next shot came, but Corredor’s effort flew well wide. Three minutes later, however, came the best chance of the game so far: Ulm goalkeeper Thiede parried a shot from Sergio López, and Lidberg stepped up to rebound, but Thiede just managed to tip the ball onto the post. The break came a short time later with no goals scored.
The Lilies had the first shot after the break through Lidberg, but conceded five minutes after the restart when Röser turned in a cross. Seven minutes later, Batista Meier doubled the lead for the home side from distance as his effort flew into the top corner. The Lilies tried to mount a quick response, but Thiede had no trouble with Jean-Paul Boëtius’s effort just before the hour mark.
A set piece brought the Lilies back into the game in the 68th minute: Following a precise corner from Guille Bueno, Clemens Riedel rose high and headed in to make it 2 – 1 – his first goal as a professional. Two minutes later, Corredor narrowly missed the equaliser after a misplaced pass from Ulm’s back line, with Thiede tipping the ball over the bar.
In the closing minutes, Darmstadt pressed determinedly for an equaliser and created several dangerous positions. However, their shots were unable to seriously test the ‚keeper and the hosts were able to hang on for all three points.
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Merck Autograph Session: With Pfeiffer, Klefisch and Lakenmacher
Autographs, photos, and personal encounters with the Lilies: You'll have the opportunity to do so on Thursday (May 7th) from 5pm to 6pm. As part of an autograph session presented by Merck, Patric Pfeiffer, Kai Klefisch, and Fynn Lakenmacher will be at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor. You'll also receive a ten percent discount in the fan shop during this time.
Disappointment & pride
Darmstadt's 2-1 defeat at Karlsruher SC also ended any remaining theoretical hopes the South Hessian club had of finishing the season in the top three. The loss at the Wildpark stadium served somewhat as a symbol for the past few weeks, during which SV 98 had only managed one point from five matches since the international break in March. Following the game on Sunday afternoon, the Darmstadt players addressed the assembled media representatives with mixed feelings.
Merx hat trick: U21 deservedly wins at Hünfelder SV
Three points! SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team secured a victory in the Lotto Hessenliga on Saturday afternoon (May 2nd). In their match against Hünfelder SV, the young Lilies overcame an early deficit to clinch a convincing 3-1 win. This result puts the U21 team currently outside the relegation zone. "Our trend is clearly upward," said a delighted U21 coach Sebastian Schmitt.
HBRS and SV 98: Cooperation extended indefinitely
The successful collaboration between the Hessian Disabled and Rehabilitation Sports Association (HBRS) and SV Darmstadt 98 will continue long-term: Both partners have extended their existing agreement to promote inclusive sports indefinitely. This sends a clear signal for the sustainable development of inclusion and disability sports in Hesse.
„We must take the lead in the first half.“
A bitter end in Karlsruhe: After 90 entertaining minutes in which both teams sought salvation in attack, Darmstadt suffered a narrow defeat. The final score was 2-1 after a late goal from the home side, following Isac Lidberg's earlier equaliser. After the match, the players were particularly frustrated with the missed opportunities in the first half.
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.