The Lilies came back from a 0-1 deficit against Eintracht Braunschweig and turned it into a 2-1 victory. How would you sum up the 90 minutes at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor? Probably something like this: a tricky first half and a powerful, dominant second. The protagonists saw it similarly—albeit in more detail—afterward. We've compiled all the comments on the game for you.
„We definitely didn’t play our best, but that was also due to a very unpleasant opponent. We controlled the game in the first 20 minutes. The goal came out of nowhere, and we let it unsettle us a bit. We changed things up at halftime, which gave us more control. Overall, I’d say the win wasn’t undeserved, but we also had the necessary luck in one or two situations today. Congratulations to Braunschweig for their performance. We know we have to continue improving our football, but that’s always easier when you’ve found a way to get the three points. And we did that today.“
„Considering that we were playing in that configuration and formation for the first time, we played a good game. We didn’t undeservedly score the opening goal, but we failed to push harder for the second goal. In the second half, we knew Darmstadt would come out of the locker room differently. But we still conceded almost nothing. Then they got the equaliser through a great move from the striker, who reacted quicker. We had another chance after that, but ultimately conceded another goal in a move that we simply should have been cleared. However, based on their performance, I can’t blame my team.“
„We wanted to go in with a lot of energy today, as we knew Braunschweig was a very physical team. We weren’t able to capitalise on that in the first half. We could have played more courageously. Overall, the first half was rather lacking in chances, but we still fell behind badly. Towards the end of the first half, we played more courageously and let them run more. We were able to continue that in the second half and created some good chances. We also played purposefully going forward. Overall, it was a nasty game, but still a deserved win.“
„The first half was unnecessarily hectic and unsettled. But in the second half, we played well and deserved to win. You have to work hard to come back, especially in football. Two weeks ago in Kaiserslautern, we didn’t have that momentum, and today it was. I also know what we can achieve in a week, and that’s why we deserve this win as a team and a club.“
… about his goal:
„I’m known for having a powerful shot. I hoped I’d be allowed to take the free kick. At first, I wasn’t sure whether Rafa or Killian would want to shoot. But then Vuko came from the bench with instructions that I should take it. I took the ball, and my goal was to score. And that worked out.“
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.
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.
The Lilien Team Marathon is not just about athletic performance and the shared experience around the Böllenfalltor stadium – but also about making a difference together.
The SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team drew 2-2 (0-1) against SV Unter-Flockenbach. After a heated home game, the young Lilies had to settle for a frustrating, but ultimately deserved, draw. In this extremely balanced league, Patrick Kurt's team continues to grow week by week, gaining valuable experience.
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.
Tried everything, but to no avail: SV 98 came up short in their home game against Hannover 96. The final score was 1-0 (0-0) to the visitors, whilst the Lilies had to play with ten men after Vukotic was sent off in the 20th minute.
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.
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"
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.
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.
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.
