No points against one of the top teams in the 2nd Bundesliga. The Lilies lose against 1. FC Magdeburg 1:2. The home team got into the game well and deservedly took the lead. But the increasing number of chances for the guests turned the score around. Accordingly disappointed – especially because SV 98 pushed for the equaliser in the last 20 minutes, but didn't have luck on their side – the Darmstadt protagonists have given their opinions. We have summarised all the voices about the game for you.
Congratulations to Magdeburg and Christian on their victory. We had the clearer chances to score when we were better in the first half. It’s a shame we’re only leading 1-0. Through Marseiler, Corredor and Hornby we had great chances to score more goals. But then we lost control, but there were no fireworks of chances for the FCM. The two goals conceded before and shortly after the break were very annoying, as we lost the assignment and Magdeburg also played well. They are a team that is one of the top teams in the league in terms of style of play and structure. But we stayed brave in the second half and didn’t allow ourselves to be knocked down. A draw would have been at least deserved over the 90 minutes. But we didn’t use our phases to win the game. Magdeburg, on the other hand, did exactly that.
„It was a game that had different phases. Today we faced an opponent who had a lot of quality in their ranks. We didn’t start the game well. Darmstadt outplayed us to get into the box so dangerously. After, we needed a few minutes to manage the deficit, but then we regained control of the game and created more and more chances to score. After the break, we wanted to put more pressure on the opponent and then we no longer had the determination to make it. It was a different game after the sending off. It was important that we showed resilience. We didn’t allow anything for a long time, but Darmstadt still had some good chances that our goalkeeper was able to save.“
„We are of course disappointed after the defeat. We put a lot of pressure on, especially from the back, and hoped that we could still make it 2-2. Overall, Magdeburg put a lot of pressure on over a certain period of time. They always play well, especially from the back, which is their great strength. If we run behind the front and the defence falls further and further, it will be difficult to concede the goal to make it 1-1. Ultimately, we had good chances, it’s a shame that we didn’t have the luck we needed at the end.“
„It hurts that we couldn’t give the fans a home win. We started the game well. We scored the goal in the early stages, clearly had the better chances and should have made it 2-0. Then Magdeburg got it, of course they have a special style of play – with a lot of dribblers who are difficult to defend. When we conceded a goal in the first half, the goal was unnecessary. Nevertheless, we continued to fight and then had a man advantage. It was also forced to a certain extent because we had the advantage in terms of football and it was a one-goal game – unfortunately not with the luck on our side. Still, we didn’t have a bit of luck on our side I’m proud of the team, how we held up and created our chances to score against a top opponent. These things should be put in the foreground.“
On Sunday (Oct 18th), SV Darmstadt 98 will visit Karlsruher SC. The side from Baden differs from the Lilies in several key respects. Furthermore, the match will see SV 98 cross paths with a former player once again. Find out here about other connections between the two clubs, as well as some particularly interesting statistics ahead of the encounter.
On Tuesday evening (October 13th), the SilberLilien took part in SV Darmstadt 98’s Stolperstein tour for the first time. Along the approximately six-kilometre route, the participants made several stops to learn more about the fates of Jewish club members who were persecuted and driven out during the Holocaust.
From new grassroots sports offerings and a look back at the club's history to birthdays and the latest updates from the media briefing—there is plenty to report from SV Darmstadt 98 again this week. In "Lilien Across the Board," we round up the news, insights, and stories from life at the club.
Tickets for the home match against 1. FC Heidenheim on November 22nd are available for purchase now.
SV Darmstadt 98's U21 team proved their mettle at home against KSV Hessen Kassel II in the Hessenliga on Sunday (Oct. 11th). After a convincing 90-minute performance, the Young Lilies secured another three points, finishing with a decisive 4–0 victory that lifts them to sixth place in the standings.
The Lilies overturned an early deficit to celebrate a 3–1 home victory against Energie Cottbus—a win that boosts confidence and confirms the progress being made. Read our analysis to find out why there is still work to be done and what positives SV 98 takes away from the match.
This season, too, Lilien fans will be doubly rewarded for every home goal scored by SV Darmstadt 98. In addition to the joy and excitement of the goals, the team's supporters will receive 98 litres of Krombacher Pils for every home goal scored by Darmstadt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor.
After the international break, Darmstadt 98 returned to the Bölle with a home win! Against Energie Cottbus, SV Darmstadt 98 put on a spirited performance in front of their home crowd and rewarded themselves with three points after an intense match. We've compiled the post-match reactions for you here:
Despite falling behind, Darmstadt secured their second consecutive home win! Darmstadt defeated Energie Cottbus 3-1 (1-1). The home side equalised after conceding an early goal in the four-minute period through Weißhaupt before halftime. Vukotic headed his team into the lead in the second half, before Lührs sealed the victory with the third goal. This home win brings Darmstadt's season total to seven points.
Homegame at Böllenfalltor (10/10, 1pm): Florian Kohfeldt has made two changes to his starting XI compared to the away match in Wolfsburg three weeks ago. Richter and Mikelbrencis come into the starting lineup for Sickinger (calf issues) and Lannert (illness).
On Saturday afternoon (October 10th, 1pm), SV 98 hosts Energie Cottbus at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for Matchday 7. What do the two head coaches have to say ahead of kick-off? Who is officiating the match, and where can you follow the action live? As always, we have compiled all the key information regarding the game against Cottbus in our "Matchday Guide" feature.
