24.02.2024 / English
Point Gained
The Lilies get their next away point with a 1-1 draw in Bremen. Julian Justvan equalised in the first half for the South Hesse team, which meant they scored points away from home again.
In the opening stages both sides had an effort: after a few seconds Romano Schmid missed from a good position and on the other side Matej Maglica tried twice from corners, but without much danger. Overall, Bremen set the tone at the start of the game. They then took the lead; in the eighth minute of the game, Christoph Zimmermann tried to clear a cross with Justin Njinmah lurking but could only slide the ball into his own net.
After 18 minutes, the referee awarded a penalty for the home team. VAR intervened and the penalty was overturned after images clearly showed no contact between Marvin Ducksch and Marcel Schuhen. The Bremen striker was also shown a yellow card for his dive.
The 98ers had a hard time at first and rarely found a way through. They worked their way into the game laboriously and in small steps. After a successful combination, Marvin Mehlem played it to Sebastian Polter in the penalty area, our shot first time but it was comfortable for Zetterer in the Bremen goal on 32 minutes. A minute later though, we drew level. Matthias Bader won the ball high up the pitch and switched play to Julian Justvan who arrowed a low effort into the bottom corner.
With the equaliser, the Lilies‘ share of the game increased and gradually grew further into the game but both sides went into the interval level.
Marvin Mehlem should have put us ahead in the 47th minute. A lovely through ball released him but he shot high over the bar from the edge of the area.
Werder hit back though and on the hour mark, Schuhen was called into action for the first time. Njinmah was denied with Schuhen at full stretch. The game increased in competitiveness but lacked clear chances. Tim Skarke saw a goal chalked off after 78 minutes for offside after Zetterer had pushed away an effort from Sebastian Polter.
The game was encapsulated in added time, Mehlem was unable to continue in added time and we finished with ten men. However, the endeavour of Skarke saw him chase a pass to Zetterer and the clearance was played off Skarke who chased the ball and rolled it home. However, VAR chalked the goal off for a handball against Skarke.
Pictures from the game
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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
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.
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.
Jonathan Heimes Square is officially opened
A special place of remembrance for one of the most famous Darmstadt fans. Before SV Darmstadt 98's home game against Hannover 96 on Sunday (August 30th), Jonathan Heimes Square at the Merck Stadium at Böllenfalltor will be officially opened.
Facts & Figures: The top stats about the Hannover game
Darmstadt's league campaign resumes on Sunday (August 30th). Their opponent? Hannover 96! Hannover 96 have lost more often to Darmstadt than to any other team in the 2. Bundesliga. All the other facts and figures surrounding the match can be found here.
Fan Information for the Home Game against Hannover
On Sunday (August 30, 2026, 1:30pm), SV 98 asks you to take note of the following information for the upcoming home game. Starting this season, we will be offering women's entrances at the west entrances. Additionally, there is a Bölle Bande family entrance with easier access at the Karl-Hess-Platz entrance.
Good morning! | Riedel against Real
In Wednesday's media briefing, Nicolas Verkooijen spoke about his Kickbase team, communication within the squad, and the intensive training in Germany. A former Darmstadt 98 player had the opportunity to compete against the best footballers, and we report on the historic stadium tour as part of the Bundesliga's founding anniversary celebrations. All the latest news from SV Darmstadt 98 can be found, as usual, in "Lilies Across the Board"
Tour of Historic Venues
A journey to the roots of the Lilies: Where churches, residential buildings, or clubhouses stand today, Darmstadt football history was once written. To mark the Day of German Football History, 35 participants set out on a special tour of discovery aboard the professional team's bus—tracing the path from the early pitches of FK Olympia and SC Darmstadt to the club's current home at the Böllenfalltor.