It was a pleasure, San Antonio!
The Lilien will be in San Antonio from September 25th to October 1st. In this USA diary, we will keep you updated on the trip and SV 98's experiences.
30.09.2026 / English
Seven goals against partner club
A fitting victory for the Lilies: SV 98 prevailed 7–0 (4–0) against San Antonio FC. Lee, Smit (twice), Duijvestijn, Kehl, El Kadiri, and Herbst scored for the South Hessian side.
Four goals in the first half
Florian Kohfeldt: „I view the result positively, even though we naturally know it wasn’t the level of opposition we might typically expect. We showed good patterns in our play, particularly in the first half. What we need to do a bit better is maintain our rhythm. Overall, though, we kept a clean sheet and the margin of victory was deserved. The combination of matches and training sessions during the international break allowed us to put in a solid block of work. Now, with a full week of training ahead, we’re focusing entirely on Cottbus.“
It was a rather one-sided affair from the start, with the ‚Lilies‘ finding the net early on. Duijvestijn scored on the rebound to make it 1–0 after Smit had hit the post just seconds earlier. Two minutes later, Lee doubled the lead from close range (14′). Around the 20-minute mark, the hosts managed their first attempt on goal, but Schuhen was equal to the shot aimed at his near post. At the other end, Lee squared the ball to his fellow forward Smit, who had a simple tap-in to make it 3–0 (23′).
Just before the half-hour mark, Schuhen was called into action again, with Santi testing the Lilies‘ captain via a shot on the turn. It was only a brief spell of resistance, however, as play soon returned exclusively to SAFC’s half. SV 98 created further chances against clearly overwhelmed hosts but failed to extend their lead any further. Shortly before the break, Smit bagged his second goal of the match, sending the teams into the dressing rooms at 4–0.
After the restart, Kehl kicked off the scoring (53′). At the other end, SAFC also had a golden opportunity, but Brunst came out on top in the one-on-one situation. Richter missed the chance to make it 6–0 from the penalty spot (63rd minute). It was therefore El Kadiri who completed the half-dozen following an assist from Furukawa (69th minute). In stoppage time, Herbst rounded off the scoring to make it 7–0.
Line-Up: Schuhen (Brunst, 46′) – Richter (El Kadiri, 63′), Pfeiffer (Lührs, 46.‘), Lee (Furukawa, 63′), Verkooijen (Herbst, 85′), Klefisch (Sickinger, 46′, Lakenmacher, 73′), Petretta (Kleinhansl, 46′), Vukotic (Dettoni, 63′), Lannert (Merx, 63′), Smit (Kehl, 46′), Duijvestijn (Steineck, 85′)
2026 Fair Play Award hosted by the Lilies
On Monday (September 28th), SV Darmstadt 98 hosted the LOTTO Hessen Fair Play Award ceremony at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor for the first time. During the event, long-time captain Aytaç Sulu was named a Fair Play Ambassador.
Starting Friday: Member pre-sale for Elversberg
On Tuesday (October 27th), the Lilien will visit SV Elversberg at 8:45pm. Advance ticket sales for club members begin on Friday, October 2, at 12pm.
Sulu becomes Fair Play Ambassador | Böllenfalltorhalle goes wild
A fair-play award featuring Lilies legend Aytaç Sulu, Headis action at the Böllenfalltorhalle, and a successful Lilies team marathon—there is plenty happening at SV 98 beyond the day-to-day routine of the second division. Plus, there are updates on the fan convoy to Nürnberg and ticket sales for the home match against FC St. Pauli. As always, "Lilies Across the Board" brings you all the latest news and stories from life at SV Darmstadt 98.
Lilien Journeying Together
Lilien convoy to Nuremberg! SV 98 is picking up fans from across the Lilien region right from their doorsteps to travel to Franconia with the greatest possible support.
Lilien visit Focused Energy in Austin
During their stay in Texas, Volker Harr and Arnd Zinnhardt visited the Austin site of premium partner Focused Energy. At the US branch of the Darmstadt-based company, the two vice presidents gained insight into Focused Energy’s operations and its research into a technology that could make a significant contribution to the future energy supply in the long term.
Matchday!
The Lilien will be in San Antonio from September 25 to October 1. In this USA diary, we will keep you updated on the trip and SV 98's experiences.
An Evening Among Friends
On the eve of a very special friendly match, SV Darmstadt 98 brought together—once again, in San Antonio—all those people who have breathed life into the connection between Darmstadt and its Texan sister city over the past few years.
The Lilies as matchmakers between Darmstadt and San Antonio
SV Darmstadt 98’s partnership with San Antonio has long been forging connections that extend beyond football. This became evident once again on Monday (September 28).
Late penalty stuns Young Lilies
SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team suffered a 3 – 2 (2–2) defeat against FC Bayern Alzenau in the Hessenliga. In a hard-fought match, the Lilies took an early lead and created several chances to score a third goal, particularly after the break. A late penalty ultimately put the visitors on the path to victory.
Successful second edition of the Lilien Team Marathon
Clocking up kilometres together, experiencing team spirit, and crossing the finish line at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor: the second edition of the Lilien Team Marathon took place on Sunday (September 27). Runners of all ages took to the starting line for various distances around the "Bölle" stadium. For every participant in the adult races, SV Darmstadt 98 is donating one euro to the "Run for ME/CFS" initiative. The initiative is driven by a group of dedicated Lilien fans who aim to raise awareness of the chronic illness ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) and advocate for those affected by it.