Still undefeated

In the first half, Unter-Flockenbach dominated possession and took the lead in the 14th minute with a penalty. Even after the goal, the newly promoted Odenwald side remained dangerous and created further good opportunities, but failed to capitalise. This allowed the Lilies to gradually find their footing, gain more possession, and launch their first promising attacks. However, both teams lacked the necessary clinical finishing in the final third until halftime, and the hosts maintained their narrow lead.

As has often been the case this season, SV Darmstadt 98 came out of halftime much stronger. Just a few minutes after the restart, the ball was in the net for what appeared to be the equaliser, but the linesman had already raised his flag. In the 56th minute, the equaliser finally came: Tom Steineck made it 1-1 for Darmstadt. Less than ten minutes later, Darmstadt 98 completely turned the game around. After a corner, Vincent Hofer was perfectly positioned and put his team ahead 2-1 in the 64th minute. Darmstadt continued to create promising attacking opportunities, but often lacked precision with the final pass.

As the game wore on, Unter-Flockenbach also became more dangerous going forward. In a heated final phase, both teams threw everything they had into the match. Deep into stoppage time, the team from the Odenwald region finally managed to equalise, so the two teams ultimately shared the points.

Head coach Patrick Kurt on the team’s progress: „This game will help us tremendously in our development. I am proud of this young team and how they have dealt with all the obstacles – on and off the field.“

Following their draw against Unter-Flockenbach, Darmstadt 98 sit in fifth place in the table. After six matchdays, Patrick Kurt’s team, along with VfB Marburg, is the only team in the league still undefeated. On Saturday (September 5th, 3:45pm), the young Lilies travel to Türk Gücü Friedberg. The hosts have collected eleven points so far and are currently in ninth place.