Foto: Mara Wolf 04.08.2025 / English
Successful start for the U21’s
A successful start to the new LOTTO Hessenliga season for the Junglilien: With a convincing performance, the SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team secured a strong 2-0 away win at Türk Gücü Friedberg. Read the match report with all the key events here.
Herbst is ready
SV Darmstadt 98’s U21 team started the match with great concentration and impressed from the first minute with passionate and cohesive defensive work. Head coach Daniel Petrowsky’s team also repeatedly made their mark on the attack, which paid off in the 34th minute. After a strong ball recovery by Milian Herbst, he played the ball precisely into the back of the net, where Othmane El Idrissi confidently slotted it home for a deserved 1-0 lead at halftime.
The second half, however, began anything but optimally for the South Hesse side. In the 53rd minute, the referee awarded a penalty to Friedberg and showed defender Bastian Görtler a second yellow card. However, goalkeeper Benedikt Börner preserved the lead for his team with a strong save.
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf 
Foto: Mara Wolf Discipline despite being outnumbered
Despite being outnumbered, the Lilies continued to show fighting spirit and tactical discipline. In the 72nd minute, the team was rewarded once again. Max Pfister scored after a delicate pass from Markus Ballmert to make it 2-0. After Friedberg also received a second yellow card, the U21 team held on to their well-deserved away win.
After the successful away victory, the SV Darmstadt 98 U21 team now faces its first home game of the new season. On Saturday (August 9th, 3pm), coach Petrowsky’s team will give it their all against CSC 03 Kassel to secure another victory.
The fact that—and especially the way we did—we won the game today is really good. I think the game was a very strong start, and we can build on that.
Line-Up: Börner – Kunstmann, Pfister, Görtler, Alagi – Ballmert, Jaadar – Herbst (Karakaya, 56′), Rebner (Klappich, 76′) – El Idrissi (Mignano, 82′), Kadrijaj (Steineck, 90′).
Defeat with Heart
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.
Jonathan-Heimes-Platz officially opened
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.
Running together to do good: “Run for ME/CFS”
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.
Still undefeated
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.
“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.
